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Silverpines #13
Wanted: Barkeep
Flora Adams is an independent sort of woman who will go to any length to remain her own boss. The owner of two saloons in Silverpines, Oregon, she has to face her worst fears when devastating earthquakes and a landslide wipes out nearly every man in town, including her barkeep. With only one saloon and two of her girls, she does what she has to to stay in business. But when the only man she ever gave her heart to shows up to apply for the bartender position, she has a lot to explain.
Theadore H. McMillan, known as Mac, is looking for a more relaxed life than running fifty saloons spread out across the state of Maine. Intrigued by an ad for Barkeep in Oregon, he pursues the opportunity with his usual headstrong, feet-first mentality and arrives along with his letter of application. Little does he know the want ad was sent by the only woman he ever loved, but lost fifteen years before.
Can Flora and Mac come to terms with their past mistakes? After all this time, can he win her trust? How can he convince her he’s her wanted barkeep?
Theadore H. McMillan, known as Mac, is looking for a more relaxed life than running fifty saloons spread out across the state of Maine. Intrigued by an ad for Barkeep in Oregon, he pursues the opportunity with his usual headstrong, feet-first mentality and arrives along with his letter of application. Little does he know the want ad was sent by the only woman he ever loved, but lost fifteen years before.
Can Flora and Mac come to terms with their past mistakes? After all this time, can he win her trust? How can he convince her he’s her wanted barkeep?
- GenresWestern Romance
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Published August 18, 2018
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About the author
Lynn Donovan
115 books137 followers Lynn Donovan is an author, playwright, and director who spends her days chasing after her muses trying to get them to behave long enough to write their stories. The results are numerous novels, multi-author series, anthologies, dramatizations, and short stories.
Lynn enjoys reading and writing fiction, paranormal, speculative, contemporary romance, and time travel. But you never know what her muses will come up with for a story, so you could see a novel under any given genre. All that can be said is keep your eyes open because these muses are not sitting still for long!
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You can learn more about Lynn when you follow her on Facebook Author page, Join her reading group on FB at Books by Author Lynn Donovan, her website, and Twitter,
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Lynn enjoys reading and writing fiction, paranormal, speculative, contemporary romance, and time travel. But you never know what her muses will come up with for a story, so you could see a novel under any given genre. All that can be said is keep your eyes open because these muses are not sitting still for long!
Oops, there they go again…
You can learn more about Lynn when you follow her on Facebook Author page, Join her reading group on FB at Books by Author Lynn Donovan, her website, and Twitter,
For more publications by Lynn Donovan go to: Amazon.com/author/ldonovan
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August 26, 2018
Another great addition to the Silverpines series. This time the owner of the two saloons in Silverpines, Flora, is down to one saloon after the devastating earthquake and loss of most of the men in town. She struggles with finding a new barkeep since her previous one was one of those lost and puts an add in the paper. Mac is looking for a more laid back position instead of all the responsibility he had in Maine and goes to Silverpines to answer the add. Little did they know but Flora and Matt have a history from many years ago and each had loved the other. Can they now find that love again or be forever alone? A sweet story to warm the heart.
August 20, 2018
LOVED IT! I had wondered about Flora since the first time she was mentioned. I had in my mind this "worn out" woman who was a bit older. However I was pleasantly surprised with her description. The characters in this book were great. I loved how the story played on Ms. Donovan's other book in the series. The collaboration that it must have taken to write this series is unthinkable. The details, spirit, and attitude of these books are fantastic.
I highly recommend this book along with all the other in this series. You will never regret buying these books. I am anxiously awaiting the next in the series!
I highly recommend this book along with all the other in this series. You will never regret buying these books. I am anxiously awaiting the next in the series!
September 11, 2020
Wanted Barkeep
Flora Adams owns the Lucky Lady Saloon in Silver Pines and has a son Jackson. She owned two saloons but one was buried under the mud slide caused by an earthquake. Mac was a business man who owned 50 plus saloons throughout Massachusetts. He decided to retire and left his main man in charge while he went about his life. He answered an ad for a barkeep in Silver Pines hoping it was his dear friend, upon arrival he was in pain because of a back injury. This book has suspense,intrigue and love written in to keep all interested. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
Flora Adams owns the Lucky Lady Saloon in Silver Pines and has a son Jackson. She owned two saloons but one was buried under the mud slide caused by an earthquake. Mac was a business man who owned 50 plus saloons throughout Massachusetts. He decided to retire and left his main man in charge while he went about his life. He answered an ad for a barkeep in Silver Pines hoping it was his dear friend, upon arrival he was in pain because of a back injury. This book has suspense,intrigue and love written in to keep all interested. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
January 30, 2020
A Saloon keeper with girls that go "upstairs" but still go to church, without changing anything...?
