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Oklahoma Brides
Sooner or Later: Oklahoma Brides Series #1
Rebekah's dreams have become a nightmare. For years, her mother told her, "Sooner or later, some handsome man is going to sweep you off your feet and make you his wife. " But that was before her mother and brother died, and before her stepfather agreed to marry her to a repulsive neighbor in exchange for liquor and a side of beef. Mason Danfield has no interest in a wife. He's focused on his motherless niece and nephew. But when Rebekah flees her home in the middle of the night, Mason must intervene or see her suffer, maybe even die, on the prairie. Will God lead Rebekah to the love she yearns for sooner, rather than later? Will Rebekah and Mason allow God's direction to fulfill their dreams? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!
176 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 2005
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Vickie McDonough
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Bestselling author Vickie McDonough grew up wanting to marry a rancher, but instead, she married a computer geek who is scared of horses. She now lives out her dreams penning romance stories about ranchers, cowboys, lawmen, and others living in the Old West. Vickie is a best-selling author of more than 50 published books and novellas, with over 1.5 million copies sold. Her novels include End of the Trail, winner of the OWFI 2013 Booksellers Best Fiction Novel Award. Whispers on the Prairie was a Romantic Times Recommended Inspirational Book for July 2013. Song of the Prairie won the 2015 Inspirational Readers Choice Award. Gabriel’s Atonement, book 1 in the Land Rush Dreams series, placed second in the 2016 Will Rogers Medallion Award. Vickie has recently stepped into independent publishing.
Vickie has been married for forty-one years to Robert. They have four grown sons, one daughter-in-law, and a precocious granddaughter. When she’s not writing, Vickie enjoys reading, antiquing, doing stained glass, watching movies, and traveling. To learn more about Vickie’s books or to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website: www.vickiemcdonough.com
Bestselling author Vickie McDonough grew up wanting to marry a rancher, but instead, she married a computer geek who is scared of horses. She now lives out her dreams penning romance stories about ranchers, cowboys, lawmen, and others living in the Old West. Vickie is a best-selling author of more than 50 published books and novellas, with over 1.5 million copies sold. Her novels include End of the Trail, winner of the OWFI 2013 Booksellers Best Fiction Novel Award. Whispers on the Prairie was a Romantic Times Recommended Inspirational Book for July 2013. Song of the Prairie won the 2015 Inspirational Readers Choice Award. Gabriel’s Atonement, book 1 in the Land Rush Dreams series, placed second in the 2016 Will Rogers Medallion Award. Vickie has recently stepped into independent publishing.
Vickie has been married for forty-one years to Robert. They have four grown sons, one daughter-in-law, and a precocious granddaughter. When she’s not writing, Vickie enjoys reading, antiquing, doing stained glass, watching movies, and traveling. To learn more about Vickie’s books or to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website: www.vickiemcdonough.com
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February 9, 2026
A fantastic story! I couldn't put this book down. From the first page to the last, I was captivated. So many wonderful characters captured my heart. Full of adventure and laugh-out-loud moments, it kept me fully entertained. Vicki McDonough is a master storyteller, weaving emotion and God into her stories. The characters' actions and plans fit beautifully into what God had for them. I'm excited to read the next book in this series!
May 9, 2022
An exciting adventure involving a close encounter with a twister, a land race, and a wagon journey from Georgia to Oklahoma in the time of Benjamin Harrison's presidency. This story is WAY grittier than some of the others of the same historical genre I've read, and that made it way better, in my opinion.
Another review said it was 'sexist' and 'racist' - there is no racism in this book, and there's no sexism, either - this story takes place in a different point in time, in which the societal views on gender were far different. To try to force this into a modern mindset is preposterous and assinine. It's a truthful and sometimes harsh view of what things were like, back then.
Mason is a southern gentleman taking his niece and nephew west to their flighty father after his sister's passing. He comes upon Rebekah (disguised as a boy) - a half-starved girl on a half-starved, ancient horse, both of them on the brink of collapse. Taking her on (and having to put her horse out of his misery), he finds life a mite easier with a woman to cook and tend the children, to partner with him in times of trouble. He ends up falling in love with her, naturally.
The land race reminded me a little of 'Far and Away' (Tom Cruise/Nicole Kidman), but the story isn't quite as brutal as that one, and while the faith is more vague prayer notions and mentions of God, it's what keeps the story clean... ish. They show WAY more affection than most 'Inspirational' novels, in this one. To me, that's more honest/realistic, anyhow. I liked it.
Definitely a keeper.
Another review said it was 'sexist' and 'racist' - there is no racism in this book, and there's no sexism, either - this story takes place in a different point in time, in which the societal views on gender were far different. To try to force this into a modern mindset is preposterous and assinine. It's a truthful and sometimes harsh view of what things were like, back then.
