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Western Widows
Three women are now widows from a disastrous mine collapse. Alone in the Montana Territory, each need a man to protect and cherish her. Because of a pact, three men will see this done.
A WIDOW'S Liam Anderson will show Charlotte Randolph that being protected by a man also means being possessed body and soul.
A WIDOW'S Rachel Moore resists the one man that awakens her body. Once Liam Barnes discovers Rachel's reason for evasion, he binds her to him in the most elemental of ways.
A WIDOW'S Ben Worth coaxes skittish Leah Caruthers into his arms with devotion and a lesson in long-denied pleasure.
A WIDOW'S Liam Anderson will show Charlotte Randolph that being protected by a man also means being possessed body and soul.
A WIDOW'S Rachel Moore resists the one man that awakens her body. Once Liam Barnes discovers Rachel's reason for evasion, he binds her to him in the most elemental of ways.
A WIDOW'S Ben Worth coaxes skittish Leah Caruthers into his arms with devotion and a lesson in long-denied pleasure.
124 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 29, 2015
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Vanessa Vale
191 books2,560 followersA USA Today bestseller, Vanessa Vale has written over 100 cowboy and small town romances. She lives in the American West where she's always finding inspiration for her next story.
You can find out more about Vanessa at VanessaValeAuthor.com
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August 18, 2015
This is an anthology of three historical erotic novellas about women who become widows due to a mining accident in Montana Territory and the new men who want them for their own. The premise is the same and yet each individual story is different in character to make them all interesting.
A Widow's Wants tell the story of Charlotte, who is out of money and time and about to lose her home and Liam, who is the bank owner. Charlotte was in a marriage of convenience without love and Liam has loved her since the first time he saw her, but couldn't have her due to her marriage. He teaches her what a real relationship can be and what a man and woman should be sharing. Explicit and hot.
A Widow's Needs tells the story of Rachel, who believes herself to be wanton and guilty of stealing her husband from his true intended and Seth, who is part owner of the mine and believes Rachel is avoiding him due to his large size and is afraid of him. Once misconceptions are cleared up, very hot sex ensues that includes ropes and a kitchen table.
A Widow's Desire tells the story of Leah, who was an heiress severely verbally abused by her dead husband and Ben, Who must teach her not all men are abusive and users. Ben has to give Leah the power in bed at first to show her how strong and beautiful she truly is. This was a short story with a lot of heart as well as heat.
I was very happy the writing was strong enough to make me care about all the characters even though each novella was very short. The sex was very explicit and leaves you hot, hot, hot! I love this author's erotic novels and now novellas, too!
I received this anthology from the author in exchange for an honest review. Yeah!
A Widow's Wants tell the story of Charlotte, who is out of money and time and about to lose her home and Liam, who is the bank owner. Charlotte was in a marriage of convenience without love and Liam has loved her since the first time he saw her, but couldn't have her due to her marriage. He teaches her what a real relationship can be and what a man and woman should be sharing. Explicit and hot.
A Widow's Needs tells the story of Rachel, who believes herself to be wanton and guilty of stealing her husband from his true intended and Seth, who is part owner of the mine and believes Rachel is avoiding him due to his large size and is afraid of him. Once misconceptions are cleared up, very hot sex ensues that includes ropes and a kitchen table.
A Widow's Desire tells the story of Leah, who was an heiress severely verbally abused by her dead husband and Ben, Who must teach her not all men are abusive and users. Ben has to give Leah the power in bed at first to show her how strong and beautiful she truly is. This was a short story with a lot of heart as well as heat.
I was very happy the writing was strong enough to make me care about all the characters even though each novella was very short. The sex was very explicit and leaves you hot, hot, hot! I love this author's erotic novels and now novellas, too!
I received this anthology from the author in exchange for an honest review. Yeah!
November 3, 2025
3⭐ / 3🌶️
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— vibezz
⛏️ second change
❤️🩹 it's always been you
⛏️ historical western setting
❤️🩹 dirty talk ~
mini blurb — ✍🏻
"Three women are alone in the Montana Territory. Each need a man to protect and cherish her. Because of a pact, three men will see this done."
