Posted with Love, Delivered with Hope

Christmas Mail-Order Brides

Written by Carrie Turansky, Vickie McDonough, Susan Page Davis

Published by Wild Heart Books

Release Date: 09.09.25 (originally published 01.01.10 with a fourth story)

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

5 Stars!

I absolutely loved this anthology. These stories carry strength, heart, and the kind of faith content that lingers long after the last page. Every chapter reflected the truth of Scripture lived out in the ordinary and the unexpected, showing how trust in Christ shapes even the hardest places.

Some lines marked my heart deeply. “You need to surrender to God and drop that load of grief and bitterness you’re carrying, or it’s going to destroy you and hurt all the people who love you.” That truth is piercing and unforgettable. Another moment spoke of courage in the simplest terms: “She stepped out in faith, trusting God …” Those words echoed like a quiet anthem of obedience.

The stories also carried gratitude and hope. “…with her heart overflowing, she lifted a prayer of thanks to God for His faithfulness.” That prayer felt like my own as I read. And then the invitation that threads through all of life: “Allow God to redeem you.” That single line carries the weight of the Gospel.

What I found here was substance and depth … beautiful fiction that honors Christ and brings encouragement. These novellas demonstrate that every true love story begins with Him and every second chance flows from His hand.

Christmas Mail-Order Brides is a gift worth treasuring, filled with faith, tenderness, and eternal hope.

I received a digital copy from Celebrate Lit Tour Publicity Group. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book and audiobook review are my own. My review focuses on the writing, the story’s content, and the narration ensuring transparency and reliability.