Amelia: American Historical Western Romance

Nine Brides for Cowboy Creek #9

by Teresa Slack

A beautiful widow. A headstrong cowboy. And an interfering aunt determined to get them hitched.

"Teresa Slack is a one-click author for me!"
"Series will have you binge reading."
"Couldn't put it down. Perfect western romance..."

Nine men in a remote mining camp need brides.
Nine desperate women from Cincinnati need grooms.
Can this group of adventurers find love, independence and a future in Cowboy Creek?

Book 9: Amelia

Amelia Lockwood isn't looking for love. After losing her husband and daughter to a measles outbreak, she won't risk the pain of falling in love again. Until she meets handsome, virile Rase Canfield, Cowboy Creek's confirmed bachelor.

Unlike the other men of Cowboy Creek, Rase Canfield doesn't want a bride. He's perfectly content with his life just the way it is. Until his meddling aunt Nan shows up with a mysterious blonde. Despite his determination to stay happily unfettered by commitment, the beautiful, aloof widow awakens an emptiness inside him only she can fill.

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Don't miss the other brides in this exciting, heart-warming American historical western series as nine brides and nine ranchers look for freedom, independence & love in a place called Cowboy Creek.

Rennie
Eliza
Carrie
Bridget
Marianne
Scarlett
Rachael

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"Perfect ending for the Cowboy Creek Series... Ending was totally unexpected. Loved it!" Reader review

"Just keeps getting better! I love each story each new bride brings to this series!" Reader review

"Slack's first offering of her new Mail-Order Bride Series gets it off to a solid start with a heartwarming, satisfying sweet love story her readers will devour. With at least eight more to follow in the series, readers new to Slack will be glad they found her!" Linore Rose Burkard, Award-winning author of the Brides of Mayfair, Regency Romance Series

"Slack has become one of my favorite authors. I always enjoy her characters, her plots and the emphasis on Christian morality. I highly recommend this book..." Reader review

"I was caught up in the book as soon as I started reading... Who doesn't love a love story with cowboys in it?" Reader review

"I can't wait to go back to Cowboy Creek and read about the next Cowboy who gets his Bride." Reader review

Also by Teresa Slack

Willow Wood Brides Series
A Promise for A Willow Wood Prequel (available to newsletter subscribers)
A Lawman for Lisette
A Love Letter for Jessa
A Dream for Harper
A Wedding for Felicity
A Hero for Ellie
A Cowboy for Meggan

Jenna's Creek Series
Streams of Mercy
Redemption's Song
Evidence of Grace
A Jenna's Creek A Christmas Novella
Legacy of Faith

Tender Blessings Series
Love Begins
A Little Goodbye

Stand Alone Titles
Joy Redefined
Runaway Heart
The Ultimate Guide to Darcy Carter
Cheater, Lindsay's Turn A Short Story

150 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 12, 2024

Reviews

[MyFairLady Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rase & Amelia’s story is a sweet, wholesome, Christian, enemies-to-lovers Western romance. This was my first time to read anything by Teresa Slack, but it won’t be my last! I definitely recommend this lovely novella!

Here’s a beautiful excerpt from this book that captured my imagination.
He kept his ear tuned to the soft sounds of the woman moving around in the next room. He tried not to notice, though he couldn’t deny it was nice having someone else in the house. A woman. A beautiful woman with a gentle nature toward her daughter, though she hadn’t directed any of that gentleness toward him.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sweet and tender-hearted story that I just couldn't put down. Rase hadn't seen his Aunt Nan for 8 years until the day she arrived with her helper and friend Amelia, a widowed young woman and mother to her toddler daughter, Celeste. Amelia noticed the handsome Rase, the town's much sought after bachelor, but she's not interested in marrying again after her husband and other daughter died during a measles outbreak.
Soon enough both Rase and Amelia know that Aunt Nan is up to her matchmaking attempts, but neither are interested. Or are they? What about their growing feelings for each other?
I enjoyed the Christian sentiment throughout, especially Rase's comment: "There are 2 ways of looking at things. . .your way and God's way, and if they don't agree, you're the one who's wrong." I also liked the honest communication between Amelia, Aunt Nan, and Rase as well as little Celeste's transformation from a shy little girl to an energetic one as she soaked up the loving care from the folks of Cowboy Creek. I highly recommend this clean sweet Historical Western Romance. I received a complimentary ARC and have voluntarily given my honest opinion in this review.

