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The Pioneer Brides of Rattlesnake Ridge #4
Riding from Richmond
Is an ad for marriageable women their key to finding a happily ever after? Read FREE in Kindle Unlimited to find out!
Caledonia McBride thought war destroyed her chance at happiness. But then an ad for marriageable women offers hope for a second chance, and soon letters from a lonely rancher fill her heart. Ready for a second chance, Caledonia pulls up her Virginia roots and travels west toward the promise of a new beginning.
Maxwell Barringer is a good friend. When three well-meaning ranch hands accidentally bring a young woman to town to be the bride of a man who's already married, he steps in to help his friends save face until they can raise the money to send her back to Virginia. The only problem is, the more he gets to know Miss Caledonia McBride, the harder it is for him to imagine her leaving.
As Caledonia settles into her new life at Rattlesnake Ridge, it’s only a matter of time before the truth comes out. Can Max untangle the web before he falls for the blue-eyed beauty?
If you enjoy the romantic adventures of mail-order-brides, then you’ll love Riding from Richmond. Get your copy and start reading now!
Caledonia McBride thought war destroyed her chance at happiness. But then an ad for marriageable women offers hope for a second chance, and soon letters from a lonely rancher fill her heart. Ready for a second chance, Caledonia pulls up her Virginia roots and travels west toward the promise of a new beginning.
Maxwell Barringer is a good friend. When three well-meaning ranch hands accidentally bring a young woman to town to be the bride of a man who's already married, he steps in to help his friends save face until they can raise the money to send her back to Virginia. The only problem is, the more he gets to know Miss Caledonia McBride, the harder it is for him to imagine her leaving.
As Caledonia settles into her new life at Rattlesnake Ridge, it’s only a matter of time before the truth comes out. Can Max untangle the web before he falls for the blue-eyed beauty?
If you enjoy the romantic adventures of mail-order-brides, then you’ll love Riding from Richmond. Get your copy and start reading now!
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2019
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June 7, 2019
I'm sorry to say I was a bit disappointed by this book. Unlike the first three in this series, it does not really take place in Rattlesnake Ridge, but on a ranch close by. Which is okay, since there probably live more people on nearby ranches than in the town itself. But that does mean that the characters we got to know in the first three books hardly play a role. And that was one of the things I loved so much about this series: that the authors create their own community, together.
Only the sheriff plays a minor role at the end.
This book feels a bit too much like just another mail order bride story. I did enjoy the story, but there were times I realized I was reading the same page over and over, because it didn't come through...
Too bad, since I've read books by Nan O'Berry before, which I really liked!
Only the sheriff plays a minor role at the end.
This book feels a bit too much like just another mail order bride story. I did enjoy the story, but there were times I realized I was reading the same page over and over, because it didn't come through...
Too bad, since I've read books by Nan O'Berry before, which I really liked!
May 27, 2019
To tell or not to tell that is the real question. Caledonia McBride (Callie) has accepted Seth Nolan’s proposal and has travelled to Rattlesnake Ridge to marry him. There is one major problem, Seth didn’t write the letters and to top it off has already married another. At times it is hard to decide if Max Barringer simply a really nice guy, a pushover or a combination of them both. He agrees to take Callie to his ranch to stay with his family until the cowboys that cooked up the scheme come up with the money to send her home. Nan O’Berry does a good job keeping you guessing how she will find out the truth. A very enjoyable story.
May 26, 2019
Still struggling to cope with the aftereffects of the Civil War, Callie, a young Southern woman responds to a mail-order-bride advertisement. Following several months of correspondence she agrees to travel to Rattlesnake Ridge, Nevada to marry Seth Nolan. Callie’s arrival in Nevada sets in motion a chain of events, sometimes comical, often very sweet, but altogether confusing for Callie as to why Seth Nolan is not available.
