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Dakota Hearts #2
Badland Bride
From USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Lisa Mondello, a followup to Her Dakota Man, book 1 in the new western romance series Dakota Hearts.
BADLAND BRIDE
She'd spent a lifetime packing armor around her heart...
Raised an Army brat, Regis Simpson was used to calling new towns home, learning to quickly make friends but never letting anyone get too close. When devastating floods tear through the Badlands of South Dakota, she thinks Rudolph is just another town that needs to be rebuilt. Nothing more. The sooner she gets her work done, the sooner the people of Rudolph can heal and she can move on to the next town in need. She never counted on the sexy town doctor, Keith "Hawk" McKinnon or his determination to break down walls she'd spent a lifetime building, making it impossible for her to leave.
He's determined to break down her walls and give her a reason to stay...
Nothing pained Hawk McKinnon more than seeing people he'd known his whole life hurting. He traded a high-paying salary at a city hospital to come back to Rudolph and make a difference where he'd dug his roots. When the beautiful Regis Simpson comes to town offering help, he's immediately drawn to her even though she's spent a lifetime believing that everyone she loves leaves. Now she does the leaving and once her work is done, she'll be leaving again. He's determined to do everything possible to make her stay.
Also look for HER DAKOTA MAN, book 1 in the Dakota Hearts Series
If you like a good cowboy romance deep from the heart of Texas, check out Lisa Mondello's popular TEXAS HEARTS romance series which includes, HER HEART FOR THE ASKING, HIS HEART FOR THE TRUSTING, THE MORE I SEE, GYPSY HEARTS, and coming in 2014, LEAVING LIBERTY.
BADLAND BRIDE
She'd spent a lifetime packing armor around her heart...
Raised an Army brat, Regis Simpson was used to calling new towns home, learning to quickly make friends but never letting anyone get too close. When devastating floods tear through the Badlands of South Dakota, she thinks Rudolph is just another town that needs to be rebuilt. Nothing more. The sooner she gets her work done, the sooner the people of Rudolph can heal and she can move on to the next town in need. She never counted on the sexy town doctor, Keith "Hawk" McKinnon or his determination to break down walls she'd spent a lifetime building, making it impossible for her to leave.
He's determined to break down her walls and give her a reason to stay...
Nothing pained Hawk McKinnon more than seeing people he'd known his whole life hurting. He traded a high-paying salary at a city hospital to come back to Rudolph and make a difference where he'd dug his roots. When the beautiful Regis Simpson comes to town offering help, he's immediately drawn to her even though she's spent a lifetime believing that everyone she loves leaves. Now she does the leaving and once her work is done, she'll be leaving again. He's determined to do everything possible to make her stay.
Also look for HER DAKOTA MAN, book 1 in the Dakota Hearts Series
If you like a good cowboy romance deep from the heart of Texas, check out Lisa Mondello's popular TEXAS HEARTS romance series which includes, HER HEART FOR THE ASKING, HIS HEART FOR THE TRUSTING, THE MORE I SEE, GYPSY HEARTS, and coming in 2014, LEAVING LIBERTY.
86 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2013
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About the author
Lisa Mondello
106 books544 followersUSA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, Lisa Mondello, has held many jobs in her life but
being a published authors is the last job she'll ever have. She's not retiring!
She blames the creation of the personal computer for her leap into writing
novels. Otherwise, she'd still be penning stories with paper and pen. Her first
book, All I Want for Christmas is You won Best First Book in the Golden Quill.
Her books have finaled in the HOLT Medallion, and the Colorado Award of
Excellence contests. In 2011 she re-released her award winning book All I Want
for Christmas is You along with a re-issue of her romantic comedy, The Marriage Contract, with a new contemporary romance called The Knight and Maggie's Baby.
In 2012 she reissued the first 3 books of her popular Western Romance Series
TEXAS HEARTS including Her Heart for the Asking, His Heart for the Trusting and
being a published authors is the last job she'll ever have. She's not retiring!
She blames the creation of the personal computer for her leap into writing
novels. Otherwise, she'd still be penning stories with paper and pen. Her first
book, All I Want for Christmas is You won Best First Book in the Golden Quill.
Her books have finaled in the HOLT Medallion, and the Colorado Award of
Excellence contests. In 2011 she re-released her award winning book All I Want
for Christmas is You along with a re-issue of her romantic comedy, The Marriage Contract, with a new contemporary romance called The Knight and Maggie's Baby.
