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Nevada Brides #1
McKenna
It was the worst day of McKenna Jameson’s life. Still reeling after the death of her parents, her uncle shows up with ownership paperwork, confiscating the store right out from under her.
McKenna didn’t know what would become of them. She had four sisters at home and only enough money to last a year. She vows that she’d never marry, but then a handsome stranger, Cole Winters, stops by, proposing they go into business together in faraway Silver, Nevada. McKenna gives it serious thought, since opening a mercantile store in a gold rush town would be a very profitable venture. The only problem is that in 1875, it’s not proper for a woman to travel alone with a man. When Cole proposes they marry in name only, can she truly trust him? And is it worth the risk of losing her heart?
McKenna didn’t know what would become of them. She had four sisters at home and only enough money to last a year. She vows that she’d never marry, but then a handsome stranger, Cole Winters, stops by, proposing they go into business together in faraway Silver, Nevada. McKenna gives it serious thought, since opening a mercantile store in a gold rush town would be a very profitable venture. The only problem is that in 1875, it’s not proper for a woman to travel alone with a man. When Cole proposes they marry in name only, can she truly trust him? And is it worth the risk of losing her heart?
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 29, 2015
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Clara Kincaid
8 books8 followersClara Kincaid devoured every historical romance she could get her hands on. Every Saturday she could be found at the library checking out a too hot for a sixteen year old romance. At the ripe age of forty-four she began her writing journey as Madison Johns with the USA Today Bestselling Agnes Barton Senior Sleuths series.
She went on to write western historical romances that are both clean and sweet as Clara Kincaid. There's something about the old west that attracted her and with the Nevada Brides Series, she's been able to explore places only books have gone for her.
She went on to write western historical romances that are both clean and sweet as Clara Kincaid. There's something about the old west that attracted her and with the Nevada Brides Series, she's been able to explore places only books have gone for her.
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December 29, 2015
The Good
The storyline had promise. I liked the concept. A young woman near spinster age partnering with a man and becoming his wife (this is during the time when women had no rights and couldn't do anything without a man: be he father, brother, or husband) so she can help provide for her family? Yes, please!
The Bad
The story lacked a lot of description and the writing came across as trite, especially in the beginning. There was a whole lot of dialogue with nothing to add to it. Even near the beginning, where it's important to establish characters and setting, I felt like there was next to nothing. I kept confusing the five sisters because their sense of character was never really established. This included McKenna herself.
The Review
It was really hard to finish this book. Really. Hard. I loved the concept, but it felt like a first draft made of mainly dialogue and few other tidbits. I was so looking forward to this, but now... I wish I'd just put it down and read something else instead...
The storyline had promise. I liked the concept. A young woman near spinster age partnering with a man and becoming his wife (this is during the time when women had no rights and couldn't do anything without a man: be he father, brother, or husband) so she can help provide for her family? Yes, please!
The Bad
The story lacked a lot of description and the writing came across as trite, especially in the beginning. There was a whole lot of dialogue with nothing to add to it. Even near the beginning, where it's important to establish characters and setting, I felt like there was next to nothing. I kept confusing the five sisters because their sense of character was never really established. This included McKenna herself.
The Review
It was really hard to finish this book. Really. Hard. I loved the concept, but it felt like a first draft made of mainly dialogue and few other tidbits. I was so looking forward to this, but now... I wish I'd just put it down and read something else instead...
October 9, 2015
Ok so I didn't hate this book but it moved on too quickly for you to get a sense of what happened. McKenna was running her family's store and then the next thing you know her Uncle comes along and takes it from her legally. She up and decides to marry a man she doesn't know and leaves her sisters behind. In what world do that do that in???? Anyway, she moves with him experiences some trouble, throws way too many tantrums for me (walking off at night by herself) and waiting for her husband to say he has feelings for her first so she doesn't have to. Eye roll on that one. I finished and I'm not sure if I will make it through the next one but we will see.
August 27, 2019
McKenna
McKenna’s parents have passed away, leaving her and her sisters alone. They think everything will be alright but that changes when McKennas uncle inherited the store and the girls were only left a home and a little bit of money.
Cole wants to go out where the gold rush is and open a store. He over hears her Uncle tell her to get out of his store so he forma a plan. To say he wants her as a partner.
Good story I enjoyed reading this book
McKenna’s parents have passed away, leaving her and her sisters alone. They think everything will be alright but that changes when McKennas uncle inherited the store and the girls were only left a home and a little bit of money.
Cole wants to go out where the gold rush is and open a store. He over hears her Uncle tell her to get out of his store so he forma a plan. To say he wants her as a partner.
Good story I enjoyed reading this book
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February 25, 2020Okay
Don't know much about the history of Nevada in the gold rush era. I didn't learn much from this book. The writing style was not to my taste. The phrasing was modern. I disliked more things than I liked. Still some of the characters were likable but I don't think it's accurate to the time.
Don't know much about the history of Nevada in the gold rush era. I didn't learn much from this book. The writing style was not to my taste. The phrasing was modern. I disliked more things than I liked. Still some of the characters were likable but I don't think it's accurate to the time.
