This is not my normal genre, but it looked interesting, so I decided to check it out. I was not disappointed. The author did a wonderful job of making me feel like I was there witnessing everything that was happening. I could feel all the emotions that Isabella felt as she took this journey to Ellis Island and then to Ohio. Overall, it was a great story, and I would recommend reading it! Enjoy!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2022-07-10 10:55:412022-07-10 10:55:41Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Ashley Westerman
This was a very enjoyable book. It was a sweet story of a woman’s journey to make her way in America. She never thought of being a mail order bride but her situation was pushing her in that direction. What kind of man would she find in Ohio? What would the journey to her new life bring her?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2022-07-08 04:33:562022-07-08 13:42:07Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Michelle Collier
Isabella Bride of Ohio is an charming, quick-read with a happily ever after. Part of the American Mail Order Brides collection by Debra Parmley this book is a stand-alone installment. The main character, Isabella, is a quiet and shy transplant to America from Sweden who has struggled through the transition. The book follows her journey West to marry Donald after tragedy strikes her yet again. The new adventure she embarks on is an emotional roller-coaster. The author uses subtle foreshadowing to help the reader along the way to Isabella’s perfect fairytale.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Whisper Hymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWhisper Hymer2022-07-07 23:15:222022-07-08 13:39:36Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Whisper Hymer
This story had me on the edge of my feet the entire time. So many twists and turns. I wish the story was a bit longer but I feel satisfied wish the ending. This story moves fast. There were so many red flags with Donald. From the first letter he sent her. I kept finding myself screaming at Isabella to not do certain things nor go with certain people. Tom is amazing. So glad he was around when she needed someone the most . I’m also happy that Isabella was able to move from the traumatic events and have exactly what she’s always dreamed of. I highly recommend giving this a try.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2022-07-07 21:39:182022-07-08 13:32:31Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Amber Howard
This book is set in 1890. It begins in Lawrence, Massachusetts with Isabella Britta Stolt. Her parents died while they were all immigrating to the United States. Isabella took a job at a factory to support herself. In a time where young women did not live alone, she was left bereft when the factory burned down. She felt she had no choice but to become a mail order bride. She felt like she had a connection with Donald Jenks, and he came across in his letters as a sweet, loving man. Once she moved to Ohio to be with him, she discovered he was quite the opposite. He was cruel to her and had begun to get physical. She met Tom Allenby on her train ride to Ohio when he saved her from being abducted. Could Tom become her saving grace once again? I enjoyed this sweet story. It was short, easy to read, and quite enjoyable!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecca Hillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebecca Hill2022-07-07 18:14:272022-07-08 13:20:40Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Rebecca Hill
Isabella knows that bad things happen in threes. First her parents die, leaving her alone in America. Then a fire takes the factory she worked in. What could happen next? It wasn’t uncommon for bachelors, in the 1800’s, to search for a bride through advertisements. Isabella answered such an ad in hopes of finding someone to love and who would love her back. Mr. Donald Jenks sweeps her off her feet and gets her to agree to head to Ohio to meet him. Her travels to Ohio didn’t come easy, her wedding day to Donald came quickly. So, did she find true love? Yes, but not where you thought she would. This a a sweet historical fiction love story. It is a quick and easy read with very likeable characters (well, the nice ones anyway!). If you are looking for an adventure, Isabella will give you that!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2022-07-06 18:31:172022-07-08 12:35:31Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Tanya Wall July, 2022
What a fun story! Historical romance is one of my favorite genres and this book fit right in! I do with the length had been a little longer as there wasn’t as much growth in character development and parts of the story felt rushed but it was a quick easy read perfect for summer vacation!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lyndsay Witheyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLyndsay Withey2022-07-06 13:44:172022-07-08 12:28:30Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Lyndsay withey
This was a really good book! It was fast paced and short, which made it a quick read and was full of hope, insight and perseverance. Check triggers for this one, as it does contain some domestic violence and assault. I really enjoyed this one (even though I’m not much a fan of mail order bride stories) and I would definitely read more in the future. This was a really written book as well! I felt like I was right there with the characters in that time period, right before the 1900s.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2022-07-05 21:36:392022-07-06 09:30:47Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Rachel Moss
This is quite a quick, sweet romance about Isabella and her journey. So much has happened to her that you find yourself wanting her to get a happen ending. I found myself really connecting to her as a character but not so much to Mr Jenks. I didn’t like how he came across. I would have also loved to know more about the stranger on the train as he definitely intrigued me. This is an overall enjoyable book that was a great way to pass the time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-07-05 14:51:072022-07-06 09:20:16Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Kerry Baker
