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Wild West Wedding #1
The Cowboy's Reluctant Bride
FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE…
If there's one thing Ivy Powell hates it's accepting help! But after receiving menacing threats she's left with no choice but to make a proposition to a ruggedly handsome cowboy. The only problem is Ivy's first marriage destroyed her trust in men, and walking down the aisle again isn't something she'll undertake lightly….
When Gideon Black is asked to protect Ivy, he knows he can't refuse his friend's request. And yet she makes him desire things he never even knew he wanted! But Gideon has hidden his dark past from Ivy. When the truth comes to light, will their hasty marriage vows be enough to keep them together?
If there's one thing Ivy Powell hates it's accepting help! But after receiving menacing threats she's left with no choice but to make a proposition to a ruggedly handsome cowboy. The only problem is Ivy's first marriage destroyed her trust in men, and walking down the aisle again isn't something she'll undertake lightly….
When Gideon Black is asked to protect Ivy, he knows he can't refuse his friend's request. And yet she makes him desire things he never even knew he wanted! But Gideon has hidden his dark past from Ivy. When the truth comes to light, will their hasty marriage vows be enough to keep them together?
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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Debra Cowan
58 books28 followersaka Debra S. Cowan, Debra Marshall
A native Sooner, romance author Debra S. Cowan was born in Idabel, Oklahoma, and later moved to the Tulsa area. Like many writers, Debra made up stories in her head as a child. Her B.A. in English was obtained with the intention of following family tradition and becoming a school teacher, but after she wrote her first novel, there was no looking back.
An avid history buff, Debra enjoys traveling. She has visited places as diverse as Europe and Honduras, where she and her husband served as part of a medical mission team. Debra still lives in Oklahoma with her husband.
She is a member of Romance Writers of America and is the Past President of Oklahoma Romance Writers of America. Her writing has been called "fast-paced", "vivid", "emotionally satisfying", and distinguished by "strong, compelling characters". Romantic Times Magazine says, "Her stories have the charm, tenderness and sensuality that captivate and enchant." Affaire de Coeur predicts, "Cowan shows the beautiful promise of a rising star." And The Literary Times urges, "Treat yourself to a novel by Debra Cowan. You'll be glad you did."
A native Sooner, romance author Debra S. Cowan was born in Idabel, Oklahoma, and later moved to the Tulsa area. Like many writers, Debra made up stories in her head as a child. Her B.A. in English was obtained with the intention of following family tradition and becoming a school teacher, but after she wrote her first novel, there was no looking back.
An avid history buff, Debra enjoys traveling. She has visited places as diverse as Europe and Honduras, where she and her husband served as part of a medical mission team. Debra still lives in Oklahoma with her husband.
She is a member of Romance Writers of America and is the Past President of Oklahoma Romance Writers of America. Her writing has been called "fast-paced", "vivid", "emotionally satisfying", and distinguished by "strong, compelling characters". Romantic Times Magazine says, "Her stories have the charm, tenderness and sensuality that captivate and enchant." Affaire de Coeur predicts, "Cowan shows the beautiful promise of a rising star." And The Literary Times urges, "Treat yourself to a novel by Debra Cowan. You'll be glad you did."
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July 11, 2014
Ivy Powell vowed to never marry again when her first marriage ended in the death of her husband. But then her brother sends Gideon Black to help her out. When she finds the only way she can get a loan from the bank and a contract from the stagecoach company is if she is married, she proposes to Gideon. After all, she knows he has no desire to marry either and what could be more perfect? Then the threats made to her life that brought Gideon to help continue. Only this time they are against Gideon also. Who wants them dead and why?
A very enjoyable story with tons of action and mystery.
A very enjoyable story with tons of action and mystery.
February 1, 2026
3.5 stars rounded up. This was a lovely story of two lonely individuals with just a touch of mystery and sensuality.
June 15, 2019
Ivy Powell's first husband came back from the Civil War a changed man and a drinker. Ivy took over more and more of the daily operation of their business. By the time Tom died, Ivy realized she could manage by herself.
When Ivy shared the odd things that were happening at her ranch, her ill brother sent his best friend to help her -- Gideon Black. Although they are attracted to each other, each has a strong reason not to get involved.
Things turn worse because a horse and her dog are killed. Then the bank refuses to loan her money because she isn't married. The stagecoach company looks like they will stop using Ivy's ranch as a way-station. Ivy becomes desperate enough to ask Gideon to marry her (so she can get a loan and renegotiate a contract with the stagecoach company).
There's a mystery as to who would damage Ivys business and cause her harm. This is a pleasant little story about second chances. Ivy and Gideon are interesting and mature individuals. There is lots of action, although things start slowly. This is a pleasant way to spend some hours.
When Ivy shared the odd things that were happening at her ranch, her ill brother sent his best friend to help her -- Gideon Black. Although they are attracted to each other, each has a strong reason not to get involved.
Things turn worse because a horse and her dog are killed. Then the bank refuses to loan her money because she isn't married. The stagecoach company looks like they will stop using Ivy's ranch as a way-station. Ivy becomes desperate enough to ask Gideon to marry her (so she can get a loan and renegotiate a contract with the stagecoach company).
There's a mystery as to who would damage Ivys business and cause her harm. This is a pleasant little story about second chances. Ivy and Gideon are interesting and mature individuals. There is lots of action, although things start slowly. This is a pleasant way to spend some hours.
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January 12, 2016"Cowan pens a classic, sweet but feisty story between determined, independent gal and a cowboy with a dark past." RT Book Reviews
November 28, 2016
I loved it! It has romance, but not too much. Mystery, but not so you're afraid of the dark. And lots of humor!
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