Unaccepted — Annie Boone

Evelyn James can't pay the rent. Her sewing jobs have been few and far between. She needs to think of something because old Mrs. Dougherty will kick her out if she doesn't come up with the money. She'd like nothing more than to leave Alabama. There's nothing left for her there. Where would she go? How would she get there? Life would be the same anywhere with no money and limited skills. Nathan Thomas misses his wife. She's been gone for a while, but the pain of her death is still with him. The pain lingers with his daughter, too. Mary needs a mother and a woman's influence. His mother has done the best she can, but she's old and tired. She doesn't want to be the child's mother. Who could blame her for that? Evelyn and Nathan find each other through a mail order bride ad. Simple. It turns out to be powerful. They have a connection. One that promises to grow strong. Except for one little thing. Mary hated Evelyn on sight and things have gotten worse since her arrival. The child takes every opportunity to be a pain and cause trouble. Is all this trouble worth it? Is Nathan Thomas worth the trouble of trying to win over his daughter? Maybe. Find out if love will bloom in this sweet pioneer love story.