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Brides of Sweet Creek Ranch #3
The Cowboy Refuses to Lose
THE COWBOY REFUSES TO LOSE: BOOK THREE in the BRIDES OF SWEET CREEK RANCH SERIES
The Brides of Sweet Creek Ranch is an uplifting Historical Western Romance series set in Wyoming Territory on a frontier homestead ranch. The books follow the untamed Haven brothers and their struggle to carry on the legacy of running a ranch dedicated to rescuing homeless boys.
Swedish immigrant, BRIGETTA LYNDTZ makes the difficult decision to leave her nanny job in Wyoming and fulfill her dream of owning and operating a bakery. The opportunity in Chicago won’t last long. All she must do is leave behind the family she’s come to cherish and, as one of the few marriageable women in the frontier town, fend off the cowboys who come courting. She considers them crude oafs—except for maybe one determined young cattleman.
Aspiring rancher GARRETT HAVEN yearns to overcome the spirited Brigetta’s disdain of cowboys and win her trust and affection. He sure admires her good-hearted concern for folks, and is certain her dislike of bronco riding and cattle herding arises from fear for his safety. But Garrett’s hopes for the future could turn to ash when a cattle baron intent on stealing his land strikes a disastrous blow. Beaten, bloodied, and penniless, Garrett rejects defeat. He vows to win Brigetta’s love and save his ranch, even if it means risking his neck in the rodeo ring.
Will the practical nanny pursue her dream? Or will she linger too long over the delectable temptation of…The Cowboy Who Refuses to Lose?
The Brides of Sweet Creek Ranch is an uplifting Historical Western Romance series set in Wyoming Territory on a frontier homestead ranch. The books follow the untamed Haven brothers and their struggle to carry on the legacy of running a ranch dedicated to rescuing homeless boys.
Swedish immigrant, BRIGETTA LYNDTZ makes the difficult decision to leave her nanny job in Wyoming and fulfill her dream of owning and operating a bakery. The opportunity in Chicago won’t last long. All she must do is leave behind the family she’s come to cherish and, as one of the few marriageable women in the frontier town, fend off the cowboys who come courting. She considers them crude oafs—except for maybe one determined young cattleman.
Aspiring rancher GARRETT HAVEN yearns to overcome the spirited Brigetta’s disdain of cowboys and win her trust and affection. He sure admires her good-hearted concern for folks, and is certain her dislike of bronco riding and cattle herding arises from fear for his safety. But Garrett’s hopes for the future could turn to ash when a cattle baron intent on stealing his land strikes a disastrous blow. Beaten, bloodied, and penniless, Garrett rejects defeat. He vows to win Brigetta’s love and save his ranch, even if it means risking his neck in the rodeo ring.
Will the practical nanny pursue her dream? Or will she linger too long over the delectable temptation of…The Cowboy Who Refuses to Lose?
- GenresWesterns
202 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 10, 2017
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Wanda Ann Thomas
18 books72 followersWanda Ann Thomas is the author of Sweet Historical Western Romances and Historical Christian Fiction. She adores heart-felt love stories, featuring honorable heroes and courageous heroines. Men and women who will brave any danger for loved ones and who struggle against overwhelming obstacles to win their happily ever after.
Wanda starts each day bright and early at her computer writing and drinking coffee. When the weather allows she and her husband average three rounds of golf a week. She confesses to being overly fond of chocolate chips cookies, winter vacations spent in sunny Florida, and her large boisterous family.
Wanda starts each day bright and early at her computer writing and drinking coffee. When the weather allows she and her husband average three rounds of golf a week. She confesses to being overly fond of chocolate chips cookies, winter vacations spent in sunny Florida, and her large boisterous family.
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September 16, 2017
I am so glad I discovered this series. The first three books is this series are full of adventure, stubborn cowboys, strong woman and true love. This family will make you wish you were a part of it. I highly recommend you join in on the adventure that this story will take you on. Happy Reading💖💖💖💖💖
March 8, 2019
Loved it!
What a sweet wonderful story! I think this might be my favorite so far, but it would be hard to chose! I have read all of this series so far ad I am so happy I found this author! Great talented writing! Great reading!
What a sweet wonderful story! I think this might be my favorite so far, but it would be hard to chose! I have read all of this series so far ad I am so happy I found this author! Great talented writing! Great reading!
May 10, 2017
The Cowboy Refuses to Lose is book 3 in the Brides of Sweet Creek Ranch series. I have enjoyed all of the books. They are all well written and filled with romance, suspense, and adventure. This book focuses on Brigetta Lyndtz who works as the Nannie to Maggie and Boone Haven. She has been offered an opportunity to own her own bakery in Chicago. There is only one thing holding her back and it is a cowboy named, Garrett.
