I enjoyed being taken back in time to the western frontier. Each novella has a strong, courageous woman who faced her own set of challenges and finding love.
In The Gamble, spunky Ella Merriweather determines to confront Mr. Jasper Howe and expose him for the weasely businessman who takes people’s money. Sir Thomas Clayborne’s trusting nature and honesty find him as one of Howe’s victims. Together Ella and Thomas confront him about his shady activities. The way that Ella shows evidence of what Howe is truly like made me cheer to see that he would not be able to continue his scheming. 5/5 stars
In Her Frontier Bandit everything is not as it seems. Rebecca Bailey and her father travel to a small Idaho town for him to practice medicine. Imagine Rebecca’s surprise when she discovers that her ex-boyfriend, Ray Harrison, robs the train on which she is traveling! Adding to the confusion is he is the town’s sheriff. I was swept along as the story unfolds and I witness Rebecca’s new respect and love for Ray grow. 4/5 stars
In Sagebrush Sally life is far different living in Idaho for Sally Cranston than what it was living in England. She is truly a greenhorn with frontier living. Thankfully, she has Gabe Jensen to help get her out of multiple scrapes. Sally becomes entangled in discovering who is rustling cattle on her uncle’s ranch and helps bring them to justice. I enjoyed riding along with Gabe and her as they face dangerous men and circumstances. It was exciting to see that she was a part of the adventure and I was happy that she was going to have a wonderful new life. 4/5 stars
In Celebration for Celia I saw that war changes not only the soldier, but their family as well. Sweet and caring Celia Edwards tries to engage her father in returning to life. The tasteful way that Ms. Frank portrays the grief and disappointment of Celia and her family was well done. With the love and thoughtfulness of Bruce Pickett, Celia has a wonderful surprise and new hope for her family. 3/5 stars
If you like Lynette Bonner's Wyldhaven series and Cathy Marie Hakes' Only in Gooding series, or western romances I am sure you will enjoy this book.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an ARC of the book. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
About the Book:
The Gamble by Brittany Larsen
British aristocrat Thomas Clayborne anticipated a grand adventure in America—but what he imagined is a far cry from the rough-and-tumble reality. When his journey West brings a bold young woman into his life, will he risk everything for true love?
Her Frontier Bandit by Jen Geigle Johnson
When Rebecca and her physician father relocate to a frontier town in desperate need of a doctor, Rebecca believes it will be an opportunity to mend her recently broken heart. But she quickly realizes that no matter how far she runs, true love always finds a way.
Sagebrush Sally by Jennie Hansen
English rose Sally is finding it difficult to bloom in the rugged wasteland of the West. But with two handsome cowboys vying for her affections, it seems that even amid cattle thieves and gunfights, the truest danger lies in losing her heart.
Celebration for Celia by Carolyn Twede Frank
Though Celia generally adores Fourth of July festivities, she finds herself weighed down by uncertainties that dim her anticipation of the holiday. Then fate brings into her life a dashing stranger who is determined to give Celia a celebration she’ll never forget.
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