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The Bounty Hunter's Bride
A Thousand-Mile Journey of Hope and Redemption The long journey across the West ended in sorrow for one hopeful mailorder bride. Dani Baxter stepped off the train in Colorado only to learn that her intended had died suddenly, leaving three young daughters behind. And suddenly she knew why God had sent her here—to make this family whole again.
But her late fiance's brother, Beau Morgan, a bounty hunter obsessed with vengeance, believed that was his duty. He proposed they marry—in name only—for the children's sake. But as she came to know him, she realized she wanted more, much more. And she wondered if even this lost man could somehow find peace in a woman's loving arms.
But her late fiance's brother, Beau Morgan, a bounty hunter obsessed with vengeance, believed that was his duty. He proposed they marry—in name only—for the children's sake. But as she came to know him, she realized she wanted more, much more. And she wondered if even this lost man could somehow find peace in a woman's loving arms.
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First published January 1, 2008
About the author
Victoria Bylin
40 books501 followersIf someone had told me twenty years ago that I'd be the author of 20 books, I'd have fallen off my chair. I’m still amazed to see my novels on Goodreads, Amazon, and occasionally the shelves at Walmart.
More than anything, I delight in telling stories that tackle tough issues with faith and compassion. One my most challenging books, Together With You, won the RWA FHL Readers Choice Award for Best Contemporary Romance. I was equally thrilled when The Two of Us made it to the shelves in Target as part of the "Target Recommends" program.
Before writing contemporaries, I wrote westerns for Harlequin Historical and Love Inspired Historical. The LIHs are clean reads. The Harlequin Historicals (no brown banner like the LIHs) were written for the mainstream market. They have Christian themes but gritty content. Some readers won’t care for the language and love scenes. (If you want to know why I wrote them, the story is on my website.)
My two most recent books are independently published. When He Found Me and A Gift to Cherish are a mix of romance and women’s fiction and part of The Road to Refuge series. These stories are particularly close to my heart.
My husband and I now make our home in Lexington, Kentucky, but I’m a California girl at heart. I hope you enjoy my books! For more information, visit https://www.victoriabylin.com
More than anything, I delight in telling stories that tackle tough issues with faith and compassion. One my most challenging books, Together With You, won the RWA FHL Readers Choice Award for Best Contemporary Romance. I was equally thrilled when The Two of Us made it to the shelves in Target as part of the "Target Recommends" program.
Before writing contemporaries, I wrote westerns for Harlequin Historical and Love Inspired Historical. The LIHs are clean reads. The Harlequin Historicals (no brown banner like the LIHs) were written for the mainstream market. They have Christian themes but gritty content. Some readers won’t care for the language and love scenes. (If you want to know why I wrote them, the story is on my website.)
My two most recent books are independently published. When He Found Me and A Gift to Cherish are a mix of romance and women’s fiction and part of The Road to Refuge series. These stories are particularly close to my heart.
My husband and I now make our home in Lexington, Kentucky, but I’m a California girl at heart. I hope you enjoy my books! For more information, visit https://www.victoriabylin.com
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May 22, 2026
This was a good read. I liked the characters.
January 27, 2012
The Bounty Hunter's Bride by Victoria Bylin
Daniela Baxter has left Wisconsin and come to Castle Rock, Colorado to marry Patrick Morgan and become a mother for his three young girls, Emma, Ellie and Esther. She arrives to be greeted by a scruffy dirty man who tells her Patrick is dead. She still wants to be a mother to the girls but it seems this scruffy man is Beau Morgan, Patrick's older brother. He is the one named in the will as the girls guardian. The girls instantly take to Dani and she loves them but will it be enough to prove she can raise the girls and run a dairy farm?
Beau Morgan stopped to see his brother as he was chasing down Clay Johnson, only Patrick is dead and he is now the caretaker of three girls and a small dairy farm. When Dani comes knocking on the door and stirring up his plans, he almost wishes he could be a different man. But he's a man with one mission: vengeance. Clay Johsnon killed his wife Lucy five years ago and Beau cannot have peace until Clay is dead. Will Beau choose his hate for Clay over a possible love for Dani and his three nieces?
