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A baby is discarded in the wilderness of South Dakota.
Rancher, Logan McGregor, finds an abandoned baby and decides to keep her. He names her Alice after his dead wife. This child will fill the void in his lonely heart.
Missie, a woman with no memory, is incarcerated in a local jail. She is crazy according to the Marshall, but she can provide the one thing Logan desperately needs – milk for baby Alice.
Against his better judgement, he takes Missie to his ranch.
When Missie’s memory finally returns, will her explosive recollections bring them all together or tear them apart?
Rancher, Logan McGregor, finds an abandoned baby and decides to keep her. He names her Alice after his dead wife. This child will fill the void in his lonely heart.
Missie, a woman with no memory, is incarcerated in a local jail. She is crazy according to the Marshall, but she can provide the one thing Logan desperately needs – milk for baby Alice.
Against his better judgement, he takes Missie to his ranch.
When Missie’s memory finally returns, will her explosive recollections bring them all together or tear them apart?
178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2019
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About the author
Margaret Tanner
224 books87 followersMargaret Tanner is an award winning, best selling author.
As well as writing historical novels set in frontier Australia she has discovered a love for writing Western Romance.
Her novella, Edwina of Connecticut is one of the 50 novels in the American Mail Order Bride series. Christmas Cowboy is in the Western Christmas Anthology, Silver Belles And Stetsons.
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She has had numerous short stories published over the years, but writing Historical romance novels is her passion.
Her favourite historical period is the 1st World War. Not only has she painstakingly researched this era, but was fortunate enough to make a poignant pilgrimage to the battlefields of Gallipoli (in Turkey), France and Belgium.
She is married with three grown up sons, and two gorgeous grand-daughters. Margaret lives in Australia. She has recently retired from work, and hopes to concentrate on her writing.
As well as writing historical novels set in frontier Australia she has discovered a love for writing Western Romance.
Her novella, Edwina of Connecticut is one of the 50 novels in the American Mail Order Bride series. Christmas Cowboy is in the Western Christmas Anthology, Silver Belles And Stetsons.
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She has had numerous short stories published over the years, but writing Historical romance novels is her passion.
Her favourite historical period is the 1st World War. Not only has she painstakingly researched this era, but was fortunate enough to make a poignant pilgrimage to the battlefields of Gallipoli (in Turkey), France and Belgium.
She is married with three grown up sons, and two gorgeous grand-daughters. Margaret lives in Australia. She has recently retired from work, and hopes to concentrate on her writing.
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August 30, 2019
Widower Logan, still grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Alice, is at a loss when he discovers a baby in the bushes on his ranch. He’s so taken with the innocent baby that he names her Alice, after his dead wife. He tries to take care of her but soon learns it takes more skill than he has. Upon hearing there’s a woman sitting in jail who can feed little Alice, he goes to procure her. Missie breastfeeds little Alice and reveals to Logan she has no memory. Something terrible has happened and she hasn’t a clue what. Can Logan help Missie regain her memory and offer her his love or will the truth rip this little family apart?
I’m not a huge fan of the baby romance genre but in this story, Margaret Tanner writes a beautiful historical western romance that happens to have a baby in it. This story has everything I love in a historical western romance: descriptive narration, heart wrenching characters, redemption theme and very bad antagonists trying to tear the hero/heroine apart. Oh, and a HEA. Gotta have a HEA. Logan, Bachelors and Babies book 2, has all these things and more. I loved the realistic atmosphere of the setting. Back then, times were tough and only the strongest survived. The connection between Logan and Missie endeared me to them both. This story has the right amount of conflict and the ending tugged at my heart strings.
If you love historical western romances, you’ll love this one! Fans of Cynthia Woolf and Kathleen Lawless will want to read this story. Highly recommend!
Favorite Character/Quote: “Not knowing who you are. Where you come from. Maybe the shock of losing my baby brought on the amnesia.”
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...
I’m not a huge fan of the baby romance genre but in this story, Margaret Tanner writes a beautiful historical western romance that happens to have a baby in it. This story has everything I love in a historical western romance: descriptive narration, heart wrenching characters, redemption theme and very bad antagonists trying to tear the hero/heroine apart. Oh, and a HEA. Gotta have a HEA. Logan, Bachelors and Babies book 2, has all these things and more. I loved the realistic atmosphere of the setting. Back then, times were tough and only the strongest survived. The connection between Logan and Missie endeared me to them both. This story has the right amount of conflict and the ending tugged at my heart strings.
