Celebrate the miracle of love and the joy of the holiday season on the Western frontier with the Twelve Mail Order Brides of Christmas, a new series from popular author Emma Morgan When Cora's high school sweetheart up and marries someone else, she knows she has only one choice left: Head West as a Mail Order Bride, or be doomed to a life of spinterhood. She's ready to make the best of her new life, but when faced with a gruff, uncaring husband and a lonely ranch in need of repair, she's not sure she's up to the task.Abraham knows life on his ranch is hard. In fact, it's even scared off several brides already. While every man needs a wife to help with the home and children, he's not sure what woman would want him to share it with. But when Cora's life is in danger, Abe is forced to admit what he knew all along, and find way to open his heart to this kind and lovely woman.