Max Barringer has been convinced by three well-meaning cowboys to keep Callie from finding out what’s up with Seth and complications ensue. The Sheriff comes to everyone’s rescue in a really great scene near the end. I received a free advanced copy of this book and am voluntarily providing my honest review. This book is very good and I recommend it to everyone who enjoys sweet romance with a few good laughs.
Max Barringer has been convinced by three well-meaning cowboys to keep Callie from finding out what’s up with Seth and complications ensue. The Sheriff comes to everyone’s rescue in a really great scene near the end. I received a free advanced copy of this book and am voluntarily providing my honest review. This book is very good and I recommend it to everyone who enjoys sweet romance with a few good laughs.
September 5, 2021
Max and Callie
This is a sweet mail order bride tale written by Nan O’Berry and she has done an amazing job with the plot and the characters. There is lots of excitement and adventure. This tale starts with three not so bright, cowboys looking for a way to not work so hard. They decide to get a mail order bride for their boss, a friend and neighbor of Max. They only problem by is that before Callie arrives her intended marries someone else. When Callie arrives the three don’t know what to do with her now. So they contact Max, as he is the smartest man they can think of. Max agrees to take Callie to his ranch where his mother and sister are,so she won’t be unchaperoned in this somewhat wild town. You will enjoy the twists and turns in this tale as you discover how Max and Callie find their happily ever after.
This is a sweet mail order bride tale written by Nan O’Berry and she has done an amazing job with the plot and the characters. There is lots of excitement and adventure. This tale starts with three not so bright, cowboys looking for a way to not work so hard. They decide to get a mail order bride for their boss, a friend and neighbor of Max. They only problem by is that before Callie arrives her intended marries someone else. When Callie arrives the three don’t know what to do with her now. So they contact Max, as he is the smartest man they can think of. Max agrees to take Callie to his ranch where his mother and sister are,so she won’t be unchaperoned in this somewhat wild town. You will enjoy the twists and turns in this tale as you discover how Max and Callie find their happily ever after.
May 22, 2019
This was the gentlest of the Rattlesnake Ridge books so far, and it had, for me, the most compelling male main character. Max is bamboozled into looking after Callie, who has been brought to Rattlesnake Ridge under false pretenses, however well meant. Taking her home to the protection of his mother and sister, Max really leaves himself open to a great deal of ribbing. However, he also falls in love with her, having felt a spark when they met. Unaware of the unavailability of her “promised husband,” Callie fights her own attraction, and the reader is on tenterhooks waiting for her to find out the truth. This is a gentle read that leaves you happier than when you started it. I read an advance copy of this book, and recommend it to those new to Rattlesnake Ridge.
June 12, 2019
Caledonia McBride arrives in Rattlesnake Ridge but she does not know that the man she thought she had been writing is already married. She goes to stay at Max's ranch until the ones that wrote to her can figure out what to do with her.
Max has his mother and sister also leaving in his house.
Can they keep the secret form her long enough to find a way to send her back home? Would she even want to go back home? Can she go back home now after the civil war destroyed so much?
Such a great read!!!!!!
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255
Max has his mother and sister also leaving in his house.
Can they keep the secret form her long enough to find a way to send her back home? Would she even want to go back home? Can she go back home now after the civil war destroyed so much?
Such a great read!!!!!!
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255
May 25, 2019
Sweet romance
I liked the general idea of the plot line and the descriptions of the scenery had me walking in the scene beside the characters. The characters lacked depth and though an intriguing idea, the storyline was a bit far fetched in my opinion. The idea that no one would tell a woman that her intended was already married and persist in maintaining that lie for a week is a bit unbelievable. The moral (that truth is the only way) comes through loud and clear, however. There were a few editing mistakes that also detracted from the story.
I liked the general idea of the plot line and the descriptions of the scenery had me walking in the scene beside the characters. The characters lacked depth and though an intriguing idea, the storyline was a bit far fetched in my opinion. The idea that no one would tell a woman that her intended was already married and persist in maintaining that lie for a week is a bit unbelievable. The moral (that truth is the only way) comes through loud and clear, however. There were a few editing mistakes that also detracted from the story.
