Being the daughter of a Butte copper king won't buy Mary Millard happiness, especially when she discovers her father's plan to marry her to a cruel man. Desperate, Mary makes an arrangement with a man she meets on a pretend to be my intended so I can delay the inevitable.But little does she know it isn't one man who will save her, but two. Parker and Sully know the second they meet a beautiful passenger on the train to Butte that she will be their bride. They expected to court her properly, to acclimate to the unusual custom of being the wife of two men. Instead, she turns to them with an insane scheme to protect herself from a man they know to be anything but kind. But a fiancé won't protect her from a bad marriage. Only a husband can do that. When Mary weds her Bridgewater men, she learns that while she has two big cowboys to protect her from her past, it's possible she has the power to save them right back.
A 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.
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I enjoyed this addition to the Bridgewater Menage Series where we meet Sully and Parker, along with copper heiress, Mary Millard on a train heading to Butte, Montana. Mary knows her father has plans for her to marry Reginald Benson, another copper mine owner. With this marriage, it would merge the two largest copper mines. Mary is so repulsed by Benson and knows of his cruel proclivities. What will happen when she ask her train mates for help and protection from her father and Benson? What starts as a lie to keep her safe, will, in fact, become the truth before the night is out.
The plot has two men, Sully and Parker, on their way to join fellow soldiers and friends at Bridgewater. Meeting Mary Millard on the train became their destiny. The men in Bridgewater, marry and then jointly share a wife, and Sully and Parker agree that Mary will be their wife. Throw in a brothel, a virgin who knows more about sex, positions, and language along with whores as friends adds a touch of unexpected humor to this erotic tale For Mary it was dark and carnal and wrong, and yet it felt wonderful. When danger threatens their woman, Sully, Parker, and the other men at Bridgewater will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Mary will have to learn to have faith and trust in her men, with her life, her heart, and her body. Disclosure: As part of a review team, I received a free e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thought, opinions, and ratings are my own.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Mary's father is the owner of the copper mine and the wealthiest man in town. He intends to marry her off to further his business interests. Mary is all to aware of her standing with her father and her only friends are the working girls at the local whorehouse. Before Mary's father can force her marriage to a cruel man, she turns to two Bridgewater men she meets on the train for help. I like this book better than the previous ones in the series. Mary had an independent streak that I found very appealing. I like that each story in the series gives a little news about some of the characters from previous books, I just wish these books were a little longer.
Their Stolen Bride (Bridgewater Menage Series Book 7)
The love story of Mary, Sally, and Parker. Mary does not want to marry the !an her father has chosen, so she as Parker to play as her fiancé but they tell her she must marry Sally. So she does. Now Mr. Benson wants Sally dead. Can Mary save her men or will all be lose?
I don't come across many historical romance novels with ménage relationships, so when I first discovered this series I was very happy. As with the previous books in the Bridgewater Ménage series, this book is smokin' hot. The heroes are take charge alpha types who keep their woman happy and satisfied in the bedroom, and keep her in line with a little erotic spanking. This is a nice, easy read that left me with a smile on my face. It's fun and sexy with an interesting storyline and fabulous characters.
Mary's rich father is determined to marry her off to a cold, cruel man so she takes drastic measures to avoid the marriage. Mary met Parker and Sully on a train and comes up with a scheme where she pretends to be engaged to one of them. But Parker and Sully have other ideas - the marriage should be real and it won't be to just one of them! But with danger looming can the two cowboys keep their new bride safe?
Mary is a great character, she's feisty and isn't afraid to go against convention. She was the perfect match for Parker and Sully, she could handle their dominant personalities and kept them on their toes. The chemistry between them was hot, hot, hot - they will set your eReader on fire! I really enjoyed this book so it receives four out of five stars.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for a honest review.
