Author: Evelyn Sibley Lampman
Publisher: Purple House Press
ISBN: 9781948959711
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
To Ginny, almost anything would be better than living with the miserly, good-for-nothing, distant cousins who had claimed her and all she possessed when her parents had died of fever during the wagon-train journey to Oregon Territory. At the age of ten they had married her off-for a very good price-to a much older farmer, because girls were in great demand since married men could take title to twice the amount of land the government allowed a bachelor. On her fifteenth birthday, kindly Mr. Mayhew came to claim his bride. Unfortunately, on that same day he had a stroke and Ginny, the young Widow Mayhew, was left in possession of his well-built house and flourishing farm. This sometimes amusing and often touching story, in which Ginny learns to fend off a stream of suitors who have their eyes only on her rich farmland, gives a vivid sense of life as it was during a brief period in our history when marriage was often considered a practical necessity instead of an affair of the heart.
Bargain Bride
Author: Evelyn Sibley Lampman
Publisher: Purple House Press
ISBN: 9781948959711
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
To Ginny, almost anything would be better than living with the miserly, good-for-nothing, distant cousins who had claimed her and all she possessed when her parents had died of fever during the wagon-train journey to Oregon Territory. At the age of ten they had married her off-for a very good price-to a much older farmer, because girls were in great demand since married men could take title to twice the amount of land the government allowed a bachelor. On her fifteenth birthday, kindly Mr. Mayhew came to claim his bride. Unfortunately, on that same day he had a stroke and Ginny, the young Widow Mayhew, was left in possession of his well-built house and flourishing farm. This sometimes amusing and often touching story, in which Ginny learns to fend off a stream of suitors who have their eyes only on her rich farmland, gives a vivid sense of life as it was during a brief period in our history when marriage was often considered a practical necessity instead of an affair of the heart.
Publisher: Purple House Press
ISBN: 9781948959711
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
To Ginny, almost anything would be better than living with the miserly, good-for-nothing, distant cousins who had claimed her and all she possessed when her parents had died of fever during the wagon-train journey to Oregon Territory. At the age of ten they had married her off-for a very good price-to a much older farmer, because girls were in great demand since married men could take title to twice the amount of land the government allowed a bachelor. On her fifteenth birthday, kindly Mr. Mayhew came to claim his bride. Unfortunately, on that same day he had a stroke and Ginny, the young Widow Mayhew, was left in possession of his well-built house and flourishing farm. This sometimes amusing and often touching story, in which Ginny learns to fend off a stream of suitors who have their eyes only on her rich farmland, gives a vivid sense of life as it was during a brief period in our history when marriage was often considered a practical necessity instead of an affair of the heart.
The Bargain Bride
Author: Barbara Metzger
Publisher: Signet
ISBN: 9780451228451
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Penny refuses to marry Viscount Westfield, the man she has been promised to since she was 13, especially since he destroyed her dreams, but Viscount Westfield will stop at nothing to move forward with their long-standing arrangement. Original.
Publisher: Signet
ISBN: 9780451228451
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Penny refuses to marry Viscount Westfield, the man she has been promised to since she was 13, especially since he destroyed her dreams, but Viscount Westfield will stop at nothing to move forward with their long-standing arrangement. Original.
A Bargain Bride
Author: Rebecca De Medeiros
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482602340
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In a time when the west was wild...and the men were wilder... There came a challenge in the small town of Liberty, Texas. The objective in mind: Marriage. Bets are placed, and a race to the altar begins. Rough and tough rancher Gabriel O'Malley had never met a challenge he could not handle... until now. Fed up with his grandson's brooding ways, "Pops" O'Malley takes matters into his own hands, and orders a mail order bride for him. Besides wanting the best for Gabriel, there was a little matter of a bet going around that the old man was determined to win. The only problem was, his stubborn grandson was digging his heels "spurs deep" in and holding onto his bachelorhood ruining all of his grandfather's well laid plans. Gabriel, furious at his grandfather's conniving ways, was determined to rid himself of his unwanted "bride". He was going to live his life on his own terms come hell or high water, and settling down was not something he planned to do. Even if he did lust after the woman who shows up on his doorstep. After the death of her parents, Melody Williams was left with nothing but her baby sister to raise and an eviction notice on her door. She thought that finding the advertisment for a mail order bride was her lucky break. That is, until she meets her groom. Statues are friendlier than this hombre. But Melody is also stubborn. No one is going to stop her from making a home for her sister, least of all the sexy, grumbling rancher she has come to marry. Sparks will fly, tempers will flare, kisses will be had and shoes will be thrown...As the battle of the sexes begins. Can love blossom? With the help of a bunch of wily old men, the town of Liberty is counting on it. But not everyone is hoping for a happily- ever -after for the couple. From the shadows, evil lurks waiting to strike the ranch. Will it all be destroyed before their new life together can even begin?
