Josephine Anderson has always trusted her parents' judgment. When they arrange her marriage to a stranger in Texas, she accepts without protest. After losing her sister in a tragic accident, Josie sees this new beginning as a chance to heal and embrace the unknown. With excitement and hope in her heart, she boards a train to Meadow Brook.

Peter Frederick has everything-education, a place in his father's business, and a future already mapped out. But his dream lies in sawdust and woodwork, not ledgers and shipments. When his father promises financial help if he marries within six months, Peter agrees to welcome a mail-order bride.

What neither Peter nor Josie anticipate is the storm gathering on the horizon. Peter's long-estranged brother, erased from family history since childhood, is returning to Meadow Brook carrying decades of questions, resentment, and secrets that threaten to unravel everything. As buried truths emerge and family loyalties face their ultimate test, can Peter and Josie's fragile new bond withstand the shadows of old secrets?

"A Bride for the Daring Carpenter" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Tropes: Mail-order Bride, Forced Marriage, Marriage of Convenience, Lost Family