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River's End Ranch #22
Bernie's Birthday
Bernie's Birthday stars Wade Weston's assistant Bernie, who is turning twenty-seven when the story begins. All is going well in her life, she loves her job at the ranch and recently had a promotion. She has a full life between work, friends, and family. She's super close to her older brother, Jack, who is a bit of a ladies man, but a sweetheart too. He just hasn't found 'the one'. And neither has Bernie. She's been too busy to look but as the rumor says, love has a way of finding you when you least expect it. Though the only person she keeps running into is David, the ER doc who helped Wade when he had his panic attack. She's known him since she was in elementary school and David always seemed like he couldn't stand her. At least that's how it seemed to Bernie....
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2017
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About the author
Pamela M. Kelley
51 books2,894 followersPamela M. Kelley is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of women's fiction, family sagas, and suspense. Readers often describe her books as feel-good reads with people you'd want as friends.
She lives in a historic seaside town near Cape Cod and just south of Boston. She has always been an avid reader of women's fiction, romance, mysteries, thrillers and cook books. There's also a good chance you might get hungry when you read her books as she is a foodie, and occasionally shares a recipe or two. :)
She lives in a historic seaside town near Cape Cod and just south of Boston. She has always been an avid reader of women's fiction, romance, mysteries, thrillers and cook books. There's also a good chance you might get hungry when you read her books as she is a foodie, and occasionally shares a recipe or two. :)
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July 10, 2017
Reviewed at Romance Is Ageless
Bernie has always been in the background, doing her job, helping friends throughout the River’s End Ranch series. Now she gets her time to shine in the spotlight of her own love story. It’s Bernie’s birthday and she’s overloading on more cake than she ever expected – and run-ins with a man she’s known since their school days. The boy back then had been a bit of a jerk, a geek, and a terrible prankster. She was convinced he hated her, which kinda sucked since she might have had a slight crush, once upon a time. But David quickly squashed that with his mean teasing. So she let those memories go and did her best to avoid him. Difficult when he worked in the local ER, was her boss’s friend and lately seems to be showing up everywhere she is.
David has been looking for his “the one” and he thought he’d found her right up until it became clear she was more interested in what she saw as a doctor’s wife lifestyle. They parted, for him it was done, but she’s not going to let her prize slip way so easily. He’d tried to be the nice guy about it, but even nice guys have limits. He hadn’t always been nice. Back in his young school days he’d been quite the jerk, teasing and pulling pranks – especially to one girl who he liked but didn’t know how to show it except for excessive teasing. Today no would know that he’d once been painfully shy and had tried to hide that fact in all the wrong ways.
Now fate or the faeries have reunited Bernie and David in a way that just might prove to be their happy ever after life – if they can show their true selves to each other. And if David can explain a few things that cross Bernie’s no go zone – lies. If they have a chance at all, then David has some explaining to do. And hope that love wins in the end.
Bernie’s Birthday is fun, sweet and proves that what you see on the surface doesn’t always tell the whole story. I completely enjoyed spending time at River’s End Ranch once again. And with two people who so deserve their chance at happiness. Light hearted on many levels with a touch of relationship reality that anyone can relate to, this one hits all the right buttons. I had fun. And I’d recommend this story, this series to any Contemporary Romance reader.
I read this title through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Bernie has always been in the background, doing her job, helping friends throughout the River’s End Ranch series. Now she gets her time to shine in the spotlight of her own love story. It’s Bernie’s birthday and she’s overloading on more cake than she ever expected – and run-ins with a man she’s known since their school days. The boy back then had been a bit of a jerk, a geek, and a terrible prankster. She was convinced he hated her, which kinda sucked since she might have had a slight crush, once upon a time. But David quickly squashed that with his mean teasing. So she let those memories go and did her best to avoid him. Difficult when he worked in the local ER, was her boss’s friend and lately seems to be showing up everywhere she is.
David has been looking for his “the one” and he thought he’d found her right up until it became clear she was more interested in what she saw as a doctor’s wife lifestyle. They parted, for him it was done, but she’s not going to let her prize slip way so easily. He’d tried to be the nice guy about it, but even nice guys have limits. He hadn’t always been nice. Back in his young school days he’d been quite the jerk, teasing and pulling pranks – especially to one girl who he liked but didn’t know how to show it except for excessive teasing. Today no would know that he’d once been painfully shy and had tried to hide that fact in all the wrong ways.
Now fate or the faeries have reunited Bernie and David in a way that just might prove to be their happy ever after life – if they can show their true selves to each other. And if David can explain a few things that cross Bernie’s no go zone – lies. If they have a chance at all, then David has some explaining to do. And hope that love wins in the end.
