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The Stagecoach Bride
Leaving Springfield, Missouri, for married life in Black Well, Texas, Charlotte Turner is filled with dreams for her future with attorney, Justice Fletcher. Six months of exchanging letters has convinced Charlotte's heart that Justice is the man God intends for her. But God seems to have other plans, when Charlotte is kidnapped from the stagecoach to Black Well by a man determined to show her the truth about her beloved fiancée.
Sam Anderson holds honesty and integrity above all else. And he’ll do whatever it takes to bring Justice Fletcher to the punishment he deserves–even if it means kidnapping the man's fiancé. A woman who touches his heart in a most unexpected way, Charlotte Turner is more than Sam bargains for in his quest for justice. Will he open his heart and hear what God has to say, or is he too bent on revenge?
Sam Anderson holds honesty and integrity above all else. And he’ll do whatever it takes to bring Justice Fletcher to the punishment he deserves–even if it means kidnapping the man's fiancé. A woman who touches his heart in a most unexpected way, Charlotte Turner is more than Sam bargains for in his quest for justice. Will he open his heart and hear what God has to say, or is he too bent on revenge?
96 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2012
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June 27, 2022
The Stagecoach Bride is a quick read and provides a nice little break from the world. I enjoyed the unique plot and the continual action that moved the book along.
There are some grammatical issues (e.g. OK instead of okay) and a few historical inaccuracies, but they didn't really trip me up. If those bother you, though, do keep in mind there are a few in this novella.
Charlotte was a fine character; Sam was the best, and I liked the way a certain marshal was reintroduced in the final chapters. Rosie and Luther were so sweet and the snippet at the back of the book is intriguing.
If you like quick, easy-to-read Christian historical romances, try A Stagecoach Bride.
There are some grammatical issues (e.g. OK instead of okay) and a few historical inaccuracies, but they didn't really trip me up. If those bother you, though, do keep in mind there are a few in this novella.
Charlotte was a fine character; Sam was the best, and I liked the way a certain marshal was reintroduced in the final chapters. Rosie and Luther were so sweet and the snippet at the back of the book is intriguing.
If you like quick, easy-to-read Christian historical romances, try A Stagecoach Bride.
November 13, 2012
I don't usually read novellas but this one sounded intriguing to me. I did like the plot but I felt that many details were left out and the story was very rushed. I think only a few days pass throughout the entire book during which the heroine falls out of love with her fiance and into love with her kidnapper. It was all just too unbelievably fast for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 14, 2019
I would rate the book a 3.5, not a 3, but not a 4 either. I liked the premise of the tale. Perhaps if it were longer (only 15 chapters) the author could have spent more time on character development. The action just seemed too rushed. The H/H fell in love too quickly.
There were phrases such as "smart aleck" that appeared too modern. ["Smart Alec" was a pimp in NY in the 1840s, but the phrase is used as we would use it today, meaning a sassy person.]
The author misspells the word "alright" throughout the book. "All right" is two words, not one.
She also misspells the word "marshall." "Marshal" is the correct spelling for a lawman.
She uses phrases such as "would be laying low," when the correct phrase is "lying low." Use lie low in the present tense; lay low in the past tense.
There are parts of the story where tighter editing were required: Rosie, for example, says, "C'mon down stairs, Doc..." The problem is the doctor is not upstairs, for they placed Deputy Banks in a room off the parlor. Then there is "outside the outdoors." Could not figure that one out.
Typos occur, such as "Same answered," (Sam).
The actual book ends at 87% on my Kindle. The rest is back matter.
There were phrases such as "smart aleck" that appeared too modern. ["Smart Alec" was a pimp in NY in the 1840s, but the phrase is used as we would use it today, meaning a sassy person.]
The author misspells the word "alright" throughout the book. "All right" is two words, not one.
She also misspells the word "marshall." "Marshal" is the correct spelling for a lawman.
She uses phrases such as "would be laying low," when the correct phrase is "lying low." Use lie low in the present tense; lay low in the past tense.
