Runaway Brides of Kansas

A Faith-Filled, Laugh-Out-Loud Historical Western Romance About Sisterhood, Second Chances, and Bread That Might Just Save Your LifeWhat happens when four plus-size women board a train to marry strangers… and decide halfway there they'd rather start a bakery than marry a lie?Welcome to 1890s Kansas—where the prairie is wide, the men are questionable, and the biscuits are anointed.Meet the Runaway Brides:• A bold Irish baker with a rolling pin and zero tolerance for foolishness• A sharp-tongued New York pastry queen who can smell deception before it rises• A precise, scripture-quoting Japanese-American baker who measures truth like flour• A serene Native bread-maker whose recipes come with prayer and quiet authorityThey came as mail-order brides.They arrived with their own tickets (because wisdom travels prepaid).And when their so-called husbands turned out to be liars, drunks, broke, tooth-challenged, or just plain ridiculous…They rejected every single one.Publicly.Loudly.And with witnesses.Now stranded—but not defeated—these women do something far more dangerous than marriage…They build something.A business.A sisterhood.A legacy.Introducing The Runaway Bread Company—where bread is baked with faith, laughter is served daily, and no man is allowed to lead unless he can pass inspection (and possibly a biscuit test).But don't get too comfortable…Because:• Rejected suitors are back—and they want revenge (and refunds!)• The town is divided—half inspired, half scandalized• A mysterious lawyer is watching closely (and he may be more interested than he admits)• And somewhere between lawsuits, laughter, and loaves… love is quietly approachingThis is not your typical mail-order bride story.This is:✔ A historical western romance with bold, unforgettable women✔ A plus-size romance where curvy heroines are chosen, celebrated, and central✔ A faith-based fiction filled with scripture, purpose, and divine redirection✔ A clean & wholesome romance with humor, heart, and powerful emotional depth✔ A women's fiction story of empowerment, business-building, and sisterhood✔ A small-town drama where gossip spreads fast—but grace spreads faster✔ A slow-burn romance where love doesn't chase—it arrives at the right timeInside you'll also find BONUS FEATURES readers love:• Old-fashioned recipes inspired by the story• How to start a farmers market (yes, really)• How to start a book club• Book club discussion questions• Faith-based reflections and scriptures woven throughoutPerfect for fans of:• Historical Western Romance• Mail-Order Bride Stories• Strong Female Leads• Christian Romance & Inspirational Fiction• Found Family & Sisterhood Stories• Small Town Business & Community Building ThemesIf you enjoy stories where:Women don't settle…Faith leads the decisions…Bread becomes a ministry…And laughter breaks every chain…Then pull up a chair.Because in Grace Creek, Kansas…The bread is fresh,The women are fearless,And the men?Well… they better come correct.