Substitute Bride books in order

The Substitute Bride series by Margaret Tanner features six Western romance novels about women who take the place of original mail-order brides.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Miss Martin 2023 Margaret Tanner Buy
2 Miss Aylett 2023 Margaret Tanner Buy
3 Miss Grant 2023 Margaret Tanner Buy
4 Miss Nash 2024 Margaret Tanner Buy
5 Miss Bell 2024 Margaret Tanner Buy
6 Miss Dwyer 2024 Margaret Tanner Buy

The Substitute Bride series takes the mail-order bride concept and adds a twist: in each of the six books, the woman who shows up is not the one the groom was expecting. Published in 2023-2024 with each book named “Miss” followed by the heroine’s surname, the series explores what happens when a marriage arrangement starts with an unexpected exchange.

The substitution creates instant drama in each story. The groom must adjust his expectations, the bride must explain her situation, and both must decide whether to proceed with a marriage built on a different foundation than planned. It is a proven romance setup that Tanner applies across six variations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Substitute Bride series?

There are six books in the Substitute Bride series, published between 2023 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Substitute Bride series?

The first book in the Substitute Bride series is Miss Martin, published in 2023.

Why are these brides "substitutes"?

In each book, the woman who arrives is not the originally intended bride. Something happened to prevent the first woman from coming, and a substitute steps in to fill the arrangement. This creates immediate tension, as the groom gets someone he did not expect and the substitute must prove herself worthy of the match.

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