Victoria also gives us Clay's view of things which adds a great point of view. We also meet Pastor Joshua Blue and his wife Adie. In a later series, Swan's Nest, we see their story in book 1, The Maverick Preacher. This book is fiction and yet so many truths are in it.
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Daniela Baxter has left Wisconsin and come to Castle Rock, Colorado to marry Patrick Morgan and become a mother for his three young girls, Emma, Ellie and Esther. She arrives to be greeted by a scruffy dirty man who tells her Patrick is dead. She still wants to be a mother to the girls but it seems this scruffy man is Beau Morgan, Patrick's older brother. He is the one named in the will as the girls guardian. The girls instantly take to Dani and she loves them but will it be enough to prove she can raise the girls and run a dairy farm?
Beau Morgan stopped to see his brother as he was chasing down Clay Johnson, only Patrick is dead and he is now the caretaker of three girls and a small dairy farm. When Dani comes knocking on the door and stirring up his plans, he almost wishes he could be a different man. But he's a man with one mission: vengeance. Clay Johsnon killed his wife Lucy five years ago and Beau cannot have peace until Clay is dead. Will Beau choose his hate for Clay over a possible love for Dani and his three nieces?
Victoria also gives us Clay's view of things which adds a great point of view. We also meet Pastor Joshua Blue and his wife Adie. In a later series, Swan's Nest, we see their story in book 1, The Maverick Preacher. This book is fiction and yet so many truths are in it.
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/...
November 14, 2008
I woke up one morning to see that Harlequin had mailed me free books, in the hopes that I'd answer some questions about them. I may not read Christian fic often, but I totally will for free.
I really, really enjoyed, it, too. Lousy title (which they heard a lot about), but strong characters, solid writing and a really interesting story, low on cliches. Possibly my favorite romance I've read this year, even. The characters' religious convictions were woven in subtly and were part of them and the storyline without calling undue attention. I think Rylin has written another in this line that I intend to track down.
Originally: Lady K, want me to send it on your way when I finish? I think you'd like it a lot, too. Haven't started the second one yet (also historical Christian), but it looks promising.
I really, really enjoyed, it, too. Lousy title (which they heard a lot about), but strong characters, solid writing and a really interesting story, low on cliches. Possibly my favorite romance I've read this year, even. The characters' religious convictions were woven in subtly and were part of them and the storyline without calling undue attention. I think Rylin has written another in this line that I intend to track down.
Originally: Lady K, want me to send it on your way when I finish? I think you'd like it a lot, too. Haven't started the second one yet (also historical Christian), but it looks promising.
January 26, 2019
I just couldn't get into this book. It started with arguing and there are kids involved and the kids are the topic of the disagreement. So not my personal preference in a romance novel.
September 25, 2009
I loved the hero in this book -- my kind of guy!
June 15, 2026
I enjoyed this one. There was plenty to propel the plot along, who the girls would live with, hunting down an outlaw, romantic tension, etc., plus it was interesting to read about a dairy farm and the work that entails.
This is Christian fiction, faith does feature prominently here which isn’t always a great fit for those of us who are not religious, but I was mostly good with that aspect of this one. There’s a preachy moment here and there, for the most part though, faith just kind of feels like another personality trait for some of these characters, something that informs their decision making.
I don’t always like a villain POV, particularly not when it’s taking up space in shorter fiction, and I could tell immediately where the author was going to go with it, too, yet to my surprise I did buy into it, that arc was well-conveyed, and well-paced.
Epilogues often feel a bit unnecessary to me, this was the rare occasion where I would have welcomed that little bit of follow-up, a parting glimpse going forward in their lives, still, in the end, this tied up the vengeance plot and the romance in an entertaining way.