Bernie’s Birthday is fun, sweet and proves that what you see on the surface doesn’t always tell the whole story. I completely enjoyed spending time at River’s End Ranch once again. And with two people who so deserve their chance at happiness. Light hearted on many levels with a touch of relationship reality that anyone can relate to, this one hits all the right buttons. I had fun. And I’d recommend this story, this series to any Contemporary Romance reader.
I read this title through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
July 16, 2017
It all starts with Bernie's birthday, it's finally her turn to find her love, but she is warned that she needs to be open minded about it, and she really needs to, since love comes from an unexpected source. So continuing the myth that boys are mean to girls they like, we have David, a guy that used to have a big crush on Bernie, and it's now having his second chance. I hate the excuse of "I was mean to you because I liked you", but it's a common theme in this kind of books. In the end David turned out to be a sweet guy and their second chance was a good one, even if he was still a little stupid.
July 3, 2017
Another wonderful story from River's End Ranch!
Me. Kelley has done it again! This story gives us the HEA to two of our favorite couples! Wade and Maddie's wedding is the social event of the family, since Mother Weston came home. It's all about the family. And the family means the special people who work for the Weston's as well. Bernie and David are a match made in Faerie Heaven!
Now, who's next to fall in love?
Me. Kelley has done it again! This story gives us the HEA to two of our favorite couples! Wade and Maddie's wedding is the social event of the family, since Mother Weston came home. It's all about the family. And the family means the special people who work for the Weston's as well. Bernie and David are a match made in Faerie Heaven!
Now, who's next to fall in love?
July 3, 2017
Best birthday gift ever.
Bernie never really celebrated birthdays but she manages three cakes on this one. Maybe three is lucky. Lucky for love. David has always admired Bernie, from afar. Even when school age he made a mess of flirting with her. Now they're all grown and neither is attached. When David is asked to fill in at the hospital's live auction, what's a friend to do but rescue him. Wade rescues David and gifts him to Bernie which turns out to be the best gift ever.
Bernie never really celebrated birthdays but she manages three cakes on this one. Maybe three is lucky. Lucky for love. David has always admired Bernie, from afar. Even when school age he made a mess of flirting with her. Now they're all grown and neither is attached. When David is asked to fill in at the hospital's live auction, what's a friend to do but rescue him. Wade rescues David and gifts him to Bernie which turns out to be the best gift ever.
July 5, 2017
Happy Birthday Bernie!
Nobody likes being lied to. But Bernie hates it so much she is willing to risk love because of it. Can David explain his way out of his mess, or will she even let him? Read it to see how it ends. Thanks Ms Kelley for another great RER book! It was so good I read it in one sitting. I loved Wade and Maddie's wedding. I felt like I was there.
Nobody likes being lied to. But Bernie hates it so much she is willing to risk love because of it. Can David explain his way out of his mess, or will she even let him? Read it to see how it ends. Thanks Ms Kelley for another great RER book! It was so good I read it in one sitting. I loved Wade and Maddie's wedding. I felt like I was there.
July 8, 2017
Great book
This was such a great love story. You feel like you are right in the storytelling to know them. I read this story in one day as I could not put it down. Thanks so much for the gift you gives us with your writing. I
This was such a great love story. You feel like you are right in the storytelling to know them. I read this story in one day as I could not put it down. Thanks so much for the gift you gives us with your writing. I
July 18, 2017
Sweet story
Loved it. You never know where you find the one. Bernie and David had known each other for years. Miscommunication lead them away from a chance together but fate brought them together. Bunnies, fairies, kittens and Bigfoot lead to love.
Loved it. You never know where you find the one. Bernie and David had known each other for years. Miscommunication lead them away from a chance together but fate brought them together. Bunnies, fairies, kittens and Bigfoot lead to love.
July 27, 2017
Cute novella
This is a story of two people who have known each since grade school but never got along. When circumstances bring them together years later they realize the both had a crush on each other but never acted on it. A cute story.
This is a story of two people who have known each since grade school but never got along. When circumstances bring them together years later they realize the both had a crush on each other but never acted on it. A cute story.
January 10, 2018
What a Birthday Gift
Superbly written by the author. Very memorable characters a good storyline that's nice and clean so all May enjoy. Love the fairies and the characters of River's End Ranch
Superbly written by the author. Very memorable characters a good storyline that's nice and clean so all May enjoy. Love the fairies and the characters of River's End Ranch
September 25, 2018
Great book
I really enjoyed reading 📚Bernie's story. She is a great person and it was her time to shine. It was nice meeting David, although he did have a not so nice secret, which turned out to be a good one in the long run.