June 16, 2020
Spirited women for Silver, Nevada
Very entertaining with high spirited women-both single and married. Get to know McKenna and her four sisters in Ohio, the family of four sisters living in the miners' tent city in Silver, Nevada as well as the women traveling with McKenna on the stagecoach from Ohio to Nevada!
Very entertaining with high spirited women-both single and married. Get to know McKenna and her four sisters in Ohio, the family of four sisters living in the miners' tent city in Silver, Nevada as well as the women traveling with McKenna on the stagecoach from Ohio to Nevada!
January 6, 2019
Great story!
I enjoyed reading this book. The main characters really worked for this kind of story. The author has a terrific imagination. I look forward to reading more of this author's books. Again, great great reading here.
I enjoyed reading this book. The main characters really worked for this kind of story. The author has a terrific imagination. I look forward to reading more of this author's books. Again, great great reading here.
September 26, 2019
Fascinating
This really have you an excellent idea about life during the good and silver rush. Cole's a sneaky bugger, but a good man. Love the strong women, that's what made the West great.
This really have you an excellent idea about life during the good and silver rush. Cole's a sneaky bugger, but a good man. Love the strong women, that's what made the West great.
October 29, 2019
Justin and McKenna
After witnessing McKenna get dispossessed her her family store Justin forefathers a new life with him in Nevada opening a store and a marriage of convenience. -Babs
After witnessing McKenna get dispossessed her her family store Justin forefathers a new life with him in Nevada opening a store and a marriage of convenience. -Babs
February 15, 2020
Good read!
I love the passionate personalities of McKenna and Cole. Luckily, they have someone to confide in before they lose each other. There is a bit of danger involved in the town of Silver.
I love the passionate personalities of McKenna and Cole. Luckily, they have someone to confide in before they lose each other. There is a bit of danger involved in the town of Silver.
July 5, 2017
This was a sweet mail-order brides type book. The characters were very flat and became rather boring. It also wrapped up surprisingly fast.
September 23, 2017
Good
Keep my interest, liked the history written about the mining tent camps and the struggle women had during that time.
Keep my interest, liked the history written about the mining tent camps and the struggle women had during that time.
December 12, 2017
DNF at 8%
January 19, 2018
Great read, clean and sweet
Sweet romance, great characters. Can't wait to read the complete series and discover what happens to the sister in Ohio
Sweet romance, great characters. Can't wait to read the complete series and discover what happens to the sister in Ohio
March 10, 2018
Just the facts, ma'am. This book is written with few embellishments. An interesting look at a piece of history in Nevada.
April 7, 2018
I enjoyed reading this book
I enjoyed reading this book. It was well written and the series will be a good one. I will read the other books
I enjoyed reading this book. It was well written and the series will be a good one. I will read the other books
February 2, 2019
Great western romance.
April 1, 2019
Sweet romance.
I rely liked the book. I enjoyed the story, the descriptive characters and he HEA at the end. I hope to be able to read the other books in this series soon.
I rely liked the book. I enjoyed the story, the descriptive characters and he HEA at the end. I hope to be able to read the other books in this series soon.
May 26, 2019
Good
This is all about how these sisters. Lose the family business they no fault of their own..a move to Nevada.
This is all about how these sisters. Lose the family business they no fault of their own..a move to Nevada.
August 19, 2019
Sweet story
Character s were sweet and Story moved nicely. Good quick read. Recommended to readers not looking for improper scenes. Smooth read
Character s were sweet and Story moved nicely. Good quick read. Recommended to readers not looking for improper scenes. Smooth read
April 19, 2020
Not impressed. It read like a high school novel. Limited suspense drama Story was left with a hanging ending
January 31, 2021
Cute
A period piece full of love and understanding. Clean western story of the hardships of moving from place to place and making money.
A period piece full of love and understanding. Clean western story of the hardships of moving from place to place and making money.
April 27, 2021
Give in to true emotions
Follow who a person is and get to know them. Then be sure and let them know you like them. Never give up on love.
Follow who a person is and get to know them. Then be sure and let them know you like them. Never give up on love.
July 19, 2021
Life changes!
The Jameson sisters are faced with great loss of family and stability. McKenna is the first sister to take the risk, marriage and partnership with Colt.
The Jameson sisters are faced with great loss of family and stability. McKenna is the first sister to take the risk, marriage and partnership with Colt.
July 3, 2019
Wild West Tamed
Clara Kincaid painted a wonderful picture of our country during the gold rush in “McKenna”. The bravery and strength of McKenna shone through in meeting all of her challenges head on. A truly enjoyable journey into the “Wild West” from your recliner.
Clara Kincaid painted a wonderful picture of our country during the gold rush in “McKenna”. The bravery and strength of McKenna shone through in meeting all of her challenges head on. A truly enjoyable journey into the “Wild West” from your recliner.
December 6, 2019
One of the better books I have read. Not too bad for a quick read.