In 2012 she reissued the first 3 books of her popular Western Romance Series
TEXAS HEARTS including Her Heart for the Asking, His Heart for the Trusting and
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November 8, 2020
Well Done
Once again you have scored. A very good 👍read.The characters were so real Hawk and Regis.You feel the attraction and then the
💘.Way to go. I look forward to your next novel.A beautifully w 👍 a beautifully written love story. I do recommend it.It would be certainly enjoyed.So Whoever invest in this book will enjoy reading it. And most of all it is not cloud with a lot of profanity or Explicit sex thank you.
Once again you have scored. A very good 👍read.The characters were so real Hawk and Regis.You feel the attraction and then the
💘.Way to go. I look forward to your next novel.A beautifully w 👍 a beautifully written love story. I do recommend it.It would be certainly enjoyed.So Whoever invest in this book will enjoy reading it. And most of all it is not cloud with a lot of profanity or Explicit sex thank you.
April 8, 2018
I love reading Lisa's books. Especially after the sad news that hit our province today. I enjoyed reading Dr Keith McKinnon and Regis 's story. I love the way the Lisa wove this story. She takes a flood and makes a series out of it. Its about taking chances in this story. For Regis that's hard to do for people have either have left or died on her. For Keith losing the brother closest has left its mark on him. I love the way she writes the story and brings each of the characters to life. She makes the tragedy they have gone thru real enough that you can relate to it. I love this story and I noticed on her page that there is a second part to this called Dakota Blues which I will be looking into as well. This story tells you a story that will have you coming back to see what happens next in the series. I'm looking forward to the next book which is Sam's story and seeing the family again.
June 8, 2018
Good read
There's been a major flood in a small community. He's the town doctor and she's the adjuster sent by the insurance company. He's laidback and calm and she's all business, no attachments, in and out, and she's gone......until she meets him. The sparks fly and the temperature beats up. Some sex, humor and romance. Highly recommend.
There's been a major flood in a small community. He's the town doctor and she's the adjuster sent by the insurance company. He's laidback and calm and she's all business, no attachments, in and out, and she's gone......until she meets him. The sparks fly and the temperature beats up. Some sex, humor and romance. Highly recommend.
May 25, 2017
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She's an insurance adjuster that at gets hurt, he's the town doctor. She is careful to remain alone and unencumbered but her finds his way to her heart.
She's an insurance adjuster that at gets hurt, he's the town doctor. She is careful to remain alone and unencumbered but her finds his way to her heart.
July 11, 2017
Another good one in the series.
January 28, 2019
Loved the story of Hawk and Regis. Hawkins a great guy who showsRegis that true live is possible and forever
March 1, 2021
Great read
Loved this book. Can’t wait to read more! The characters and storyline had me hooked! Can’t wait to read about the others.
Loved this book. Can’t wait to read more! The characters and storyline had me hooked! Can’t wait to read about the others.
May 22, 2021
Back and bride
Great book. Excellent story telling with great heart and feeling. Was good catching up with other family members. Looking forward to more in this series.
Great book. Excellent story telling with great heart and feeling. Was good catching up with other family members. Looking forward to more in this series.
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January 8, 2022
Just romance
The title promises a bride but this story doesn't have one. There is romance and a good story. Needs a better title.
The title promises a bride but this story doesn't have one. There is romance and a good story. Needs a better title.
August 31, 2024
Love prevails
February 16, 2025
Review of Bad land Bride
I absolutely loved this book and I will definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves romance novels. She is an amazing writer!
I absolutely loved this book and I will definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves romance novels. She is an amazing writer!
February 6, 2014
Badland Bride by Lisa Mondello is a 2013 publication. I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Regis "Reggie" is an insurance adjuster sent to Rudolph, South Dakota to measure the damage done by horrendous flooding. Right away Reggie runs into trouble when she injures herself badly enough to need a doctor. She meets Keith "Hawk" McKinnon , the local doctor. He takes a liking to her right away. Reggie has her defenses up though because she has moved from town to town her entire life and she knows once her work is done in Rudolph she will have to leave again. It never occurs to Keith that Reggie will leave, but, when her part of the job is done she begins making plans to head on to the next town. Keith has other plans for Reggie though, if he can only convince her that she can adjust to living in one place for an extended period of time and can have a long lasting stable relationship with one special person. But, would Reggie be happy living in Rudolph ?
This is the second book in the Dakota series. This one is not quite as heavy emotionally as the first book. This one is a much lighter read and shows the author's versitality. I did think the story was just a tiny bit rushed and the chemistry between Hawk and Reggie was just a little forced. There was enough material here to turn this one into a fuller length novel which would have given the characters more room to develop. Still, this is a fast, easy read and a good story. I will give this one an B. (3.5 stars)
Regis "Reggie" is an insurance adjuster sent to Rudolph, South Dakota to measure the damage done by horrendous flooding. Right away Reggie runs into trouble when she injures herself badly enough to need a doctor. She meets Keith "Hawk" McKinnon , the local doctor. He takes a liking to her right away. Reggie has her defenses up though because she has moved from town to town her entire life and she knows once her work is done in Rudolph she will have to leave again. It never occurs to Keith that Reggie will leave, but, when her part of the job is done she begins making plans to head on to the next town. Keith has other plans for Reggie though, if he can only convince her that she can adjust to living in one place for an extended period of time and can have a long lasting stable relationship with one special person. But, would Reggie be happy living in Rudolph ?
