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Morgan Brothers #1
Saving Samantha
Samantha Herrington is determined to prove to her father, the owner of a big city newspaper, that she can write more than laundry tips and sewing advice. She is a serious reporter and bets she will find her front page story in Amesville, Wyoming. Instead, she finds a cranky cowboy whose overbearing protection and passionate kisses keep her from that goal. Honor is everything to Matthew Morgan. He owes Big John Herrington his life. To pay off the debt, he must watch over the man’s only daughter for the space of one summer. It is a situation Matt regrets immediately. Sam’s search for a story brings mayhem and murder, but even worse, her innocence unravels the steel bands that have protected Matt’s heart. Can Matt see her safely out of Amesville before he loses his heart? Or is love their true destiny?
192 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2002
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About the author
Nancy J. Parra
23 books312 followersBest known for writing plucky heroines, USA Today Bestselling Author, Nancy J. Parra has 30 books published-
Most recently Nancy has five cozy mystery book series going.
All Fudged Up, To Fudge or Not To Fudge, All You Need is Fudge, Oh Say Can You Fudge, All I want For Christmas is Fudge, Oh Fudge, Forever Fudge, Fudge Bites and Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas are part of the USA Today Bestselling Candy-Coated Mystery series (Kensington) -which Nancy writes as Nancy Coco.
Also from Nancy Coco, the Oregon Honeycomb Series which includes: Death Bee Comes Her and a Matter of Hive and Death.
Writing as Nell Hampton, Kale to the Queen is the debut in the Kensington Palace Chef Mystery series.
A Case of Syrah, Syrah and Seven Deadly Zins are part of the Wine Country Tours mystery series.
Gluten for Punishment, Murder Gone A-Rye and Flourless to Stop Him are both part of the Gluten Free Baker's Treat Mystery series. (Berkley Prime Crime)
Then there is Engaged in Murder, Bodice of Evidence and Newlywed Dead, the Perfect Proposal series from Berkley Prime Crime.
Most recently Nancy has five cozy mystery book series going.
All Fudged Up, To Fudge or Not To Fudge, All You Need is Fudge, Oh Say Can You Fudge, All I want For Christmas is Fudge, Oh Fudge, Forever Fudge, Fudge Bites and Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas are part of the USA Today Bestselling Candy-Coated Mystery series (Kensington) -which Nancy writes as Nancy Coco.
Also from Nancy Coco, the Oregon Honeycomb Series which includes: Death Bee Comes Her and a Matter of Hive and Death.
Writing as Nell Hampton, Kale to the Queen is the debut in the Kensington Palace Chef Mystery series.
A Case of Syrah, Syrah and Seven Deadly Zins are part of the Wine Country Tours mystery series.
Gluten for Punishment, Murder Gone A-Rye and Flourless to Stop Him are both part of the Gluten Free Baker's Treat Mystery series. (Berkley Prime Crime)
Then there is Engaged in Murder, Bodice of Evidence and Newlywed Dead, the Perfect Proposal series from Berkley Prime Crime.
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May 20, 2012
Cute, quick read. This wasn't my favorite of the Morgan series. I felt like there were plots that were never developed as they could have been. Like, I don't understand why Matt got so mad at Samantha for writing about him when she didn't even use his name. It seemed out of place and for no reason. I also got a little tired of Matt constantly trying to keep Samantha from going places to try to get a story and trying to keep her safe. It just made it seem he cared about her way too quick. I did like that he didn't just fall for her for her looks or anything...he is a little confused about why he finds her irresistable. I really enjoyed how the story wrapped up!
November 13, 2014
I'm sad this is the last of the Morgan series for me to read. I've really enjoyed reading each of their stories and will probably revisit a few of them. While this was a fun story, it wasn't my favorite. Samantha reminded me of a young Lois Lane! She is very ambitious and out to prove herself. Often times putting caution to the wind and breaking promises along the way. Matt was likable enough, a little overprotective, but a good leading man.
I guess I was just felt like Samantha never really learned her lesson. She put her work and career ahead of everything. I was frustrated with her nosy nature. She would make a promise to Matt with no intention of keeping it, lie and had no thought for others feelings. She would justify everything by saying "my readers have a right to know"...I guess I disagree, she would dig up Matt's past and not worry about his privacy or wishes. I was hoping she would get a little more experience and mature a little more.
***SPOILER***
When she does lose Matt, she isn't has heartbroken as I would have liked. Again, she didn't really feel any remores for writing his story and never properly apologized either. I'll get off my soap box, it's really a cute story her character just rubbed me the wrong way.