There are parts of the story where tighter editing were required: Rosie, for example, says, "C'mon down stairs, Doc..." The problem is the doctor is not upstairs, for they placed Deputy Banks in a room off the parlor. Then there is "outside the outdoors." Could not figure that one out.
Typos occur, such as "Same answered," (Sam).
The actual book ends at 87% on my Kindle. The rest is back matter.
February 15, 2018
Charlotte Turner is traveling from Missouri to Texas as a mail-order bride for a lawyer in Texas. They have corresponded for almost a year, and Charlotte thinks he is the perfect man. But is Justin too good to be true? Halfway there on the stagecoach, three gunman stop the stage; but it isn't money there after it's Charlotte.
This was a quick, easy read that had some enjoyable twists and turns as Charlotte fights her kidnappers and then finds that there is a lot more behind the kidnapping and the man she thinks she going to marry than she knew. Sam was a true, swoonworthy hero who only had Charlotte's best interests at heart even though she thought differently. The surprise ending was a perfect conclusion to this wonderfully entertaining novella that included a good faith thread.
This was a quick, easy read that had some enjoyable twists and turns as Charlotte fights her kidnappers and then finds that there is a lot more behind the kidnapping and the man she thinks she going to marry than she knew. Sam was a true, swoonworthy hero who only had Charlotte's best interests at heart even though she thought differently. The surprise ending was a perfect conclusion to this wonderfully entertaining novella that included a good faith thread.
February 9, 2019
Charlotte Turner must be the most stupidest female protagonist I ever encountered. There was a chance to escape from her heavily injured and unconscious kidnapper but she chose to play the good Samaritan and took care of him. *rolling my eyes* If her conscience overrules her common sense (if she had any), she could tend to his wounds and go hery merry way; she didn't need to stay and wait for him to wake.
It wasn't explained how did Justice Fletcher know anything and was able to ambush the marshall and the deputy and trap Sam Anderson.
It wasn't explained how did Justice Fletcher know anything and was able to ambush the marshall and the deputy and trap Sam Anderson.
January 27, 2021
Well worth reading
I've now read this book three times. I enjoy it more each time. The action and reverence for the storyline is wonderful.
I've now read this book three times. I enjoy it more each time. The action and reverence for the storyline is wonderful.
October 24, 2021
The Stagecoach Bride
I did enjoy this story until the end it ended so quickly one kiss and it’s all over the least this author could’ve done was given us an epilogue.
I did enjoy this story until the end it ended so quickly one kiss and it’s all over the least this author could’ve done was given us an epilogue.
September 12, 2025
Very good read
Fast paced and interesting story. Unusual story line and easy to read in few hours. Would definitely recommend this book.
Fast paced and interesting story. Unusual story line and easy to read in few hours. Would definitely recommend this book.
April 12, 2014
I don't know why I continue to get novellas - I always end up wishing for better character building and more story. This Western Romance was good, but predictable. The characters would have been better with more time devoted to their depth and quirks. All in all, it was a quick read and not a book I regretted reading...just always want more than what I get in these 'shorties'!
September 4, 2012
This was a fun story
October 9, 2012
Cute short story - kind of rushed thru though.
March 4, 2013
Too cheesy.
April 8, 2013
another forgettable western christian love story
April 30, 2013
Really sweet western romance. Very clean. I wish it had been longer. It felt rushed, but it was worth the read.
Content: Clean! :)
Content: Clean! :)
February 4, 2014
Short and a bit rushed, but it was cute-ish. I wouldn't really recommend this to anybody unless they LOVE western romance. I very much appreciated that it was a clean romance! Yay for that!
March 10, 2014
I'm not a fan of long, drawn out stories, but this one could have been just a little longer that's why I only gave it 3 stars. I was really enjoying it and it just ended a little too soon for me.
June 1, 2014
It was great!
I loved it it was very sweet and touching!!
the action was kinda minimal so not as good but still a great story!!!
I loved it it was very sweet and touching!!
the action was kinda minimal so not as good but still a great story!!!
June 16, 2015
Not well written but entertaining.
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