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From a national bestselling author and “one of the superstars of western romance” comes a wild romp about a fiery woman who meets a very cool customer (Affaire de Coeur). Maggie O’Roarke knows how to walk, talk, and fight like a man. So, when her uncle wills her some gold and silver mines, she’s determined to prove she can operate them on her own—even as her wedding date approaches. But when her betrothed is kidnapped just before the wedding, Maggie is convinced dastardly saloon owner C. V. McCready is making a desperate bid to keep her from re-opening the mines. McCready is a con man who could charm the shine off a saddle. But when he sees Maggie in her wedding finery, he becomes determined to protect her from less savory men who want to swindle her out of her property. And what better way to protect her than to kidnap Maggie and claim her in a marriage by proxy? Turns out there are a lot of better ways . . . In this rollicking read from “a superb storyteller whose remarkable talent for recreating the West will hold you enthralled,” the battle of the sexes is about to be fought with no rules, no prisoners—and no small amount of laughter (RT Book Reviews).
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 1993
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January 31, 2020
This book had an interesting plot. The old miner uncle, married his niece off by proxie to 3 different men. He dies, leaves his mines to her and the men come to claim their bride. The 3 stars is because of the plot, but it was not very well written, at least not for me.
July 13, 2017
It was good.
January 13, 2014
I very much enjoyed this story. I quite literally laughed out loud several times while reading it. That alone makes it worth the read! I like a lead woman character that has some gumption! And her dog is the best :)
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December 30, 2013Good book
very good book. kinda wish there was more to the story. but it is defiantly a mature reader's book. I feel like the characters would have a good story if it had been continued (I.e. sequel).
very good book. kinda wish there was more to the story. but it is defiantly a mature reader's book. I feel like the characters would have a good story if it had been continued (I.e. sequel).
September 9, 2016
Maggie and McCready...what a pair. I enjoyed this book for the most part although was getting a bit tired of the marriage by proxy angle by the middle of the book let alone the end! Maggie was an entertaining heroine though and I will be looking out for others by this author.
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February 5, 2014
This story was good, I really enjoyed the ending they are a great pair with deep back stories that add to the characters. And the chemistry between the main characters was great. Would read another book by this author.
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January 9, 2015
This is a good, interesting book. There were aspects that were a bit corny, but I enjoyed Maggie's strength and loved her dog. I would recommend this author.
June 29, 2017
Is a great book to read
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