If you love historical western romances, you’ll love this one! Fans of Cynthia Woolf and Kathleen Lawless will want to read this story. Highly recommend!
Favorite Character/Quote: “Not knowing who you are. Where you come from. Maybe the shock of losing my baby brought on the amnesia.”
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...
July 7, 2019
An emotional rollercoaster
Logan- has his "stater" ranch , lost his wife of one week do to the their cabin burning down.
Jemma - had a hard young life, non of which she deserves just trust the wrong people.
I enjoyed reading this captivating emotional story that is fantastically written with charismatic characters! Their story has a wonderfully inspiring HEA.
Logan- has his "stater" ranch , lost his wife of one week do to the their cabin burning down.
Jemma - had a hard young life, non of which she deserves just trust the wrong people.
I enjoyed reading this captivating emotional story that is fantastically written with charismatic characters! Their story has a wonderfully inspiring HEA.
December 13, 2020
RISING FROM THE ASHES
While the story is part of the Bachelors and Babies series, it is a stand-alone story. Logan McGregor will be heading back to his homestead and hear a cry.
Following the sound, he will find a baby in a pitiful condition. Fortunately, he will have a tin of condensed milk and water it down, and feed her.
Not wanting to go into town with a baby and explain things, he will travel to another town, which will set this tale into motion.
It seems a young woman was found and is locked up in the jail. She doesn't know her name, but they know she is lactating. Will Logan give her a chance to feed his precious bundle? Can she convince him to allow her to travel with him and take care of Alice?
This story's plot will have mystery, suspense, secrets, danger, betrayal, and second chances. Jemma will finally remember her name, what happened to her, and where her child is. But when Logan hears the truth, will he turn her out. She must keep a secret to protect herself and baby Alice.
Not everything is simple. Jemma is a victim of circumstances, and life seems never to give her a break. She pays dearly for trusting the wrong person and fears that she will pay again if the truth is exposed. What will it take for her to believe that Logan is different? For Logan, his bitterness over his wife's death has made him cynical, but finding baby Alice and then rescuing Jemma has him looking at life differently. The best solution would be for Jemma and Logan to marry, but convincing her won't be easy.
The story has the good, the bad, and the evil of people. Both Logan and Jemma have suffered pain and loss, but maybe baby Alice is what can heal them and bring them together. Best of all, it has the coveted happily ever after ending.
While the story is part of the Bachelors and Babies series, it is a stand-alone story. Logan McGregor will be heading back to his homestead and hear a cry.
Following the sound, he will find a baby in a pitiful condition. Fortunately, he will have a tin of condensed milk and water it down, and feed her.
Not wanting to go into town with a baby and explain things, he will travel to another town, which will set this tale into motion.
It seems a young woman was found and is locked up in the jail. She doesn't know her name, but they know she is lactating. Will Logan give her a chance to feed his precious bundle? Can she convince him to allow her to travel with him and take care of Alice?
This story's plot will have mystery, suspense, secrets, danger, betrayal, and second chances. Jemma will finally remember her name, what happened to her, and where her child is. But when Logan hears the truth, will he turn her out. She must keep a secret to protect herself and baby Alice.
Not everything is simple. Jemma is a victim of circumstances, and life seems never to give her a break. She pays dearly for trusting the wrong person and fears that she will pay again if the truth is exposed. What will it take for her to believe that Logan is different? For Logan, his bitterness over his wife's death has made him cynical, but finding baby Alice and then rescuing Jemma has him looking at life differently. The best solution would be for Jemma and Logan to marry, but convincing her won't be easy.
The story has the good, the bad, and the evil of people. Both Logan and Jemma have suffered pain and loss, but maybe baby Alice is what can heal them and bring them together. Best of all, it has the coveted happily ever after ending.
July 10, 2019
This is the second book in the Bachelors and Babies series. I loved this story too. I loved that Logan our hero finds a little baby in the bushes while he was on the way to his ranch. Then he finds a lactating woman in the jail in town when he went to town to get more canned milk for the baby and someway to feed it too her. The story was out so the mercantile owner told him there was a lactating woman in the jail.