[Joyce Marion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aunt Nan has come to Cowboy Creek with Amelia and her 3 yr old daughter, Celeste. Rase knows what his aunt is up to and he isn't interested. Amelia's husband was a pastor. There was a small pox outbreak. Their daughter died. She begged him not to go when another townsperson came to get him, but he said he had to serve God. Then he got sick and died 5 days after they buried their daughter. It's been 2 years and Amelia feels that God doesn't care about her. She's going to take care of her daughter and not experience loss again. She knows what Nan has in mind, but she's not interested. She is going to use the time in Cowboy Crossing to decide the future for her and Celeste. Of course, Rase changes his mind about marrying, but thinks that Amelia is still in love with her husband and won't be able to love anyone else. So sweet. Final book in the Cross Creek Brides series. Loved this series. Each book just gets better and better.

[Margaret P Medberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia Lockwoode loses her husband and one of her daughters during a disastrous measles outbreak and finds herself working as a companion to the elderly Nan Canfield who brings her with her other daughter Celeste out to Cowboy Creek. Nan maintains it is to visit her favorite nephew, Rase, but soon both Rase and Amelia guess that she wants to see them strike up a romance. Unfortunately, Rase is not interested in marriage and Amelia is still absorbed in grief over the loss of her husband. Teresa Slack weaves a delightful story that brings together the reluctant couple.

The plot is not overly complicated and the characters are attractive and compelling and there is just the right touch of God’s forgiveness and guidance to remind us of who we should really trust with our lives. A lovely and easy read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Trixi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've loved this WHOLE series of books!! This is a great conclusion and I am going to miss all the wonderful characters I've met through Teresa Slack's writing. Especially Aunt Nan, I love her wisdom & Godly outlook on life and love. I think we all need someone like her in our lives :-) And she's just a hoot to know, she has her own ways of doing things but she's just so lovable that you can't help but be happy around her....even when her ideas are contrary to yours!

I'm a new fan of this author & will be scouting out her other books. They're clean, full of faith and characters to cheer for & watch fall in love. The journey they take to get there is fun to read about!

[Earlene Click · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rase and Amelia an Celeste

This the tale of Rase, the lone bachelor of Cowboy Creek, and the widow Amelia and her young daughter. She’s the assistant to Aunt Nan the woman that started this whole bride thing for Cowboy Creek‘s bachelors. Aunt Nan is working her magic again with her assistant and her nephew. They both carry baggage from their pasts and some wounds run deep and they do for Jase and Amelia. Just as the tale ends a new gentleman bachelor shows up. Jase tell his bride his aunt isn’t to only matchmaker in town as he looks at her with twinkle in his eye and a wink. You will greatly enjoy this tale.

[Delphia Von Heeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia is book 9 in the Nine Brides for Cowboy Creek hy Teresa Stack. I thought that thus inspirational historical romance was so well written. Rase does not want to be hogtied while Amelia does not want to risk het heart after losing her husband and daughter to measles. Of course, Aunt Nan is quite the matchmaker! I enjoyed the story and characters. Amelia is a wonderful way to escape into the past for an enjoyable romance. I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.

[Carolyn Jacobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amelia is a sweet romance that begins with great reluctance on both sides. Both Amelia, a young widow left alone to care for her daughter, and Rase, a confirmed bachelor, feel manipulated by Rase's well-meaning aunt. The book is filled with faith, coming to terms with disappointment, and some refreshingly candid interactions. Add in the delightful supporting characters, and you've got a great read! I'll be catching up on the rest of the series.

[Laurel · Rating 5 out of 5]

great finale!

I have thoroughly enjoyed this entire series and this is a great finale to end it! Teresa Slack does a wonderful job of creating characters that you care about and plots that are authentically Christian while being realistic and not saccharine sweet.
I heartily recommend each book in this series as well as her others series. She is a terrific writer with lots of variety, even intrigue and mystery. She’s just the best!

