A Bride for Tobias

The Proxy Brides, Book 26

By: Linda Ellen

Narrated by: J. Scott Bennett

Eight years ago, Toby Keller had been a clumsy, shy adolescent when he left his hometown of Brownville, Nebraska, to go live with his grandfather, the famous Marshal Hampton Gibson. Now confident, mature, and handsome, 25-year-old Deputy Tobias Keller has come home to visit his family. Once there, he finds out about a young woman under the employ of a mutual acquaintance, in a city 600 miles away, who is in dire need of a hero. Although they’ve never met, he takes it upon himself to volunteer to give her the protection of his name.

When Pauline Christiansen, a beautiful 20-year-old, living in Louisville, Kentucky, overhears her suitor discussing with another man a crime they were committing, she finds herself in need of protection when he threatens to extort her into an unwanted marriage. Her family and friends propose an outrageous plan - she’ll wed, by proxy, a man she has never laid eyes on, from a small town she’s never heard of, somewhere in Nebraska. Would this even be legal? Assured that annulment papers would be drawn up to safeguard the temporary marriage, she reasons that not much could go wrong.

But once Pauline travels to the faraway hamlet of Brownville and gets off the train - sparks fly! The attraction between the two is as immediate as a bolt of lightning. However, as time passes, each one invariably believes the other is simply biding their time until Pauline’s family gives her the all-clear to come back home.

Will they be able to overcome problems, dangers, outlaws, and over-protective brothers to stay together? Or will they let a marriage made in heaven slip through their fingers due to stubbornness and pride?

This is a clean, inspirational romance. The story contains themes of real life but is suitable for all ages, as it contains no illicit sex or profanity.

©2019 Linda Ellen (P)2020 Linda Ellen

Sweet Historical Romance

This was a fun book yet it was filled with danger and family!
I loved the narration!

A Bride for Tobias

Linda Ellen is a new author, for me. I have read/ listened to several other books in this series and I enjoyed this story. I find the whole proxy marriage concept rather fascinating. J. Scott Bennett is a wonderful narrator.

A Perfect Proxy Bride

This was a wonderful story and with J Scott Bennett (one of my very favorite narrators!) at the helm, I loved every minute!
I have enjoyed the Proxy Brides series so much and this one has several twist and turns and a really different twist!
Pauline was desperate to get away because she had overhead something that might get her killed or forced married to a horrible man.
Solution? become a proxy bride and then get it annulled after the threat is gone. But she never expected her husband to be such a handsome deputy. The road to a happy ever after is filled with suspense, danger and a sweet romance that warmed my heart.
Don't miss this one with J Scott whose voice will make you feel you are there and he has such a gift to bring the characters alive. Looking forward to reading/hearing more by this author!

Fantastic!

Linda Ellen does a wonderful job of giving us another great book in the Proxy Bride series. You would think being #26 in the series, there wouldn't be new ideas. Well, you would be wrong. The characters were fantastic. There was adventure and excitement in this book that made you think whoa!

I listened to this one on audio. J Scott Bennett is a wonderful narrator that always brings to life the characters and makes you feel like you are right there. You cannot go wrong with him.

A Bride fir Tobias

Toby from A Bride for Finn all grown up and confident. A good clean romance. I enjoyed tbe story and the narration. Recommend.

Great listen!

Linda Ellen is so talented at bringing a story to life. This proxy bride story was so much fun to listen, it seemed to fly by. Pauline finds herself in a terrible situation, and when offered to be a proxy bride, grabbed onto the opportunity. Tobias, deputy, has given his consent and when he sees Pauline come off the train, a smoldering ember begins between them. Will it ignite? Will she love Toby for himself or his title? Will they be able to take down the danger coming into town? These characters are easy to love and become invested in. Plus we get a little history in the story as well, just making the listen that much more enjoyable. It's an easy, entertaining listen.

J Scott Bennett is so perfect for these stories. His voice brings it all to life and creates that old west atmosphere. I know each time I hear him, it's going to be one I can't put down and this one is no exception!

A Bride for Tobias

This is very good book. Tobias is a lawman. Pauline needs to get away from her home someone was after her. Tobias offered to help her they did a proxy marry. When she gets there they like each other right away. They have a lot of excitement throughout this book. It keeps your attention through the whole book .Linda Ellen wrote an excellent exciting book. J. Scott Bennett did an excellent job narraiting this book. I was given a copy of this book but it had no influence on my review.. If my review was any help will you please click the helpful link. Thank you

Sweet

This book was refreshing. The romance was slow paced and not rushed. The whole book was "wholesome".

The narration was outstanding as I have come to expect from J. Scott Bennett. I truly enjoyed listening to this series of books.

This book was provided free of charge and the review was done voluntarily with not constraints.

Enjoyed the book and narration

This is the first book in the Proxy Bride series that I have listened to, I enjoyed the clean romance. The story passes quickly and keeps you interested. A great story.

The narration was excellent. I have listened to a few books narrated by J Scott Bennett. This is another great listen. J Scott Bennett is one of my favorite narrators.

Smitten At First Sight

A fast-paced western with smitten at first sight lovers who have entered into a proxity marriage to ensure the heroine's safety. Toby is sweet and the ultimate cinnamon roll. Pauline is also very sweet and together they just work so beautifully. The supporting family member characters were all lively and entertaining, instilling a desire to read their stories as well.