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Mail Order Brides of Texas #3
Shane's Bride
Can a broken woman and a big-hearted sheriff rise above town gossip to find love? Texas, 1805. Cecily McGuinness once had dreams of a loving family. But after a traumatic abduction by Indians, she knows her constant nightmares make her damaged goods. Despite her hopelessness, she can’t figure why the handsome sheriff constantly fights to keep her safe…
Sheriff Shane O’Connor knows firsthand how tragic events can break a mind. He ignores the gossipy townsfolk by welcoming Cecily to tend to his home. While he keeps his distance, living on the same farm makes it difficult to hide his true feelings…
As cheating gamblers, old friends, and even a fire threaten Cecily and Shane’s connection, they draw closer and closer. Can the handsome cowboy overcome small-town gossip to heal Cecily’s heart?
Shane’s Bride is a sweet standalone Western romance in the Mail Order Brides of Texas series. If you like honorable men, lost souls, and heartwarming stories, then you’ll love Kathleen Ball’s uplifting novel.
Buy Shane’s Bride to stitch a broken heart today!
Sheriff Shane O’Connor knows firsthand how tragic events can break a mind. He ignores the gossipy townsfolk by welcoming Cecily to tend to his home. While he keeps his distance, living on the same farm makes it difficult to hide his true feelings…
As cheating gamblers, old friends, and even a fire threaten Cecily and Shane’s connection, they draw closer and closer. Can the handsome cowboy overcome small-town gossip to heal Cecily’s heart?
Shane’s Bride is a sweet standalone Western romance in the Mail Order Brides of Texas series. If you like honorable men, lost souls, and heartwarming stories, then you’ll love Kathleen Ball’s uplifting novel.
Buy Shane’s Bride to stitch a broken heart today!
178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2016
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Kathleen Ball
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Contemporary Western Romance and Sweet Historical Western Romance.
Writing is my bliss and I try to write every day. I started with two publishers who I learned a lot from. Now I self publish. I like the control it gives me over release dates and book covers.
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July 4, 2023
Just finished reading all three in the trilogy. I enjoyed the stories and liked all the characters. The books could be improved with better editing… grammar mistakes annoy me.
Look forward to reading more from this author.
Look forward to reading more from this author.
March 15, 2019
So many trials
To go through hell and be judged poorly for surviving is unbelievable. This story of love and courage is one not to be missed.
To go through hell and be judged poorly for surviving is unbelievable. This story of love and courage is one not to be missed.
June 13, 2020
I am loving this series and this just warmed my heart. Cecily was another victim of a false mail order bride request. When she arrived in town, the man took her to the Indians and she was tortured and abused until she was rescued.
Shane is the sheriff and he has tried to keep an eye on her but she keeps wandering off when she has one of her nightmares, so he suggest she come work for him and help him build his farm.
All goes well until a long lost "friend" of his boyhood shows up and tries to cause trouble.
A journey to understanding and forgiveness of what life has dealt but the strength to go on to live and love.
I adored these two and the narrator Julie Hoverson was her usual excellent self that was perfect for this amazing story.
Shane is the sheriff and he has tried to keep an eye on her but she keeps wandering off when she has one of her nightmares, so he suggest she come work for him and help him build his farm.
All goes well until a long lost "friend" of his boyhood shows up and tries to cause trouble.
A journey to understanding and forgiveness of what life has dealt but the strength to go on to live and love.
I adored these two and the narrator Julie Hoverson was her usual excellent self that was perfect for this amazing story.
June 15, 2020
This is a story of healing and overcoming shame. It's about recognizing the pain and looking forward to a future. It's about a very patient sheriff and a woman who was terrorized by a vicious Indian tribe. It's about how the town saw her and small minded people, but most importantly how Cecily saw herself. This story is excellent and the author doesn't minimize Cecily's pain. Shane helps Cecily to see herself through his eyes, eyes filled with love for a beautiful woman, no matter what she has been through, maybe even because of it. Cecily shows a strength of character regardless of what she has been through, and no matter what other people think about her. This story is inspirational for women who strive to overcome shame and deprecation.
May 6, 2020
Was it supposed to end so abruptly?