Flora left the man she loved behind because she was worried once they married she'd never be able to follow her dreams. Mac fulfilled his but feels something's missing. When he sees an ad for a Barkeep with familiar initials, he hopes he's found his old love.
It just wasn't enjoyable. How can it be a "christian" book and have the owner promoting the activities without remorse or wanting to change? It doesn't fit.
Flora left the man she loved behind because she was worried once they married she'd never be able to follow her dreams. Mac fulfilled his but feels something's missing. When he sees an ad for a Barkeep with familiar initials, he hopes he's found his old love.
It just wasn't enjoyable. How can it be a "christian" book and have the owner promoting the activities without remorse or wanting to change? It doesn't fit.
December 20, 2022
Almost didn’t finish
I really had to force myself to finish this one, hoping against hope that it would get better as I’ve really enjoyed this series.
Flora was a bee with an itch! What a horrible woman. And how she treated her only child! Ugh! If Mac was an actual person, he would have turned around and left town five minutes after being in that witch’s presence. Honestly!
The entire book was nothing but anger and conflict, and then two paragraphs basically at the very end there was a happy, happy, joy, joy quick ending.
Very disappointed.
I really had to force myself to finish this one, hoping against hope that it would get better as I’ve really enjoyed this series.
Flora was a bee with an itch! What a horrible woman. And how she treated her only child! Ugh! If Mac was an actual person, he would have turned around and left town five minutes after being in that witch’s presence. Honestly!
The entire book was nothing but anger and conflict, and then two paragraphs basically at the very end there was a happy, happy, joy, joy quick ending.
Very disappointed.
November 2, 2018
A surprising story
Flora is strong and independent. Jackson is a growing young man with a hidden past. Flora guards him and his past like a mamma bear. Her saloon is needing a new bar keeper since she lost her barkeep and good friend Gus. Mac needs a slower pace. More back pain from all the lifting decides it. A fortunate discovery of an ad for a bartender gives him hope with F.L. Adams holdings. As a contact. Now sit back and enjoy the show.
Flora is strong and independent. Jackson is a growing young man with a hidden past. Flora guards him and his past like a mamma bear. Her saloon is needing a new bar keeper since she lost her barkeep and good friend Gus. Mac needs a slower pace. More back pain from all the lifting decides it. A fortunate discovery of an ad for a bartender gives him hope with F.L. Adams holdings. As a contact. Now sit back and enjoy the show.
October 8, 2019
Nice Story!
This is the 13th story in the Silverpines series. We get the story about Flora who runs the saloon and Mac her former boss who comes to Silverpines to barkeep. The storyline also includes the town orphan, Jackson, who does odd jobs and is watched over by Flora. This is a nice continuation of the series.
This is the 13th story in the Silverpines series. We get the story about Flora who runs the saloon and Mac her former boss who comes to Silverpines to barkeep. The storyline also includes the town orphan, Jackson, who does odd jobs and is watched over by Flora. This is a nice continuation of the series.
August 21, 2018
Lost family
Flora gets more than she bargained for when advertised for a bar keep, and Mac discovers a family he never knew about when he takes a chance an answers the ad. One more good man for Silver Lines.
Flora gets more than she bargained for when advertised for a bar keep, and Mac discovers a family he never knew about when he takes a chance an answers the ad. One more good man for Silver Lines.
August 22, 2018
Past
Fears and uncertainty lead to decisions that affect life times but the truth will prevail and circumstances lead to the facts becoming known and two hearts seek each other out.
Fears and uncertainty lead to decisions that affect life times but the truth will prevail and circumstances lead to the facts becoming known and two hearts seek each other out.
August 22, 2018
Great read
This book is part of a really good series by a group of authors and each book has been good. I especially enjoyed of Wanted: Barkeep. The book keep my interest right from the beginning.
This book is part of a really good series by a group of authors and each book has been good. I especially enjoyed of Wanted: Barkeep. The book keep my interest right from the beginning.
August 23, 2018
Wanted Barkeep
Mac and Flora have a long history. On top of that they actually love one another. They just don't want to realize it. Their tale, with all it's twist and turn make for a fun and enjoyable read.
Mac and Flora have a long history. On top of that they actually love one another. They just don't want to realize it. Their tale, with all it's twist and turn make for a fun and enjoyable read.
August 23, 2018
Another great book in the series! I am looking forward to reading more books in the series as they come out. Each of them has kept me reading and very happy.
I really enjoyed the characters in this book. I am looking forward to more in the series.
So enjoy!
j
I really enjoyed the characters in this book. I am looking forward to more in the series.
So enjoy!
j
August 31, 2018
Enjoyable reading!
This is my first time reading a book written by Lynn Donovan. I came across her while reading the Silverpines Series. Well-written sweet story with a good plot! I look forward to reading more by this author.