The latest in the Bridgewater brides' series it is a ménage. In true Vale style, the novel starts with a bang. Mary is trapped. Either she marries the man of her father's choice well known to be cold, heartless, and cruel or she takes matters into her own hands and finds herself a husband who would hopefully come to love her. And the man her father had chosen would leave her alone. Not an impossible task even in a town like Butte but rather difficult in 18th century USA. However, spunky Mary is not your usual 18th century heiress. Oh yes she is an heiress indeed, daughter of the Butte copper king. She has friends in unusual places like the local brothel, is ingenuous, and thinks for herself. Just as well, as since her mother's death, her father has little time for her. Their stolen bride is her story as she takes matters into her own hands. And, boy, oh boy what a tale it is. Could Mary get her hearts desire? After all, she wasn't asking for much. Passionate with a zesty touch it has Vale's hallmark stamped across it. Despite being part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. Though the end is not rushed, one is left wanting more in true Vale style. It may be one of the reasons she has so many fans. Lol. Definitely not a cliffhanger and it has an HEA.
Wonderful book! I have enjoyed reading about the Bridgewater families since the first book. Mary Millard is a unique young lady. She is an innocent lady but has learned a lot about what goes on between men and women in the bedroom through her friendship with Chloe, one of Miss Rose's employees. She has also learned that the man her father wants her to marry is a cruel and vicious man who has had 2 wives, one died in childbirth and the second just disappeared. While returning from a visit to her grandmother, she meets two gentlemen on the train and is very taken with them. When she sees her father and Bensen, the man her father wants her to marry, coming for her at the train station, she turns to the two men and asks for their help, explaining the situation. They agree to help but insist that she marry one of them. Otherwise their help wouldn't keep her safe. She agrees and after confronting her father and Bensen, they take shelter at the brothel since it is the only place she feels safe. They are married there and embark on their married life. Danger is still following them but when you read the book you will find out what happens and how they can finally get their HEA. I received a free book in exchange for an honest review.
Mary is the daughter of a wealthy copper mine owner. He wants to marry her with the owner of the other copper mine in town to merge their empire. Mary has a secret though. While doing charity work to donate clothing to the local brothel, she has befriended some of the women there. She has also used peep holes to the rooms to get a bit of an education. One day her intended shows up and whips one of the girls severely. He is banned from the brothel and she has a better idea why he lost his first two wives. To avoid dealing with the situation she leaves town to visit her Grandmother for a month.
On the train ride home, Mary meets two handsome men, Parker and Sully, who she spends hours with. At the platform her father and intended are waiting for her. She knows they intend a wedding and panics. The gentlemen from the train come to her rescue. When they realize they know how evil her intended is, and because they both want Mary, together, they propose marriage - to both of them. She accepts, even though she doesn't know them well. The story branches off from there as she gets to know them and they defend and protect her.
Vanessa Vale's "Their Stolen Bride" is the seventh tale in the Bridgewater Menage Series, but you can read it as a standalone, I did. Although as soon as I finished it, I went right on and one-clicked two more from the series right away...it was *that* good! Very, very sexy...you will want to get your batteries ready! The storyline was interesting as well. I love a good M/M/F read! I don't give many straight 5 stars, but this one deserves it! I can't wait to read more from Vanessa Vale!
Merged review:
Vanessa Vale's "Their Stolen Bride" is the seventh tale in the Bridgewater Menage Series, but you can read it as a standalone, I did. Although as soon as I finished it, I went right on and one-clicked two more from the series right away...it was *that* good! Very, very sexy...you will want to get your batteries ready! The storyline was interesting as well. I love a good M/M/F read! I don't give many straight 5 stars, but this one deserves it! I can't wait to read more from Vanessa Vale!
Mary might appear to have it all as the only child of the owner of one of the largest copper mines in the area. Unfortunately for her, her father wants her to marry the owner of the other copper mine and merge the two mines.
Luckily for Mary she met two Bridgewater men on the train while returning from a month long visit with her grandmother. Sully and Parker have enjoyed talking with Mary and escort her off the train. She stiffened up when she spotted her father and the other mine owner walking towards the train station. Being so observant Sully and Parker wanted to know what was wrong. She explained that she did not want to marry the man with her father and lo and behold Sully tells them Mary is already married to him and the adventure begins from there. Unbeknownst to Mary, she actually will be marrying two men, it's the Bridgewater way!