Garrett has plans to win Brigetta's heart. She has never cared for cowboys but he plans to change that. He invests all of his money in a special herd of cattle. He has a humble homestead and wants to make it special for Brigetta. But Garrett has an enemy. That enemy steals his cattle and burns down his newly built barn. Garrett is beaten in the attack. Brigetta has doctored Garrett before when he was shot in the leg, so now she is doctoring him again. The more time she spends with Garrett the more she begins to care for him. As Garrett heals he agrees to a deal with his enemy to ride in a rodeo and puts his homestead up for a bet. Brigetta agrees to stay until the rodeo is over.
Brigetta gets some unexpected guests and these guests include someone from her childhood that wants to marry her and two business men that want to experience the "cowboy experience". Brigetta convinces Garrett to turn his homestead into a guest ranch for money. She hopes he will choose that route instead of the rodeo route. Garrett practices for the rodeo but learns his enemy has brought in a mean bull especially for him. The action is good and how it ends is even better!
Garrett has plans to win Brigetta's heart. She has never cared for cowboys but he plans to change that. He invests all of his money in a special herd of cattle. He has a humble homestead and wants to make it special for Brigetta. But Garrett has an enemy. That enemy steals his cattle and burns down his newly built barn. Garrett is beaten in the attack. Brigetta has doctored Garrett before when he was shot in the leg, so now she is doctoring him again. The more time she spends with Garrett the more she begins to care for him. As Garrett heals he agrees to a deal with his enemy to ride in a rodeo and puts his homestead up for a bet. Brigetta agrees to stay until the rodeo is over.
Brigetta gets some unexpected guests and these guests include someone from her childhood that wants to marry her and two business men that want to experience the "cowboy experience". Brigetta convinces Garrett to turn his homestead into a guest ranch for money. She hopes he will choose that route instead of the rodeo route. Garrett practices for the rodeo but learns his enemy has brought in a mean bull especially for him. The action is good and how it ends is even better!
May 11, 2017
The Cowboy Refuses To Lose by
Wanda Ann Thomas is Book 3
in the Brides Of Sweet Creek Ranch series.
It is my first time reading anything written by
Wanda Ann Thomas. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Book 1 & 2 are wonderful also.
I look forward to reading more of her books.
The story has romance, adventure & suspense.
Sweet Creek Ranch is home to the Haven brothers.
All of them have been taken in & given a second chance in life.
It is a feel good book about a Swedish nanny
& a cowboy. From the minute Garrett Haven had seen Brigetta Lyndtz, he was in love, but she dislikes cowboys.
They both have plans in life. Garrett wants to build up his ranch & raise cattle. Brigetta wants to open her own bakery in Chicago.
Can these two people find love & happiness in Wyoming & plan a future together.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR EVERYONE!!
Wanda Ann Thomas is Book 3
in the Brides Of Sweet Creek Ranch series.
It is my first time reading anything written by
Wanda Ann Thomas. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Book 1 & 2 are wonderful also.
I look forward to reading more of her books.
The story has romance, adventure & suspense.
Sweet Creek Ranch is home to the Haven brothers.
All of them have been taken in & given a second chance in life.
It is a feel good book about a Swedish nanny
& a cowboy. From the minute Garrett Haven had seen Brigetta Lyndtz, he was in love, but she dislikes cowboys.
They both have plans in life. Garrett wants to build up his ranch & raise cattle. Brigetta wants to open her own bakery in Chicago.
Can these two people find love & happiness in Wyoming & plan a future together.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR EVERYONE!!
May 10, 2017
Wanda Ann Thomas is new to me and she has a new reader. I enjoyed reading about Brigetta. She is offered her own bakery in Chicago but Garrett has other plans for her.
His cattle and home is destroyed and he makes a bet with the person who did it to ride in a rodeo but Brigetta has other plans and hopes Garrett will turn his homestead into a guest ranch.
With things up in the air can these two make their plans work?
The characters are well developed and I like the banter with everyone. The plot is great and you are left on the edge of your seat turning the pages wanting to see what happens with these two.
I received an ARC and voluntarily reviewed.
His cattle and home is destroyed and he makes a bet with the person who did it to ride in a rodeo but Brigetta has other plans and hopes Garrett will turn his homestead into a guest ranch.
With things up in the air can these two make their plans work?
The characters are well developed and I like the banter with everyone. The plot is great and you are left on the edge of your seat turning the pages wanting to see what happens with these two.
I received an ARC and voluntarily reviewed.
