The Lassoed by Marriage Romance Collection: 9 Historical Romances Begin After Saying "I Do"

Angela Bell Angela Breidenbach Lisa Carter Mary Connealy Rebecca Jepson Amy Lillard Gina Welborn Kathleen Y'Barbo Rose Ross Zediker

- January 1, 2016

Barbour Publishing

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Come along on a romantic journey jam-packed with all the angst of marriages founded upon practical choices as well as coercion. Meet nine couples who barely know each other before they find themselves suddenly married—to please family, to stem the tide of gossip, to save the land—and joined for life. But can love grow when duty comes before romance?

About the authors

Angela Breidenbach is a descendent of Swedish, Scotch/Irish/English roots who loves genealogy and writing fictionalized versions of family stories. Yes, her grandparents really did marry because of town gossip! As the captivating host of Grace Under Pressure Radio on iTunes, Angela teaches how to become a woman of confidence, courage, and candor. Angela is the Christian Author Network's president, a bestselling author of Christian romances, a professional book judge, and she's half of the comedy duo, Muse and Writer, though her fe-lion, Muse, gets all the fan mail. Find her online at www.AngelaBreidenbach.com or in iTunes.

Lisa Carter and her family make their home in North Carolina. In addition to "Mule Dazed," she is the author of seven romantic suspense novels and a contemporary Coast Guard romantic series. When she isn't writing, Lisa enjoys traveling to romantic locales, teaching writing workshops, and researching her next exotic adventure. She has strong opinions on barbecue and ACC basketball. She loves to hear from readers and you can connect with Lisa at www.lisacarterauthor.com.

Mary Connealy writes romantic comedy with cowboys. She is a Carol Award winner, and a RITA®, Christy, and Inspirational Reader’s Choice finalist. She is the bestselling author of the Wild at Heart series, Trouble in Texas series, Kincaid Bride series, Lassoed in Texas trilogy, Montana Marriages trilogy, Sophie’s Daughters trilogy, and many other books. Mary is married to a Nebraska cattleman and has four grown daughters and a little bevy of spectacular grandchildren. Find Mary online at www.maryconnealy.com.

Rebecca Jepson is a homebody who loves a good book, a cup of freshly ground coffee, and all things autumn. She dreamed of being a writer since she was thirteen and has been creating stories ever since. She has traveled extensively, to places that inspire her stories. Her favorite destinations include Russia, New England, and the Alaskan wilderness. She lives in sunny Reno, Nevada, with her software engineer husband, Mike.

Amy Lillard loves nothing more than a good book. Except for her family. . .and maybe homemade tacos. . .and nail polish. But reading and writing are definitely high on the list. Born and bred in Mississippi, Amy is a transplanted Southern Belle who now lives in Oklahoma with her deputy husband, their genius son, three spoiled cats, and one very lazy beagle. When she’s not creating quirky characters and happy endings, she’s chauffeuring her prodigy to guitar lessons, orchestra concerts, and baseball practice. She has a variety of hobbies, but her favorite is whatever gets her out of housework. An award-winning author, Amy is a member of RWA and ACFW. She loves to hear from readers. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Twitter, Goodreads, and Pinterest. For links to the various sites, check her website: www.amylillardbooks.com.

ECPA-bestselling author Gina Welborn wrote public service announcements until she fell in love with writing romances. A moderately obsessive fan of Community and Once Upon a Time, Gina lives in Oklahoma with her pastor husband, their five Okie-Hokie children, two rabbits, four guinea pigs, and a dog that doesn't realize rabbits and pigs are edible. Find her online at www.ginawelborn.com

Bestselling author Kathleen Y’Barbo is a multiple Carol Award and RITA nominee of more than sixty novels with almost two million copies in print in the US and abroad. A tenth-generation Texan, she has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award as well a Reader’s Choice Award and is the winner of the 2014 Inspirational Romance of the Year by Romantic Times magazine. Kathleen is a paralegal, a proud military wife, and an expatriate Texan cheering on her beloved Texas Aggies from north of the Red River. Connect with her through social media at www.kathleenybarbo.com.

Multi-published author and RITA finalist, Rose Ross Zediker, writes contemporary and historical inspirational romances and has over eighty publishing credits in the Christian magazine genre for children and adults. Rose works full time at the University of South Dakota and writes during the evening or weekends. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America.

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Shinieke Edmonds McGee

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The Lassoed by Marriage Romance Collection

Marilyn Johnson

Nine Novellas all in one book. These are all quick, independent reads centering around an unexpected marriage and maybe finding love in the mix. I was given a copy of this book from net galley for my honest opinion. If you enjoy reading short stories that all take place around the late 1800’s to early 1900’s you will enjoy reading this book. There is love, mystery, romance, surprise and laughter throughout all these novellas. The Substitute Bride - by Angela Bell Elliott never imagined being married to Gwen. When all is unveiled will there be a chance at friendship or even love? Gwen has always felt like an ugly duckling. When she finds herself married will she be doomed to loneliness still? Even among so many wonderful books, Gwen finds a loneliness she never felt possible. Bridal Whispers - by Angie Breidenbach Malia has accomplished much since leaving home. Now she must return home to help her family. Will she loose everything she holds dear or will God change her desires. When Malia finds herself married will she ever find a true marriage? She is a strong willed, spirited woman. What is God trying to teach her? Burton is not sure he can ever get over the loss of his wife. When he finds he must marry again, can they find happiness in just being roommates? He is a determined, hardworking, Godly man. Can he ever find a place in his heart for his new bride before he pushes her away? Mule Dazed - by Lisa Carter I loved the characters and their sparks. Both Brax and Hattie have a lot to learn and I enjoyed watching them ignite each other in more ways than one. Brax has his world just how he wants it. When Hattie comes crashing through it once more he is not real sure what to expect. She has always found trouble and this time it may be more than he can handle. When tempers fly and he finds himself married he can’t wait to get it back to normal. Yet is it to late for him and Hattie? Hattie just wants true love. Trouble always seems to find her, even when she is only trying to do what is right. After discovering who the actual Sheriff is, she wonders if God has given her a second chance. Hattie is strong willed, opinionated and not afraid of much. Yet will she loose the only man she ever really loved? She can not be the quiet, calm woman he desires. The Sweetwater Bride - by Mary Connealy Tanner never imagined what he would find just around the bend. Maybe it is the answer to his problems in more ways than one. He comes from a large loving family. When he feels the only help Debba needs is his ma’s, he may go to strange lengths to see it done. Debba has not needed anyone in a long long time. When Tanner comes riding in she is not sure of all the feelings he is stirring. When she finally meets his family she wonders if this is more than she can handle. Debba is an independent young woman who has not had much contact with others. She has a unique relationship with her animals, yet people scare her. A Highbrow Hoodwink - by Rebecca Jepson Katie has much to learn, forgiveness of self is probably the hardest. When she finds herself with a very difficult decision to make she must decide what is best for her son. When her secrets are on the verge of being revealed will all fall apart? Henry will do anything to protect his family. When his life is turned upside down will he be able to accept all that is involved? Even when the secrets are on the verge of being uncovered can he find true love or will he ever be able to forgive and have a happily ever after. Not so Pretty Penny - by Amy Lillard Penny feels she has no choice but to find a husband, even if it is unconventional. She knows this is the only option she has. When She find him will things be all she expected, but what did she expect? Penny knows she is not a pretty woman but she needs someone to help her on her farm and maybe there could be a possibility of more....

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