The Mail- Order Standoff
By Angela Breidenbach, Margaret Brownley, Susan Page Davis, Vickie McDonough
I found this collection to be sweet, charming, and sassy when called for. Each story was well written and easy to read. I enjoyed all the stories shared which can be challenging when there are multiple authors. This collection hit the spot.
Here are some quotes and words of wisdom I enjoyed while reading:
“Don’t stare at the overwhelming. That’ll get you stuck faster than two bucks locking antlers during the rut. Near impossible to get free. Just do the nest thing right and keep goin’. The good Lord will take care of the rest.”
“…opinions of others have no bearing on who we are.”
“Adam (referring to Adam and Eve) was the luckiest man in the world. He had no mother in law.” – Mark Twain
I couldn’t help but chuckle at that last one.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

A good collection of stories of mail order brides/groom.
Short easy reading stories packed with romance and adventure by some of our favorite Christian authors.
Thankyou Netgalley for this ARC

The wonderful book turned out to be a collection of 4 different novellas written by 4 different authors, and taking place in the same location. Characters did not cross over between the stories (although this would have been a nice addition if they had). The 4 stories were fully stand-alone stories. I was impressed by the fact that all 4 authors were equally paired with one another for this collection. Their writing styles were very much alike, and they did a wonderful job in building a depth and quality in each of the characters. None of the stories felt like they rambled on, and they each had some excitement added that did not leave the reader feeling like the story was anti-climactic at the conclusion. I was pleased that the excitement was not just a teaser that did not fully develop by the end. The stories each felt like they were fully told. I am grateful for this opportunity to read this collection. Thank you, Barbour Publishing, Inc and Netgalley, for allowing me this opportunity.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing, Inc. through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

An enjoyable collection of mail order matches that go awry, set in 1880's Texas. A good variety of plots, including a mail order groom, some told with humor and a bit of action.
Learning to be a rancher from scratch posed a challenge in some stories. Loved the humor in Margaret Brownley's marriage mishap tale. Ben was sure a patient guy. The Bostonite seamstress and Texas rancher in the third story was my favorite couple though. A tender romance brews as he kindly helps her learn a whole new set of skills. Loved her determination to overcome it all, and their mutual respect. It played out like a western movie in my mind. Inspirational moments are included in each tale, naturally worked into the character's struggles.
Recommend for fans of historical Christian romances with a western setting. 4.5 stars

What a different and fun twist to a mail-order bride series of novellas. Written by four amazing authors,who already were some of my favorites. You will laugh and you may cry, but you will definitely be entertained. Each story will grab you an keep you reading well into the night. Right on Time by Angela Breidenbaugh tells a story of two completely opposite people finding their way to each other. A well meaning dad arranges a mail order groom for his daughter. Pistol-Packing Bride by Margaret Brownley is about parents who arrange for a mail-order bride for their Attorney son unbeknownst to him. In the novella The Bride Who Declined by Susan Page Davis we meet a mail order bride who declined a marriage proposal, even tho the gentleman seemed kind and a God fearing man, she did not want to live on a ranch. Twice The Trouble is a delightful tale by Vickie McDonough. When the stage coach pulls up the two cousins, Connor and Brian know they are marrying two sisters. But at no time in the letters were they told they were identical twins. I received a copy of this book from Barbour Books through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

The Mail Order Bride Standoff: Four Grooms Are Stymied When Brides Get Cold Feet is a collection of four novellas. Which include:
Right on Time by Angela Breidenbach
Pistol Packin’ Bride by Margaret Brownley
The Bride Who Declined by Susan Page Davis
Twice the Trouble by Vickie McDonough
Readers will love this collection I love every one of these authors and these stories did not disappoint. Great book!
Four and a half stars.

It's actually a really decent read but gets rather hard to get into as it goes on.

The stories are good and fun, too. The trope is real good as mail order brides and the intended grooms have either have been duped, had miscommunication or misunderstanding and then goes the story.

The Mail Order Standoff is an entertaining collection of stories involving mail order brides, or in one case, a mail order husband. Great stories, but they were really too short. At the end of each one I found myself disappointed that it ended. I wanted more! Each story was excellently written, and fun to read. I really enjoyed it!

I love this type of book! You get four very well written novellas that are full of drama, excitement and romance. The stories are the perfect length for when you don't have time for a full length novel. Each story is different, but they are all so good! If you like historical romances that will make you laugh, cry and cheer, grab this book! Thank you Barbour Publishing via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this wonderful book! All opinions expressed are my own. This book deserves more than 5 stars!