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482602340
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In a time when the west was wild...and the men were wilder... There came a challenge in the small town of Liberty, Texas. The objective in mind: Marriage. Bets are placed, and a race to the altar begins. Rough and tough rancher Gabriel O'Malley had never met a challenge he could not handle... until now. Fed up with his grandson's brooding ways, "Pops" O'Malley takes matters into his own hands, and orders a mail order bride for him. Besides wanting the best for Gabriel, there was a little matter of a bet going around that the old man was determined to win. The only problem was, his stubborn grandson was digging his heels "spurs deep" in and holding onto his bachelorhood ruining all of his grandfather's well laid plans. Gabriel, furious at his grandfather's conniving ways, was determined to rid himself of his unwanted "bride". He was going to live his life on his own terms come hell or high water, and settling down was not something he planned to do. Even if he did lust after the woman who shows up on his doorstep. After the death of her parents, Melody Williams was left with nothing but her baby sister to raise and an eviction notice on her door. She thought that finding the advertisment for a mail order bride was her lucky break. That is, until she meets her groom. Statues are friendlier than this hombre. But Melody is also stubborn. No one is going to stop her from making a home for her sister, least of all the sexy, grumbling rancher she has come to marry. Sparks will fly, tempers will flare, kisses will be had and shoes will be thrown...As the battle of the sexes begins. Can love blossom? With the help of a bunch of wily old men, the town of Liberty is counting on it. But not everyone is hoping for a happily- ever -after for the couple. From the shadows, evil lurks waiting to strike the ranch. Will it all be destroyed before their new life together can even begin?
The Bride Bargain
Author: Kelly Eileen Hake
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1607420465
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
This stunning debut novel by Kelly Eileen Hake is full of wit and warmth. Set down upon the wild American plains during the 1850s, Clara is desperate for a home and a future for herself and her aunt. Striking a bargain with a lonely trader to fool a head-strong doctor could lead Clara to an unexpected avenue of romance.
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1607420465
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
This stunning debut novel by Kelly Eileen Hake is full of wit and warmth. Set down upon the wild American plains during the 1850s, Clara is desperate for a home and a future for herself and her aunt. Striking a bargain with a lonely trader to fool a head-strong doctor could lead Clara to an unexpected avenue of romance.
The Bargain Bride
Author: Flora Kidd
Publisher: London : Mills & Boon
ISBN: 9780263090369
Category : Fiction in English
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Publisher: London : Mills & Boon
ISBN: 9780263090369
Category : Fiction in English
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
The Marriage Bargain
Author: Jennifer Probst
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471126064
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The sizzling first installment in the New York Timesand USA Today bestselling Marriage to a Billionairetrilogy. To save her family home, impulsive bookshop owner Alexa McKenzie, casts a love spell, which conjures up an unexpected visitor - her best friend's older brother and the powerful man who once shattered her heart. Billionaire Nicholas Ryan doesn't believe in marriage, but in order to inherit his father's corporation, he needs a wife and needs one fast. When he discovers his sister's childhood friend is in dire financial straits, he's offers Alexa an interesting proposal... A marriage in name only, the rules? Avoid entanglement. Keep things businesslike. Do notfall in love. The arrangement is only for a year so the rules shouldn't be that hard to follow... Except Fate has a way of upsetting the best laid plans… "Jennifer Probst has proved to be one of the most exciting breakout novelists in the romance genre." - USA Today
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471126064
