{"product_id":"josephine-caroline-clemmons-9798224987269","title":"Josephine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA desperate escape. A new beginning in Texas. Can trust and love blossom after a lifetime of fear?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJosephine Nailor will do anything to protect herself and her best friend from the oppressive fathers who control their lives. When a newspaper ad offers hope, the two young women seize the chance to flee their tiny hometown for Richmond, and ultimately, a new life in Tarnation, Texas. With the help of the wealthy and kind-hearted Lydia Harrison, Josephine and six other women join the Bride Brigade, each hoping for safety and a fresh start.\u003cp\u003eMichael Buchanan, mayor and owner of the local mercantile, is proud of his growing town but longs for a partner to share his life. When he meets Josephine, he's immediately drawn to her spirit and beauty. But Josephine's painful past has left her wary-especially of men in power. As attraction grows between them, Josephine must decide if she can let go of old fears and embrace the happiness she deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Josephine's mistrust keep her from a future with Michael, or will love help her find the courage to claim her place in Tarnation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers who love western historical romance, mail order bride romance, Texas frontier romance, strong heroine stories, small town romance series, second chance at happiness, and found family romance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Caroline Clemmons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798224987269\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Caroline Clemmons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.34d","brand":"Caroline Clemmons","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520225554687,"sku":"9798224987269","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4cfe8a43-0e2e-440c-9593-418e71a12170.jpg?v=1778741491","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/josephine-caroline-clemmons-9798224987269","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}