The Surprise Bride — Samantha Hope

When a mail-order-bride is sent to an unsuspecting man, love and chaos ensue.

Leila Thomas is head-over-heels in love with Adam Banks, a man she has been writing to for months now. After answering an ad in Matrimonial Times, Leila forged a relationship with the restaurant manager from Great Falls. His letters to her are tender and full of affection, and she is so excited to leave her dingy life in New York City and start anew out west.

However, when she finally arrives in Great Falls, an unwelcome surprise awaits her. Shocked and embarrassed, Leila must now figure out how to go on with her life despite the lingering feelings she holds for Adam. Although she remains in the town to be near him and see if love may bloom, her dreams of a future filled with love and happiness have begun to crumble.

Will Leila be able to find love again? Will Adam overcome their first exchange and get to know who she really is? After all, his daughter Allie does need a mother, for his wife passed away during her birth. Will he give Leila a chance to prove herself and fill that role? What's more, will he be able to open his heart once more?