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The Bluebonnet Bride
USA TODAY bestselling author Pamela Tracy introduces the Lone Star Brides series with a charming story of unexpected love...
Amy has never had a home. Will she find one in the arms of a cowboy?
This is Daniel Starr's year. He's moving up the rankings on the bull-riding circuit and is determined to catch his twin brother. Nothing is going to stop him. Well, almost nothing. When his beloved grandmother falls and needs a caretaker, Daniel finds himself on the road back to Pecan, Texas, rather than making the next rodeo. Why did this happen now? And why, when he's jeopardizing his career to come home, does Miss Bossypants Amy Benjamin think he's not doing enough?
Amy knows all about the swashbuckling Starr Brothers, but anyone who turns his back on her beloved Pecan--and on his own grandmother--doesn't deserve admiration. If Amy had been lucky enough to have family like Grandma Starr, her life would have been so different! Well, she's going to make sure Daniel does his duty. But the longer he stays in Pecan, the harder it'll be to see him go…
Don’t miss books 2 & 3 in the Lone Star Brides series:
The Bull Rider’s Bride (May 2016)
The Butterfly Bride (June 2016)
Amy has never had a home. Will she find one in the arms of a cowboy?
This is Daniel Starr's year. He's moving up the rankings on the bull-riding circuit and is determined to catch his twin brother. Nothing is going to stop him. Well, almost nothing. When his beloved grandmother falls and needs a caretaker, Daniel finds himself on the road back to Pecan, Texas, rather than making the next rodeo. Why did this happen now? And why, when he's jeopardizing his career to come home, does Miss Bossypants Amy Benjamin think he's not doing enough?
Amy knows all about the swashbuckling Starr Brothers, but anyone who turns his back on her beloved Pecan--and on his own grandmother--doesn't deserve admiration. If Amy had been lucky enough to have family like Grandma Starr, her life would have been so different! Well, she's going to make sure Daniel does his duty. But the longer he stays in Pecan, the harder it'll be to see him go…
Don’t miss books 2 & 3 in the Lone Star Brides series:
The Bull Rider’s Bride (May 2016)
The Butterfly Bride (June 2016)
- GenresRomance
118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2016
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About the author
Pamela Tracy
41 books59 followers Pamela Tracy is a USA Today award-winning author who lives with her husband (He claims to be the inspiration for most of her heroes) and son (He claims to be the interference for most of her writing time.) She was raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and started writing at a very young age (a series of romances, all with David Cassidy as the hero. Sometimes Bobby Sherman would interfere). Then, while earning a BA in Journalism at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, she picked up the pen again only this time, it was an electric typewriter on which she wrote a very bad science fiction novel.)
First published in 1999 , Pamela has since published more than twenty books. Her suspense novels have garnered her an American Christian Fiction Writer’s Carol award and a RITA finalist. You can find out more about Pamela by visiting her website: http://pamelatracy.com
First published in 1999 , Pamela has since published more than twenty books. Her suspense novels have garnered her an American Christian Fiction Writer’s Carol award and a RITA finalist. You can find out more about Pamela by visiting her website: http://pamelatracy.com
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May 8, 2016
The Bluebonnet Bride was such fun to read. It is the first in an inspirational novella series. Although it is a novella and as such is a bit shorter than a full-length novel, the author did a great job of creating fully developed characters and a story line that kept me reading and enjoying right to the end.
I really liked Amy and Daniel. They both had such depth. Daniel was an all around great guy who really stepped up when needed and was willing to put others before himself. Amy had a very hard life growing up. She was slow to trust others and definitely has had bad experiences concerning God. I’m hoping that in future stories we will be able to see Amy someday trust her life to Christ.
The Bluebonnet Bride was a sweet, enjoyable romance and I’m looking forward to the other books in the series.
(4.5 stars)
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I really liked Amy and Daniel. They both had such depth. Daniel was an all around great guy who really stepped up when needed and was willing to put others before himself. Amy had a very hard life growing up. She was slow to trust others and definitely has had bad experiences concerning God. I’m hoping that in future stories we will be able to see Amy someday trust her life to Christ.
The Bluebonnet Bride was a sweet, enjoyable romance and I’m looking forward to the other books in the series.