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A quick easy novella set in rural Montana where 3 friends make up their mind, finally, and marry each their "protected" girl after a mining casualty leave them widows.
[📱] ebook
— vibezz
⛏️ second change
❤️🩹 it's always been you
⛏️ historical western setting
❤️🩹 dirty talk ~
mini blurb — ✍🏻
"Three women are alone in the Montana Territory. Each need a man to protect and cherish her. Because of a pact, three men will see this done."
//
A quick easy novella set in rural Montana where 3 friends make up their mind, finally, and marry each their "protected" girl after a mining casualty leave them widows.
November 13, 2021
Richard, Liam, Seth, and Aaron make a promise if either man marries and then dies, one of the other men would step up and take care of the widow. Then the unexpected happens, which forces Liam, Seth, and Ben to step up and honor their promise.
This is a collection of three short stories set in the old west like the Bridgewater Series. These stories are traditional romance and could be billed as a second chance at love. All three of the widows were married to men that were emotionally distant and each woman in turn was not physically satisfied. One deceased husband was physically abusive. Each woman had her own emotional problems but easily steps her new marriage. None of the characters really stood out and the formula for each story was similar. Overall, the stories were steamy and entertaining. It is a departure from her Bridgehaven series, but just as exciting.
This is a collection of three short stories set in the old west like the Bridgewater Series. These stories are traditional romance and could be billed as a second chance at love. All three of the widows were married to men that were emotionally distant and each woman in turn was not physically satisfied. One deceased husband was physically abusive. Each woman had her own emotional problems but easily steps her new marriage. None of the characters really stood out and the formula for each story was similar. Overall, the stories were steamy and entertaining. It is a departure from her Bridgehaven series, but just as exciting.
August 6, 2018
Vanessa Vale writes erotic romance with a focus on mild BDSM, and she writes it well. Western Widows is one book with three short novellas about three unhappily married - and now blessedly widowed - women in 19th century frontier Montana. The historical aspect is not a focus, but it sets a good stage for the whirlwind courtship/marriage of each young widow to a handsome, well-off, kinky dominant man who teaches her the pleasures of sex and submission, much to everyone's total (and repeated) delight. This is well-done erotica, but still, it is all about the sex. If that isn't for you, just pass. Those who like their romance hot and kinky will have fun with the Western Widows.
September 17, 2023
This is a book about three couples that have to overcome problems to be together. The problems are all different, but the men prevail in the end. The couples live in the same town so they have that in common.
Vanessa's storytelling abilities shine in this book. She gets to the heart of the problem each couple face and show a way around them. Her books are full of HOT love scenes and heart palpitating words that get you involved in the stories.
I really loved this look at human fragility. She shines in this book.
Vanessa's storytelling abilities shine in this book. She gets to the heart of the problem each couple face and show a way around them. Her books are full of HOT love scenes and heart palpitating words that get you involved in the stories.
I really loved this look at human fragility. She shines in this book.
December 28, 2020
I’m a fan of historical, western and alpha males so I’m easy to please with this one. Not to mention the heroes had dirty mouths and were hot hot hot!!!
The 3 stories have a very similar pattern and with some lines actually being repeated between them. Only major variety is in what each of the heroines were going through. But overall, still great reads.
Again, I’m a fan of this combination of themes and it’s still a 4 star for me!
The 3 stories have a very similar pattern and with some lines actually being repeated between them. Only major variety is in what each of the heroines were going through. But overall, still great reads.
Again, I’m a fan of this combination of themes and it’s still a 4 star for me!
January 18, 2021
Bride Pact
Four friends make a pact to protect their wives (that they don't have yet) if something were to happen to them. When a mine collapsed it part behind three widows in need of protectors and these men step up to claim their brides. Hot and ⚡ fast. Not as hot as usually expected in a VV book but still good.
Four friends make a pact to protect their wives (that they don't have yet) if something were to happen to them. When a mine collapsed it part behind three widows in need of protectors and these men step up to claim their brides. Hot and ⚡ fast. Not as hot as usually expected in a VV book but still good.
