The Ranger's Reward

The American Brides Collection

by Gabrielle Meyer

Texas Ranger, Griffin Sommer, wants to get back to Hartville for a much-needed rest, but when he stops to check on the young widow, Madeline Prentis minutes before the Markham gang arrives at her farm needing a place to hide, Griff and Madeline are forced to pretend they’re married to keep Griff’s identity a secret.

Madeline has been doing a fine job as a single mom, though she is thankful for Griff’s presence. It isn’t hard to pretend to be married to the handsome Texas Ranger—but will Madeline’s young son let the truth out before Griff can bring the gang to justice?

Genres: Historical Fiction, Historical, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Romance

129 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2024

About the author

Gabrielle Meyer grew up above a carriage house on a historic estate near the banks of the Mississippi River, imagining real and make-believe stories about the occupants who had lived there. She went on to work for the Minnesota Historical Society and loves writing fiction inspired by real people, places, and events. She currently resides in central Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River, not far from where she grew up, with her husband and four children. By day, she’s a busy homeschool mom, and by night she pens fiction and non-fiction filled with hope. Learn more about Gabrielle and her writing by visiting www.gabriellemeyer.com.

Reviews

[Angela Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

In "The American Brides Collection," Gabrielle Meyer has curated a delectable assortment of eight novellas, rich and sweet as a box of chocolates.

Skillfully hand-crafted, each novella features nuanced characters, atmospheric settings, fascinating history, and heart-fluttering romance.

If historical romance is your favorite bookish treat, you’ll enjoy savoring The American Brides Collection!

📚 The American Brides Collection
📖 1) Virginia Company Bride
📖 2) Love's Undoing
📖 3) Four Brides and a Bachelor
📖 4) A Groom for Josette
📖 5) First Comes Love
📖 6) The Ranger's Reward
📖 7) A Tale of Two Hearts
📖 8) Bride of Basswood Hill

[twirlinginameadow · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was so fun and sweet!🤠🧨🐴🧺🤎
So much depth in such a short book!

[Kassie Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was GOOD!
Outlaws and bandits, rangers, a widow with a little boy, fake marriage to protect them… good suspense. Beautiful story

[Laura A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course I paused all other reading when this released 😄 just like I’ve done with the other 5 novellas in this collection. It was wonderful and everything I would hope for in a short and sweet book. This one and Love’s Undoing are my favs so far! 🤗

[Emily Waits (emilylovesreading_) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Ranger’s Reward is the sixth novella in The American Brides Collection by Gabrielle Meyer. These novellas are so fun! I had been reading them in order as they were being released to Kindle Unlimited last year, but I fell off the train and am just now coming to finish the rest of the novellas.

I’ve really enjoyed the whole series, but I must say: this one is my favorite so far. This short story involves a Texas Ranger and a widowed, single mom and her young son. When trouble comes to Madelyn’s farm by way of outlaws, Griff is thankfully there to save the day…and pretend to be Madalyn’s husband for the time-being. Who doesn’t love the fake marriage trope when it’s done like that?

For a short book, there was a lot packed into this story and a lot of character development.

If you haven’t read this novella series yet, I would definitely recommend it to you! Stay tuned for reviews of the rest of the books coming soon. :)

[Meghan W. (Bookswithmegh) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this novella series. I know I say it about every one I read, but this one is definitely my favorite. The danger, the sweet romance, the wild west...absolutely beautiful. I wish there was more!

[Sylvia Kinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very different from the others in the series, but so good!! Great characters with an intriguing storyline.

[Zoey Pick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good! I think my favorite out of the American Brides Collection so far!

[Joee (booksandacupofjoee) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very short and sweet! I wish it could have been longer to develop their romance cause I loved the premise and the characters. With it being so short it just felt like there wasn't a ton of relationship development. But the characters were PRECIOUS!!!! I love a protective guy! And fake marriage!

[Deanna Mosier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love is a sweet reward

I enjoyed this sweet novella, with its Texas ranger, the widow and her son, and the outlaws that caused them to pretend they were married. I’m reading and enjoying all the author’s wedding novellas!

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Griff and his new family

I think this book is my favorite of the series, so far. Griff was the ultimate protector and hero and Madelyn, the protective mama bear of her little son. Little Harrison, the adorable little five year old boy, who instantly took to his new papa 💘

[Lisa Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun read in this series! This one might be my favorite so far. Love Madeline’s and Griff’s story and how Meyer put him at the exact place when he was needed. Looking forward to reading the next one.

[Keara Burcham · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quick read *spoilers*

It was a decent book for the size of it. I know times were different back then too. I can’t get behind the fact that they get married after only five days though. If they were courting after I think I would have rated it higher.

[Alyssa Shull · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite of all of the novellas so far. The romance was so sweet, I loved the suspense in it and a happy ending. Such a perfect quick read. I didn’t want it to end!

[Kathy Beliveau · Rating 5 out of 5]

another good one in Bride series

I liked Madeline and her strong work ethics re the farm and making it look neat and tidy and then Griff’s attentiveness to Harrison

[Lindy Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well established characters and high stakes and a very compact story! I was invested very quickly, and the ending was satisfying, and novellas are not usually my preferred form of story.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

My review will post asap.

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short and sweet novella. I found a couple of grammatical errors, but the story is well-written other than that. Highly recommend!

[Holly Pick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book and the intrigue and not knowing what would happen! Love the sweet relationship between Harrison and Griff! 🥹

[Judith Welbaum · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book book…loved the characters and I was excited to read it!!! All her books are very good!!!