A Bride In the Bargain

I may be a little biased when it comes to this book.  Since it is set in the Pacific Northwest, I was totally in my comfort zone.  Adding to the pleasure of this read is the fact that it is a historical novel and I was in love immediately.  I highly recommend this book, so be sure to buy it and share it!

Your heart immediately begins to go out to the main characters and although there are a few frustrating moments (hello, what’s a good book without a little frustration in the plot?), it unfolds very nicely!  I love a book that endears the characters to the reader and this one definitely does that!!!

Details:

• Publisher: Bethany House (June 1, 2009)
• Deeanne Gist

About the Author:

Deeanne Gist, the bestselling author of A Bride Most Begrudging and The Measure of a Lady, has a background in education and journalism. Her credits include People magazine, Parents, and Parenting. With a line of parenting products called “I Did It!® Productions” and a degree from Texas A&M, she continues her writing and speaking. She and her family live in Houston, Texas.

Since the debut of those novels, her very original, very fun romances have rocketed up the bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere. Add to this two consecutive Christy Awards, two RITA nominations, rave reviews, and a growing loyal fan base, and you’ve got one recipe for success.

About the Book:

The Wedding Is All Planned…
Someone Just Needs to Tell the Bride

In 1860s Seattle, redwoods were plentiful but women scarce. Yet a man with a wife could secure 640 acres of timberland for free.

Joe Denton doesn’t have a wife, though. His died before she could follow him to Seattle and now the local judge is threatening to take away his claim. In desperation, he buys himself a Mercer bride–one of the eastern widows and orphans brought to the Territory by entrepreneur Asa Mercer.

Anna Ivey’s journey west with Mercer is an escape from the aftermath of the Civil War. She signed on to become a cook–not a bride. When she’s handed over to Denton, her stubborn refusal to wed jeopardizes his land. With only a few months before he loses all he holds dear, can he convince this provoking, but beguiling, easterner to become his lawfully wedded wife?

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