{"product_id":"josephine-9798224987269","title":"Josephine","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Caroline Clemmons\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Caroline Clemmons\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Caroline Clemmons\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Romance - Historical - American\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA desperate escape. A new beginning in Texas. Can trust and love blossom after a lifetime of fear?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJosephine Nailor will do anything to protect herself and her best friend from the oppressive fathers who control their lives. When a newspaper ad offers hope, the two young women seize the chance to flee their tiny hometown for Richmond, and ultimately, a new life in Tarnation, Texas. With the help of the wealthy and kind-hearted Lydia Harrison, Josephine and six other women join the Bride Brigade, each hoping for safety and a fresh start.\u003cp\u003eMichael Buchanan, mayor and owner of the local mercantile, is proud of his growing town but longs for a partner to share his life. When he meets Josephine, he's immediately drawn to her spirit and beauty. But Josephine's painful past has left her wary-especially of men in power. As attraction grows between them, Josephine must decide if she can let go of old fears and embrace the happiness she deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Josephine's mistrust keep her from a future with Michael, or will love help her find the courage to claim her place in Tarnation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers who love western historical romance, mail order bride romance, Texas frontier romance, strong heroine stories, small town romance series, second chance at happiness, and found family romance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caroline Clemmons","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47570942460055,"sku":"9798224987269","price":1297.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798224987269.webp?v=1774885318","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/josephine-9798224987269","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}