(4.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
You can read this review on my blog at:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
June 26, 2016
Bull riders and nutty knitters. Daniel comes home to take care of his grandmother after she suffers a fall. Amy has been getting close to his grandmother and her friends. Now they find themselves thrown together often and other people are starting to see the beginnings of a beautiful relationship. But Daniel will be leaving soon to go back to the rodeo! Won't he?
Clean inspirational story.
Clean inspirational story.
August 22, 2016
This is a short romance novel, part of the Brides series, but it can easily be read as a standalone novel (or even out of order, as I mistakenly read The Butterfly Bride first).
I very much enjoyed the developing relationship between Amy and Daniel, partly because the writing was so good. Lines like this brought a smile to my face:
Cowboys.
She'd been there, done that, and sold his belt buckle on eBay.
Funny. I like funny. And I liked The Bluebonnet Bride. The writing was excellent, the characters were fun, and there were a lot of quirky secondary characters which added depth without overwhelming the story. This can be a difficult path for authors of short novels, and Pamela Tracy trod the line well.
The two faults I found with The Bluebonnet Bride was the treatment of Christianity, and the length. My issue with the faith element was that people kept making a big deal of the fact Amy didn't go to church and everyone else did, including Daniel. I assumed this meant everyone except Amy was a Christian, so the romance couldn't get started until she'd also become a Christian (because that's normal in Christian fiction—unequally yoked and all that).
Yet I realised after finishing that none of the characters actually talked about God, only about going to church. And Amy certainly didn't have any revelation about God that would change her views on faith. It made the novel seem a little empty. On this basis, I'd categorise The Bluebonnet Bride as a 'clean read' rather than a Christian romance.
The length wasn't necessarily a problem: I knew it was going to be a short novel. It was more that the story finished abruptly at the 85% mark on my Kindle (right when I was expecting Amy's conversion scene), and the rest of the book is filled with excerpts from other books from the publisher—which was odd, because I don't recall this issue with The Butterfly Bride.
Thanks to Serenade Books for providing a free ebook for review.
I very much enjoyed the developing relationship between Amy and Daniel, partly because the writing was so good. Lines like this brought a smile to my face:
Cowboys.
She'd been there, done that, and sold his belt buckle on eBay.
Funny. I like funny. And I liked The Bluebonnet Bride. The writing was excellent, the characters were fun, and there were a lot of quirky secondary characters which added depth without overwhelming the story. This can be a difficult path for authors of short novels, and Pamela Tracy trod the line well.
The two faults I found with The Bluebonnet Bride was the treatment of Christianity, and the length. My issue with the faith element was that people kept making a big deal of the fact Amy didn't go to church and everyone else did, including Daniel. I assumed this meant everyone except Amy was a Christian, so the romance couldn't get started until she'd also become a Christian (because that's normal in Christian fiction—unequally yoked and all that).
Yet I realised after finishing that none of the characters actually talked about God, only about going to church. And Amy certainly didn't have any revelation about God that would change her views on faith. It made the novel seem a little empty. On this basis, I'd categorise The Bluebonnet Bride as a 'clean read' rather than a Christian romance.
The length wasn't necessarily a problem: I knew it was going to be a short novel. It was more that the story finished abruptly at the 85% mark on my Kindle (right when I was expecting Amy's conversion scene), and the rest of the book is filled with excerpts from other books from the publisher—which was odd, because I don't recall this issue with The Butterfly Bride.
Thanks to Serenade Books for providing a free ebook for review.
April 25, 2016
This is a sweet story.
Everyone is looking for a happily ever after and it doesn't always include falling in love. Take Amy Benjamin for example. She grew up with a rocky childhood and never really knew what it was like to have a home full of love. She left her mother as quickly as she was able, but always longed for a home with both love and acceptance. Her arrival in Pecan, Texas wasn't by chance per say, but rather her stepping out and taking a chance. Aunt Abigail was all that she hoped she would be, but unfortunately they only had a little over a year when Abigail died from pancreatic cancer. She had left her estate to Amy, but Amy would gladly give it all up just to have her aunt back with her.
Part of that inheritance was Shop Craft Away a Day which is just what it sounds like, a craft store. She is trying to make the shop succeed and with the friends she has developed so far so good. When Shirley Starr fell and was injured Amy did what any good friend would do and notified her family which just happened to be Daniel Starr, Shirley's grandson.