May 18, 2017
I can't get enough of this series. Books 1 and 2 were fantastic, as was this one. As in books 1 and 2, the books didn't need more info. The plot and characters were well developed. I loved Garrett and Brigetta as I did their story with all it's twists and turns. I loved then in the previous books. It was great to see what these two would have to go through to see if they would have a HEA together or go their separate ways. I hope down the road that each of the Haven men as well as the boys who are at Sweet Creek Ranch who are there getting a second chance. I received this ARC in return for an honest opinion.
August 23, 2018
Wonderful Story
Will Bri get over her dislike of cowboys and the West? Will she decide to give up on her dream of owning a bakery and selling cookies from her grandmother's recipe? Will her stubbornness get the better of Garrett's stubbornness? Here are just a few questions to intrigue you into wanting to read this story. You'll be held spellbound waiting to see what happens next. I have read the first two books and this one and I can't wait to read the next one. I am definitely hooked on the Haven family.
Will Bri get over her dislike of cowboys and the West? Will she decide to give up on her dream of owning a bakery and selling cookies from her grandmother's recipe? Will her stubbornness get the better of Garrett's stubbornness? Here are just a few questions to intrigue you into wanting to read this story. You'll be held spellbound waiting to see what happens next. I have read the first two books and this one and I can't wait to read the next one. I am definitely hooked on the Haven family.
February 28, 2019
This book is my favorite of the series, so far. You not only have the epic love story between Garrett and Brigetta, but you have so much more. I really enjoyed reading about Garrett. So many things happened to him, but he never gave up. He persevered until the end. The support of the family was amazing, His patient and persistent wooing of Bri was wonderful. I love this series. I look forward to reading the next one.
May 15, 2017
This book is full of romance, suspense, and adventure that will keep you entertained and turning the page. I voluntary review this ARC of this book and enjoyed this sweet. Wanda has created characters that are full of humor, danger, love, and family values, the banter between the two main character and a few other characters were very enjoyable.
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October 10, 2017
Glad I found this series. I hope there are more coming. I liked seeing the young cowboy from Book 1 grow up, but I also really liked that his personality was different than most western novel hero's. My only small complaint was related to the results of the rodeo. Great read, and couldn't put the book down.
January 9, 2020
Great book
In the third book of the series Garrett and Brigetta get over their personal demons in order to find love. And the villain from the other books , Mr. Blackwell, really goes after Garrett repeatedly. It became harrowing at times because it was so relentless. Really liked the book and will read the next.
In the third book of the series Garrett and Brigetta get over their personal demons in order to find love. And the villain from the other books , Mr. Blackwell, really goes after Garrett repeatedly. It became harrowing at times because it was so relentless. Really liked the book and will read the next.
November 23, 2020
Will she change her mind about cowboys or will she go back to Chicago and take over a bakery?
A lady from Sweden with a birth mark on her cheek comes to America to get away from her father and brother who verbally abused her about the birthmark. She works as a nanny and meets cowboys . She learns about men who don't abuse women
A lady from Sweden with a birth mark on her cheek comes to America to get away from her father and brother who verbally abused her about the birthmark. She works as a nanny and meets cowboys . She learns about men who don't abuse women
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May 24, 2024Great story
Great story filled with lots of excitement, surprises, suspense, danger, and lots of love. It's a wonderful story with great examples of sacrifice with love. The importance of the love and support of family. I would recommend this to everyone who enjoys reading a wonderful story.
Great story filled with lots of excitement, surprises, suspense, danger, and lots of love. It's a wonderful story with great examples of sacrifice with love. The importance of the love and support of family. I would recommend this to everyone who enjoys reading a wonderful story.
July 23, 2024
Swedish
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The name of the heroine is spelled Brigitta.Her last name is spelled in the book with a z, which make it sound German. A Swedish name would be Lind. Most of the sayings I have never heard of, except the last two, which were actual Swedish sayings. If dah is Norwegian. I really like her feisty spirit!
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The name of the heroine is spelled Brigitta.Her last name is spelled in the book with a z, which make it sound German. A Swedish name would be Lind. Most of the sayings I have never heard of, except the last two, which were actual Swedish sayings. If dah is Norwegian. I really like her feisty spirit!
July 17, 2018
Thank you
This is the third book and there is so much good that comes from your books. I don't usually like sets, but have all four. I am starting the next one now, if you don't have this set , get it
This is the third book and there is so much good that comes from your books. I don't usually like sets, but have all four. I am starting the next one now, if you don't have this set , get it
October 5, 2018
Another Hit
I can just picture this story. I can see sweet, shy Garret. This series makes you feel like you are okay if the story. You can picture the mountains, the family and all their friends. This should be made into TV series.