Isabella Bride is a story of 19th Century and filled with historical events. The plot and character within this series works well. Isabella thinks its her happy ever after with Donald but not all as if it seems. This is not your typical mail order romance.Such a twist I didn’t see coming.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Piperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPiper2022-07-05 14:38:252022-07-06 09:21:42Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Piper Foster
Isabella Bride of Ohio is the 17th book in the American Mail-Order Bride book series. Poor Isabella is having the worst time in her life. Her parents die from illness and the factory she works in burns down. Living in a time where women have few choices she decides to become a mail-order bride. She starts to correspond with Donald and wonders if this is her happy ending. However, there is danger waiting for her on her way to meet her new fiance. Luckily, she is saved by a Pinkerton agent named Tom. This book is a clean romance and a fun read. I found myself getting into the plot quickly. The characters are well-written as is the plot. Easy to read with romance and twists. I am very excited to read the other books in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-07-04 12:45:312022-07-06 09:02:38Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by La Toya Lewis
Isabella Bride of Ohio, American Mail Order Bride is not the type of book I normally read, but it sounded interested. I admit, I didn’t know American mail order brides was a thing, but it intrigued me. The topic being quite taboo, made it all the more interesting. I liked Isabella, but also felt quite bad for her situation. She has had a hard life, and she is only still a teen! I was at first astonished for her to be all alone, but then had to remember it was a different time. I enjoyed reading the book but found her very naive, falling in love too quickly. I kept waiting for something to happen. She made me think of the movie Frozen – “You can’t marry a man you just met!” But yet, Isabella met, got engaged and wed very quickly. Again, the time and situation was different then. I wasn’t much surprised by the encounter on the train but if left me wanting to know more of Tom. Who is he? What did he mean by “like a constable” but yet wasn’t one. Is he a good guy or a bad guy? The mystery behind him kept me intrigued. The author kept sprinkling more facts as the book went on, and I kind of saw the ending coming, but still enjoyed it. It wrapped up all the loose ends. The book itself was a short quick read, so I didn’t get too invested in the characters, but it was enjoyable.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2022-07-03 22:00:582022-07-04 09:03:10Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
My first question is why do you want leave Sweden , it’s a beautiful country but at the same time I also understand folks are looking for change and a new beginning….
Isabella and her family are now fresh in America and her folks have to go into quarantine when they get sick and the job she has she lost when the building burnt down and now she and her family are in dire straits ….
Things take a turn for the better when she finds work as a housemaid and then she starts communicating with a “gentleman “ via a mail order bride magazine on the way she has a nasty experience and the man who comes to her aid stirs her heart but she can’t loose her heart Un him as she’s promised herself to the so called gentleman “ Mr Jenks “ I use the term loosely because the man is really far from a gentleman , he’s an oaf 😡
Isabella is wish I could whisper in your ear to have run with your rescuer when you had the chance ….
Isabella has faced a lot in her life and there were a few twists and turns in the story but I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical romance and mail order brides 📚🥰
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi2022-07-03 07:37:162022-08-16 07:46:16Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Heidi Sturgess
A new immigrant from Sweden, Isabella arrives at Ellis Island only to be separated from her parents. When her parents became ill they were forced into isolation at Ellis Island. Little did Isabella know, that she would be permanently separated because her parents ended up dying while in isolation. New land, new language, new everything all but America has only brought Isabella sadness. Settling down in Massachusetts, Isabella finds a job working in a factory but that is also short-lived, the building burned down two weeks after she started. Deciding to join her friends in becoming a mail-order bride, she starts to write to a man named Donald Jenks. Things move rather quickly and within a short time, Isabella finds herself on a train to Yellow Springs, Ohio. The train ride was not a safe one for a young solo traveler like Isabella but as you can guess the twists and turns of Isabella’s story only have just begun on her train ride from Massachusetts to Ohio. I really enjoy mail-order bride stories, especially ones that take place in the early years of America. This was a great book, kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Definitely recommend this book!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Lapehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Lape2022-07-02 22:51:532022-07-04 08:37:04Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Ashley Lape
This is the first book I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. I absolutely love a good historical romance but this story exceeded all my expectations. You can’t help but to fall for these characters right away. I was so addicted to this book it only took me a little over a day to read. I can’t wait to see what she will write next.