This is an extremely hot menage and another great Bridgewater book. I received an advanced reader copy for my honest opinion.
Do you know what I love about this series? I know exactly what I’m going to get every time I open one to read, and I love every minute of it!! This latest instalment in the historical/western/BDSM/erotica series was no different.
I always find myself saying the men in the current book are my favourites after every book, but I swear to you this time, Parker and Sully are definitely my favourites. Well, until the next book is released, lol!!
Take one copper heiress with a definite kink (I can relate – this is just between us, right?!), add two Alpha men looking for the right woman to complete them and what do you have? The makings of an explosive and rip-roaring tale!! Plus, we get to catch up with all the Bridgewater favourites as well.
Seriously, what more can you ask for? Cue mushiness:
“I had their heart and they had mine.”
Note: Copy kindly received from author in exchange for honest review.
We are brought back to Bridgewater by way of Butte after Mary needs rescuing after a train ride where Sully and Parker became acquainted with her. Mary has been promised to a cruel man by her father and they are meeting her at the train station. Sully and Parker knew Mary was the one for them as soon as she entered the train and after spending the ride with her across Montana they come to her defense and Sully claims to be her husband. After wedding at the brothel and spending her wedding night there, they go on to Bridgewater. These three were made for each other. Mary is uninhibited and a delight. This series just keeps getting better. The chemistry is alive and the sparks ignite between this threesome!
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The title isn’t exactly fitting to the story however the story completely makes up for that. Ms. Vale takes her readers back to Bridgewater in this novella, which can be read as a stand-alone or as part of the amazing Bridgewater Brides series. In this novella we are captivated by two very strong alpha males and one woman who is doing her best to grow into her own. The depth given to the heroine is not something that one sees often in stories of this time period and certainly not played on as such, but when it is done well as it is in this story it is amazing. This story is not for the faint of heart but it is hot, involves some spanking and even a little (necessary) murder. Pick this one up for a hot thrill.
Mary, a daughter 0f a wealthy copper mine owner, is on her way back to her father. She knows what is waiting for her and dreads the arranged marriage to Mr. Benson that she faces. After meeting two men (Sully and Parker) on the train, she reveals her dilemma once they arrive and she notices her father and the cruel Mr. Bensen. Sully has a plan and declares that he has wed Mary to protect her. Knowing her father has men to do his bidding, Mary takes the men to Brier Rose. With a preacher and witnesses, she is wed. In Bridgewater fashion, Mary becomes the bride of two men and is swept into a lifestyle she never expected but completely enjoys. I loved the storyline and liked that characters that have already been introduced in the series continue to play a role.
Mary Millard is in a bit of a bind see her father wants to marry her off to a man which not only is she repulsed by but is scared of as well. See Mary has seen things and she knows that if she were to be married to this man she wouldn't make it out alive.
So she cleverly hatches out a plan one which not only surprises her but one that sees's her married to someone different and not just one but two smoking hot men that live an alternative lifestyle.
But will this lifestyle be her downfall or will it be everything and more for one hot-tempered lady?
Another great instalment to the Bridgewater Menage series.
Mary was to be used as a pawn for her father's business. She was to married to Mr. Benson, an evil man. However, she has two saviors in Mr. Corbin and Mr. Sullivan. The only catch, Mary is unaware she wasn't just marrying Sully, but both Sully and Parker. Though Mary is a virgin, but not completely innocent after spending time spying in a brothel, is two men too much? This story is hot, there is nothing unclear about who controls the relationship. Mary's gift to her husbands isn't anything money could buy. Love the Bridgewater series, love the characters, the story and the submission. Great read as usual.
Parker and Sully finally find "the one" to make their bride. But, they have a problem. Her father made a business arrangement offering her as a bride. They decide to help her avoid the arranged marriage by making her "Their Stolen Bride."
