Chance of a Lifetime — Diana Bold

Go Northwest, young man!Four men went into the Washington Territory and founded the boom town of Last Chance. The town needs the civilizing influence of proper women, so these friends bring 22 brides-to-be to Last Chance, for a fee.As CHANCE OF A LIFETIME (Last Chance Brides #2) opens, the ship is just arriving. Hannah McLean, one of the brides, is ready for adventure. She is grateful to escape the war-torn South and choose a husband from among the enterprising men who went northwest to make something of themselves. However, before they even land, Hannah has eyes for no one but Joshua.No one is more surprised than Josh when he falls for the spirited redhead. A former Civil War nurse, Hannah knows what she wants.Josh wasn't planning on taking a bride at all, but one of the men who paid the fee died, leaving an extra bride. Hannah wears her heart on her sleeve, but Josh is having none of this. Yet, he is upset that she will be matched up with someone else--he has only a day or so to take a stand or let go of her…forever. Josh is not the marrying kind, and Hannah isn't the type to take no for an answer.Josh dares not let himself care for her. What will Hannah think if she discovers his past? Who will win this contest of strong wills, and, of the heart?In CHANCE OF A LIFETIME, it's going to be a bumpy week, matching up brides with grooms! No one wants to be chosen last! When news arrives that someone desperately needs help, Hannah is the only one who can save him…In this clean historical romance, there are perils, humor, friendship, competition, heartbreak and adventure. Get ready because the brides of Last Chance have arrived in the Washington Territory and they are pairing off with the grooms in a mad scramble before the best men are gone!˃˃˃ Emma Connor is the pen name of an award-winning historical romance novelist. She takes the concept of mail-order brides to a whole new level. Her heroines are gutsy, beautiful, smart and anything but meek! And the Washington Territory in the Pacific Northwest is the perfect place to cheer, Here come the brides!With an interesting twist on the mail order brides' concept, ONE LAST CHANCE (Last Chance Brides #1) delves into a pivotal time in America's history. Emma Connor introduces a wide cast of unique characters; you'll sympathize with their setbacks and cheer for their successes. A clean read that left me eagerly looking forward to the next book in the series. -- Christi Corbett, author of Along the Way Home