Isabella is so excited to go to America. She is going to find her dream life. When she gets there it is nothing like what she thought. Isabella loses her job and then her parents in a horrible fire. She is now alone and doesn’t know what to do until she here’s about mail order brides. Isabella will marry a rich and wealthy man. She is so excited to meet her husband but she has a bad feeling something is going to happen to her once again. Isabella is being watched closely by Donald, who is on a case of a missing woman. Will Isabella find her true love or will she find more danger instead?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Basshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bass2022-07-02 09:44:092022-07-04 08:16:25Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Heather Bass
I am familiar with this author and usually enjoy her work. This book was a bit difficult for me to get into, but it was insightful and interesting from a historical aspect. To imagine traffickers during that time and the fear of nearly being taken in a time without all the modern technology would be unnerving . The story itself has action, danger, drama, and deception. Isabel herself was a wonderful heroine who was strong and amazing. She persevered despite so much loss and tragedy. Donald was to be her chance at a better life and happiness but she still didn’t feel everything was right having gone to be his bride anyway. The more the story progresses you question if there are truth to her fears and if her life will take a turn for the better or worse.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2022-07-02 00:41:532022-07-04 08:08:07Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Lauren West
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was an easy read that kept me hooked from the beginning. I loved Isabella and her back story. The world building was great. A perfect little read. Reviewed by @mimimadge
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Misti Maggiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMisti Maggio2022-07-01 16:12:382022-07-04 08:01:55Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Misti Maggio
What a lovely quick read, the author takes us to 1890 Massachusetts. We meet Isabella and her young friends. Isabella, a Swedish immigrant; made the journey with her mother and father to the new land of the Americas. Left orphaned she finds her way, makes friends and until a fire at the mill where she works she lives a simple life with her friends Lilly, Tabitha, Hope and Trinity. As there is no sign of reputable work post the fire many of the girls follow the mail order bride route to what they hope is happiness. Isabella writes and is befriended by Mr Jenks of Ohio, on the train journey to meet him Isabella has a near miss with kidnappers, she is rescued by a gentleman called Tom. Upon meeting Mr Jenks, Isabella quickly becomes Mrs Donald Jenks, unbeknown to her this is a stipulation of a will, Mr Jenks shows his true colours. After angst and violence, plots of murder and then attempted abduction Isabella finally knows the truth and finds her happy ever after. I will certainly be reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Ghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy G2022-07-01 11:49:312022-07-03 19:36:15Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh
Very well written Historical romance, Isabella finds herself alone and wanting a husband so that she may start a family. She, like several of her friends learn about a mail order bride advertisement and so she finds an ad that sounds like a wonderful opportunity. After writing to the man several times she boards a train to meet him. This is where things start to take a turn. There are a few triggers in this story, to list them actually spoils the story so just know this book is not for the faint of heart.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Harper2022-07-01 04:48:042022-07-01 07:46:12Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Kelli Harper
An enjoyable and engaging historical romance, which had me hooked from start to finish. Although becoming a mail-order bride can be a dangerous thing for a woman to do, it’s the only option left for Isabella. Who having arrived in America from Sweden, suffers the death of her parents and then looses her job when the factory burns down. Isabella starts to communicate by letter with Donald Jenks, a wealthy man from Yellow Springs Ohio who wants a wife. Donald describes Isabella’s dream home, and he appears to be a perfect husband for her. However, she has to reach Ohio safely before she can even meet Donald, and with white slavers abducting females from the train this puts her in danger. On the train she meets ‘Tom’, a Pinkerton agent, who is on the case of the disappearing women, and he’s Isabella’s only hope when she’s selected to be the next victim. Even if Isabella is saved by Tom, it’s not guaranteed that she will get her HEA with Donald, as Isabella starts to wonder why such a successful and handsome businessman would need a mail-order bride. After all, he could have had his pick of the young ladies near Yellow Springs. This is a romance with plenty of drama and suspense, and the plot had many twists in it that kept me both gripped and guessing as to Isabella’s outcome. The descriptive narrative and added historical details brought both the setting and era vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the storyline. The characters were well described and I felt engaged with Isabella and her plight, and was hoping that she would get her HEA. An entertaining read and one which I definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-06-30 17:11:532022-07-01 07:08:03Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This was a pretty fast read. The characters were well developed. The plot showed the dangers of being a mail order bride as well as some of the challenges that women faced in the early 19th century.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela2022-06-29 06:04:392022-06-29 21:10:51Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Angela Plate, June 2022
Amazing! It is crazy to think that back in the 1800s a seventeen year old girl could marry a thirty-seven year old ma with no one thinking anything of it. I understand Isabella wanting to find something stable, especially after the loss of her family. Donald seemed really shady to me when they were out shopping, and he was making all of the decisions and quickly without giving any thought to what Isabella would want. I was broken hearted for Isabella on her wedding day, her wedding night, and her life for the next days after marrying Donald. She seems like such a sweet heart and should only be treated with all the love and respect she deserves. I was so happy when she met Tom and had a feeling he would be a big game changer in Isabella’s life. Excellent book, definitely recommend. Short and sweet with lots of emotions.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2022-06-28 11:44:152022-06-28 11:44:15Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Carrie Reed
This was a really well written book! The story itself was not what I expected, and that wasn’t a bad thing! There was more excitement or drama than I anticipated there being and it added a wonderful touch to the story! Loved the main characters and really swooned over the ending! GREAT balance and intrigue! Cannot recommend enough!