He goes to see her and find a way to get her to come to the ranch to feed the baby and take care of her.
This story has a lot that you would expect in a good story. Adventure, creepy people doing really bad things, people being set for something they didn’t do, and of course romance.
This is the first book I have read from this author and I will be reading more. I highly recommend this story.
He goes to see her and find a way to get her to come to the ranch to feed the baby and take care of her.
This story has a lot that you would expect in a good story. Adventure, creepy people doing really bad things, people being set for something they didn’t do, and of course romance.
This is the first book I have read from this author and I will be reading more. I highly recommend this story.
July 31, 2019
A Fun Romance
I enjoyed this fun romance about a widower still grieving his late wife who finds a baby out in the middle of nowhere. He decides to keep it, but discovers there is a lot he does not know about taking care of a baby, plus he must come up with solutions using his limited resources. Enter a woman with amnesia who can provide the one thing he's lacking for the baby. As things progress, it turns out there is more to the situation than what the reader might guess. Good characters, and some believable scenes that added action and suspense kept me interested. I enjoyed this couple, and the baby was a cutie.p
I enjoyed this fun romance about a widower still grieving his late wife who finds a baby out in the middle of nowhere. He decides to keep it, but discovers there is a lot he does not know about taking care of a baby, plus he must come up with solutions using his limited resources. Enter a woman with amnesia who can provide the one thing he's lacking for the baby. As things progress, it turns out there is more to the situation than what the reader might guess. Good characters, and some believable scenes that added action and suspense kept me interested. I enjoyed this couple, and the baby was a cutie.p
July 12, 2019
When Logan finds a baby girl he’s immediately in love with her and decides to keep her. But taking care for a baby isn’t easy. When he hears of a prisoner who can nurse his girl he takes her to his ranch. Jemma is in prison but can’t remember anything. When Logan shows up she goes with him to help him. Then her memory comes back....and that is just the start of this great story.
This story has all you want from an entertaining read, some mystery, love and a great story line.
It’s part of a new multi author series and I can’t wait to read the other books.
This story has all you want from an entertaining read, some mystery, love and a great story line.
It’s part of a new multi author series and I can’t wait to read the other books.
June 9, 2020
Fast read
This story had me riveted the whole time. It kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to find out what happened next. I read 60%of the book in one day, which is basically unheard of for me. However, I was enjoying the story so much that it was difficult to put it down to do any of my regular daily routine. I love that it finished with an epilogue, too, which is an important factor to me. Sometimes I'm left trying to fires what happens in the character's future, but the epilogue hero's finish the story for me. Definitely a favorite book of mine!
This story had me riveted the whole time. It kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to find out what happened next. I read 60%of the book in one day, which is basically unheard of for me. However, I was enjoying the story so much that it was difficult to put it down to do any of my regular daily routine. I love that it finished with an epilogue, too, which is an important factor to me. Sometimes I'm left trying to fires what happens in the character's future, but the epilogue hero's finish the story for me. Definitely a favorite book of mine!
July 2, 2019
This is Book #2 in the Bachelors and Babies series and is a story of guilt, regrets, secrets, mystery, romance and a HEA. Logan, upon finding a baby girl, decides to keep her but now must find someone to help him care for the child. This is a heart rendering story and one I enjoyed very much. I highly recommend this book...you won't be disappointed. As always Margaret Tanner weaves a wonderful tale of heartache and love which triumphs all.
January 1, 2020
Wonderful
Easy five stars
Two people with pasts to overcome. One with amnesia. Wonderful storyline different than others
I usually don’t give five stars to books I can’t recommend tiny advanced preteen reading friends . But this one deserves it.
Because of language ( isn’t Superbad but still curse words) and descriptions of “making out “I’m not comfortable recommending to my advanced preteen friends
Easy five stars
Two people with pasts to overcome. One with amnesia. Wonderful storyline different than others
I usually don’t give five stars to books I can’t recommend tiny advanced preteen reading friends . But this one deserves it.