The dialogue let's the author's books down. It is so stilted and unrealistic. There is also the unfinished dialogue and the constant misinterpretation and not asking for clarification. So frustrating. The secondary characters brought nothing to the story. They were simply padding. Shane, the hero allowed a lot of hurtful things to be said to our heroine without comment. So many ridiculous scenes. eg Why would a sheriff send a message to the heroine via a young boy, telling her to hide because Indians are coming for her, but not go himself???
The dialogue let's the author's books down. It is so stilted and unrealistic. There is also the unfinished dialogue and the constant misinterpretation and not asking for clarification. So frustrating. The secondary characters brought nothing to the story. They were simply padding. Shane, the hero allowed a lot of hurtful things to be said to our heroine without comment. So many ridiculous scenes. eg Why would a sheriff send a message to the heroine via a young boy, telling her to hide because Indians are coming for her, but not go himself???
February 18, 2024
I enjoyed this short but angsty one.
Less than 250 pages.
Same like Cinder's Bride, the reason for the lack of stars was because of the ending.
It's the same; no proper leading up to the conclusion. Suddenly, the Hero just proclaimed his love and all is well.
Bullshit.
That sucks.
All these times ... there should be a bit of begging, a bit of groveling, a bit of pleading, a bit of trying to locate the heroine - the heroine should distance herself from him or something.
Anyways, a pleasant one to pass the time but it had such potential.
Less than 250 pages.
Same like Cinder's Bride, the reason for the lack of stars was because of the ending.
It's the same; no proper leading up to the conclusion. Suddenly, the Hero just proclaimed his love and all is well.
Bullshit.
That sucks.
All these times ... there should be a bit of begging, a bit of groveling, a bit of pleading, a bit of trying to locate the heroine - the heroine should distance herself from him or something.
Anyways, a pleasant one to pass the time but it had such potential.
January 11, 2020
Run and Hide
This is a great book by Kathleen Ball and I enjoyed reading it. A lot of sadness and a lot happiness. Mail Order Bride, a woman to pay a debt, indians, beatings, scared, nightmares, running, running, a sheriff, a home,a young boy, ridicule, insults, unexpected guests, finding love?, a happy ever after? I would recommend this book to everyone. Buy it and read what happens.
This is a great book by Kathleen Ball and I enjoyed reading it. A lot of sadness and a lot happiness. Mail Order Bride, a woman to pay a debt, indians, beatings, scared, nightmares, running, running, a sheriff, a home,a young boy, ridicule, insults, unexpected guests, finding love?, a happy ever after? I would recommend this book to everyone. Buy it and read what happens.
August 6, 2017
Shane is the new sheriff in town. He rescues a white woman being held by Indians. She keeps running away and he goes looking for her again. This is the last time he vows. It is a simple story of a woman shunned by her own kind because she didn't kill herself. Shane offers her a job as his housekeeper.
June 20, 2018
Survival
During this period of time women were never considered victims. But were treated as if their captivity was their fault. But this women was a good example of the emotional torture that occurred when rescued.
During this period of time women were never considered victims. But were treated as if their captivity was their fault. But this women was a good example of the emotional torture that occurred when rescued.
May 2, 2019
Great series..................
The characters of this story, Shane's Bride, is a story of suspense, crime, friendship, and romance. The author gave the friends a chance to get to know one another and join in a common cause.
The characters of this story, Shane's Bride, is a story of suspense, crime, friendship, and romance. The author gave the friends a chance to get to know one another and join in a common cause.
December 6, 2019
Wow
I feel so good, what a story! The pain that some of these characters went through is just unimaginable. Pioneers had such strength of character. The storyline was fabulous, kept me enthralled to the end.
I feel so good, what a story! The pain that some of these characters went through is just unimaginable. Pioneers had such strength of character. The storyline was fabulous, kept me enthralled to the end.
February 3, 2020
Love your books
I really love the stories and the characters in Ms. Ball's books. I have yet to be disappointed. As usual I am reading out of order so going back to the begining of the series.
I really love the stories and the characters in Ms. Ball's books. I have yet to be disappointed. As usual I am reading out of order so going back to the begining of the series.