Mason is a southern gentleman taking his niece and nephew west to their flighty father after his sister's passing. He comes upon Rebekah (disguised as a boy) - a half-starved girl on a half-starved, ancient horse, both of them on the brink of collapse. Taking her on (and having to put her horse out of his misery), he finds life a mite easier with a woman to cook and tend the children, to partner with him in times of trouble. He ends up falling in love with her, naturally.
The land race reminded me a little of 'Far and Away' (Tom Cruise/Nicole Kidman), but the story isn't quite as brutal as that one, and while the faith is more vague prayer notions and mentions of God, it's what keeps the story clean... ish. They show WAY more affection than most 'Inspirational' novels, in this one. To me, that's more honest/realistic, anyhow. I liked it.
Definitely a keeper.
December 14, 2020
What a weird little book. Mercifully, the writing isn’t terrible. But the casual sexism and racism did little to enhance the story. I feel like this should be described as “a titillating novel for Christian fundamentalists.”
August 2, 2021
SOONER OR LATER
Read this book in one day b/c I could not put it down.. Good, clean, and sweet romance book. I didn’t get bored, and it actually didn’t aggravate me by dragging it on, and on, and on, about them loving each other or not, and it almost became a disaster. J O
Read this book in one day b/c I could not put it down.. Good, clean, and sweet romance book. I didn’t get bored, and it actually didn’t aggravate me by dragging it on, and on, and on, about them loving each other or not, and it almost became a disaster. J O
December 26, 2017
A few moments of extreme cheesiness but overall a good read.
March 9, 2017
Not bad, but not for me. Too heavy in the religion department, and after the scene of the storm and a tornado, I gave up. The characters were likable enough, but the plot was what got me. If you want a quick read to kill the time, I recommend this book.
May 22, 2019
Rebekah Bailey is in a bind. Heartbroken over her mother's and young brother's recent deaths, she discovers that her father is really her stepfather, and has sold Rebekah's hand in marriage for a side of beef and some moonshine. Rebekah's mother always told her that 'Sooner or later, some handsome man is going to sweep you off your feet and make you his wife.' Wanting to marry for love, Rebekah escapes in the middle of the night on her mother's ancient horse, bound for Denver.
Mason Danfield is charged with taking his young niece and nephew to their father. Mason's wife and sister, the children's mother, died in a tragic accident. The children's father had left months earlier to find land in Oklahoma. Mason isn't even sure where his ne'er do well brother-in-law is, but he needs to try to find him. Much to his surprise, Mason comes across Rebekah in the middle of the prairie. Her horse is almost dead and she's close to the same. Can Mason and Rebekah help each other with their missions?
This is a sweet historical romance with engaging and headstrong characters. Mason and Rebekah make a wonderful couple - the reader realizes this long before they do. Each comes with baggage and is reluctant to trust the other. The children add humor and levity to each situation, making ideal chaperones for the journey. Real historical events, such as the Oklahoma Land Run, provide interesting detail and enhance the story. The characters also must learn to trust God in their lives. The spiritual message is light, yet makes an impact.
Those who shy away from series romances will be pleasantly surprised at how much the plots have improved over the years. Sooner or Later is an excellent choice to get started in the genre.
Mason Danfield is charged with taking his young niece and nephew to their father. Mason's wife and sister, the children's mother, died in a tragic accident. The children's father had left months earlier to find land in Oklahoma. Mason isn't even sure where his ne'er do well brother-in-law is, but he needs to try to find him. Much to his surprise, Mason comes across Rebekah in the middle of the prairie. Her horse is almost dead and she's close to the same. Can Mason and Rebekah help each other with their missions?
This is a sweet historical romance with engaging and headstrong characters. Mason and Rebekah make a wonderful couple - the reader realizes this long before they do. Each comes with baggage and is reluctant to trust the other. The children add humor and levity to each situation, making ideal chaperones for the journey. Real historical events, such as the Oklahoma Land Run, provide interesting detail and enhance the story. The characters also must learn to trust God in their lives. The spiritual message is light, yet makes an impact.
Those who shy away from series romances will be pleasantly surprised at how much the plots have improved over the years. Sooner or Later is an excellent choice to get started in the genre.
August 28, 2010
Rebekah runs away from home to escape marriage to someone twice her age. Mason rescues Rebekah on the trail. Rebekah rides with him and his relatives, Katie(niece) and Jimmy(nephew). While on the trail they overcome a tornado and meet new friends. They ride into Mason's destination where he's bring his relatives to their father. Rebekah thinks Mason doesn't love her, so she leaves Mason and his family. Soon they are reunited when Rebekah runs into her father and the man she was supposed to marry. There Mason declares his love for her. . . .
A sweet adventurous story!
A sweet adventurous story!
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