Because of language ( isn’t Superbad but still curse words) and descriptions of “making out “I’m not comfortable recommending to my advanced preteen friends
July 7, 2020
Logan (book 2)
Great story of a hard working cowboy trying to make a living. Logan traveling back from a cow drive for another rancher heard a noise. He stopped and listened again. It sounded like a baby crying, but that couldn’t be true, not out here on the trail. He started looking and found a baby in the weeds. He picked it up and it was barely living. He knew this baby needed milk. This just gets better as it is goes along. You will want to read this one.
Great story of a hard working cowboy trying to make a living. Logan traveling back from a cow drive for another rancher heard a noise. He stopped and listened again. It sounded like a baby crying, but that couldn’t be true, not out here on the trail. He started looking and found a baby in the weeds. He picked it up and it was barely living. He knew this baby needed milk. This just gets better as it is goes along. You will want to read this one.
February 3, 2021
Another great read. Logan and Jemma had both had heartache in their pasts. Jemma more than most. Logan is on his own when he finds a baby that needs his care. In a quick turn of events, Jemma also manages to wind up under his care as well while caring for the little baby. There’s secrets from the past that could damage their future. They grow to care for one another and manage to work out where they have been and where they are going. A nice HEA wraps it all up.
July 7, 2019
Logan ( Bachelors And Babies Book 2)
Wow, what a wonderful book! Drew me in from the start! I loved the storyline, not one boring moment from start to finish. I had a hard time putting it down. Well thought out characters, each playing their parts well, kept the story moving along. A lot of angst in this one and I enjoyed following to the hard earned HEA. JudyE
Wow, what a wonderful book! Drew me in from the start! I loved the storyline, not one boring moment from start to finish. I had a hard time putting it down. Well thought out characters, each playing their parts well, kept the story moving along. A lot of angst in this one and I enjoyed following to the hard earned HEA. JudyE
January 13, 2020
Another wonderful story by Margaret
This is a very creative, exciting and entertaining read. Many twist and turns to make an adventure to enjoy. Babies and handsome cowboys great things to fill pages with. I highly recommend you read this story and any title by Margaret and continue on to the next read in this series. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖💖💖💖💖
This is a very creative, exciting and entertaining read. Many twist and turns to make an adventure to enjoy. Babies and handsome cowboys great things to fill pages with. I highly recommend you read this story and any title by Margaret and continue on to the next read in this series. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖💖💖💖💖
May 1, 2020
Out of the Ashes
A man found a baby lying in a patch of tall grass beside the road. He believed that the baby was a replacement for his beloved wife who had died in a fast moving fire. He named the baby Alice, his wife's name.
I have read several books in this series and they have all been well-written. Check out the Bachelors and Babies series on Amazon.
A man found a baby lying in a patch of tall grass beside the road. He believed that the baby was a replacement for his beloved wife who had died in a fast moving fire. He named the baby Alice, his wife's name.
I have read several books in this series and they have all been well-written. Check out the Bachelors and Babies series on Amazon.
January 25, 2021
Logan (Bachelors and Babies Book 2)
The love story of Logan and Jemma. Logan found a baby in the bushes name it Alice and rescue a woman who has lost her memory. Then he find out that she is his sister-in-law and the Alice is her daughter. Jemma has a secret that could make Logan hate her. Will they over come this secret? Great story.
The love story of Logan and Jemma. Logan found a baby in the bushes name it Alice and rescue a woman who has lost her memory. Then he find out that she is his sister-in-law and the Alice is her daughter. Jemma has a secret that could make Logan hate her. Will they over come this secret? Great story.
February 23, 2022
Nice story but too much too quick
I liked the story. It's a good premise and the characters are believable but I came across several continuity errors. Made it difficult to desifer exactly what was going on. And there was a lot going on. Too much crammed into too short a story. Needs editing.
I liked the story. It's a good premise and the characters are believable but I came across several continuity errors. Made it difficult to desifer exactly what was going on. And there was a lot going on. Too much crammed into too short a story. Needs editing.
September 26, 2022
A heart warming story
I enjoyed reading the tragic story of Logan and Jemma. Both of them had experienced great loss in their past. It was another amazing event which brought them together into a somewhat shaky relationship. Past secrets once revealed allow forgiveness and love to bloom.
I enjoyed reading the tragic story of Logan and Jemma. Both of them had experienced great loss in their past. It was another amazing event which brought them together into a somewhat shaky relationship. Past secrets once revealed allow forgiveness and love to bloom.