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This is the first book that I have read by this author and I enjoyed reading it. The plot was awesome and the way the author described the scenery had me really imagine I was there. The character were well written and the way they played off of each other was great. I will definitely be reading more of this authors work.
Isabella Britta Stolt is seventeen when she arrives from Sweden with her parents only to have them quarantined on Ellis Island and die. Now on her own in a foreign country she hears of work in a factory in Massachusetts. She works long and tiring hours, but she has a roommate from Sweden and a few friends. One day while at work the factory catches fire and burns down luckily make it out of the factory alive.
With all the bad luck she has had coming to this new country she hopes they can get better now with find the article in the paper for a mail order bride she sets out to meet her handsome and wealthy soon to be husband Donald Jenks. Because as her grandmother always said, trouble comes in threes and there is danger standing between her and her happy ever after with her true love.
What danger is standing in her way? Will she get to meet her future husband? If she meets her future husband, will she have the happily ever after or will everything fall apart.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Mandersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Manderson2022-06-27 11:29:142022-06-27 12:28:25Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Tracy Manderson
I picked up this book because I was a bit curious about mail order brides of the 1800’s and what that might have experienced. Isabella has recently moved from Sweden to America with her parents. What was supposed to be new experiences for the three of them, takes a tragic turn when Isabella’s parents get sick on the voyage over and end up passing away. It must be hard for Isabella to be in this land where she has no family. After a fire destroys her current job, Isabella decides to become a mail order bride. She is excited for the new journey and a bit worried about meeting her husband to be. Along the way, she almost gets kidnapped. Thank goodness a kind gentleman helps her out and she makes it to the train station where she finally meets Mr. Jenks, her husband to be. Will Isabella’s life be as picturesque as it’s described by Mr. Jenks?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2022-06-26 21:39:432022-06-27 12:20:51Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Betsy Melano
Isabella: Bride of Ohio, American Mail Order Bride By Debra Parmley 5*
This is a very well written historical fiction novel. Isabella is a new immigrant to America from Sweden and sadness is all she knows in this new world. She arrived at Ellis Island with her parents, who were struck with an illness and had to quarantine upon their arrival. Unfortunately, they never made it off Ellis Island. She obtained work in a factory, however, it soon burned down and she was without a job. She finds a job as a housemaid when a friend brings her a mail order bride magazine, filled with notes from prospective men who are looking for brides. She begins to correspond with Mr. Jenks, a man from Ohio who promises her the life she has always dreamed of. She is promised a big house, with beautiful gardens and a white picket fence. He is saying all the right things and she is excited to travel to Ohio to meet him. He sends her the money to travel to Ohio to meet. While on the train, Isabella is nearly abducted by men who wish to traffick her. A man she met on the train comes to her rescue. He says that he is not quite a constable, but he works with them. The chemistry she felt with him was undeniable and she cannot help but keep wishing that he had swept her of her feet and kissed her after rescuing her. She keeps finding herself daydreaming about him. However, she can’t stay focused on him long, as she has promised herself to Mr. Jenks and he is waiting for her when she gets to Ohio. When she meets Mr. Jenks, she is overwhelmed by the urgency in his presence. He cares all about what she looks like and how she presents herself to his world. She finds herself agreeing to marry him and married all within the first week of meeting him. She feels that Mr. Jenks never heard her concerns or what she wanted. She was disappointed that she was unable to wear her mothers wedding gown as this is all she has ever dreamed off. And she was not allowed to carry her fathers Bible as it was deemed as too old looking. Soon, Isabella feels that Mr. Jenks is changing before her eyes. He is becoming angry and quick to dismiss her. This isn’t the marriage she had dreamed of when she responded to his advertisement. She also can’t tell if she is beginning to imagine his coldness toward her. No one, not even Isabella could ever imagine what the future holds, however. The relationship between Mr. Jenks and Isabella is the focus of this book. I have to say this book was very good. It did a great job portraying what I imagine the emotions are in being a mail order bride. It also did a really good job exploring complex relationships. I cannot express how much I enjoyed this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2022-06-21 21:57:402022-06-22 08:39:50Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Christine Baranek