June 8, 2022
Bride Pact
Warning: this is an adult-rated book! If explicit see bothers you, skip this book!
Vanessa Vale writes an excellent story about the fate and morals of 1800 Midwest living. Especially for women.
The love expressed is wonderful, the men are certainly alphas.
Warning: this is an adult-rated book! If explicit see bothers you, skip this book!
Vanessa Vale writes an excellent story about the fate and morals of 1800 Midwest living. Especially for women.
The love expressed is wonderful, the men are certainly alphas.
November 25, 2022
So excitingly Hot!!
Loved the stories of Charlotte and Liam, Rachel and Seth and last but not least Leah and Ben. Each story was hotter then the other. You will really love these three stories. A must read.
Loved the stories of Charlotte and Liam, Rachel and Seth and last but not least Leah and Ben. Each story was hotter then the other. You will really love these three stories. A must read.
September 27, 2017
3 cute, erotic and feel good stories. Would have liked more story though - just not long enough.
February 23, 2019
It’s a great short story read with some steam between the pages.
November 23, 2019
Three short novellas about Western widows who have to consider new partnerships.
May 12, 2020
Three short and sweet/hot stories. Would have liked a little more story just to follow them into their lives together.
January 18, 2021
This story about 3 different men and women was barely ok.
January 23, 2021
Straight up sexy!
Three short stories with just enough plot and a whole bunch of erotic steam. Three men who know exactly how to pleasure their women.
Three short stories with just enough plot and a whole bunch of erotic steam. Three men who know exactly how to pleasure their women.
October 18, 2021
Wow…. Great book.. recommend
June 13, 2022
These were three instant love stories. The men were Alphas and the women were hurt in some ways.The men helped the women heal and they were all "Happy Ever After"
January 13, 2026
Hot collection
This is a collection of three short historical romances with strong men and widowed women. Lots of steamy heat and three men who fall first.
This is a collection of three short historical romances with strong men and widowed women. Lots of steamy heat and three men who fall first.
May 30, 2015
Western Widows is a three novella (A Widow’s Desires, A Widow’s Needs, and a Widow’s Wants) set by Ms. Vale and it is hot! The story of best friends making a pact to take care of the others wives, which they haven’t even found yet, if something were to happen to them. Death and natural disasters do make people do funny things and these men were determined to protect their own, even if they didn’t have it yet.
In each of the three novellas there is an alpha male and a widow of a mine’s cave in that isn’t really ready to be married again. However in a small mining town and with little money there really aren’t a lot of choices. So what will these men and women do? Will they find happiness or be relegated to watch from afar?
Ms. Vale pulls no punches with these novellas. The ability to give you just enough on the characters to make you relate to them and care about what happens to them. The plot that has you caring about the story and of course there is the heat that leaves little to the imagination….. this is one of those sets of novellas that will take you there quickly. There are elements of BDSM and this is definitely not for the faint of heart, but it is a fire that will leave you burning….
In each of the three novellas there is an alpha male and a widow of a mine’s cave in that isn’t really ready to be married again. However in a small mining town and with little money there really aren’t a lot of choices. So what will these men and women do? Will they find happiness or be relegated to watch from afar?
Ms. Vale pulls no punches with these novellas. The ability to give you just enough on the characters to make you relate to them and care about what happens to them. The plot that has you caring about the story and of course there is the heat that leaves little to the imagination….. this is one of those sets of novellas that will take you there quickly. There are elements of BDSM and this is definitely not for the faint of heart, but it is a fire that will leave you burning….
October 2, 2015
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and here it is.
Vanessa Vale can certainly crank up the erotic heat in her books, and in the case of the three stories that comprise Western Widows, she does just that. While all three stories are entertaining, what they lack are plot and backstories. How did these women arrive in this mining town? Why did they originally marry husbands they didn't love or even like? If they were mail-order brides, it wasn't mentioned. Additionally, the 3 stories are all so similar in plot and narrative, that I'm not quite sure why they weren't written as a single title without separate subtitles.
