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The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1
36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1Grand Springs is about to have it's most spectacular wedding-or it was, until the bride, Randi Howell, ran off. She took advantage of the power failure to sneak out of the lodge-only to overhear strange gunmen discussing a murder. Now she's on the run from a furious groom and ruthless killers.Fleeing halfway across the country to Texas, Randi arrives at Brady Jones's ranch. It's the perfect safe haven-big sky, horses and no questions. And since the handsome cowboy's willing to take a chance on her, she'll work hard and prove her worth while she's there.Brady has taken in enough misfits and strays to know trouble when he sees it, but something about the feisty girl with the raven curls is making him look the other way. He hopes he won't regret giving her a chance….The story continues in The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Parts 2 and 3.
65 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2014
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About the author
Susan Mallery
857 books15.4k followers#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming and humorous novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. She's best known for putting nuanced characters into emotionally complex, real-life situations with twists that surprise readers to laughter. Because Susan is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books. Beloved by millions of readers worldwide, her books have been translated into 28 languages.
Critics have dubbed Mallery "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!" It's no wonder that her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list.
Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year.
Susan lives in Washington state with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com.
Critics have dubbed Mallery "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!" It's no wonder that her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list.
Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year.
Susan lives in Washington state with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com.
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June 13, 2017
I liked this book very much. But its just a portion of the story. There are 3 parts (3 books). The first book was good enough for me to go ahead and buy the other two. I may give a higher rating by the time I finish book 3. This first book is well written and has been fun to read.
However, I cannot give it a 5 star until I finish the whole story. I prefer to have the story completed in just one book. I prefer a complete story in just one book. I don't mind a new story where the characters from the first book are part of the new story. However like I said this first portion of the story is good enough it I bought the other two books because I want to know how the story ends.
However, I cannot give it a 5 star until I finish the whole story. I prefer to have the story completed in just one book. I prefer a complete story in just one book. I don't mind a new story where the characters from the first book are part of the new story. However like I said this first portion of the story is good enough it I bought the other two books because I want to know how the story ends.
September 29, 2018
I like Susan Mallery, so I'm enjoying this book. Sappy romances are what I read in between "meaty" books...so this fits the bill. Part 1 was free and just loaded 2 & 3 from the library onto my Kindle. Not sure what 36 hours has to do with this book...but, as I said..I like Susan's books. For the record...if I can't get all books in a series...I wait to read them when they become available. Sometimes characters get lost after awhile..so I just wait!!
February 20, 2019
Although it felt like one half of a short story and I'm not sure why it was released in two parts, the story and characters are appealing and I am expecting the second half to live up to the first, so I will optimistically rate it at four stars since it is so much better than the ranch stories I have been reading. It makes you want to go live on a ranch, even in West Texas. Ranch life sounds like hard work but much simpler than dealing with traffic jams and city problems.
December 4, 2017
Amazing Read
Wow I am so glad this showed up as recommendation. I never heard of this book. I instantly got hooked from the beginning. I enjoyed how this storyline is full of Suspense and mystery. This is definitely A MUST READ.
Wow I am so glad this showed up as recommendation. I never heard of this book. I instantly got hooked from the beginning. I enjoyed how this storyline is full of Suspense and mystery. This is definitely A MUST READ.
January 2, 2019
Rancher and Runaway Bride
Very interesting reading. I don't like books that are continued. I want a book that finishes in itself. Why do authors do this? Of course, I know why. To sell their books. I would rather pay for the book and have it finish in itself.
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Very interesting reading. I don't like books that are continued. I want a book that finishes in itself. Why do authors do this? Of course, I know why. To sell their books. I would rather pay for the book and have it finish in itself.
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May 12, 2021
The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1
This is a very good book. I always wanted to live in the West. The grass always looked greener on the other side of the fence. Kit Ryan
This is a very good book. I always wanted to live in the West. The grass always looked greener on the other side of the fence. Kit Ryan
February 25, 2025
part 1
I am only giving low rating because I didn’t realize the book wouldn’t have an ending. I have to now read part 2. It is a good story. Interesting characters.
I am only giving low rating because I didn’t realize the book wouldn’t have an ending. I have to now read part 2. It is a good story. Interesting characters.
March 23, 2017
Very good story but I am not a big fan of not being able to finishing whole story in one book. I love this author so, I guess I will have to get part two and three.
March 10, 2017
Great Beginnings
What a great beginning to the story. She is suppose to get married and realizes she doesn't love or even !like her fiancé. She decides to run but in the process she over hears about a plot for murder.
What a great beginning to the story. She is suppose to get married and realizes she doesn't love or even !like her fiancé. She decides to run but in the process she over hears about a plot for murder.
April 17, 2014
I hate to admit it but I really liked this story, just not liking that it is only part 1. It starts out with Randi running out of her wedding minutes before she is suppose to walk down the isle. Just before she runs out of the church, she hides in a small room and overhears two men talking. They pull a gun on her but she gets away. So Randi is on the run wanting to get away from her wedding but also from the men who want to kill her. She moves from town to town, taking whatever job she can find and ending up getting a job on a large ranch where she was hired by the ranch owner, Brady, as a groom. I liked Randi because she was standing up for herself and she found out she was stronger than she thought. Brady was very kind - too kind usually - and always took in strays - both human and animal strays.
