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Brides of Cedar Creek #4
Deborah
Deborah Asberry was forced into marriage once before. Now her late husband is barely cold in his grave, and her father is forcing her to marry again - this time to a widower with two small children. More than anything, Deborah wants to know what it's like to be truly loved, but her obedience to her father is ruining her chance. Dane Stark has put his heart on the line for the last time. His wife died in childbirth, and he vows he'll never love like that again. Then Deborah enters his life, and his resolve begins to fade. But will her secrets keep them apart forever? Or will new love reignite the flame in Dane's hearts?
176 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 7, 2007
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About the author
Mildred Colvin
101 books26 followersMildred Colvin has been writing sweet inspirational romance since 2001, and is an award-winning author of eighteen novels in both historical and contemporary themes. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, and is active in two very special critique groups. She is also active in her church and enjoys special times with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her hobbies, when she has time, include quilting, photography, and gardening. Of course, reading is more than a hobby. It’s a way of life. Mother of Jonathan Colvin
Also writes under the name M.J. Conner
Also writes under the name M.J. Conner
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October 24, 2012
I can't say why I enjoyed this so much; I guess because the main characters were so sweet. No matter what happened, they never took it out on the people around them; they continued to be kind. I sat down and read this in one sitting; it was such an easy enjoyable read.
December 1, 2013
Historical fiction, Christian romance. Very nice book! YAY! No sex. Sweet story. Appropriate for teenage girls as well.
August 22, 2018
Loved it!
June 16, 2013
Not quite sure how I feel about this book. The story was touching, but SO predictable...which made it kind of boring.
At first I very much disliked Deborah's father. How could a parent force their daughter into marriage without asking if she was agreeable to it not once but twice?!? After I learned horrible her first husband was my dislike of her father increased. However, when I read that he was doing what he truly thought was best for her, and that was why he arranged these marriages not any other reason, I didn't dislike him that much anymore - hardly at all.
Dane was almost too perfect, which is something I really dislike in book characters. His only fault seemed to be his fear of losing another spouse in childbirth. It was an understandable fear, but to make that be the only thing bad about him was just unbelievable.
Also the whole drama about certain things could have all been avoided if they both would have been honest with one another, but that was something that was true to life. I guess that just shows people should be more willing to be honest with people, especially their spouse.
There were some very sweet scenes and overall it was an enjoyable story. So if Deborah sounds interesting to you give it a shot, but I would just say be prepared for a somewhat average story. On the plus side it's a very quick read.
At first I very much disliked Deborah's father. How could a parent force their daughter into marriage without asking if she was agreeable to it not once but twice?!? After I learned horrible her first husband was my dislike of her father increased. However, when I read that he was doing what he truly thought was best for her, and that was why he arranged these marriages not any other reason, I didn't dislike him that much anymore - hardly at all.
Dane was almost too perfect, which is something I really dislike in book characters. His only fault seemed to be his fear of losing another spouse in childbirth. It was an understandable fear, but to make that be the only thing bad about him was just unbelievable.
Also the whole drama about certain things could have all been avoided if they both would have been honest with one another, but that was something that was true to life. I guess that just shows people should be more willing to be honest with people, especially their spouse.
There were some very sweet scenes and overall it was an enjoyable story. So if Deborah sounds interesting to you give it a shot, but I would just say be prepared for a somewhat average story. On the plus side it's a very quick read.
August 9, 2013
I thought this was a well written, heartfelt book. The characters felt like real people with flaws and fears; the emotion was real, in fact I teared up in a few places~ always a plus. I do like a gutsy story. :)
There is no sex or cussing and only minimal violence (bad guys do get knocked out and tied up) and although the characters are portrayed as religious I didn't feel that the book was in any way preachy. It was just part of the characters themselves. (However,If you don't like your characters to pray or even mention God then you won't like it, but I didn't find it in any way offensive.)
The book is more of a character study than an adventure so don't expect loads of excitement but it held my interest from page one and I had a hard time putting it down.
4 1/2 stars!
There is no sex or cussing and only minimal violence (bad guys do get knocked out and tied up) and although the characters are portrayed as religious I didn't feel that the book was in any way preachy. It was just part of the characters themselves. (However,If you don't like your characters to pray or even mention God then you won't like it, but I didn't find it in any way offensive.)
The book is more of a character study than an adventure so don't expect loads of excitement but it held my interest from page one and I had a hard time putting it down.
4 1/2 stars!
May 17, 2014
gentle read after other books.
Deborah was frustrated by being a commodity her father can place into other men's hands. arranging marriages with men. Her first husband had only been her husband 4 weeks n killed in the war. Second one was a childhood friend of her father's who had seven sons but the older son just lost his wife in childbirth n needed a other to his young children. that marriage was to be in name only as Dane couldn't go through another woman death through childbearing. A spoke in the wheel "Lenore" used her words to hurt n manipulate Deborah in that Dane wouldn't love her. This then motivated Deborah to keep her secret as long as possible.
Deborah was frustrated by being a commodity her father can place into other men's hands. arranging marriages with men. Her first husband had only been her husband 4 weeks n killed in the war. Second one was a childhood friend of her father's who had seven sons but the older son just lost his wife in childbirth n needed a other to his young children. that marriage was to be in name only as Dane couldn't go through another woman death through childbearing. A spoke in the wheel "Lenore" used her words to hurt n manipulate Deborah in that Dane wouldn't love her. This then motivated Deborah to keep her secret as long as possible.
February 19, 2008
Good story
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January 23, 2015a sweet story. This story does not need to be read in sequence.
November 25, 2025
It one of those cute, christian, easy-to-read, you-know-what-is-about-to-happen books.
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