This is the second book in the Dakota series. This one is not quite as heavy emotionally as the first book. This one is a much lighter read and shows the author's versitality. I did think the story was just a tiny bit rushed and the chemistry between Hawk and Reggie was just a little forced. There was enough material here to turn this one into a fuller length novel which would have given the characters more room to develop. Still, this is a fast, easy read and a good story. I will give this one an B. (3.5 stars)
January 16, 2016
Badland Bride by Lisa Mondello
Dakota Hearts Series Book 2
Regis Simpson works as an insurance adjuster. Going from town to town, disaster to disaster. No real home, no roots, no connections. She thought that was the way she liked things until the day she came to Rudolph, South Dakota and met the town doctor. With her job though she knew there was no staying around. Not everyone got their claims satisfied and she was the bad guy who had to tell them so.
Dr. Keith “Hawk” McKinnon was happier being a small-town doctor in his hometown then working in the big city. With it came the heartache of seeing friends and family suffering through the losses the flood had caused, the good with the bad. His life was everything that Regis's wasn't. He had plenty of family and deep roots and he was going to do his best to convince her she wanted it too.
This is the second story in the series. Book one is Her Dakota Man with Hawk's brother Logan. The stories take place in the small town of Rudolph where an ice storm combined with an early thaw has left the town a disaster zone. This is a smaller novella but a full size story. The author's words bring out the emotions of the people whether it be the hopelessness of losing so much or the joy as the town pulls together to help their neighbors. And of course romance in the midst of it all.
**Mild sensual content
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Dakota Hearts Series Book 2
Regis Simpson works as an insurance adjuster. Going from town to town, disaster to disaster. No real home, no roots, no connections. She thought that was the way she liked things until the day she came to Rudolph, South Dakota and met the town doctor. With her job though she knew there was no staying around. Not everyone got their claims satisfied and she was the bad guy who had to tell them so.
Dr. Keith “Hawk” McKinnon was happier being a small-town doctor in his hometown then working in the big city. With it came the heartache of seeing friends and family suffering through the losses the flood had caused, the good with the bad. His life was everything that Regis's wasn't. He had plenty of family and deep roots and he was going to do his best to convince her she wanted it too.
This is the second story in the series. Book one is Her Dakota Man with Hawk's brother Logan. The stories take place in the small town of Rudolph where an ice storm combined with an early thaw has left the town a disaster zone. This is a smaller novella but a full size story. The author's words bring out the emotions of the people whether it be the hopelessness of losing so much or the joy as the town pulls together to help their neighbors. And of course romance in the midst of it all.
**Mild sensual content
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/...
July 10, 2015
She'd spent a lifetime packing armor around her heart...
Raised an Army brat, Regis Simpson was used to calling new towns home, learning to quickly make friends but never letting anyone get too close. When devastating floods tear through the Badlands of South Dakota, she thinks Rudolph is just another town that needs to be rebuilt. Nothing more. The sooner she gets her work done, the sooner the people of Rudolph can heal and she can move on to the next town in need. She never counted on the sexy town doctor, Keith "Hawk" McKinnon or his determination to break down walls she'd spent a lifetime building, making it impossible for her to leave.
He's determined to break down her walls and give her a reason to stay...
Nothing pained Hawk McKinnon more than seeing people he'd known his whole life hurting. He traded a high-paying salary at a city hospital to come back to Rudolph and make a difference where he'd dug his roots. When the beautiful Regis Simpson comes to town offering help, he's immediately drawn to her even though she's spent a lifetime believing that everyone she loves leaves. Now she does the leaving and once her work is done, she'll be leaving again. He's determined to do everything possible to make her stay.
Raised an Army brat, Regis Simpson was used to calling new towns home, learning to quickly make friends but never letting anyone get too close. When devastating floods tear through the Badlands of South Dakota, she thinks Rudolph is just another town that needs to be rebuilt. Nothing more. The sooner she gets her work done, the sooner the people of Rudolph can heal and she can move on to the next town in need. She never counted on the sexy town doctor, Keith "Hawk" McKinnon or his determination to break down walls she'd spent a lifetime building, making it impossible for her to leave.
He's determined to break down her walls and give her a reason to stay...
