Winter Bride

Men of Stone Mountain, Texas #4

by Caroline Clemmons

Sweet western historical romance of 60,000 words by bestselling author Caroline Clemmons is a stand-alone novel of the Stone Mountain Texas series and includes murder, danger, and adventure.
When Kendra Murdoch’s brother in law murders her sister, she takes charge of her nephew and two nieces. Fearing the man plans the same fate for her, she seeks shelter in Radford Crossing where she opens a café to support her small family.
Determined to be self-sufficient, Kendra shuns all advances from the handsome sheriff as danger hangs heavily over her head.
Butch Parrish battled a snowstorm and a killer to rescue Kendra and the children. He’ll do whatever is necessary to protect the independent young woman who rekindles sensations he hoped were dead long ago. Protecting her, dealing with the town gossips and investigating a stagecoach robbery, Butch has a battle on his hands.

Genres: Romance

179 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 27, 2015

About the author

Through a crazy twist of fate, Caroline Clemmons was not born on a Texas ranch. To make up for this tragic error, she writes about handsome cowboys, feisty ranch women, and scheming villains in a small office her family calls her pink cave. She and her Hero live in North Central Texas cowboy country where they ride herd on their rescued cats and dogs. The books she creates there have made her an Amazon bestselling author and won several awards. Find her on her blog, website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Google+, and Pinterest.
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Reviews

[Elizabeth West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Winter Bride

I was hooked from the beginning. Dramatic beginning with a husband beating his wife. Then the sheriff gives chase and gets shot. This set the pace for the whole book. Exciting read.

[Linda aderholt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sequel to Men of Stone Mountain

Wonderful story. A good continuation of the Men of Stone Mountain series. A must read for all Caro!ine Clemmons fans.!

[Jackie Hutchens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all of Caroline Clemons books

I love her books about independent women and the always tall, strong men they fall in love with.
Look forward to the next one.

[Lula Neeley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!!!

[Mary Adair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Winter Bride is Caroline Clemmon’s latest addition to her Stone Mountain Texas Series. I read this book in one sitting. Winter Bride is not a short story, it is just that absorbing! I could not put it down!

The story opens with Sheriff Butch Parrish rushing to the livery to save a woman from a brutal beating by her husband. Her husband is gone by the time Butch arrives to find a gruesomely battered Glenna Tucker. Despite the poor woman’s seriously injured condition, she manages to tell him her husband is likely on his way home where her sister and children are trapped with no transportation and without food. She begs the sheriff to help them.

Sheriff Parrish packs supplies and hurries out to the small farm the family is leasing from Zach Stone. If you have read the Men of Stone Mountain stories, you will remember handsome Zach Stone from Book Two.

The sheriff is unable to track down the scoundrel on his way to the farmhouse and is shot by the villain. In spite of his injuries, he does rescue Glenna Tucker’s sister, Kendra, eight-year-old Caleb, and his two younger sisters, Mittie, and Abby.

Every man in Kendra’s life has been no better than her brother-in-law. This lack of fatherly support, though it molded her into a strong, dependable, independent woman, sadly also caused her to have a distrust for all men. Kendra loves her nieces and nephew and is determined she will open her own business and provide for her family. Her fear is her brother-in-law will return to steal away his son and murder anyone standing in his way. Sheriff Parrish is there to give her the support she needs and unbidden her trust for the handsome sheriff grows.

Butch Parrish still mourns the loss of his wife. He is not ready to love again. Yet the three children touch a place in his heart that he cannot ignore and his attraction to Kendra is simply undeniable. As he supports Kendra in purchasing a business and home for her family as well as watching over the family’s well-being and keeping the peace in town, his admiration and love for her grows.

I do not want to put in any spoilers, but I do have to say if you enjoy Caroline’s books, you will love this one. Ms. Clemmon’s writing style is unmistakable. Her stories are filled with a love and warmth that leaves you running to Amazon to look for more of her work, and there are many to choose from.

Author Caroline Clemmons knocked another one out of the park with Winter Bride. This story is filled with personal growth, budding love and the hometown and family interaction that I so enjoy in her books.

I would give Winter Bride an easy 5 Stars.

[Norma Reasor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet

A sweet western romance novel. After her brother-in-law beats her sister to the point of death, Kendra moves to town with her two nieces and her nephew, but they are still not safe from her sister's husband. Luckily she makes some good friends in town, including the handsome sheriff.

[Darlene Lindstrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent author and book!

I have never read Caroline;s books now i am hooked, so far I have bought the stone series and then i will buy more. I so happy I found her !this book is full of love ,family, grief,hope, trusting ,romance and suspense! You won' t be able to put it down !excellent characters too!you can only win reading this book,:)
Rev. Darlene Lindstrom

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5.0

A charming western romance, “Winter Bride” balances romance with a couple of different mystery/ crime plots.

Read full review in the 2015 June issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[Miriam Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet Romance!

Another great addition to the Stone Mountain series. Butch and Kendra's story is wonderful, sweet with a touch of humor and love.

[Patti Brennan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

I loved this book as well as all the others in this series I can't say enough good things about them I hope there are more books in this series as I would like more