1875, New York City. Irish immigrant and widow Cora McGuinness struggles to make ends meet working as a maid and living in a tenement building with her ten-year-old daughter, Shannon. Cora thought all her dreams of a new life had died along with her husband, but her perspective quickly changes when Shannon becomes ill and Cora must take drastic actions to ensure her care. In desperation, Cora turns to the "bride wanted" ads to escape harsh, merciless New York City. Book 4 in the Brides Of Paradise mail order bride series but can also be read as a standalone novelette!

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