This is Christian fiction, faith does feature prominently here which isn’t always a great fit for those of us who are not religious, but I was mostly good with that aspect of this one. There’s a preachy moment here and there, for the most part though, faith just kind of feels like another personality trait for some of these characters, something that informs their decision making.
I don’t always like a villain POV, particularly not when it’s taking up space in shorter fiction, and I could tell immediately where the author was going to go with it, too, yet to my surprise I did buy into it, that arc was well-conveyed, and well-paced.
Epilogues often feel a bit unnecessary to me, this was the rare occasion where I would have welcomed that little bit of follow-up, a parting glimpse going forward in their lives, still, in the end, this tied up the vengeance plot and the romance in an entertaining way.
December 6, 2018
Although I’ve read four of Victoria Bylin’s contemporary romance novels and loved them all, I instantly fell in love with this recently re-released historical romance. The Bounty Hunter’s Bride had me at three young, orphaned sisters. As a mother of three daughters, I plunged right into the plot and plight of the little girls in the story. The girls are left in the care of their rough-around-the-edges uncle, widower Beau Morgan, a bounty hunter bent on revenge, consumed with hatred and determined to find the man who murdered his wife. When Dani Baxter, a single woman ready for love and family, comes on the scene, the girls are immediately drawn to her and would like her to be their new mother. While Dani and Beau clash over who should care for the girls, something much more than a mutual interest in the children’s well-being begins to develop between them. The twists and turns in the plot kept me captivated right down to the final page!
August 31, 2018
The Bounty Hunter's Bride by Victoria Bylin. Dani Baxter goes to Colorado to meet her husband to be and his three daughters. When she gets there she learns he has died two days ago. His brother, bounty hunger Beau Morgan and the girls are at the house when she gets there. The girls had read all her letters and run to her, happy to see her. They are afraid of their uncle Beau. He is not a happy man. Five years ago a man killed his wife and now he is looking for the man. A very good historical story. Romance does happen and the children love their uncle Beau.
November 5, 2018
Loved it!
December 3, 2020
As an Atheist, stumble across this story by accident. It's a nice change of pace to read a story about the power of love and forgiveness. And light always over-shadowed the dark.
April 22, 2013
Daniela (Dani) Baxter arrives in Colorado, intending to marry Patrick Morgan, the dairy farmer with whom she's been corresponding. However, upon arriving she learns that Patrick has been killed by a lightning strike and has left behind three young daughters. Dani has letters showing that Patrick wants her to care for them, but they're currently living with Patrick's brother, a sheriff turned bounty hunter named Beau, who's not big on social graces.
Dani and Beau don't meet cute and live happily ever after. Instead, they learn the fine art of compromise as their relationship evolves. Beau is blinded by a need for revenge against the horse thief who killed his beloved wife, Lucy. Dani needs a real marriage, not one of convenience.
Dani Baxter arrives out West to discover the man for whom she is a mail-order bride has died, leaving his orphaned children in the care of his brother. But Beau Morgan doesn't think he wants a family; he wants revenge on the man who killed his wife.
The book's themes include love and loss, the balance between justice and revenge, and understanding how God's hand can be amidst the heartache humans experience in daily life. The characters are relatable, especially Dani, who is a pariah in her hometown of Wisconsin since she's been engaged three times and never married. The story is a satisfying read from beginning to happy ending.
Dani and Beau don't meet cute and live happily ever after. Instead, they learn the fine art of compromise as their relationship evolves. Beau is blinded by a need for revenge against the horse thief who killed his beloved wife, Lucy. Dani needs a real marriage, not one of convenience.
Dani Baxter arrives out West to discover the man for whom she is a mail-order bride has died, leaving his orphaned children in the care of his brother. But Beau Morgan doesn't think he wants a family; he wants revenge on the man who killed his wife.
The book's themes include love and loss, the balance between justice and revenge, and understanding how God's hand can be amidst the heartache humans experience in daily life. The characters are relatable, especially Dani, who is a pariah in her hometown of Wisconsin since she's been engaged three times and never married. The story is a satisfying read from beginning to happy ending.
