The Runaway Bride
The Runaway Bride by Jody Hedlund, published by Baker Publishing Group on March 3, 2020, is a historical romance novel that follows the journey of Arabella Lawrence, a wealthy woman who escapes to British Columbia on a bride ship, carrying the weight of her past mistakes. As one of the few single women in the bustling boomtown, Arabella quickly attracts the attention of suitors, but she is determined to avoid repeating her previous poor choices in love.
In this narrative, Arabella finds herself torn between two very different men: Lieutenant Richard Drummond, a respected Navy gentleman, and Peter Kelly, a hardworking baker. Their rivalry extends beyond romance as they clash over their differing views on the treatment of local natives during a smallpox outbreak. As Arabella confronts her fears and seeks to help a starving girl abandoned by her tribe, she must navigate her growing feelings for Peter while grappling with the potential consequences of her decisions. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English.
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Wealthy Arabella Lawrence flees to British Columbia on a bride ship still wearing the scars of past mistakes. One of the few single women in the boomtown, she immediately has suitors, but she is determined not to find herself trapped again by a poor choice.
Vying for her hand are two very different men. Lieutenant Richard Drummond is a gentleman in the Navy and is held in high esteem. Peter Kelly is the town’s baker and has worked hard to build a thriving business. He and Drummond not only compete for Arabella’s affections, but clash over their views of how the natives should be treated in the midst of a smallpox outbreak.
As Arabella begins to overcome her fears, she discovers someone in dire need–a starving girl abandoned by her tribe. Intent on helping the girl, Arabella leans on Peter’s advice and guidance. Will she have the wisdom to make the right decision or will seeking what’s right cost both her and Peter everything?
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