Finally, considering that these stories are set in the 19th century, it seems unlikely to me that Victorian women wouldn't be totally scandalized by the 3 men and their overt sexual demands, especially as each of the women have ever barely spoken to the men who become their second husbands, and, who, within minutes of marriage, immediately haul their new brides home and make illicit sexual demands. This would have been the perfect place to expand these stories into actual novellas and allow the newly married couples to get to know each first.
Vanessa Vale can certainly crank up the erotic heat in her books, and in the case of the three stories that comprise Western Widows, she does just that. While all three stories are entertaining, what they lack are plot and backstories. How did these women arrive in this mining town? Why did they originally marry husbands they didn't love or even like? If they were mail-order brides, it wasn't mentioned. Additionally, the 3 stories are all so similar in plot and narrative, that I'm not quite sure why they weren't written as a single title without separate subtitles.
Finally, considering that these stories are set in the 19th century, it seems unlikely to me that Victorian women wouldn't be totally scandalized by the 3 men and their overt sexual demands, especially as each of the women have ever barely spoken to the men who become their second husbands, and, who, within minutes of marriage, immediately haul their new brides home and make illicit sexual demands. This would have been the perfect place to expand these stories into actual novellas and allow the newly married couples to get to know each first.
June 1, 2015
IT WAS CARNAL, ILLICIT, AND SO INCREDIBLY EROTIC
In the Montana territory, a year before, Liam Anderson made a vow to Richard Randolph that if something happened to him, he would protect Richard's wife, even though at the time he did not have one, and Seth Barnes made the same vow to Aaron Moore. Making the pact, their words bound by their honor, then tragedy strikes, killing Richard and Aaron, along with Paul Caruthers and two unmarried miners. Three women, now widowed because of a mining accident, none of them had what would be called a happy marriage, but each places in a perilous situation. Liam and Seth kept an eye on their entrusted widows, waiting for an appropriate time to make a move. Ben Worth had noticed Leah and knew Paul wasn't a good man. This story encompasses three couples, months after the mining accident and how these alpha men take charge of these three special submissive and responsive widows and make them their wives and teach them what love, respect, and a relationship inside a good marriage can be like. The story is captivating, the characters and dialogue are entertaining, the sex scenes are explicit, steamy, carnal and definitely erotic.
In the Montana territory, a year before, Liam Anderson made a vow to Richard Randolph that if something happened to him, he would protect Richard's wife, even though at the time he did not have one, and Seth Barnes made the same vow to Aaron Moore. Making the pact, their words bound by their honor, then tragedy strikes, killing Richard and Aaron, along with Paul Caruthers and two unmarried miners. Three women, now widowed because of a mining accident, none of them had what would be called a happy marriage, but each places in a perilous situation. Liam and Seth kept an eye on their entrusted widows, waiting for an appropriate time to make a move. Ben Worth had noticed Leah and knew Paul wasn't a good man. This story encompasses three couples, months after the mining accident and how these alpha men take charge of these three special submissive and responsive widows and make them their wives and teach them what love, respect, and a relationship inside a good marriage can be like. The story is captivating, the characters and dialogue are entertaining, the sex scenes are explicit, steamy, carnal and definitely erotic.
June 25, 2015
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This is three of Vanessa Vale’s very hot novellas in one book. The overarching theme is three different widows re-marrying after their husbands are killed in a mine collapse in the Montana Territory. Each story and couple is different enough to be interesting. Liam has loved Charlotte since he first laid eyes on her in A Widow’s Wants. He takes his time to woo her and once they come together it is incredibly hot! In A Widow’s Needs, Liam shows Rachel how giving in to her pleasure can be the best pleasure of all. Once Leah realizes the love Ben has for her in A Widow’s Desire, she learns to enjoy his very erotic attentions. Each couple has their own HEA and I loved the way each of the woman blossomed. This is an extremely erotic bundle. Make sure you have a change of panties close!
June 22, 2015
“I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.” This is the second book I've read from Vanessa Vale and it was very enjoyable. There is actual three novellas in this book, each story follows each friend and the widow he is to take care of. The three men already wanted these woman so the tragic deaths of their friends put them with the woman with loved. I found the women and men very likeable and a joy to read. Love that is the one thing they don't really say to each other. It obvious they love each other but it's not said out loud and that did bother me. I wanted to hear them say it, not just think or show it. The book did have more sex than actual plot to it. I would have liked more plot in the stories. I'm not sure if this is the author style or just how this book was written. I would recommend this book to anyone, just know the book is short on plot.
