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Granite, Texas
Taming the Texas Rancher
Race to the Altar
Though he'd never planned to wed, Daniel Westland must marry and produce a grandchild before his brother does in order to inherit the family ranch. Leave it to him to pick a mail-order bride who insists on being courted! Yet every time Daniel wonders if Hannah Young is even suited to rugged living, the petite schoolteacher shows her gumption.
What man sends away for a bride but doesn't really want to get married? Hannah came to Granite, Texas, hoping to find love and security, and she can't settle for less than a true partnership. If the brooding, handsome rancher can just learn to trust in Hannah, their future could be as filled with promise as this bountiful land..
Though he'd never planned to wed, Daniel Westland must marry and produce a grandchild before his brother does in order to inherit the family ranch. Leave it to him to pick a mail-order bride who insists on being courted! Yet every time Daniel wonders if Hannah Young is even suited to rugged living, the petite schoolteacher shows her gumption.
What man sends away for a bride but doesn't really want to get married? Hannah came to Granite, Texas, hoping to find love and security, and she can't settle for less than a true partnership. If the brooding, handsome rancher can just learn to trust in Hannah, their future could be as filled with promise as this bountiful land..
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 2013
About the author
Rhonda Gibson
89 books81 followersRhonda Gibson lives in New Mexico with her husband James. She has two children and three beautiful grandchildren. Reading is something she has enjoyed her whole life and writing stemmed from that love. When she isn’t writing or reading, she enjoys gardening, beading and playing with her dog, Sheba. She speaks at conferences and local writing groups. You can visit her at www.rhondagibson.net where she enjoys chatting with readers and friends online. Rhonda hopes her writing will entertain, encourage and bring others closer to God.
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July 14, 2016
I had a really fun time reading Taming the Texas Rancher. It was a sweet story with a fun premise. The two main characters sometimes made bad decisions that they had to overcome and start fresh from as they worked to build a relationship, however, I really liked both Daniel and Hannah and enjoyed their story and the way they both grew. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
October 18, 2013
I really enjoyed this book!
Taming the Texas Rancher is a stand alone, though it does link up with The Marshal’s Promise and Groom By Arrangement (I highly recommend reading both, if you have the time). I’ve been anticipating this book ever since I found out it would be Hannah’s and I am very happy to say that it did not disappoint! I loved the characters and watching them grow throughout the book.
Trust is an underlying problem for both Hannah and Daniel. Hannah must learn to trust God’s love and Daniel must learn to trust God with the people in his life. I really enjoyed seeing their faith grow through out the story as they begin trusting God and each other. There’s also a slight mystery to keep things moving and add a little suspense at the end.
My only complaint is that the ending seemed a little abrupt, to me. I would’ve liked it to be a little longer with a few more details about what was going on.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian historical romance
Taming the Texas Rancher is a stand alone, though it does link up with The Marshal’s Promise and Groom By Arrangement (I highly recommend reading both, if you have the time). I’ve been anticipating this book ever since I found out it would be Hannah’s and I am very happy to say that it did not disappoint! I loved the characters and watching them grow throughout the book.
Trust is an underlying problem for both Hannah and Daniel. Hannah must learn to trust God’s love and Daniel must learn to trust God with the people in his life. I really enjoyed seeing their faith grow through out the story as they begin trusting God and each other. There’s also a slight mystery to keep things moving and add a little suspense at the end.
My only complaint is that the ending seemed a little abrupt, to me. I would’ve liked it to be a little longer with a few more details about what was going on.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian historical romance
October 26, 2013
Overall, it was a really good book. I did think the ending seemed a bit rushed. The whole story builds up the mystery of who is causing problems for the ranch, and I was disappointed with who it was and how it was resolved. Other than that I really enjoyed it.
June 27, 2024
Wonderful book. I really enjoyed it.