I can just picture this story. I can see sweet, shy Garret. This series makes you feel like you are okay if the story. You can picture the mountains, the family and all their friends. This should be made into TV series.
December 30, 2019
Garett’s and Bridgett’s
This is a sweet story by Wanda Thomas. It ha lots of excitement and adventureOne mans greed almost destroys Garett’s and Bridgette’s hope for their dreams of a happy future. You will enjoy discovering their happily ever after.
This is a sweet story by Wanda Thomas. It ha lots of excitement and adventureOne mans greed almost destroys Garett’s and Bridgette’s hope for their dreams of a happy future. You will enjoy discovering their happily ever after.
January 6, 2020
The boys of SWEET CREEK RANCh
I love the stories of the SECOND CHANCE BOYS and SWEET CREEK RANCH. Each book is standalone, while also building on the previous stories. I heavily recommend this series to all fans of Mail Order Bride Westerns.
I love the stories of the SECOND CHANCE BOYS and SWEET CREEK RANCH. Each book is standalone, while also building on the previous stories. I heavily recommend this series to all fans of Mail Order Bride Westerns.
April 27, 2020
Good series
I have really enjoyed the first three books in the series. Be sure to read them in order or you might get lost if you don't get to know everyone in this large family. I am on to book four now. Happy reading.
I have really enjoyed the first three books in the series. Be sure to read them in order or you might get lost if you don't get to know everyone in this large family. I am on to book four now. Happy reading.
September 19, 2020
Grit!
Bridgette and Garrett are some characters! I love the determination and grit these two have. Can't wait for the next one in the series. All these books so far have touched my heart.
Bridgette and Garrett are some characters! I love the determination and grit these two have. Can't wait for the next one in the series. All these books so far have touched my heart.
January 30, 2021
This book didn't disappoint, was just as good as the first two books!
I really enjoyed this story, rodeo and ranching are part of my heritage so it really made a great storyline! I loved all of her funny sayings and mistakes. What a great series!
I really enjoyed this story, rodeo and ranching are part of my heritage so it really made a great storyline! I loved all of her funny sayings and mistakes. What a great series!
June 10, 2022
lovely story with excitement, joy and personal growth
This is a favorite of mine so far in the series! I love the fierce spirits in the main characters. The Swedish references and the excitement of the Rodeo! You will love it!
This is a favorite of mine so far in the series! I love the fierce spirits in the main characters. The Swedish references and the excitement of the Rodeo! You will love it!
August 11, 2022
Third in the series. Can be read as a stand alone
Each book a clean quick read . Can't wait to find out about the next second chance boy and how he gets his happily ever after. I am very interested in the characters of Wanda Ann Thomas.
S
Each book a clean quick read . Can't wait to find out about the next second chance boy and how he gets his happily ever after. I am very interested in the characters of Wanda Ann Thomas.
S
September 18, 2017
The Cowboy Refuses to Lose
Excellent book. Everything I've read by this author has excelled my expectations. Would recommend this book be added to your library.
Excellent book. Everything I've read by this author has excelled my expectations. Would recommend this book be added to your library.
March 20, 2018
Loved It
I am in love with this series. Love the Haven Brothers and the strong women they marry. Looking forward to books about the other brothers.
I am in love with this series. Love the Haven Brothers and the strong women they marry. Looking forward to books about the other brothers.
July 23, 2018
Great love
Such a great story of two people who are so stubborn , but love seems to burst forth and top off all else.
Such a great story of two people who are so stubborn , but love seems to burst forth and top off all else.
February 25, 2019
Enjoyable
A nice romance that is what you want on a quiet evening. For those who have a soft spot in your heart for cowboys, this clean story is for you.
A nice romance that is what you want on a quiet evening. For those who have a soft spot in your heart for cowboys, this clean story is for you.
February 25, 2019
Rodeo at its best
3rd book of series did not disappoint. The brothers all coming together. Taming the west was a gamble in all ways
3rd book of series did not disappoint. The brothers all coming together. Taming the west was a gamble in all ways
March 15, 2019
Great read more twist than the first
Can people change, is the question. The story has twist and turns that your not sure what is going to happen. A great page turner
Can people change, is the question. The story has twist and turns that your not sure what is going to happen. A great page turner
April 4, 2019
Sweet love story
A nanny from Sweden with dreams of running a bakery and a cowboy trying to start his own ranch star in this sweet romance.
A nanny from Sweden with dreams of running a bakery and a cowboy trying to start his own ranch star in this sweet romance.
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