May 25, 2019
A sweet read about Callie and Max. Callie is brought as a mail order bride for Seth except Seth doesn't know anything about it. His hired hands brought Callie in except by the time she arrived Seth had already married so they didnt know what to do. They convinced Max to take her to his family's place. The family starts to fall in love with her. Max doesn't know how to explain the situation and as he ends up falling for her. She fights her feeling for him. Their HEA requires work to get there and some misunderstandings.
May 24, 2019
I received a free advance review copy of this book and am voluntarily providing my honest review. Thanks to 3 goofy ranch hands, Callie comes to Rattlesnake Ridge to marry Seth, but Seth got married while on a business trip. Now the 3 don't know what to do. They coerce Max into taking her home with him, until they can raise the money to send her back home. I loved this book and recommend it.
May 24, 2019
A romantic story with a twist is what you will find in this 1870's story of a mail-order bride from Virginia named Callie. I really liked this story and the Barringer family. I especially liked Max, who portrayed a strong, sensitive, gentlemanly character just trying to help out and then not knowing how to resolve the problem. It made the story very interesting, I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
May 25, 2019
Three cowboys write letters as their rancher boss to Caledonia McBride who is a mail order bride. When Caledonia arrives in Rattlesnake Ridge to marry the rancher the cowboys have to think quick and have Maxwell take her back to his ranch because their boss just got married. Max takes her home and the truth is hidden from her that Seth is married. This is a sweet wonderful romantic pioneer story and I enjoyed reading it. I received this book as an arc for an honest review of it.
May 26, 2019
Callie has come all the way from Virginia to Rattlesnake Ridge to marry Seth Nolan. They’ve been exchanging letters for almost a year now. But when she arrives to Carlson’s City Max Barringer is picking her up. Seth is away attending some business, so she will wait for him at the Barringer’s Ranch. Max is keeping a secret from Callie and he is falling in live with her. Have they a chance of a future togetherness?
May 28, 2019
I am not fond of historicals but I have really enjoyed the books in this series. This one was no exception. The concept of mail order brides is hard to think about in this day and age, but times were hard for the war torned areas. The stories are chaste as the time would demand. The story is well written and makes the past come alive and the pressures of women to keep their reputations from being ruined so real. You will enjoy this book but dont be afraid to read them all.
May 30, 2019
Callie comes to Rattlesnake Ridge to marry Seth, too bad the men is already married and doesn't know that the three guys working for him paid for her trip. They paid for a trip but they can't afford to sent her back, they ask Max for help. Somehow Max agree to help and keep her at his ranch. while Callie and Max spend more time together and learn more things about each other they develop feelings.
What would happen when Calli find out the truth?
What would happen when Calli find out the truth?
June 5, 2019
Callie leaves Virginia to head to Rattlesnake Ridge after corresponding with who she thinks is Seth for several months. When she arrives she is not made aware of the secrets and lies that will affect her life. Will it be for the better? Max watches over her but keeps the secrets from her all the while. Can their feelings for each other be real? Will they both get their HEA? A very sweet story. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
May 23, 2019
This is a very well written book that holds your attention. This is a sweet romance with drama that will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next. I love this series of books and can't wait to read the next one. I received an Arc copy of this book and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
May 24, 2019
An entertaining read about a gal from Richmond, VA who has fallen in love with the the man described in the letters that she’s received. Only that man didn’t write her or know anything about her. She is kept at Max’s ranch and chaperoned by his Mother and sister, till Max and the 3 guys responsible for the letters figure out what to do.
Another exciting read about Rattlesnake Ridge.
Another exciting read about Rattlesnake Ridge.
May 28, 2019
I liked the character of Callie, she is a determined woman and traveled for three weeks to meet her groom. Instead Max gets talked into taking her to his homestead because her groom is already married. As Max waits to tell her, he falls in love with her but when Callie finds out Max will have some expaining to do. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing
May 24, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. The sweet and emotional story will tug at your heartstrings. Max and Callie were wonderful characters that had me rooting for them all the way. This is my honest, voluntary review.