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The sizzling first installment in the New York Timesand USA Today bestselling Marriage to a Billionairetrilogy. To save her family home, impulsive bookshop owner Alexa McKenzie, casts a love spell, which conjures up an unexpected visitor - her best friend's older brother and the powerful man who once shattered her heart. Billionaire Nicholas Ryan doesn't believe in marriage, but in order to inherit his father's corporation, he needs a wife and needs one fast. When he discovers his sister's childhood friend is in dire financial straits, he's offers Alexa an interesting proposal... A marriage in name only, the rules? Avoid entanglement. Keep things businesslike. Do notfall in love. The arrangement is only for a year so the rules shouldn't be that hard to follow... Except Fate has a way of upsetting the best laid plans… "Jennifer Probst has proved to be one of the most exciting breakout novelists in the romance genre." - USA Today
The Wedding Date Bargain
Author: Mira Lyn Kelly
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492630772
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
"A fun, flirty read...the perfect balance between sweet and sexy."—RT Book Reviews Sarah's to-do list: Get mani-pedi Buy killer black dress Lose virginity When Sarah Cole has two months to kill before her big move to New York, she decides it's time to take care of a few things?like the inconvenient issue of her virginity. Sarah knows the right guy for the job too: Max, the notorious ladies' man she's been crushing on since college. Two weeks of courting, and then the deed will be done. The plan is so simple. There's no way either of them would do something as silly as fall in love... The Wedding Date Series: May the Best Man Win (Book 1) The Wedding Date Bargain (Book 2) Praise for May the Best Man Win: "This page-turner has it all: fantastic characters, witty banter, and sizzling chemistry. I absolutely loved it!"—GINA L. MAXWELL, New York Times bestselling author of the Playboys in Love series "Outstanding writing, impressive characterization, and plotting that both gratifies and surprises."—Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492630772
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
"A fun, flirty read...the perfect balance between sweet and sexy."—RT Book Reviews Sarah's to-do list: Get mani-pedi Buy killer black dress Lose virginity When Sarah Cole has two months to kill before her big move to New York, she decides it's time to take care of a few things?like the inconvenient issue of her virginity. Sarah knows the right guy for the job too: Max, the notorious ladies' man she's been crushing on since college. Two weeks of courting, and then the deed will be done. The plan is so simple. There's no way either of them would do something as silly as fall in love... The Wedding Date Series: May the Best Man Win (Book 1) The Wedding Date Bargain (Book 2) Praise for May the Best Man Win: "This page-turner has it all: fantastic characters, witty banter, and sizzling chemistry. I absolutely loved it!"—GINA L. MAXWELL, New York Times bestselling author of the Playboys in Love series "Outstanding writing, impressive characterization, and plotting that both gratifies and surprises."—Kirkus Reviews
The Bargain
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 1420122436
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Mismatched lovers and unexpected attraction catch fire in this timeless Regency romance by the New York Times bestselling author. Forced to wed to keep her inheritance, independent Lady Jocelyn Kendal finds an outrageous solution: she proposes marriage to Major David Lancaster, an officer dying from his Waterloo wounds. In return for making her his wife, she will provide for his governess sister. But after the bargain is struck and the marriage is made, the major makes a shocking, miraculous recovery. Though they agree to an annulment, such matters take time . . . time enough for David to realize he is irrevocably in love with his wife. Haunted by her past, Jocelyn refuses to trust the desire David ignites in her. She never counted on a real husband, least of all one who would entice her to be a real wife. But some bargains are made to be broken—and his skilled courtship is impossible to resist . . . Praise for Mary Jo Putney “Putney’s endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight.” —Sabrina Jeffries “A complex maze of a story twisted with passion, violence, and redemption. Miss Putney just gets better and better.” —Nora Roberts “A gifted writer with an intuitive understanding of what makes romance work.” —Amanda Quick “No one writes historical romance better.” —Cathy Maxwell “Dynamite!” —Laura Kinsale
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 1420122436