April 12, 2020
It takes time to forgive those who hurt you
She had been a mail order bride. But when she arrived in the West, she didn't become his wife. It was torture for her. And life would never be any different for her. But then the sheriff found her
She had been a mail order bride. But when she arrived in the West, she didn't become his wife. It was torture for her. And life would never be any different for her. But then the sheriff found her
January 3, 2021
Mail Order Brides of Texas
Shane's Bride is book Three of the series by Kathleen Ball. It's a romance with Indians and bank robbery. The romance is sweet. I enjoyed reading this book and you will too.
Shane's Bride is book Three of the series by Kathleen Ball. It's a romance with Indians and bank robbery. The romance is sweet. I enjoyed reading this book and you will too.
June 20, 2021
Good story
Loved this book. Even though things were bad from the start there was no way she would kill herself. Courage comes in many different forms and women in the old west had as much as the men.
Loved this book. Even though things were bad from the start there was no way she would kill herself. Courage comes in many different forms and women in the old west had as much as the men.
November 19, 2021
She was supposed to be a Mail order Bride but instead was in a living Hell
The man who was supposed to be her groom sold her to a mean Indian, I liked how the story told how her and the sheriff got together.
The man who was supposed to be her groom sold her to a mean Indian, I liked how the story told how her and the sheriff got together.
July 14, 2022
a special lady
Shane the town sheriff was a good man but lonely. Cecily was a mail order bride that got given to an Indian that did horrible things to Cecily. Read about the life that they built and all the problems they went through
Shane the town sheriff was a good man but lonely. Cecily was a mail order bride that got given to an Indian that did horrible things to Cecily. Read about the life that they built and all the problems they went through
August 13, 2017
Loved It
This book was very good. I would have never thought Lucy was his sister. And bank robber. Thanks for a good book
This book was very good. I would have never thought Lucy was his sister. And bank robber. Thanks for a good book
January 21, 2018
Enjoyed, sweet love story
I love this series and the characters in it. I wish we had heard more from Cookie in this book, love him. Enjoyed it.
I love this series and the characters in it. I wish we had heard more from Cookie in this book, love him. Enjoyed it.
March 3, 2018
Good
This was a really good book. It will have you happy, mad, sad, and very touched at the same time.
This was a really good book. It will have you happy, mad, sad, and very touched at the same time.
November 9, 2018
Next
Before I started reading these I would have said their not my cup of tea, boy was I wrong. These are great little stories that keep your interest . Can't get enough of them.
Before I started reading these I would have said their not my cup of tea, boy was I wrong. These are great little stories that keep your interest . Can't get enough of them.
August 24, 2019
Love to read
Loved, loved, loved this book. It was perfect! Now I'm off to read the next in the series. Also, I want to read the boy's story. Love this series.
Loved, loved, loved this book. It was perfect! Now I'm off to read the next in the series. Also, I want to read the boy's story. Love this series.
December 28, 2019
Another wonderful romance by the gifted Kathleen Ball.
October 13, 2020
Good read
This I a most excellent story of overcoming prejudice from others and of oneself, the courage it takes, and the healing it brings👍👍👍🔮💜
This I a most excellent story of overcoming prejudice from others and of oneself, the courage it takes, and the healing it brings👍👍👍🔮💜
October 11, 2022
Wonderful book
March 17, 2023
Lasting love
When you find someone that makes you happy they are worth waiting for. Be patient and kind. Unconditional love. Fantastic.
When you find someone that makes you happy they are worth waiting for. Be patient and kind. Unconditional love. Fantastic.
May 20, 2024
I came to be a bride
I came to be a bride but what I got was nothing anyone should have to through. But I survived, but I can’t get away from the nightmares…..
I came to be a bride but what I got was nothing anyone should have to through. But I survived, but I can’t get away from the nightmares…..
May 21, 2024
I liked the story but there is one BIG problem with these books. States Texas 1805. But in the stories it is after the Civil War. Seriously?!?!
July 20, 2024
Love heals all
Love is patient and kind. Love heals the wounds and allows us to move forward. Love gives us the courage to love again in spite of our past.
Love is patient and kind. Love heals the wounds and allows us to move forward. Love gives us the courage to love again in spite of our past.
May 18, 2018
I enjoyed this series a lot. I liked the different take on the usual mail order bride story.
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