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The Wedding Dress
Something Old, Something NewTraveling west from Boston is the adventure of a lifetime for mail order bride, Matilda Cummingsuntil she learns her soon-to-be husband, Dawson Chandler, had no use for a wife. Switching places with her twin sister to become a mail order bride seemed like the thing to do, until feisty Matilda Cummings reaches the wilds of Dodge City and finds out her soon-to-be husband hadnt seen fit to meet her train, sending his brother instead. Dawson Chandler wants more than anything to strangle his younger brother when he learns hes unwittingly signed a binding marriage contract. Hes got no use for a wife, especially the tiny, prissy looking woman whose picture haunts him. A lady, polished and shined, has no business living on the Rocking C Ranch, nor with a man like himself. Afraid of hurting a delicate woman with his rough and tumble ways, Dawson never plans to marry. After all, why should he shackle himself to a lady when he prefers the experience of a seasoned whore in the bedroom? Much to his dismay, he finds his little lady is nothing like hed imagines. Soon, Dawson and Matilda find themselves struggling through not only their physical but emotional relationships in search of love. Will they find it?Something Borrowed, Something BlueWedding consultant Azure Kerr has seen the best of what love has to offer...professionally. Personally, shes been too busy to find a love of her own. That all changes the day sexy stranger Gavin Conner comes knocking at her door. But love, for Gavin, is a matter of once burnt, twice shy. When Azure finds a storied plum-colored wedding gownand decides she wants to wear itcan Gavin overcome his fears and persuade her to wear it for him?ASixpence in Her ShoeCan Melanie Parsons trust Brady Torres with her most trusted possessionher
214 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2006
About the author
Maggie Casper
38 books75 followersMaggie Casper's life could be called many things but boring isn't one of them. If asked, Maggie would tell you that blessed would more aptly describe her everyday existence.
Being loved by four gorgeous daughters should be enough to make anybody feel blessed. Add to that a bit of challenge, a lot of fun and an undeniably close circle of friends and family and you'd be walking in her shoes.
A love of reading was passed on by Maggie's mother at a very early age, and so began her addiction to romance novels. Maggie admits to writing some in high school but when life got in the way, she put her pen and paper up. Seems that things changed over the years because when she finally decided it was time to put her story ideas on paper, the pen was out and the computer was in. Took her a while to catch up but she finally made it.
When not writing, Maggie can usually be found reading, doing genealogy research or watching NASCAR.
Being loved by four gorgeous daughters should be enough to make anybody feel blessed. Add to that a bit of challenge, a lot of fun and an undeniably close circle of friends and family and you'd be walking in her shoes.
A love of reading was passed on by Maggie's mother at a very early age, and so began her addiction to romance novels. Maggie admits to writing some in high school but when life got in the way, she put her pen and paper up. Seems that things changed over the years because when she finally decided it was time to put her story ideas on paper, the pen was out and the computer was in. Took her a while to catch up but she finally made it.
When not writing, Maggie can usually be found reading, doing genealogy research or watching NASCAR.
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May 25, 2008
This books consists of three different stories by some of my favorite authors. The stories are all related to one another by this very special wedding dress that Matilda (in the first story) gets married in and is passed down from generation to generation.
As a general rule, I really like Lena Matthews and Maggie Casper's books. I don't recall reading many Liz Andrews' books, but in my opinion it was Ms. Andrews' story that fell below the mark in this book. This book really rates 3.5 stars because of the last story in this anthology...I just didn't like it. But, it is worth reading for Maggie and Lena's contribution to this book.
Something Old, Something New By Maggie Casper
Matilda Cummings is a mail ordered bride. Hiding a secret, she travels from Boston alone to Dodge City. When she arrives she is surprised to find that her soon-to-be husband Dawson unwittingly signed the marriage contract. Dawson has no desire to marry. Knowing that life on the Ranch is not for a delicate flower from Boston, he is surprised when he sees that there is more to Matilda that meets the eye.
I really enjoyed this story. Dawson and Matilda's chemisty sizzled throughout the story, and I enjoyed the growth of their relationship.
Something Borrowed, Something Blue by Lena Matthews
This was my favorite story written for this book. I really enjoy Lena's style of writing, there are very funny moments in this book...plus, I think she writes relationships really well.
Wedding consultant Azure Kerr doesn't quite know what to think of the strange, handsome man darkening her doorstep. When he convinces her to let him in, she finds that he is not only attractive, but funny and intelligent as well.
Gavin has been burnt by bad relationships before. When he meets Azure under very funny circumstances, he is immediately attracted to her and decides to take a chance again.
A Sixpence in her Shoe by Liz Andrews
This was my least favorite story. It was kind of boring, and I had a hard time finishing it. But, because of the previous two stories, this book was well worth reading. Set in the future Brady must protect Melanie from a series of break-ins. It was too slow, and just not that interesting to me...sorry.
This anthology has some strong language, mild BDSM and explicit sexual relationships, if you are offended by this, this book is not for you.
As a general rule, I really like Lena Matthews and Maggie Casper's books. I don't recall reading many Liz Andrews' books, but in my opinion it was Ms. Andrews' story that fell below the mark in this book. This book really rates 3.5 stars because of the last story in this anthology...I just didn't like it. But, it is worth reading for Maggie and Lena's contribution to this book.
Something Old, Something New By Maggie Casper
Matilda Cummings is a mail ordered bride. Hiding a secret, she travels from Boston alone to Dodge City. When she arrives she is surprised to find that her soon-to-be husband Dawson unwittingly signed the marriage contract. Dawson has no desire to marry. Knowing that life on the Ranch is not for a delicate flower from Boston, he is surprised when he sees that there is more to Matilda that meets the eye.
I really enjoyed this story. Dawson and Matilda's chemisty sizzled throughout the story, and I enjoyed the growth of their relationship.
Something Borrowed, Something Blue by Lena Matthews
This was my favorite story written for this book. I really enjoy Lena's style of writing, there are very funny moments in this book...plus, I think she writes relationships really well.
Wedding consultant Azure Kerr doesn't quite know what to think of the strange, handsome man darkening her doorstep. When he convinces her to let him in, she finds that he is not only attractive, but funny and intelligent as well.
Gavin has been burnt by bad relationships before. When he meets Azure under very funny circumstances, he is immediately attracted to her and decides to take a chance again.
A Sixpence in her Shoe by Liz Andrews
This was my least favorite story. It was kind of boring, and I had a hard time finishing it. But, because of the previous two stories, this book was well worth reading. Set in the future Brady must protect Melanie from a series of break-ins. It was too slow, and just not that interesting to me...sorry.
This anthology has some strong language, mild BDSM and explicit sexual relationships, if you are offended by this, this book is not for you.
January 16, 2009
I'd have to agree with the other reviewer...the first two novella's are definitely HOT & SPICY with a touch of tenderness...this is the first novel I've read by Maggie Casper and tried to read by Liz Andrews...if it hadn't been for Lena Matthews being smack dab in the middle of this book, I would NOT have read it...I found the characters and the storyline in the first two novella's to be passionate, ENGAGING, and LOL funny; at times...unfortunately I couldn't even finish the final novella...even with the mystery and intrigue I couldn't make myself finish it...I may go back to it later...may not...not really sure...but I'm in no hurry to finish it.
October 8, 2009
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March 13, 2009Follows a wedding dress through three authors, and 3 periods of time.
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