Nothing pained Hawk McKinnon more than seeing people he'd known his whole life hurting. He traded a high-paying salary at a city hospital to come back to Rudolph and make a difference where he'd dug his roots. When the beautiful Regis Simpson comes to town offering help, he's immediately drawn to her even though she's spent a lifetime believing that everyone she loves leaves. Now she does the leaving and once her work is done, she'll be leaving again. He's determined to do everything possible to make her stay.
January 12, 2014
Another Heart Mending Success! The second book in the Dakota Hearts series doesn't disappoint. The ice storm and flood damage is still being cleaned up and another McKinnon meets his match. If I hadn't started the book so late (almost midnight) I would have read it start to finish in one sitting. And now a bit about the story...
Regis has traveled from place to place since she was born. First as an army brat and then as an insurance claim adjuster. She heads to Rudolph to assess the horrible damage for many of her clients. She's only been to a handful of clients when she slips and punctures her leg on some fencing that had been mangled. This puts her in the sights of Hawk. Will he be able to help her find a permanent home? Or will she just fly away once the claims are filed?
Favorite passage: "You're getting me in trouble." "I have a feeling you can do that all by yourself."
Regis has traveled from place to place since she was born. First as an army brat and then as an insurance claim adjuster. She heads to Rudolph to assess the horrible damage for many of her clients. She's only been to a handful of clients when she slips and punctures her leg on some fencing that had been mangled. This puts her in the sights of Hawk. Will he be able to help her find a permanent home? Or will she just fly away once the claims are filed?
Favorite passage: "You're getting me in trouble." "I have a feeling you can do that all by yourself."
February 1, 2014
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This series is short and sweet romance. Mondello gives enough back story for her characters to be believable. The romance develops quickly but with a novella length novel it's understandable."Badland Bride" was focused on Regis' fear of people leaving her and it was nice to see a guy pushing commitment for a change. Mondello writes solid romance novels in easy bite sized pieces.
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This series is short and sweet romance. Mondello gives enough back story for her characters to be believable. The romance develops quickly but with a novella length novel it's understandable."Badland Bride" was focused on Regis' fear of people leaving her and it was nice to see a guy pushing commitment for a change. Mondello writes solid romance novels in easy bite sized pieces.
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September 1, 2016
Not So Much
I really enjoyed the first book. I understood it was a novella, but, it really didn't do much for me.
Hawk and Regis had chemistry. I liked the way the town pulled together after the disaster. You got a little background on Hawk, a little on Regis, and that was it.
The premise wasn't bad, even the instalove wasn't terrible. I guess I just wanted more from the book. Read it for yourself. It is a fast-paced read that can be completed in one sitting.
I really enjoyed the first book. I understood it was a novella, but, it really didn't do much for me.
Hawk and Regis had chemistry. I liked the way the town pulled together after the disaster. You got a little background on Hawk, a little on Regis, and that was it.
The premise wasn't bad, even the instalove wasn't terrible. I guess I just wanted more from the book. Read it for yourself. It is a fast-paced read that can be completed in one sitting.
July 17, 2014
Another enjoyable quick read. I'm quickly becoming a big fan of the McKinnon brothers
Like I've said before I'm not a fan of quick reads but this series doesn't really feel like short reads. Only problem I've found is that they end too abruptly. But we may learn more about the characters as the series goes on.
On to the next one
3.5 Stars
Like I've said before I'm not a fan of quick reads but this series doesn't really feel like short reads. Only problem I've found is that they end too abruptly. But we may learn more about the characters as the series goes on.
On to the next one
3.5 Stars
February 18, 2014
My Thoughts on Badland Bride: Loved it! Once again - fantastic characters that you fall for on the first pages, set in a story that steals your heart. A fast, wonderful read. The story is filled with family, friends and love. Make sure to check it out.
January 19, 2014
Good story. Well written.
January 25, 2014
3.5 stars
February 12, 2014
4 1/2 stars
February 27, 2014
I'm enjoying this series!!!!!
January 11, 2015
Good Reading !
Good reading. Shorter than most books I read but thorough with details of the story. Enjoyed it a lot. Anxiously awaiting the next book in this series
Good reading. Shorter than most books I read but thorough with details of the story. Enjoyed it a lot. Anxiously awaiting the next book in this series
April 26, 2016
Badland Bride
Another great book. Had just the right amount of romance. Great story of hardship and promise. Thanks for making my day.
Another great book. Had just the right amount of romance. Great story of hardship and promise. Thanks for making my day.
June 27, 2016
I really enjoying this series which involves brothers & the town that they live in.
You start to feel like you belong there too!!
You start to feel like you belong there too!!
December 10, 2023
Liked the charcters but the story was too shallow
October 13, 2014
Love the writing
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