A Penny Saved (Mail Order Brides Book 2)

Do you love sweet romance reads and Christian historical romance? You will love this book if clean romance is your favorite type of book!

This is book 2 of the series. If you haven't already read "Perfect Harmany", you might enjoy that one too! Book 3 is also available and is named "Stranded in Cheyenne".

Following the Civil War, when many eastern men had either died or gone to the territories, The Matrimonial News was the matchmaker which brought them together.

What was the secret message on Penelope Montgomery's envelope when she responded to Clayton Banville's advertisement in The Matrimonial News? Only four-year-old Emmy Banville understood it.

Clayton owns a spread in Clearwater, Kansas, and is reluctant to use the service. Emmy, who has never known a mother, feels that family love must be something more than a string of governesses. Clayton decides that if he must advertise for a wife, he must find a godly woman. Emmy's advice: €œYou just be sure you thank Jesus and ask Him to find us a new momma who€s just right for us.€

Penelope is from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her husband has died in the Civil War. She and daughter Catherine survive in a hostel, where the child is moved to €œkiss away€ her mother€s €œunhappy.€ The two are surviving on Penelope€s meager wages as a €œserving wench€ at a local pub. Her friend acquaints her with The Matrimonial News. But she is cautious, and seeks spiritual guidance. When she finally selects the advert to which she will respond, she encloses letters of reference. One of those makes a profound impression. And then the surprises begin.