I really enjoyed reading 📚Bernie's story. She is a great person and it was her time to shine. It was nice meeting David, although he did have a not so nice secret, which turned out to be a good one in the long run.
July 3, 2017
Yay
Once again I was transported to River's End Ranch, I loved Bernie and David's story, read it in one sitting! 😁 Now I am eagerly waiting Jack and Melissa's story!!!!
Once again I was transported to River's End Ranch, I loved Bernie and David's story, read it in one sitting! 😁 Now I am eagerly waiting Jack and Melissa's story!!!!
July 4, 2017
Wonderful
A great story for Rivers End Ranch. Just love this series and can't wait for the next book. Thanks for sharing your talent
A great story for Rivers End Ranch. Just love this series and can't wait for the next book. Thanks for sharing your talent
July 4, 2017
More please!
I love every one of the books in this series and this is no exception! I would love if Simon and our lovely fairy loving Jaclyn would realize they love each other 😁
I love every one of the books in this series and this is no exception! I would love if Simon and our lovely fairy loving Jaclyn would realize they love each other 😁
July 4, 2017
Wow
A fun read so exciting to continue to interact with these characters love their stories and The ranch! Great job.
A fun read so exciting to continue to interact with these characters love their stories and The ranch! Great job.
July 5, 2017
Bernie's Birthday
Another wonderful book in the River's End Ranch series. They are sweet romantic reads. I will be sad if they ever end.
Another wonderful book in the River's End Ranch series. They are sweet romantic reads. I will be sad if they ever end.
July 7, 2017
Terrific!
Another great addition to the series, they just get better and better! I really loved Bernie and David, and enjoyed their story.
Another great addition to the series, they just get better and better! I really loved Bernie and David, and enjoyed their story.
July 8, 2017
Wonderful story
July 9, 2017
Lost and found
They known each other since grade school and liked each other. Years later faith brings them together and the faries.
They known each other since grade school and liked each other. Years later faith brings them together and the faries.
July 9, 2017
Love it
Beautiful book. Love the concept of this book. The characters were amazing together. Story line and the paced of the book was exciting to read.
Beautiful book. Love the concept of this book. The characters were amazing together. Story line and the paced of the book was exciting to read.
July 20, 2017
Bernie
I enjoyed reading about Bernie and David. How the fairies told Jaquelyn about Bernie and David. This is a great series.
I enjoyed reading about Bernie and David. How the fairies told Jaquelyn about Bernie and David. This is a great series.
August 8, 2017
Too short
River's End books are so charming that I always regret reaching the end.
Luckily for me there are more to read.
River's End books are so charming that I always regret reaching the end.
Luckily for me there are more to read.
September 5, 2017
Review
I loved this story and the characters. It makes me want to find this ranch and find my true love even at my old age
I loved this story and the characters. It makes me want to find this ranch and find my true love even at my old age
November 9, 2017
Soulmates
This is a great story about love that was truly meant to be from the very beginning and finally they came together with a little help from some friends.
This is a great story about love that was truly meant to be from the very beginning and finally they came together with a little help from some friends.
December 11, 2017
Good Read
I enjoyed reading this tale of two special people. Little surprises occur along the way holding your attention throughout the story.
I enjoyed reading this tale of two special people. Little surprises occur along the way holding your attention throughout the story.
February 2, 2018
Bernie & David find love.
Not only do we get Wade & Maggie's wedding. We also get to see Bernie find her true love with David.
Not only do we get Wade & Maggie's wedding. We also get to see Bernie find her true love with David.
August 26, 2018
Bernie & David
How do you get rid of an ex-girlfriend that has stalker tendencies?
And refuses to move on or let you move on with your new lady?
How do you get rid of an ex-girlfriend that has stalker tendencies?
And refuses to move on or let you move on with your new lady?
September 10, 2018
Second Chance Love
I was happy that there was another story of young love unfulfilled given a second chance. Some times those are the strongest loves there are!
I was happy that there was another story of young love unfulfilled given a second chance. Some times those are the strongest loves there are!
January 28, 2019
Good
This series is one that brings people together the ones who are part of the family and also people who work in the ranch.
This series is one that brings people together the ones who are part of the family and also people who work in the ranch.
November 28, 2020
I loved David and Bernie"s story. All the people in this small town are great, even the fairy lady. This is a really sweet, clean romance.
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