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Mismatched lovers and unexpected attraction catch fire in this timeless Regency romance by the New York Times bestselling author. Forced to wed to keep her inheritance, independent Lady Jocelyn Kendal finds an outrageous solution: she proposes marriage to Major David Lancaster, an officer dying from his Waterloo wounds. In return for making her his wife, she will provide for his governess sister. But after the bargain is struck and the marriage is made, the major makes a shocking, miraculous recovery. Though they agree to an annulment, such matters take time . . . time enough for David to realize he is irrevocably in love with his wife. Haunted by her past, Jocelyn refuses to trust the desire David ignites in her. She never counted on a real husband, least of all one who would entice her to be a real wife. But some bargains are made to be broken—and his skilled courtship is impossible to resist . . . Praise for Mary Jo Putney “Putney’s endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight.” —Sabrina Jeffries “A complex maze of a story twisted with passion, violence, and redemption. Miss Putney just gets better and better.” —Nora Roberts “A gifted writer with an intuitive understanding of what makes romance work.” —Amanda Quick “No one writes historical romance better.” —Cathy Maxwell “Dynamite!” —Laura Kinsale
The Cowboy's Bargain Bride
Author: Jessie Gussman
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
*Previously titled Cowboys Don't Buy Their Bride at Auction*Can love bloom between a woman who was forced to sell herself and the man who bought her to get her ranch?Roxane Peterson is up for auction. Well, her and her ranch. She knew it would be too much to hope for that the man who bought her would be more interested in her than in the property, and money, that came with her. But she's been down this road before - a marriage that isn't perfect. Her only concern now is protecting her son and making sure she keeps her independence.Boone Stryker is disillusioned and restless. Seeing a ranch, and a woman, up for auction challenges his soul and gives him a reason to live again. He risks everything he owns to win the ranch. But in order to win the lady's heart, he could lose so much more.Trigger Warning: This book contains sensitive content, not graphic, for anyone who has lost a child. It also contains a "fade to black" scene between an unmarried couple, necessary for the plot.Books in the Sweet Water Ranch Western Cowboy Romance Series: 1.The Cowboy's Best Friend2.The Cowboy's Secret Baby 3.The Cowboy's Beauty 4.The Cowboy's Best Friend's Sister5. The Cowboy's Convenient Marriage6. The Cowboy's Fairy Tale7. The Cowboy's Secret Romance8. The Cowboy's Bargain Bride9. The Cowboy's Enemy10. The Cowboy's Mistletoe Christmas11. The Cowboy's Marriage Mistake12. The Cowboy's Winning Bid
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
*Previously titled Cowboys Don't Buy Their Bride at Auction*Can love bloom between a woman who was forced to sell herself and the man who bought her to get her ranch?Roxane Peterson is up for auction. Well, her and her ranch. She knew it would be too much to hope for that the man who bought her would be more interested in her than in the property, and money, that came with her. But she's been down this road before - a marriage that isn't perfect. Her only concern now is protecting her son and making sure she keeps her independence.Boone Stryker is disillusioned and restless. Seeing a ranch, and a woman, up for auction challenges his soul and gives him a reason to live again. He risks everything he owns to win the ranch. But in order to win the lady's heart, he could lose so much more.Trigger Warning: This book contains sensitive content, not graphic, for anyone who has lost a child. It also contains a "fade to black" scene between an unmarried couple, necessary for the plot.Books in the Sweet Water Ranch Western Cowboy Romance Series: 1.The Cowboy's Best Friend2.The Cowboy's Secret Baby 3.The Cowboy's Beauty 4.The Cowboy's Best Friend's Sister5. The Cowboy's Convenient Marriage6. The Cowboy's Fairy Tale7. The Cowboy's Secret Romance8. The Cowboy's Bargain Bride9. The Cowboy's Enemy10. The Cowboy's Mistletoe Christmas11. The Cowboy's Marriage Mistake12. The Cowboy's Winning Bid
Bargain Bride
Author: Iris Gower
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0552154342
Category : Inheritance and succession
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Young Charlotte Mortimer loves her new job as a teacher in the local school. She takes lodgings with Justin Weatherby, a wealthy businessman with two children whose wife has died. Justin needs to marry again in order to inherit the fortune his uncle has left to him. His eye falls upon Charlotte, and she has little option but to agree.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0552154342
Category : Inheritance and succession
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Young Charlotte Mortimer loves her new job as a teacher in the local school. She takes lodgings with Justin Weatherby, a wealthy businessman with two children whose wife has died. Justin needs to marry again in order to inherit the fortune his uncle has left to him. His eye falls upon Charlotte, and she has little option but to agree.