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| Mail-Order Revenge |
MAIL-ORDER REVENGE
Reviewed by Noela Nancarrow
~5 Stars~ *****
SWEET REVENGE?
Who doesn’t love a beguiling mail-order bride story? But where
many brides answer ads in their quest to find happiness and a new life, this
bitter bride-to-be seeks only to exact revenge! From bustling New York to the
sparse wilderness of Arizona, the prospective bride journeys afar, carrying her cloak of secrecy
and resentment—with plans for duplicity and betrayal.
Elizabeth Landvik, once a part of genteel society, has
been reduced to sharing a room in a boarding house and toiling for pittance at
a sewing factory. Her family’s impoverishment and the subsequent deaths of her parents
can be attributed to one man, Lars Forsberg. How it chafes her that he now lives
on a sprawling ranch with his son Axel. When she spies a newspaper ad for a
mail-order bride for Axel, Elizabeth figures this will be the perfect way to
search for her family’s money and give them their comeuppance. Axel Forsberg is
initially infuriated his father has arranged a bride for him but warms to the
idea especially upon seeing the lovely lady. While his new wife seems to need time
to adjust to their union, Axel swiftly loses his heart. But before long, increasingly
alarming incidents leave him baffled and troubled.
Mail-Order Revenge is an intriguing and unique take on
the mail-order bride theme which makes for a particularly captivating read.
This novella is the first I’ve read from Angela K Couch and definitely won’t be
the last! Although a novella, it has the fullness of a novel leaving the reader
emotionally touched, deeply satisfied, and stirred by the themes of repentance,
bitterness and its consequences, and the offering of unmerited grace. A wonderful
story!!
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You can purchase Mail-Order Revenge here: AMAZON
GIVEAWAY: Angela is generously giving away either a paperback or e-book copy of Mail-Order Revenge to one blessed commenter! (US only) *Please leave your email so that we may contact you should you win! Using (at) and (dot) will protect you against spammers.
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Wow,this looks like a great story and a clever twist on the mail-order bride story!Thanks for this post Noela and to Angela for writing this novella. Can't wait to read this!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, LYNNE, and thank you! It certainly isn't your normal mail-order bride scenario! Awesome story though! :-)
DeleteThanks Lynn! I do hope you enjoy it!
DeleteOops,forgot to leave my e-mail for the giveaway! Please throw my name in lynnefeuerstein(at)aol(dot)com .Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynne!! All the best with your entry! :-)
DeleteWow, NOELA! Beautiful review! This sounds fantastic with a different twist on an old theme! Love it! Your words "unmerited grace" really stood out to me, because with tears in my eyes just this morning I was thanking God for his unmerited grace towards me. Without it I'd be utterly destroyed and hopeless.
ReplyDeleteOh DIANA that's beautiful to hear. I feel the same way, too. I think that's pretty special that God may have used that line in my review as an acknowledgment of your thankfulness to Him. I hope you get a chance to read this special story. Hugs!
DeleteAmen, Diana. Thank you for that beautiful thought.
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ReplyDeleteIt certainly is, SUSAN, and a very enjoyable read! :-) All the best!
DeleteThis premise definitely pulled me in. Different and interesting. Yes Please!!!
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The premise grabbed my attention too, DIANE, and I'm so glad I grabbed it to read! A wonderful story!
DeleteHope you enjoy. :)
DeleteThis review makes me want to read this as soon as possible! Thanks for this giveaway!
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Thanks CONNIE! I sure hope you get a chance to read it asap, too! All the best in the giveaway!
DeleteAll the best on the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteIt's a fascinating plot-line isn't it, STELLA! Here's hoping you get to read it soon! Blessings!
DeleteThat's what I was going for...so fun to hear what readers think! :)
DeleteThanks for the review, Noela! An interesting idea! I have a mail order groom novella coming out next spring and I love mail order bride stories, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, CARRIE! We're such romantics aren't we? :-) Can't wait to read yours as well, Carrie!!
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ReplyDeleteI hope you get a chance to read it! Good luck with the giveaway!
DeleteThanks for coming by to read about Angela's book, CHRISTINE! All the best!
DeleteLove the twist! Can't wait to read this. Thank you. Klemmk(dot)c(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteIt's an interesting one for sure! Here's hoping you get to read it soon, CINDI!