This is my first time reading a book written by Lynn Donovan. I came across her while reading the Silverpines Series. Well-written sweet story with a good plot! I look forward to reading more by this author.
September 1, 2018
Touching
I really enjoyed this story and hope for many more from Lynn Donavon. It was a touching story about an unwed mother in a time when it meant almost certain doom. I wish all stories had a happy ending but then we wouldn’t have to read them instead of live them. Enjoy 💜
I really enjoyed this story and hope for many more from Lynn Donavon. It was a touching story about an unwed mother in a time when it meant almost certain doom. I wish all stories had a happy ending but then we wouldn’t have to read them instead of live them. Enjoy 💜
November 25, 2018
Silverpines Series book 13
Barkeep by Lynn the Donovan. While I liked the characters in the story it was a little bit of a disappointment. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Barkeep by Lynn the Donovan. While I liked the characters in the story it was a little bit of a disappointment. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
August 23, 2018
Oh so good!
I always did like Miss Flora! I'm so glad she's to find her happily ever after with Mac. It was great to learn about her personal life.
I always did like Miss Flora! I'm so glad she's to find her happily ever after with Mac. It was great to learn about her personal life.
August 26, 2018
Great book
Loved this book in the Silverpines series.This one was sweet and funny and serious all wrapped into one great book.Couldnt put it down.
Loved this book in the Silverpines series.This one was sweet and funny and serious all wrapped into one great book.Couldnt put it down.
September 9, 2018
Story Drew Me Right In
It seemed like I read this book in no time. The story drew me right in. The story was unique enough but also weaved seamlessly with the rest of the series.
It seemed like I read this book in no time. The story drew me right in. The story was unique enough but also weaved seamlessly with the rest of the series.
January 27, 2019
Good story
The character and storyline are very good. Quick, clean fun book. Would definitely recommend this book and this series. Enjoy
The character and storyline are very good. Quick, clean fun book. Would definitely recommend this book and this series. Enjoy
September 26, 2019
Love shine through
Her past catches up to her.
He thought he would never see her again.
A sweet storyline with strong characters to catch your fancy.
Her past catches up to her.
He thought he would never see her again.
A sweet storyline with strong characters to catch your fancy.
December 10, 2019
Mac and Flora
Flora ran from Boston fifteen years ago to go west where she could open her own business and not be beholden to a man. - Babs
Flora ran from Boston fifteen years ago to go west where she could open her own business and not be beholden to a man. - Babs
October 2, 2022
MISTAKES AND BAD JUDGMENT P
I really enjoyed this book . WANTED BARKEEP , SILVERPINES SERIES BOOK #13 BY LYNN DONOVAN . I recommend teens and up .
I really enjoyed this book . WANTED BARKEEP , SILVERPINES SERIES BOOK #13 BY LYNN DONOVAN . I recommend teens and up .
October 25, 2022
Madame
You won't find a nicer saloon owner than this one. Read why. Women's oldest profession in a different light. Heroic
You won't find a nicer saloon owner than this one. Read why. Women's oldest profession in a different light. Heroic
August 5, 2019
It was as if she had walked away from him just yesterday!
Mac has always loved Flora, but she is not going to welcome him with open arms when he brings her past with him. Flora has too many secrets both past and present...is there any way she can keep her secrets and have a future with the man she has always loved? This visit to Silverpines is packed with passion, feisty outbursts, hidden secrets and lots of hope! Join Flora, Mac and Jackson for a bumpy journey of discovery!
I love the Silverpines series which is all available on Kindle Unlimited.
Mac has always loved Flora, but she is not going to welcome him with open arms when he brings her past with him. Flora has too many secrets both past and present...is there any way she can keep her secrets and have a future with the man she has always loved? This visit to Silverpines is packed with passion, feisty outbursts, hidden secrets and lots of hope! Join Flora, Mac and Jackson for a bumpy journey of discovery!
I love the Silverpines series which is all available on Kindle Unlimited.
November 22, 2018
Good read.
Thomas /Mac and Fiona /owner of the Lucky Lady Saloon.
I enjoyed reading this rekindle love story. Although a bit slow and Fiona was a bit to thick headed for my liking. It was hard to really like her even at the end. Their story has a some what satisfying HEA.
Thomas /Mac and Fiona /owner of the Lucky Lady Saloon.
I enjoyed reading this rekindle love story. Although a bit slow and Fiona was a bit to thick headed for my liking. It was hard to really like her even at the end. Their story has a some what satisfying HEA.
June 10, 2022
Another wonderful groom to the rescue
I love how old flames become new loves! A great story of learning from your past and moving forward to your future!
I love how old flames become new loves! A great story of learning from your past and moving forward to your future!
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