July 4, 2015
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a collection of 3 short stories featuring western widows. The three stories are titled, A Widow's Wants, A Widow's Needs and A Widows' Desire. Each story tells the story of three women who lose their husbands only to find their true loves. Vale writes a great book. She has the ability or dare I say super power to bring characters to life. In these three novelettes she uses her super power to fully create great stories. The women in these stories are strong. The men are alpha males and sweet as sugar. The essence of the Wild West is captured in each story and the actual story is well written. In the erotica genre many times you get lots of sex without a story at all. Vale gives us 3 great stories of what can only be described as true love.
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This is a collection of 3 short stories featuring western widows. The three stories are titled, A Widow's Wants, A Widow's Needs and A Widows' Desire. Each story tells the story of three women who lose their husbands only to find their true loves. Vale writes a great book. She has the ability or dare I say super power to bring characters to life. In these three novelettes she uses her super power to fully create great stories. The women in these stories are strong. The men are alpha males and sweet as sugar. The essence of the Wild West is captured in each story and the actual story is well written. In the erotica genre many times you get lots of sex without a story at all. Vale gives us 3 great stories of what can only be described as true love.
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July 2, 2020
Wow, this author certainly knows how to write, especially about sex. Very imaginative sex. Loved reading this rather sexy book about three widows, who became brides again. 5☆
June 21, 2015
I received a copy of this book as a gift in exchange for an honest review. The opinions in this review are my own. I enjoyed this book very much. Until I read this book I did not realize or remember how much I could enjoy reading historical western romances! This is spicy, steamy and sexy. There are some darker elements of real life in this book but they are handled very well by the author. In this book the reader gets to experience the story of three different couples. I recommend this to other readers of romance but I caution that this book can get pretty steamy! I will definitely be looking for more books by Vanessa Vale and especially if they tell more of the story of the couples in this book.
May 31, 2015
The men were bound by honor, but none of them really expected to have to go through with the terms of the pact they had made. A mining cave-in leads to three women being left in pretty sorry situations after their husbands die in the mining accident. Little do they know that their husbands had made a pact with other men--single men--to see that the women would be taken care of and protected. One-by-one the bachelors Liam Anderson, Seth Barnes, and Ben Worth approach the widows and marry them. Like all of Vanessa Vale's characters, the men are dominant and the women submissive, but the couple face their own challenges and reap their own rewards both inside and outside the bedroom.
November 9, 2015
A group of unmarried miners sitting around one drunken night in a saloon make a pact that if something happens to them someone in the group will make sure their wives will be provided and cared for.....I really loved this book! It was different than what I expected and I can't imagine what it would be like to lose your husband and basically you no longer have many rights. As a woman alone in the west there were few options and many not very appealing......I was given a copy of this book to provide an honset review.
May 30, 2015
4 stars
This was three short stories about widows from a mining accident. Some of the men
made a promise to take care of their friends wives if they died previous to the accident.
The stories didn’t contain any spanking or domestic discipline. They were mostly graphical
sexual scenes from each of their bedrooms as they became husband and wife.
It was three erotic tales. It was a short interesting read of the erotic and steamy nature.
The alpha men loved their feisty women
This was three short stories about widows from a mining accident. Some of the men
made a promise to take care of their friends wives if they died previous to the accident.
The stories didn’t contain any spanking or domestic discipline. They were mostly graphical
sexual scenes from each of their bedrooms as they became husband and wife.
It was three erotic tales. It was a short interesting read of the erotic and steamy nature.
The alpha men loved their feisty women
June 1, 2015
This was a great collection of three stand alone novellas that had a connecting theme. I read from page one straight through until the end and enjoyed every minute of it. If you are familiar with Vanessa Vale's books then you know this is quite a steamy read. If you haven't read any of her books before then start here, enjoy and purchase another. You will be happy you did!
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