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Author Notes
While doing preliminary research for this series and trying to decide just where my heroes would live and my girls would have to travel to, I came across Brownville, Nebraska. Immediately, I fell in love with images of the quaint little town of under 500 residents, which is still in existence. Many of the town’s original buildings are still there and the history is well preserved. They have a website and it seems that it would be a wonderful place to check out while on vacation. In my story, I used as much of their real history as I could. For this book, I used an existing house, the Captain Bailey Museum, for Doc’s residence. Check out their website: Welcome to the Merchants of Brownville
Next, I needed a location to use for my first hero, Finn, and his bride to live in and was lucky enough to stumble upon a wonderfully informative Facebook page for The Lone Tree Saloon. Yes, it’s a real place, built in 1860, still there, and much of my descriptions were true to its recorded history. It’s now owned by a sweet lady named Sue Kunert, who has become a Facebook friend. She has opened a gift shop in the building. I hope to be able to make a trip there sometime to meet Sue!
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Acknowledgements
First of all to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—You’re always there for me!
Steve, my wonderful husband, number one cheerleader, biggest fan, and plot partner—I love you!
Venessa Vargas, my amazing, brilliant, hardworking, patient, talented, awesome editor—you rock! Not only do you work tirelessly on my manuscripts, you’ve become a dear friend. Your support and true enjoyment of my writing means the world to me! Mega hugs!
Kathryn Lockwood, Judy Glenn, Liz Austin and Belinda Ross—my proofer, beta, and ARC readers—I couldn’t navigate this journey without you guys!
Friends in Clean Indie Reads, Proxy Bride Authors, The Rumor Mill, and Louisville’s Past Facebook groups—you guys rock!
And last but not least, to all of my loyal fans who are always excited when I put out another book—enjoy!
The Proxy Bride Books
NEW TO THE PROXY BRIDES? Click here for the Amazon Proxy Brides Series page: Proxy Brides Series Page
Proxy Bride Books (Round 1-peach covers)
A Bride for Jeremiah by Christine Sterling
A Bride for Clay by Marianne Spitzer
A Bride for Nathan by Barbara Goss
A Bride for Abel by Cyndi Raye
A Bride for Finn by Linda Ellen
A Bride for Carter by Wendy May Andrews
A Bride for Sterling by Parker J. Cole
A Bride for Henry by P. Creeden
Proxy Bride Books (Round 2-lavender covers)
A Bride for Elijah by Christine Sterling
A Bride for Travis by Barbara Goss
A Bride for Sam by Linda Ellen
A Bride for Valentin by Parker J. Cole
A Bride for Mason by Marianne Spitzer
A Bride for Calvin by Cyndi Raye
A Bride for Ransom by Wendy May Andrews
A Bride for James by P. Creeden
Proxy Bride Books (Round 3-green covers)
A Bride for Logan by Barbara Goss
A Bride for Benjamin by Christine Sterling
A Bride for Wen Hui by Parker J. Cole
A Bride for Bode by Marisa Masterson
A Bride for Alastair by Wendy May Andrews
A Bride for Harper by P. Creeden
A Bride for Mason by Marianne Spitzer
A Bride for Dalton by Caroline Clemmons
A Bride for Tobias by Linda Ellen
A Bride for Arthur by Cyndi Ray
A Bride for Jack by Susan Horsnell
A Bride for Wyatt by Barbara Goss
A Bride for Daniel by Ginny Sterling
Proxy Bride Books (Round 4-blue covers)
A Bride for Adam by Barbara Goss
A Bride for Isaac by Cat Cahill
A Bride for Silas by P. Creeden
A Bride for Luke by Caroline Clemmons
A Bride for David by Kimberly Grist
A Bride for Hamilton by Wendy Andrews
A Bride for Deke by Marianne Spitzer
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About the Author
Linda Ellen lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband of thirty-eight years. A lifelong avid reader, and after encouragement from her family and friends, she tried her hand at writing in 2009 and never looked back. Prior to the release of her debut novel Once in a While (fashioned from the real-life story of her parents’ romance), she wrote articles for a local newspaper, The Southwest Reporter. Linda keeps very busy with her work in her church’s prison ministry and writing every spare moment she gets. Many more plans are under way for books and series, both historical and modern day. To keep up with the latest news on her books, including trailers, cover reveals, release dates, and book signings, visit and “like” her Facebook page, Linda Ellen – Author (see below for link) For a special treat, go to