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life has not always been good to Amelia.

A marriage and two children didn't last long before heartbreak and grief became

Overwhelming for her and her baby, Celeste.

A need for a new future, sent her into the path of Nan, a lady we have met in earlier books of this series.

I have very much enjoyed reading this book, the author kept me intrigued as I read along enjoying every page.

🇳🇿💜📚

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm giving this story 5 stars only because it is exactly what it claims to be - a short, sweet, clean historical romance set during the Christmas season. I liked how the author included Amelia's struggles with her faith and her anger with God, but how she didn't turn away from Him. The daughter, Celeste, is delightful and the setting is described in a way that you can feel the snowflakes on your face. So, although not a classic by any means, it's a nice story.

[Linda Klager · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second chance

Amelia married David. He was a pastor. When a measles epidemic hits their area, David feels led to help each family that has a death. He does not think he will get sick, but succumbs along with a daughter.

Amelia's grieving led to her not ever wanting
to remarry. She makes friends with Nan Canfield. The three of them travel to Cowboy Creek. There, Amelia's future would change.

[Suze82 · Rating 4 out of 5]

wanting what you get

Amelia and Rase both have their reasons shying away from falling in love and thus preventing getting hurt again. Thankfully meddling aunt Nan doesn´t give up easily and constantly keeps pushing them in the right direction, her determination saves the couple from forsaking a chance at true love and it keeps the reader highly entertained.

[Yvette Mcgrath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable book!

Such a nice story! —and very well written. Not too wordy, and just enough description to understand what’s going on —and what things looked like.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy a historical romance that’s clean and interesting and believable. And I will certainly look for more books by this author—Teresa Slack.
Thank you!

[Anne Whiting · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really did like Amelia and Rase although I kept wanting to give both of them a push and not be so stubborn.

Amelia deserves some happiness and Rase needs companionship although he doesn't know it!

I hope there is a follow up on all the brides and what the future holds for them all.

Thankyou for this free advance copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I am so glad I found this mail order Bride series but so sorry I finished the last one last night. They enriched my days with laughter, romance and the perseverance of the frontier spirit.Now I have to find more books by Teresa Slack to fill my days and nights. Thank you Teresa for making my reading more interesting. God Bless.

[Marty Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia

Very sweet story. Amelia, is cashing with the death of her husband and daughter from a measles outbreak. Feeling more numb inside than alive, Amelia struggled to relate to her baby daughter while dealing with the grief. The trip to Cowboy Creek with Nan, is just the thing she and her young daughter needed!

[Ami Jacobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet, clean Christian historical romance that addressed issues such as death, feelings of abandonment and of inadequacy. It was well written and dealt with these topics with sensitivity. I enjoyed it very much!

[Dorothy R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story

Its nice reading books that display kindness to others and shows how working together can create live and happiness. The different towns were built on people taking a chance on change.

[Christina Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic series

I absolutely loved every book inthis series. I love that they are clean that they include our Lord and Savior and Biblical living. I can’t wait to hear how things have progressed and hopefully…Nan’s story.

[Patty McGovern Pugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

I enjoyed Amelia Nine Brides for Cowboy Creek by Teresa Slack. This is the first book I read and I did not realize this was a series. So I am looking forward to going back and reading all the other books. I really enjoyed this book.

[Debbie Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book!

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Stories

I have enjoyed all nine of the Brides for Cowboy Creek series. Very versatile stories but all ending with sweetly with love. Highly recommend these clean books.

[Jessica Hembree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and tender. This little Christian, country, romance was a wonderful story to read. I loved all the little moments in the book! I will have to go back and read the rest of the series soon.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice ending to series.

[Patricia Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

History with a human touch

A delightful town where life happens as it always does - with ups and downs. Interesting characters in an historical setting

[Frances M. Burris]

Cowboy Creek book 9

The last book of the series. I have enjoyed all nine books of the American Historical Western Romance books. Hope you do too!

[Babs Wenk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia

I loved this so cute and funny! I won’t talk about the surprises but read it and agree it is a good one!