October 12, 2013
Facebook can be a good thing, for it is where I often get a glimpse of author's books I may not come across otherwise. TAMING THE TEXAS RANCHER by RHONDA GIBSON is one of them. The cover grabbed my attention, then the synopsis. When I spotted it at my local store, I couldn't resist.
Daniel Westland's mother placed him in a situation that has left him no choice but to take on a wife. When he goes to meet his future bride, his brother is right there claiming to do the same. Lucky for Daniel, his brother's mail-order bride was a no show.
Hannah Young arrived in Granite, Texas with more than just getting married on her agenda. She made it perfectly clear to Mr. Westland that she has no intentions of marrying and starting a family until they are in love. Only problem is there was a mix-up in their correspondence and he never received that bit of information.
The first half of the book I was captivated and thoroughly impressed with MS. GIBSON'S ability to tell a story. I had a hard time putting it down. It was that good. I loved the whole "Race to the Alter" concept. I was totally enthralled by Daniel's brother, Levi. I have a hunch he may just very well be the hero of her next book.
Daniel Westland's mother placed him in a situation that has left him no choice but to take on a wife. When he goes to meet his future bride, his brother is right there claiming to do the same. Lucky for Daniel, his brother's mail-order bride was a no show.
Hannah Young arrived in Granite, Texas with more than just getting married on her agenda. She made it perfectly clear to Mr. Westland that she has no intentions of marrying and starting a family until they are in love. Only problem is there was a mix-up in their correspondence and he never received that bit of information.
The first half of the book I was captivated and thoroughly impressed with MS. GIBSON'S ability to tell a story. I had a hard time putting it down. It was that good. I loved the whole "Race to the Alter" concept. I was totally enthralled by Daniel's brother, Levi. I have a hunch he may just very well be the hero of her next book.
August 29, 2013
My Thoughts:
I read a lot of the Love Inspired Historicals every month. Some of them I will actually post a review on my blog, Goodreads, or Amazon. Some I won't. Sometimes, I'll only post the review on Goodreads. I know my reading schedule is so full that I do not have time to review EVERY book I read, though my facebook page may show I've completed it. But every once in a while, I will decide to post a review of one these books.
Rhonda Gibson is one Love Inspired Historical author whose books always delight me. In this one, I loved how both Daniel and Levi are expecting their brides to arrive, yet only one does. And Hannah expects to be courted. The journey that Hannah and Daniel go on is fun and full of some interesting twists. I typically read Rhonda's books in a couple of hours and never really want the story to end.
I read this book for pure pleasure.
Rating - 4 stars
Recommended to fans of Love Inspired, Love Inspired Suspense, Love Inspired Historical, mail order brides
Rhonda's newest book, His Chosen Bride is due out this May.
I read a lot of the Love Inspired Historicals every month. Some of them I will actually post a review on my blog, Goodreads, or Amazon. Some I won't. Sometimes, I'll only post the review on Goodreads. I know my reading schedule is so full that I do not have time to review EVERY book I read, though my facebook page may show I've completed it. But every once in a while, I will decide to post a review of one these books.
Rhonda Gibson is one Love Inspired Historical author whose books always delight me. In this one, I loved how both Daniel and Levi are expecting their brides to arrive, yet only one does. And Hannah expects to be courted. The journey that Hannah and Daniel go on is fun and full of some interesting twists. I typically read Rhonda's books in a couple of hours and never really want the story to end.
I read this book for pure pleasure.
Rating - 4 stars
Recommended to fans of Love Inspired, Love Inspired Suspense, Love Inspired Historical, mail order brides
Rhonda's newest book, His Chosen Bride is due out this May.
August 20, 2013
I love when people fight so hard not to love and it bites them in the butt anyway!! :)
Mail order bride arrives to lost correspondence and misunderstandings. Assumptions are always fun. Throw in some sibling rivalry and a bunch of rustlers and that tells you all about this story.
Rhonda Gibson is quickly becoming a favorite!
