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Summary:

Estelle Brantley grew up in affluence and knows exactly how to behave in high society. But when she is cast from the social registers due to her father's illegal dealings, she finds herself forced into a role she never imagined: tutoring rough Kansas ranchers in the subjects of manners and morals so they can "marry up" with their mail-order brides. Mack Cleveland, whose father was swindled by a mail-order bride, wants no part of the scheme to bring Eastern women to Spiveyville, Kansas, and he's put off by the snooty airs and fastidious behavior of the "little city gal" in their midst. But as time goes by, his heart goes out to the teacher who tries so diligently to smooth the rough edges from the down-to-earth men. How can he teach her that perfection won't bring happiness?

Review:
From the first page to the last page this story keeps the reading wanting more. When it’s finished you still wish there was more to the book. The characters are very believable. The flow and development of the story is perfect. The editing is well done as I didn’t run into any errors which to me changes the flow of the book.

Conclusion:

Would I recommend this book to others? YES

Would I read more books from this author? YES

Is this book a Novel or Novella? Novel

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After thoroughly enjoying Song of My Heart, Echoes of Mercy, and several others by Kim Vogel Sawyer, I was thrilled to have the chance to read an pre-release copy of Beneath a Prairie Moon. I was absolutely not disappointed.
Though I've really gotten a bit tired with the multitude of mail-order bride stories out there, Sawyer truly updated and altered the idea into a story I really enjoyed. It centers around Abigail Grant, who has been coerced into becoming the assistant to Helene, the owner and manager of the mail-order bride service "Bingham's Bevy of Brides". The two refined ladies make a long trek into the west to meet no less than 16 prospective grooms, intent on smoothing their rough edges before the brides arrive. As always, not everything goes as planned. But in this case, it ends up being better than either woman could've imagined.
I fell in love with this cast of characters. While Sawyer has a great style and provides a detailed story, it is the characters that truly drew me in and kept me reading. Though motley, they are lovable, relatable, and make the reader long for their happiness. I was honestly sad to see this one end, and would be thrilled to read a sequel.
I don't feel like there's much else that needs saying, really. This was a sweet read, and I highly recommend it for anyone who is a fan of Christian romance, particularly of the Western variety.

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