June 4, 2009
Well. I was expecting this story to go a little differently than the way it actually did. I was thinking Beau would propose to Dani and they'd get married and then she'd fall in love with him and it would be one big happy-throw-up ending. Like I was in the mood for. Nope. I'm not saying it went badly, but I'm feeling a little mis-led at the order of things in the synopsis.
Anyhoozer, Victoria Bylin's nice little tale about how Beau and Dani come to love one another was...a little on the dull side. It was too "everything's going to be alright." Not enough character development. Too little time spent on the characters emotions towards one another. It didn't feel real enough for me. However, while the characters left me generally unsatisfied, I liked how the way their lives turned out together. (If that makes any sense!)
Just one of those nice little stories. But not a reading life or death one. So if you're in the mood for something light and easy - and if you don't mind a bit of bad editing, this could be for you.
Anyhoozer, Victoria Bylin's nice little tale about how Beau and Dani come to love one another was...a little on the dull side. It was too "everything's going to be alright." Not enough character development. Too little time spent on the characters emotions towards one another. It didn't feel real enough for me. However, while the characters left me generally unsatisfied, I liked how the way their lives turned out together. (If that makes any sense!)
Just one of those nice little stories. But not a reading life or death one. So if you're in the mood for something light and easy - and if you don't mind a bit of bad editing, this could be for you.
March 15, 2013
This book surprised me. I got it from the library and didn't like the cover very much. My first impression was that it would be a hokey romance story. Well, as a friend said to me, "You can't judge a book by it's cover," I was definitely wrong. I liked the story very much. The plot worked out a bit differently from what I'm used to in these historical romances and I liked it. I don't want to give away the ending so I won't say any more than that. I thought it was very well written. The conversations were 'real' and the actions of the characters are believable. I am eager to read more by this author.
January 20, 2010
After Of Men and Angels, I knew this author wouldn't disappoint me.
I thoroughly enjoyed Dani and Beau's story. The author took a few turns that surprised me, and as a writer that's always a plus. I like it when the story heads a direction I didn't expect.
Victoria writes about children well, a skill in itself. I felt as though I knew the secondary characters, too, especially Josh and Adie.
I liked that the tale was a little gritty, because the details made the setting and characters realistic in a time period I love.
I thoroughly enjoyed Dani and Beau's story. The author took a few turns that surprised me, and as a writer that's always a plus. I like it when the story heads a direction I didn't expect.
Victoria writes about children well, a skill in itself. I felt as though I knew the secondary characters, too, especially Josh and Adie.
I liked that the tale was a little gritty, because the details made the setting and characters realistic in a time period I love.
August 18, 2016
I don't usually get into books set in the 1800's But I read a few pages at the Store and didn't want to put it down... So I just had to buy it. :Love Inspired books are always... 'Inspirational' but this one reached down inside me and rocked me to my core. I was laughing and crying and praising god. I felt what Beau and Clay were feeling in the Canyon.... God had reached out and touched both of them, when they needed it most... When they were ready to except his love. Loved the little things.. like TC and the cows were just as important as the human characters.
August 6, 2010
This was a good book for it not only being a historical romance but also a christian romance. VB had to have spent countless hours on her research and it shows in the book. There was no feeling of being apart from what the leads were doing and it felt like a natural flow. I enjoyed this book and do reconmend it.
January 22, 2011
I really enjoyed reading this book. The one thing that I absolutely loved was it wasn't the normal romance story. So many romance stories you read today are the same story, just different settings, people and time periods. This was different. I loved it! :)
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August 8, 2008great story
November 16, 2008
Very good Christian novel about the power of forgiveness.
January 27, 2010
A nice little book.
May 13, 2010
A roamnce with a terrific hero. I thought I could smell the stink coming off hero Beau Morgan when he came off the range into town badly in need of a bath.
September 25, 2009
See Cheryl St John's comment. I feel same way as she said it. It is wonderful story.
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