May 25, 2019
I enjoyed this book, so far it has been my favorite of this series. The story is very well written, I had to laugh at some places in the book and then you would feel heartache for poor Callie. I would definitely recommend this sweet read to others.
June 5, 2019
Caught in the middle!
Max is the right man caught in the middle of a complicated scheme. As the story unfolds, telling the truth because the most difficult thing in his life! A truly delightful story!
Max is the right man caught in the middle of a complicated scheme. As the story unfolds, telling the truth because the most difficult thing in his life! A truly delightful story!
June 6, 2019
A sweet story with some humor; it was good!
The promise of a new beginning for Caledonia. But that beginning isn’t quite what she had thought! Secrets…
I must say, I loved the characters. I thought it was a cute, romantic story. I liked it a lot! Sweet, with some humor: it was good! Enjoyable!
The promise of a new beginning for Caledonia. But that beginning isn’t quite what she had thought! Secrets…
I must say, I loved the characters. I thought it was a cute, romantic story. I liked it a lot! Sweet, with some humor: it was good! Enjoyable!
June 14, 2019
Great series..........
I enjoyed reading this story, Riding from Richmond, from the series Brides of Rattlesnake Ridge. The author has done a great job of telling about the young woman who has traveled to marry a man and settle down and start a new life.
I enjoyed reading this story, Riding from Richmond, from the series Brides of Rattlesnake Ridge. The author has done a great job of telling about the young woman who has traveled to marry a man and settle down and start a new life.
June 15, 2019
A Big Mistake
Sallie is under the assumption that she will be marrwhen she reaches Rattlesnake Ridge, life doesn't always go as planned especially after she meets Max.
Great read with strong characters and good storyline with a ending you'll love.
Sallie is under the assumption that she will be marrwhen she reaches Rattlesnake Ridge, life doesn't always go as planned especially after she meets Max.
Great read with strong characters and good storyline with a ending you'll love.
November 21, 2019
Great
I enjoyed reading this book. It is wholesome and endearing. The characters were believable. The story was inspiring, funny, and romantic. I liked the family values and principles in this book.
I enjoyed reading this book. It is wholesome and endearing. The characters were believable. The story was inspiring, funny, and romantic. I liked the family values and principles in this book.
January 1, 2020
Enjoyable
This story kept me very interested and engaged from beginning to the end. I loved it, wasn’t over long, so a pretty quick read. I am sure other will also enjoy this well entertaining and lovely story.
This story kept me very interested and engaged from beginning to the end. I loved it, wasn’t over long, so a pretty quick read. I am sure other will also enjoy this well entertaining and lovely story.
June 12, 2020
Cute stoy about a mail order bride
The story was simple in its composition, however there were editing mistakes throughout which distracted me as a reader. The ending seemed a little rushed, also. Thank you.
The story was simple in its composition, however there were editing mistakes throughout which distracted me as a reader. The ending seemed a little rushed, also. Thank you.
September 27, 2021
Happy Adventure!
Excellent storytelling that everyone will definitely enjoy. Engaging characters that are humorous and charming. This little western romance filled with moments of drama and compelling emotional connections between the characters will keep you entertained.
Excellent storytelling that everyone will definitely enjoy. Engaging characters that are humorous and charming. This little western romance filled with moments of drama and compelling emotional connections between the characters will keep you entertained.
dnf-never-again
December 9, 2023Ebook
Summary: Mail order bride goes wrong because of interfering side characters
Stats: HR-Western, M/F, part of a series, unknown sexual content
Notes: Very early DNF, the writing style didn't work for me.
Content: Didn't list
Summary: Mail order bride goes wrong because of interfering side characters
Stats: HR-Western, M/F, part of a series, unknown sexual content
Notes: Very early DNF, the writing style didn't work for me.
Content: Didn't list
May 24, 2019
Sweet and wholesome book. Nothing like what I read before. Loved it
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