Bern and Etta are both grieving their pasts, making their slow-burn connection feel grounded and realistic.
If you love your historical romance with a side of dusty trails, high stakes, and heartfelt faith, then Davalynn Spencer’s needs to be on your Kindle immediately. Set in the rugged beauty of 19th-century Colorado, this novella is a masterclass in the "accidental" mail-order bride trope. The Story: A Little Girl with a Big Plan
At just under 150 pages, Mail Order Misfire is a quick, uplifting read. It’s the perfect introduction to the series. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Davalynn Spencer or new to the genre, this story of second chances will leave you with a smile.
This is a "faith-based" romance. You get all the emotional satisfaction and romantic tension of a great love story without explicit content.
Spencer is a master of atmosphere. Drawing from her background in rodeo journalism, she paints a vivid picture of the Colorado Front Range that feels authentic to the period.
When a Matchmaking Misfire Leads to a Second Chance: A Review of Mail Order Misfire
Unbeknownst to Bern, Gracie sends a letter to their former pastor in Missouri asking for a bride. Enter , a recently widowed dressmaker who is desperate to escape a predatory banker back home. When she arrives in Lockton, Colorado, she’s met with a very surprised, very reluctant, and very handsome lawman who had no idea he was "ordering" a wife. Why You’ll Love It
The plot kicks off when nine-year-old decides her father needs a wife—and she needs a mother. Her father, Bern Stidham , isn’t just any lawman; he’s the town sheriff and the local preacher, a man who carries a Bible in one hand and a peacemaker on his hip.