Daniel had grown up at the Pecan Place with his twin, Dusty, and younger brother, Luke, after the death of their parents. Shirley was everything to the boys, so when the young woman called Daniel headed home.
This is a sweet story about a young woman looking for both love and acceptance and a young man tying to find where he actually belongs. This is story is interlaced with humor, forgiveness and of course romance. I loved the characters and the storyline. If you love a clean, sweet story then this one would be perfect and I would recommend it.
*I received this book from the Publisher for a honest opinion without bias or outside influence. All my opinions are my own.
Everyone is looking for a happily ever after and it doesn't always include falling in love. Take Amy Benjamin for example. She grew up with a rocky childhood and never really knew what it was like to have a home full of love. She left her mother as quickly as she was able, but always longed for a home with both love and acceptance. Her arrival in Pecan, Texas wasn't by chance per say, but rather her stepping out and taking a chance. Aunt Abigail was all that she hoped she would be, but unfortunately they only had a little over a year when Abigail died from pancreatic cancer. She had left her estate to Amy, but Amy would gladly give it all up just to have her aunt back with her.
Part of that inheritance was Shop Craft Away a Day which is just what it sounds like, a craft store. She is trying to make the shop succeed and with the friends she has developed so far so good. When Shirley Starr fell and was injured Amy did what any good friend would do and notified her family which just happened to be Daniel Starr, Shirley's grandson.
Daniel had grown up at the Pecan Place with his twin, Dusty, and younger brother, Luke, after the death of their parents. Shirley was everything to the boys, so when the young woman called Daniel headed home.
This is a sweet story about a young woman looking for both love and acceptance and a young man tying to find where he actually belongs. This is story is interlaced with humor, forgiveness and of course romance. I loved the characters and the storyline. If you love a clean, sweet story then this one would be perfect and I would recommend it.
*I received this book from the Publisher for a honest opinion without bias or outside influence. All my opinions are my own.
April 20, 2016
Amy has been working really hard at finding a place to settle. Her whole life she has always felt really unsettled from moving one place to another as a kid and always craving roots and family. When her aunt pass and leaves her everything she feels like she would give just about anything to have her back. She is starting to wonder if settling in Pecan Tx will be where she can put down roots and settle for a change. Daniel is on the road at the rodeo when he gets a call that changes everything and he knows he has to go back home to help his grandma, he just never expected to run into tons of memories and left wondering if its time to settle and put down roots. When he continues to have run ins with Amy he wonders if she is the roots he's looking for. But when another phone call changes everything Amy and Daniel are both left wondering if there hearts will survive or if its time to say goodbye?
I had a lot of fun reading this book. It was short and sweet and to the point but has you wanting to turn the pages to find what fun character will pop up and what fun stuff they will do next. I will say I thought the book at first was going to be quit predictable but that never happened, while I thought the book was going one way all the way to the end then I found it was something more and turned out perfect. The is no strong language in this book it was the perfect love story you really can not go wrong with this perfect Cowboy love story.
I had a lot of fun reading this book. It was short and sweet and to the point but has you wanting to turn the pages to find what fun character will pop up and what fun stuff they will do next. I will say I thought the book at first was going to be quit predictable but that never happened, while I thought the book was going one way all the way to the end then I found it was something more and turned out perfect. The is no strong language in this book it was the perfect love story you really can not go wrong with this perfect Cowboy love story.
April 24, 2016
I really enjoyed The Bluebonnet Bride. While at first I thought it would be incredibly predictable as Amy and Daniel progressed from meeting to falling in love, author Pamela Tracy did throw in some twists I didn't anticipate, which added interest. I wouldn't say that I was riveted to the story, but I did enjoy watching it unfold. Though the story is fairly short (basically novella length), I didn't feel the romance progressed at too rapid a rate, a problem that I often see in novellas.
The title The Bluebonnet Bride is a bit of a misnomer, though, as there's no wedding (or engagement) to be found. The series will continue with books about Daniel's brothers Dusty and Luke, and I assume that at some point Amy will become Daniel's bride—it just doesn't happen in this book.