Mail order bride arrives to lost correspondence and misunderstandings. Assumptions are always fun. Throw in some sibling rivalry and a bunch of rustlers and that tells you all about this story.
Rhonda Gibson is quickly becoming a favorite!
October 16, 2013
I enjoyed the book. It was fun and easy and quick to read.
May 17, 2017
Enjoyed this book overall, but was a bit disappointed at the ending. There were a few things that seemed to be left unanswered, but overall not a super bad book.
January 2, 2014
Publication Date: 2013
Harlequin Love Inspired Books
Promotional Copy won in contest
What kind of mother would pit two brothers against each other in order to get grandchildren? This book makes a person wonder about Bonnie Westland as a mother as she offers the family ranch to the first of her boys to marry and produce a grandchild. Daniel Westland, the older brother, is a hard working, handsome young man who can’t come to terms with the thought that he might lose the property he has worked on so hard his whole life. His younger brother, Levi, is a happy, carefree young man who sees the ranch as a means to enable him to live a life beyond the ranch’s confines.
Into the midst of this turmoil arrives Hannah Young. She is a lovely, young mail-order bride with a slight problem that makes resolute in her conviction that she will be courted and loved by her suitor. In this case the suitor is the ever anxious Daniel Westland. He has a deadline to meet and Hannah is not complying. Levi’s bride is missing in action so he adds a little spice to the already uncomfortable situation that embroils Hannah and Daniel. The fun begins!
The book is a charming story full of family, emotions, and the complications of every day life on a ranch. The characters are enjoyable and add some light-hearted amusement to the story. Being a “love inspired” historical, we find good clean language and an easy going plot to follow through the book. A gentle romance with a touch of the old western ranch life thrown in! Nice work, Rhonda Gibson!
Harlequin Love Inspired Books
Promotional Copy won in contest
What kind of mother would pit two brothers against each other in order to get grandchildren? This book makes a person wonder about Bonnie Westland as a mother as she offers the family ranch to the first of her boys to marry and produce a grandchild. Daniel Westland, the older brother, is a hard working, handsome young man who can’t come to terms with the thought that he might lose the property he has worked on so hard his whole life. His younger brother, Levi, is a happy, carefree young man who sees the ranch as a means to enable him to live a life beyond the ranch’s confines.
Into the midst of this turmoil arrives Hannah Young. She is a lovely, young mail-order bride with a slight problem that makes resolute in her conviction that she will be courted and loved by her suitor. In this case the suitor is the ever anxious Daniel Westland. He has a deadline to meet and Hannah is not complying. Levi’s bride is missing in action so he adds a little spice to the already uncomfortable situation that embroils Hannah and Daniel. The fun begins!
The book is a charming story full of family, emotions, and the complications of every day life on a ranch. The characters are enjoyable and add some light-hearted amusement to the story. Being a “love inspired” historical, we find good clean language and an easy going plot to follow through the book. A gentle romance with a touch of the old western ranch life thrown in! Nice work, Rhonda Gibson!
November 1, 2013
BACK OF THE BOOK BLURB
Though he'd never planned to wed, Daniel Westland must marry and produce a grandchild before his brother does in order to inherit the family ranch. Leave it to him to pick a mail-order bride who insists on being courted! Yet every time Daniel wonders if Hannah Young is even suited to rugged living, the petite schoolteacher her gumption.
What ma;n sends away for a bride but doesn't really want to get married? Hanna came to Granite, Texas, hoping to find love and security, and she can't settle for less than a true partnership. If the brooding, handsome rancher can just learn to trust in Hannah, their future could be as filled with promise as this bountiful land.
MY REVIEW
As I am reading the books in this 'series', as I'm calling it, each one seems to get better than the last. I really enjoy Rhonda's books. This mail-order bride book does take a different story line than most I've read and I found it quite interesting. Another book I can happily suggest for others to read.
