The Montana Bride

Jeannie Watt

Sep 2015 · The Marvells of Montana Book 1 · Tule Publishing

About this ebook

She’s not running anymore…

After a decade away, Jacie Rose has returned with her daughter to Cherry Lake to renovate a historic hotel…and to lay some ghosts to rest. She knows she’ll have to confront mistakes she made in the past, but she didn’t expect to be living right next door to the guy she once asked to be her husband.

When Brett Jackson was approached ten years ago by Jacie Rose with the wild scheme of marrying her to help her out of a jam, his white knight instincts kicked in and he agreed to be her emergency groom. The only problem was that the bride didn’t show up for the wedding. How’s he supposed to get used to seeing the woman he’s never forgotten every day now that she’s his neighbor?

Determined to provide the secure home life for her daughter that she never had, Jacie is not about to bring a man into her life—even one that she sometimes thinks should have been there all along. But Brett and Jacie soon discover the spark between them is even stronger than before… Now that their paths have crossed again, will they lead them back to the wedding that almost was?

The Marvells of Montana

Book 1: The Montana Bride

Book 2: The Christmas Secret

Book 3 - coming soon

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Ratings and reviews

The Secret Bride is a story of empowerment, understanding and forgiveness. A drastic choice made in her youth left lasting consequences for Jacie. In the aftermath she had to make some touch decisions. Brett saw himself as Jacie's protector no matter what. But when she disappeared without a backward glance, he was left heartbroken and confused. Ten years later, Jacie returns to confront her past and maybe claim her future. Jeannie Watt has written a story that is full of emotion, big on secrets and a beautiful read. I received an ARC of The Secret Bride in exchange for an honest review.

A tale of loss. The loss of a happy family, young love and innocence. A tale of strength. The strength of this young, single mother to support herself and her daughter while getting through school. A tale of stubbornness. To obtain success in the male dominated profession she loves. A tale of risk. As she reaches out for a job in her hometown and out to her long lost love. And finally, a tale of redemption. As she gives in to her heart and loves again.

When Jacie is asked to head up the Montreau Hotel renovation, she can’t resist! As the head engineer, this could be her big break. But when Jacie and her daughter Darby move into the place her friend Carrie found for her, she realizes she is right across the street from Brett. Who happens to be the one person she was not looking forward to seeing. Ten years ago, she left him at the court house alter. And she was the one who proposed to him. On top of it all, she is supposed to deal with Clinton, her ex-stepfather, in regards to renovations, Jacie is regretting she took the job at all. Book #5 from the Cherry Lake series, each story has gotten even better than the last! I absolutely loved this story!! The characters were fabulous, with exception of Clinton of course but he was the guy you loved to hate. I loved the little precocious Darby, a sweet little soul who knew what a great dad Brett would be. Kids are quite intuitive! I highly recommend reading this series!!

About the author

 Jeannie Watt lives off the grid in a historic Nevada ranching community with her husband, two horses, three ponies, a dog and a cat. When she's not writing or teaching science at the local junior high, she enjoys making mosaic mirrors, sewing, and pretending that the house is neat and tidy. 

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Jeannie loves to hear from readers. Please contact her via her website www.jeanniewatt.com.