Isabella Bride of Ohio (American Mail-Order Brides #17) by Debra Parmley is an historical romance- a bit of a romantic suspense with drama, danger, and adventure. After the death of her parents, Isabella has tried to make ends meet- but it hasn’t been easy, and luck certainly seems to be against her. She is left with little choice but to apply to be a mail-order bride. So she sets off on her long journey to secure her future. But along the way her safety is threatened when she becomes the target of a kidnapping plot. What happens? You will really need to read all the intriguing details for yourself. While I did enjoy the story, I would have liked to have read a longer version, as I felt that the character development, chemistry, and connections needed more time to develop and ‘grow’. I think with a little more length, this story could be elevated to an even higher level. Looking forward to seeing what Ms. Parmley does next… Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-06-19 21:13:402022-06-20 07:38:50Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Brides #17 by Debra Parmley – Review by Angela Hayes
I enjoyed reading this historical romance story. This is my first story by these authors which I look forward to seeing what is next for them. This is a well written story about Isabella and her mail order bride marriage. She has not had the best of luck lately. She loses her parents and her job. Now she is hoping that this marriage will change her luck around. What will happen when these two meet? Will they fall in love? I really enjoyed what these two brought to the story. This is a fast paced story that is engaging and just hard to put down. They are connectable and have great chemistry together. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout the story. This is an easy and entertaining story to read as it keeps you coming back for more. I really enjoyed this story and I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2022-06-18 07:33:552022-06-18 19:09:07Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Isabella, Bride of Ohio is a historical fiction story of a Swedish girl who recently moved to America. Her family moved in hopes of improving their life. The trip to the U.S. was a hard one and sickness took Isabella’s family and left her on her own. Just as she started to get back on her feet events once again changed everything for her and left her struggling to find a living and yearning for something that will last. The answer to her problems? A mail order bride advertisement. In hopes of finding a little home in the country and something of permanence to build her life on, she signs up to be a mail order bride and soon finds a man that seems to have everything she hopes for. A stable position and a nice house in the country where she can take walks and enjoy the garden. Isabella strikes out on her own once again to meet the man and see if they build a life together. I really enjoyed this book. It was a great story and it kept you guessing. Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, the story took another turn. I am a big fan of historical fiction and have read many mail order bride stories. I can usually guess what is coming long before it happens, but this story took some turns that had me pleasantly surprised. The only thing I didn’t like, and my reason for taking away a star, is that while the book is supposed to take place in the 1800s, there were little things that didn’t follow that timeline. Part of the enjoyment of a historical fiction book is seeing the difference in how they had to do things before they had the luxuries that we have. This story has the main character tum rning on the faucet to run a hot bath as if it was the norm, but indoor plumbing, while it did exist, was not common practice until around 1920. Other than my nit picking about these little things, this story was fantastic and I would definitely recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torey Fosterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorey Foster2022-06-17 18:17:002022-06-18 18:42:13Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Torey Foster
Isabella has recently arrived in Massachusetts by way of Sweden. She finds work in a textile mill, which burns to the ground shortly after she starts working there. Not sure where she will go or what she will do next, Isabella and a group of her friends start looking at ads for mail-order brides. Isabella starts writing with a man named Donald Jenks and it’s soon decided that she will meet up with him. Having already faced a lot of tragedy in her life and hearing her grandmother’s warning about how bad things happen in 3’s, Isabella is a little apprehensive about this trip to Ohio to meet her likely future husband. He sounds great on paper…has the perfect house, a great job, good life goals…everything a girl who had nothing could desire. Will this be her picture perfect marriage?
I love reading mail-order bride books!! They are some of my favorites. In a way, I liken it to a more modern trend of internet-brides….one of which I am! I met my husband online and we dated for a short time in real life before marrying. I went through similar emotions that Isabella experienced, only in a more modern time frame for sure.
There were a couple of unexpected twists in this book but ones that made the story much more relatable and realistic. The characters were very well developed and likeable (well, most of them were…). I understand that this book is part of a 50 book series. I’ll have to read some of the others in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2022-06-17 10:14:272022-06-17 14:23:40Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Julie Johnson
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