Even though I liked it and love Ms. Mallery's books, my star rating kept going down as I read this book and thought about
it after. I don't like it being in 3 parts. I would rather have it all in one book and pay the total price all at once. I am going to stay clear of stories like this from now on.
Even though I liked it and love Ms. Mallery's books, my star rating kept going down as I read this book and thought about
it after. I don't like it being in 3 parts. I would rather have it all in one book and pay the total price all at once. I am going to stay clear of stories like this from now on.
May 29, 2014
I did not pay attention properly to where its written PART 1 - so it's on me that I was put off by how quickly the story was going, how much the writer had to explain to me for it to progress so, and how abruptly it ended.
Storyes broken down to parts (not sequels, trilogies or series, but those Part 1/ part 2 books) are a particular pet peeve of mine. For this reason I was frustrated.
Susan Mallery is one of my favorite romance writers and remains so. I'll just read the label more carefully from now on and avoid the "part" books...
Storyes broken down to parts (not sequels, trilogies or series, but those Part 1/ part 2 books) are a particular pet peeve of mine. For this reason I was frustrated.
Susan Mallery is one of my favorite romance writers and remains so. I'll just read the label more carefully from now on and avoid the "part" books...
May 24, 2014
Randi is on the run
Randi is on the run
Did Randi run into the people that were set up to murder her future mother-in-law?
Why is Randi running away from her wedding to Hal?
Randi is running from the guys with the gun and ends up working at a ranch.
Read this book to find out what's happening with Randi
Happy reading!
Randi is on the run
Did Randi run into the people that were set up to murder her future mother-in-law?
Why is Randi running away from her wedding to Hal?
Randi is running from the guys with the gun and ends up working at a ranch.
Read this book to find out what's happening with Randi
Happy reading!
March 31, 2014
Randy runs from her wedding
This short clip was good but too short. If I'm going to pay for book I want it to be worth the price. p
Probably won't buy anymore even though I like this author.
This short clip was good but too short. If I'm going to pay for book I want it to be worth the price. p
Probably won't buy anymore even though I like this author.
April 7, 2014
It's a serial so this is incomplete, but I've already bought all 3 parts so I can keep on. Good story so far. I am not a fan of serials, but I love Susan Mallery and getting all 3 parts for $4 is worth it.
April 5, 2014
For a book that is very short, I was shocked how hooked I got! WOW! Make sure you have all three books before you read this because it ends in such a cliffhanger.
April 7, 2014
Great book
Good reading. I really enjoy reading Susan Mallery books. Looking forward to the next book I just finished reading. She's a great author.
Good reading. I really enjoy reading Susan Mallery books. Looking forward to the next book I just finished reading. She's a great author.
April 10, 2014
Anxious to read book 2 and find out what happens
April 11, 2014
Loved it
books with cliffhanger drive me crazy ugh! but I loved it as I do everything by Susan mallery looking forward to the next
books with cliffhanger drive me crazy ugh! but I loved it as I do everything by Susan mallery looking forward to the next
June 11, 2014
Mysterious, captivating, great summer read. Just wish it would have lasted a little longer.
August 31, 2014
Loved it!!!
January 5, 2015
good read so far
Good read so far, but I knew it would be from susan mallery! Can't wait to finish the rest! And the others
Good read so far, but I knew it would be from susan mallery! Can't wait to finish the rest! And the others
March 25, 2015
My review
Thought the book was a good read,ended good ,will read the other two books to see what happens in those books
Thought the book was a good read,ended good ,will read the other two books to see what happens in those books
August 22, 2015
Great Beginning
This part is the set up to the rest of the story. It makes you begin to understand the characters and leaves you anticipating what is to come.
This part is the set up to the rest of the story. It makes you begin to understand the characters and leaves you anticipating what is to come.
December 30, 2015
Good strong characters.
Not just another run away bride story, instead we are waiting for the bad guys to find the runaway and then add the sense of danger. Enjoyed the book!
Not just another run away bride story, instead we are waiting for the bad guys to find the runaway and then add the sense of danger. Enjoyed the book!
March 3, 2016
Got as a freebie through Amazon. Very good read!!
August 24, 2014
3.5 stars
April 10, 2017
Adorable quick read, part of a series that does not need to be read in order except from that particular author. Relatively few referrals to past stories. I never found myself wondering what the author was referring to or talking about. Susan Mallery's contribution is the Rancher and the Runaway Bride Parts 1,2,3. The three I have read. I love all work by Susan Mallery and these were no different. The series is a group of authors that take a small town, several characters and each write a story that connects to the blackout from a storm. Loved the idea and now going back to start at the beginning although totally unnecessary.
April 25, 2017
The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1
Good story with lots of surprises and action. The characters are all careful to avoid much love. It is hard not to keep reading.
Good story with lots of surprises and action. The characters are all careful to avoid much love. It is hard not to keep reading.
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