October 30, 2016
McKenna by Clara Kincaid is a western historical romance revealing a tale of what happen to young, unwed, women orphaned when their parents suddenly die. Without male siblings, the young women are forced into the realities of a dubious, demanding Uncle and they are forced to turn over their family’s local store. To further add to their bewilderment and humiliation, this sudden transaction is done in the presence of customers.
Witnessing this unjust act is Cole, who feels compelled to help these young damsels. He learns where they reside and visits them with a proposition to marry McKenna, take her west with him to open a store. His proposition stipulates that the marriage would be in name only. Seeing no other alternative and desperately wanting to distance herself and her sister from their Uncle, McKenna reluctantly agrees to his proposal.
The rest of this story reveals an interesting array of characters. Kincaid does a good job of detailing the dilemmas her protagonists face. I like the way she portrayed what life was like in this time period and the limited options available for single women.
Witnessing this unjust act is Cole, who feels compelled to help these young damsels. He learns where they reside and visits them with a proposition to marry McKenna, take her west with him to open a store. His proposition stipulates that the marriage would be in name only. Seeing no other alternative and desperately wanting to distance herself and her sister from their Uncle, McKenna reluctantly agrees to his proposal.
The rest of this story reveals an interesting array of characters. Kincaid does a good job of detailing the dilemmas her protagonists face. I like the way she portrayed what life was like in this time period and the limited options available for single women.
January 3, 2017
Good read
I enjoyed this story very much and cannot wait to read more in the series. McKenna and Cole are great characters with passion and strength.
I enjoyed this story very much and cannot wait to read more in the series. McKenna and Cole are great characters with passion and strength.
February 25, 2017
Sweet romance
This sorry was sweet. I didn't feel super connected to the characters and some of the action and emotion felt a little rushed, but all in all it was a nice story that I wouldn't mind reading more into in the next novels of the series
This sorry was sweet. I didn't feel super connected to the characters and some of the action and emotion felt a little rushed, but all in all it was a nice story that I wouldn't mind reading more into in the next novels of the series
February 23, 2017
Good
A good story about love and new mining towns. Story tells how hard the new towns were to settle in especially mining towns. I think you will enjoy this book.
A good story about love and new mining towns. Story tells how hard the new towns were to settle in especially mining towns. I think you will enjoy this book.
September 17, 2016
This novel is composed of nothing but romance novel cliches. The novel lacks continuity of facts, original dialogue, logical actions, and believable romance.
After the Jameson young ladies' parent die in a carriage accident, their estranged uncle inherits the shop and kicks them out. One young man who was present when the uncle dropped the bomb on McKenna, the eldest Jameson sister, decides to seek her investment in a mercantile shop in Silver, Nevada, a gold rush town. She agrees after only 24 hours of thought, and they move away. Then they live happily ever after. Ugh. As if. It only takes about two, maybe three weeks, for the declarations of love to be made, and said declarations are not supported by the context of the novel. The romance was totally NOT believable, or even interesting in the least.
There are so many places where the dialogue is repetitive, and bland repetitive at that. It feels as if the characters are just talking to hear themselves speak, not because they are actually considering the world around them or the action in front of them. Often, the dialogue is totally contrived. The characters often say one thing, then act completely the opposite. In this and other ways they don't really act "in character" or even in a logical manner. Often the facts of a scene didn't add up. A bit of dialogue contradicts the narration. Really annoying.
All in all, this novel was a snoozefest that I made the massive effort to finish because I hoped it would pick up the pace at some point. I was wrong. All of this was on top of the poor editing. Tons of technical issues, but honestly, those were overshadowed by the boring plotline and the previously mentioned issues. I'm glad I received this as a freebie for an honest review and didn't actually spend any money on it.
After the Jameson young ladies' parent die in a carriage accident, their estranged uncle inherits the shop and kicks them out. One young man who was present when the uncle dropped the bomb on McKenna, the eldest Jameson sister, decides to seek her investment in a mercantile shop in Silver, Nevada, a gold rush town. She agrees after only 24 hours of thought, and they move away. Then they live happily ever after. Ugh. As if. It only takes about two, maybe three weeks, for the declarations of love to be made, and said declarations are not supported by the context of the novel. The romance was totally NOT believable, or even interesting in the least.
There are so many places where the dialogue is repetitive, and bland repetitive at that. It feels as if the characters are just talking to hear themselves speak, not because they are actually considering the world around them or the action in front of them. Often, the dialogue is totally contrived. The characters often say one thing, then act completely the opposite. In this and other ways they don't really act "in character" or even in a logical manner. Often the facts of a scene didn't add up. A bit of dialogue contradicts the narration. Really annoying.
All in all, this novel was a snoozefest that I made the massive effort to finish because I hoped it would pick up the pace at some point. I was wrong. All of this was on top of the poor editing. Tons of technical issues, but honestly, those were overshadowed by the boring plotline and the previously mentioned issues. I'm glad I received this as a freebie for an honest review and didn't actually spend any money on it.
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