The Bluebonnet Bride is the first book I've read from Serenade Books, but it won't be my last. It is a great introduction to the Lone Star Brides series, and I'm looking forward to continuing with the novels about the other Starr brothers. 3-1/2 stars.
Disclosure of material connection: I received this book free for review from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions expressed are my own.
The title The Bluebonnet Bride is a bit of a misnomer, though, as there's no wedding (or engagement) to be found. The series will continue with books about Daniel's brothers Dusty and Luke, and I assume that at some point Amy will become Daniel's bride—it just doesn't happen in this book.
The Bluebonnet Bride is the first book I've read from Serenade Books, but it won't be my last. It is a great introduction to the Lone Star Brides series, and I'm looking forward to continuing with the novels about the other Starr brothers. 3-1/2 stars.
Disclosure of material connection: I received this book free for review from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions expressed are my own.
May 2, 2016
I loved everything about The Bluebonnet Bride by Pamela Tracy except for the abrupt ending. It was a welcome surprise for Daniel to be a rodeo cowboy that did not spend his time getting drunk or picking up buckle bunnies. Daniel didn’t need all that, making him a true cowboy in my eyes. I appreciated the author giving a broader view of this sport. Amy was like so many people, prickly. To be so young she was set in her ways. I loved that the Nutty Knitters never gave up on her.
Earlier I stated that I found the ending very abrupt and that is very true. Daniel’s grandmother makes a big announcement and so does Daniel and a few paragraphs later the story closes. I would really have like to see Amy find God. It is only hinted that she will. She is like others who commonly blame the church or God for events earlier in her life; her mother was to blame for the embarrassment she felt, not the people helping them. I would like to think that the next book will expand on Amy’s growth in this area.
It is such a delightful read but I did take a half star off for the lack of closure in the story that I would have liked to read, 4.5 Stars.
The publisher provided a copy for an honest review.
Earlier I stated that I found the ending very abrupt and that is very true. Daniel’s grandmother makes a big announcement and so does Daniel and a few paragraphs later the story closes. I would really have like to see Amy find God. It is only hinted that she will. She is like others who commonly blame the church or God for events earlier in her life; her mother was to blame for the embarrassment she felt, not the people helping them. I would like to think that the next book will expand on Amy’s growth in this area.
It is such a delightful read but I did take a half star off for the lack of closure in the story that I would have liked to read, 4.5 Stars.
The publisher provided a copy for an honest review.
August 11, 2016
Sweet, clean romance
Bluebonnet Bride by Pamela Tracy is the first in a series called Lone Star Brides. Daniel Starr is riding bulls to earn money to finance his dream. He and his twin brother Dusty have traveled together for years, only occasionally returning home to visit their grandmother Shirley who raised them. Amy Benjamin has never known a home until she stumbled upon an unknown aunt three years ago. Now her aunt has died and left Amy her craft store. Amy also cares for Shirley Starr when she is hospitalized, and eventually tracks down Daniel to let him know his grandmother needs him at home.
This was a short, fast read, but it was also enjoyable. I never did fully understand why Amy felt she needed to make a success of the craft store before attempting to open her dream business of running a bakery, though. I would love to read the next two stories in the series as well, although they are not written by Ms. Tracy. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a light read to pass a bit of time.
I received a copy of this book through Serenade Books in exchange for my honest review.
Bluebonnet Bride by Pamela Tracy is the first in a series called Lone Star Brides. Daniel Starr is riding bulls to earn money to finance his dream. He and his twin brother Dusty have traveled together for years, only occasionally returning home to visit their grandmother Shirley who raised them. Amy Benjamin has never known a home until she stumbled upon an unknown aunt three years ago. Now her aunt has died and left Amy her craft store. Amy also cares for Shirley Starr when she is hospitalized, and eventually tracks down Daniel to let him know his grandmother needs him at home.
This was a short, fast read, but it was also enjoyable. I never did fully understand why Amy felt she needed to make a success of the craft store before attempting to open her dream business of running a bakery, though. I would love to read the next two stories in the series as well, although they are not written by Ms. Tracy. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a light read to pass a bit of time.
I received a copy of this book through Serenade Books in exchange for my honest review.