July 3, 2019
Logan and Jemma
This is a well written very exciting and adventurous short story. The author, Margaret Tanner did a good job in selecting and portraying her characters. Logan and Jenna overcame their past and were able to find their happily ever after. An enjoyable and good read.
This is a well written very exciting and adventurous short story. The author, Margaret Tanner did a good job in selecting and portraying her characters. Logan and Jenna overcame their past and were able to find their happily ever after. An enjoyable and good read.
July 8, 2019
Good read
Almost to the edge of being too gritty, but definitely more realistic than most western romance books, it was a good story and a relief from the “nicey nicey” you run into so often in the clean western romance category. Enjoy 💜
Almost to the edge of being too gritty, but definitely more realistic than most western romance books, it was a good story and a relief from the “nicey nicey” you run into so often in the clean western romance category. Enjoy 💜
July 8, 2019
Bachelor's and Babies
Logan by Margaret Tanner is book 2 of the series. I loved the characters and the storyline. It's nailbiting drama and semi sweet romance keeps you turning the pages.
Logan by Margaret Tanner is book 2 of the series. I loved the characters and the storyline. It's nailbiting drama and semi sweet romance keeps you turning the pages.
July 25, 2019
Unbelievable love
I really enjoyed this story. It is full of twists and turns. You want to think you can guess the end but there a lot of reasons why it can't end right. I would recommend it to everyone.
I really enjoyed this story. It is full of twists and turns. You want to think you can guess the end but there a lot of reasons why it can't end right. I would recommend it to everyone.
September 11, 2019
Out of despair comes hope
A good read, nice storyline with wonderful characters.
Logan lost his wife after a few weeks of marriage.
Jenna lost her all her family and her memories due to an accident.
Can they find love it of their losses?
A good read, nice storyline with wonderful characters.
Logan lost his wife after a few weeks of marriage.
Jenna lost her all her family and her memories due to an accident.
Can they find love it of their losses?
December 13, 2019
Now this was an interesting read. Logan has some guilt about his first marriage. He finds a baby then acquired a women the next day. Jemma comes from a horrible background, She holds so much guilt over it. Now to get the HEA they both need they will have to over come it all.
January 2, 2020
Good storyline
I enjoyed the story and the characters were interesting. Am looking forward to book 3 in this series. Sweet and clean stories are not usually my "thing" but this was a good read.
I enjoyed the story and the characters were interesting. Am looking forward to book 3 in this series. Sweet and clean stories are not usually my "thing" but this was a good read.
June 21, 2020
Another great book in the series
Absolutely lovely short story packed with secrets, regrets, healing and love. Margaret Tanner masterfully weaves a story of padt experience with present circomstance.
Absolutely lovely short story packed with secrets, regrets, healing and love. Margaret Tanner masterfully weaves a story of padt experience with present circomstance.
July 4, 2021
"Logan (Bachelors and Babies #2) by Margaret Tanner is a first time read by this author and my second read in this series. This was a very short novella and was not as interesting as the first but I thought is was a sweet story and enjoyable read.
December 1, 2022
Worst. Story. Ever.
I couldn’t even finish this book. It is so poorly written both grammatically and the story line. Fortunately, I got it through Kindle Unlimited, or I would have requested a refund!
I couldn’t even finish this book. It is so poorly written both grammatically and the story line. Fortunately, I got it through Kindle Unlimited, or I would have requested a refund!
July 7, 2019
Enjoyed it
I enjoyed this book. A baby found in the middle of nowhere, a lonely and grieving rancher and a woman with no memory. I enjoyed their story as they grew closer together.
I enjoyed this book. A baby found in the middle of nowhere, a lonely and grieving rancher and a woman with no memory. I enjoyed their story as they grew closer together.
July 8, 2019
Great book!
I am loving this series. I can't wait for the next book in the series. Each book can be read as a standalone.
I am loving this series. I can't wait for the next book in the series. Each book can be read as a standalone.
July 10, 2019
Well rounded fell good book
Over coming tragedy and the spirit to forgive and live well written good back stories middle and I liked the epi!loge
Over coming tragedy and the spirit to forgive and live well written good back stories middle and I liked the epi!loge
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