Though he'd never planned to wed, Daniel Westland must marry and produce a grandchild before his brother does in order to inherit the family ranch. Leave it to him to pick a mail-order bride who insists on being courted! Yet every time Daniel wonders if Hannah Young is even suited to rugged living, the petite schoolteacher her gumption.
What ma;n sends away for a bride but doesn't really want to get married? Hanna came to Granite, Texas, hoping to find love and security, and she can't settle for less than a true partnership. If the brooding, handsome rancher can just learn to trust in Hannah, their future could be as filled with promise as this bountiful land.
MY REVIEW
As I am reading the books in this 'series', as I'm calling it, each one seems to get better than the last. I really enjoy Rhonda's books. This mail-order bride book does take a different story line than most I've read and I found it quite interesting. Another book I can happily suggest for others to read.
March 12, 2014
I really enjoyed this book! But I have a few things that I didnt like about the book and that is why I rated it 3 stars.
One, it was on the slower side and second, it ended rather quickly.
But on another side it was a very sweet book and the romance was slow but sweet. I sometimes didn't like how stubborn Hannah was but I admired her for her courage at the same time, I didn't like how Daniel sometimes treated her like she was a child yet I liked how he was trying to protect her although at times he seemed somewhat overprotective. But I loved seeing them grow in their faith in God and learn how to truth in Him. I give this book 3 and 1/2 stars and I do recommend this book! :)
One, it was on the slower side and second, it ended rather quickly.
But on another side it was a very sweet book and the romance was slow but sweet. I sometimes didn't like how stubborn Hannah was but I admired her for her courage at the same time, I didn't like how Daniel sometimes treated her like she was a child yet I liked how he was trying to protect her although at times he seemed somewhat overprotective. But I loved seeing them grow in their faith in God and learn how to truth in Him. I give this book 3 and 1/2 stars and I do recommend this book! :)
August 2, 2014
When their Mom decides that the son that gets married first and has a child first will inherit the ranch, the brothers looks for a mail order bride.
Daniel is expecting to get married the same day that Hannah arrives, but she has other plans. She wants to be courted first. He hadn't told her about his Mom's plans.
This is a Mail Order Bride story, but with a very different twist. Very much enjoyed the book.
Daniel is expecting to get married the same day that Hannah arrives, but she has other plans. She wants to be courted first. He hadn't told her about his Mom's plans.
This is a Mail Order Bride story, but with a very different twist. Very much enjoyed the book.
February 13, 2016
This book was good!
Some Pros:
It gets 4 stars for being exactly what it's supposed to be: a quick, simple read. Thankfully it had enough depth to hold my attention.
It was quite clean.
Some Cons:
I wish there would've been more open communication between the H&H, they both held there secrets until the very end.
There was a completely unnecessary subplot that took away story time from the H&H.
Some Pros:
It gets 4 stars for being exactly what it's supposed to be: a quick, simple read. Thankfully it had enough depth to hold my attention.
It was quite clean.
Some Cons:
I wish there would've been more open communication between the H&H, they both held there secrets until the very end.
There was a completely unnecessary subplot that took away story time from the H&H.
December 2, 2014
I guess it was okay. Maybe I've just read too many books lately where the 'he' has to relinquish control to God. Not that that's a bad thing; it's just 'been there, done that' a lot. And some of Hannah's choices were just foolish. I give it an 'eh' rating.
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October 4, 2013"The characters in this story are interesting and their tale enjoyable to share in." RT Book Reviews
December 9, 2014
Really good, kinda uneventful, but it was my first western book and it was good finished it in 3 days :)
March 1, 2015
It can be a little slow and repetitive, and the guy is sometimes a bit annoying. Overall it is sweet.
March 18, 2015
Really enjoyed this book!
September 26, 2015
This mail-order bride insists on being in love before she says "I Do." This rancher is in a race to marry before his brother so that he inherits the ranch.
December 7, 2016
very quick read, and a sweet romance.
October 16, 2019
I really enjoyed this book, and I'm looking forward to reading Levi's book!!!
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