Polly's Secret Mission (Brides of Pelican Rapids Book 19)

 

Polly's Secret Mission 

(Brides of Pelican Rapids Book 19) 

by Elaine Manders  (Author) 

A man’s ambition, a woman’s mission, and a mutual calling that leads to forever love.

Confirmed spinster, Polly Howard, has no illusions about love, but after ten years of pouring herself into her photography and ministering to the poor, she boards the train for Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, to become Noah Scott’s mail-order bride. Though Noah wants to wed immediately, matchmaker Ella Milton recommends they wait to allow a proper courtship.

Noah expects nothing more than a marriage of convenience. All he needs is a wife to help him further his career. But as soon as Polly steps off the train he’s smitten. She’s beautiful, kind, gentle, and possess a servant’s heart—all the characteristics of the heroines he writes about—though he senses she is hiding her true feelings. But Noah has secrets of his own, and when Polly discovers his past, he fears he’ll never win her heart.

Marilyn's thoughts

 

 

This is a touching and heartwarming novella by Manders that will leave readers with a warm feeling that everyone is equal in God’s eyes no matter their social economic status. Polly Howard loved her work as a photographer but her compassion and love for those less fortunate was her heart’s calling. She sought out Ella Milton’s Mail Ordering Bride services and was connected with Noah Scott. Noah was a writer and lived in Pelicans Rapid. Polly arrival brought some unexpected news but she found joy in helping those on Bramble Road. With an expedition pending for Noah and Polly insistence she join him, how will this impact Noah’s writing? Polly knew photos truly gave readers a clean picture of what was being written. Well the couple be able to truly fall in love before Noah need to leave within the month after her arrival?

 

I truly appreciate the scriptures given in each chapter and faith message Manders wove into this awesome touching story. It was nice to catch up with other characters of Manders’ in the Brides of Pelican Rapids; however, this can be read as a standalone easily where the story kept the pages turning.

 

I received a complimentary ARC e-copy of this story from the author without any obligation to write a positive review. I have expressed my own opinion.