Mary's father ordered her to marry a man she despises . She will do anything to avoid marrying the evil sick bastard, even if it means marrying a stranger.
I was given this book for an honest review. I've read all the short erotic stories in the Bridgewater Ménage Series, and I love them all. This story maybe short, but it's full of love, respect, hot sex, discipline, and naughty acts. You'll love it ;)
Vanessa Vale does not disappoint.......I love Historical Westerns but one of my biggest issues with them was that I needed more heat and sex and V.V. brings it and then some! Mary is the daughter of the Copper King of Montana.......and is to marry someone he has chosen for her. She also befriends a soil dove and checks out some of the girls while they were working. She gets an education and shocks her soon to be grooms with her potty mouth.......which was a laugh out loud moment while reading....Great read!!!!! I given this ARC for a Free and honest review.
Mary's wealthy father wants to marry her off to a man who is very cruel. She is trying to stay away long enough for her father to change his mind, but that isn't happening. On the train, Mary meets two men who agree to help her avoid the marriage. She thinks that one of the men can pretend to be her fiancée, but they have other ideas. She marries them, but she has to look out for the man she didn't marry. Can they protect her from him?
I received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Desperate to escape an arranged marriage to a cruel man, Mary asks Parker and Sully for help. Even though they just met Mary on the train, they agree to help her if she will be their bride. These characters are fantastic. This is a great read, it's sexy and has some violence and suspense. Another wonderful book in the Bridgewater series.
4.5 Stars Is there a stronger word than HOT? How about SCORCHING! This story was on fire from the moment Mary asked Parker and Sully for help. Who knew they had ménage relationships and communities way back then? This story was put together so well. When it was over, way too soon in my opinion, I was extremely satisfied with how things turned out. I can't wait to read the stories about the others.
I loved this book couldn't put it down. Mary's father has plans to marry his daughter to Mr. Benson for a business deal. Mary does not want to marry Mr. Benson so she agrees to marry Mr. Sullivan but also finds out that by marrying Mr. Sullivan she also marries Mr. Parker. After they get married Mary finds out some information about Mr. Benson and goes to her father to tell him what she knows but by going she finds herself in dangers.
Whew, I love this series and what a great addition! It's always fun reading the new couple's story, but I always enjoy visiting with the characters from the other books too. This book is as good as the others in this series. I'm not giving any spoilers and you can read the synopsis for yourself, buy and enjoy the ride!
I am so glad that Sully & Parker found Mary. She is exactly what they both needed. At the same time they are both what she needed most. I love all of the couples at Bridgewater and can not get enough of them. It seems to me that these books get hotter and hotter, but I am not complaining about that.
I loved every book that I read in this series, which I hope never ends!! The ménage is super sexy to me and what a turn on! I will read every book again some day and love them just as much!! I hope there will be new books always popping up, don't want the romantic, sexy, exciting books to ever end!!
I would recommend this to anyone 18+! I wouldn't change a thing except more to the ending and if they started a family. It just leaves you wanting for more!
I chose this book as I enjoy reading & learning about a ménage relationship, I find them compelling...I think every one will enjoy
Talk about an importune opportunity – when Mary sees who’s there to meet her on from the train, she turns to Parker and Sully and ask for their help in pretending to be her fiancée but they take matters into their hands and it becomes a marriage. Then what her father does with her supposed to be suitor is a means to an end and I think shows he does have feeling for his daughter.
I loved this book. Mary is so smart and strong, not that the other women weren't, as they surely were. Ooooooh, Sully & Parker, I fell for these two on the train platform. I can't put my finger the exactly what made these character's dynamic so much hotter, maybe it was just the moon. ;)
This was a great addition to the series. I love the relationships between these partners and how they all are protecting each other in different ways. The sex is hot and the love is strong! Can't go wrong reading any of this series.
I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book for my honest review. I loved this story. Smoking hot characters, smoking hot romance and a great plot. It was a page turner till the end. I will be looking for the next one in the series.