April 29, 2016
This is a sweet shorter story and I enjoyed it very much. I love stories about cowboys! Daniel Starr is right on track to move up the ranks in the bull-riding circuit when he gets a call that his grandma has fallen and injured her ankle badly. His family has always come first so he leaves the circuit and comes home to take care of her. Amy Benjamin is the one who called Daniel and she's heard all about those Starr boys! Their grandparents raised them and they have deep roots. Amy, however, had no roots. Her childhood was less than perfect and all she wants is family. She loves Daniel's grandma and has enjoyed her friendship while Daniel & his brothers have been away. The interaction between Amy and Daniel is sweet. He is a nice guy and wants to understand Amy's life. Amy doesn't want to be opening up to anyone but she can't deny that Daniel makes her feel special. I always like books that show a person who has overcome a bad childhood to become a better person! I recommend this book and look forward to reading about the brothers next!
May 12, 2016
FTC: I received a free copy of this book from Serenade Books in exchange for my honest review. I received no other compensation and the opinions expressed in this review are one hundred percent true and my own.
The Bluebonnet Bride by Pamela Tracy was a super sweet short story. So far I have enjoyed every book I have gotten to review from Serenade Books, and this book was another great one. I think these characters might be my favorite because they seemed the most relatable to me. I loved that this was a shorter book, but I also wish that it had been longer because I enjoyed this characters and I would have loved to get to spend more time with them. I loved this author writing, and I hope that she writes more books because I would like to read more by her. If you love romance novels then I would for sure, recommend this book to you.
The Bluebonnet Bride by Pamela Tracy was a super sweet short story. So far I have enjoyed every book I have gotten to review from Serenade Books, and this book was another great one. I think these characters might be my favorite because they seemed the most relatable to me. I loved that this was a shorter book, but I also wish that it had been longer because I enjoyed this characters and I would have loved to get to spend more time with them. I loved this author writing, and I hope that she writes more books because I would like to read more by her. If you love romance novels then I would for sure, recommend this book to you.
June 15, 2016
The Bluebonnet Bride by Pamela Tracy is Book One in The Lone Star Brides Series. This is a new-to-me author and I thoroughly enjoyed her style of writing. Each book in the series is written by a different author, and each is stand-alone. There is nothing tougher than a bull-riding cowboy and the Starr brothers are handsome cowboys ready to steal your heart. Daniel Starr is on the rodeo circuit trying to win enough points to go to the Nationals and is called home by a not-so-impressed Amy Benjamin to care for his Gramma Shirley, who raised him and his brothers. His Gramma had a nasty fall and needs his help. When Daniel’s priorities get changed and Amy finds herself finally feeling at home, will they ultimately stop running? A sweet story about hope, compromise and acceptance. You will enjoy!
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 1, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. I found it an easy book to read and loved the characters. Amy has never really had a place to call home. Since being in Pecan Texas she feels like she may have found a home. The older ladies who come into her store have become like family. Daniel has come home to look after his grandmother and buts heads with Amy. Seeing how this story plays out is fun. We see both having to reassess their preconceived ideas about each other. This is the first of 3 novella's and an excellent start to the series.
August 23, 2016
The Bluebonnet Bride was my first book by Pamela Tracy. Truly a very cute and light hearted book. Love the town of Pecan, TX., and the secondary characters weaved in the story. Daniel and Amy's attraction for one another is what every girl dreams about. Especially if he's a good looking rodeo cowboy. I loved the inspirational aspect incorporated in the book. Very well written.
May 21, 2016
This is the first book that I have read by Pamela Tracy and I will be reading more of her books! This is the first book in Lone Star Brides series and I enjoyed reading it and will be reading the rest in the series. Daniel is an all around great guy and Amy sure deserves him.
June 1, 2016
This was a really sweet read! Loved the characters and the small town setting. Would love to read more about the main characters, Daniel and Amy.
I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.
I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.
April 21, 2016
love reading this story about changing futures starring a good looking n charming cowboy cannot wait to read about Dusty in Luke.
June 14, 2016
Review to follow.
*Thanks to Serenade Books for a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive post and all opinions stated are my own.*
*Thanks to Serenade Books for a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive post and all opinions stated are my own.*
April 26, 2016
This was a sweet, fast read. I enjoyed reading it. I felt the end came up too quick but it is a novella in the start of a series so I'm hoping the other books help finish this story.
April 27, 2017
Great series.
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