I guess I was just felt like Samantha never really learned her lesson. She put her work and career ahead of everything. I was frustrated with her nosy nature. She would make a promise to Matt with no intention of keeping it, lie and had no thought for others feelings. She would justify everything by saying "my readers have a right to know"...I guess I disagree, she would dig up Matt's past and not worry about his privacy or wishes. I was hoping she would get a little more experience and mature a little more.
***SPOILER***
When she does lose Matt, she isn't has heartbroken as I would have liked. Again, she didn't really feel any remores for writing his story and never properly apologized either. I'll get off my soap box, it's really a cute story her character just rubbed me the wrong way.
November 10, 2010
Samantha has come out West to Wyoming to make a name for herself in the newspaper buisiness. She feels that this is her last chance with her upcoming wedding.
Matt owes a debt to Samantha's father. He agrees to watch out for her while she is in Wyoming. He had no idea what he was realy getting himself into.
This book is a murder mystery, romance, and adventure.
It's more of a 3 1/2 star book for me.
Matt owes a debt to Samantha's father. He agrees to watch out for her while she is in Wyoming. He had no idea what he was realy getting himself into.
This book is a murder mystery, romance, and adventure.
It's more of a 3 1/2 star book for me.
July 29, 2015
Those Morgan Brothers are some thing.
All the books I've read so far have been really good. All the guy's are arrogant and the girls drive them crazy. The brothers are something else. Makes you want to read them all.
All the books I've read so far have been really good. All the guy's are arrogant and the girls drive them crazy. The brothers are something else. Makes you want to read them all.
January 12, 2011
I love a good western novel! I loved how spunky and persistent Sam is and what a hunk of a cowboy Matt is! I'm definitely a fan of Nancy Parra!
October 25, 2013
Sweet western. Moved fast.
December 22, 2013
Nice Read.
August 30, 2014
Loved it! I love these Morgan Brother stories. Please Ms. Parra tell us the chronological order to these. I love the sweet story and fun characters. The chemistry is great and romance clean!
February 28, 2017
A short and sweet, clean historical western romance. The plot and characters weren't quite fully developed and subsequently the angst was very lukewarm. I liked how clean it was and enjoyed the alternating povs, but the h was portrayed as a little too silly and the H had a tendency to overreact to pretty much everything. I'm interested in the brothers' stories and this series might be my go-to for when I'm in between books.
And for my safety gang friends: I would not consider this a safe read. Considering how clean this book is, it's shocking, I know. However, the h is engaged to another man when she kisses the H. Several times. The first time was initiated by the H and he didn't know she was engaged. The subsequent times were initiated by the h, after daydreaming about how she would conduct "research" on kissing and thinking about how it was wrong of her to be thinking about such things while engaged to another man. And then she went out and did those things anyway.
And for my safety gang friends: I would not consider this a safe read. Considering how clean this book is, it's shocking, I know. However, the h is engaged to another man when she kisses the H. Several times. The first time was initiated by the H and he didn't know she was engaged. The subsequent times were initiated by the h, after daydreaming about how she would conduct "research" on kissing and thinking about how it was wrong of her to be thinking about such things while engaged to another man. And then she went out and did those things anyway.
July 25, 2021
Great western love story that mixes in the stereotypes of the time. I had first read all of the authors fudge shoppe mysteries, which I love, and decided to try her other novels since she has a real knack for romance, quirky well developed characters and unexpected entertainment. I was not disappointed and will read the next one.
June 14, 2024
Cute and satisfying
An enjoyable clean romance with a dash of mystery. Looking forward to the rest of the series and other books by this author.
An enjoyable clean romance with a dash of mystery. Looking forward to the rest of the series and other books by this author.
January 6, 2017
PG - some kissing, no sex, no swears, adult subject matter (murder, immorality)
Morgan Brothers Book 1, and I've already read Book 2 and downloaded the other two. And, as a rule, I don't even like books in a series! This is a quick novella-sized book (under 200 pages) and I thought it was charming. It did exactly what I had hoped for in a romance novel: entertained me without turning me into a voyeur! Thanks, Ms Parra, for a great afternoon.
Morgan Brothers Book 1, and I've already read Book 2 and downloaded the other two. And, as a rule, I don't even like books in a series! This is a quick novella-sized book (under 200 pages) and I thought it was charming. It did exactly what I had hoped for in a romance novel: entertained me without turning me into a voyeur! Thanks, Ms Parra, for a great afternoon.
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