The Made Marriage — Henrietta Reid

Owen was a man who didn't need anyone

"Lonely farmer needs bride. Good nature and ability to establish warm domestic atmosphere essential," said the advertisement--and in a fit of bravado Kate answered it.

She soon found herself en route to Ireland to become the bride of a man she had never met.

But when she arrived, eager and openhearted, and met Owen Lawlor, it was only to learn that this was the first he had heard about it....

Hero: Owen Lawlor
Heroine: Kate Norbert