DeleteThank you so much, Noela, for the wonderful review! I am so honored. And so glad you loved my story!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, ANGELA, thank you! Mail-order Revenge was wonderful, and I'm looking forward to reading more of yours! :-)
DeleteA beautiful review, Noela - thank you!! An unusual storyline - I love those emotionally touching reads!! I just finished reading another award-winning novella from Angela and can't wait for the opportunity to read 'Mail-Order Revenge'!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bonnie. :)
DeleteThanks, BONNIE! And I'm hanging out to read the one you just read of Angela's, plus her others! :D
DeleteThis sounds awesome! Just love these types of stories :) Thanks for a chance to win! Have a Blessed Day!
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It had to have been so daunting to be a mail-order bride don't you think, WENONA! This bride is daunted for a whole other reason though. :-) Blessings to you!
DeleteOh a woman scorned and after revenge. Well I must read this book. It sounds like an adventure . Thanks for the chance.
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It's adventurous for sure, DEANA, can you imagine someone doing that? Hope you get to find out what happens soon! :-)
DeleteSounds really good! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by to read about Angela's book, ANN! All the best!
DeleteThis is the first I've heard of this book. It does sound like a good one. I'm interested to know how it all works out. Thanks for the chance to win Mail-Order Revenge.
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Make sure you grab a copy to see how it works out if you don't win, PAM! Worth it! :) Thanks for coming by to read about it, and all the best with your entry!
DeleteThank you for the review. This sounds like a really good story. Thank you for offering a copy.
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We aim to please, KAY! :-) Thank YOU for coming by to read about this wonderful story!
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I'd love you to win as well, SUSAN! Either way, I hope you get to read this fascinating mail-order bride story soon! :-)
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It was indeed, very interesting, WENDY! Hope you get to enjoy it soon! Thanks for coming by to read about it.
DeleteNOELA, I love your review! Sounds intriguing. I'm looking forward to reading it.
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Thank you so much, CARYL! It's a very intriguing premise, isn't it?! I know I haven't read anything like this before and by the sounds of it, no one seems to have as well. Bless you!
DeleteLOL. The question I asked myself while coming up with the story, is: "what hasn't been done yet?" It is rewarding to hear this! :) Thank you both!
DeleteThis book sounds great! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletemauback55 at gmail dot com
My pleasure, thanks MELANIE! Here's hoping you get to enjoy it soon! :)
DeleteWOW! This sounds completely unique and AMAZING! I'd LOVE to read and review it! WOW! :D
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
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You need to read this AMADA!! :-) Thanks so much for your comment and for coming by to read about Angela's awesome story! All the best with your entry, Amada!
DeleteDefinitely on my MUST BE READ list! ;) Thank you!
DeleteThanks, Amanda! I love your enthusiasm! And welcome all reviews! :) Enjoy!
DeleteThank you Angela! :)
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ReplyDeleteSame here, JAN! It's an intriguing concept, and makes for a wonderful story!
DeleteGreat review, Noela :) This one sounds like a keeper! I would love to win this giveaway.
ReplyDeletebettimace(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks so much, BETTI! Here's hoping!! :-)
DeleteThis is definitely a new twist on the mail-order bride story! Thank you for a great review, Noela! alexaverde7(at)gmail(dot)com.
ReplyDeleteALEXA thanks for dropping in. Good luck in the drawing! NOELA will be back a little later.
DeleteThank you ALEXA, hope you get to read this wonderful story soon!
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HI MERRY! That's a wonderful description!! :-)
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ReplyDeleteHi Robin, I think Noela still doesn't have power at her home in Australia! I don't think I could have been a mail order bride but I do have an upcoming release with mail order groom, releasing with Barbour next June. This story of Angela's looks great and fun!!!
DeleteThat is quite the twist! I'm sure Axel has his work cut out for him.
ReplyDeletepattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
Yes he does, PATTY! :) Thx for coming by!
DeleteI've read several Mail order bride books but this one sure sounds like it is a bit different. Thanks for this giveaway! d[dot]brookmyer[at]yahoo[dot]com
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely a unique take on the theme, DONNA! All the best!!
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