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Bear Creek Brides #5
A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor
You can’t outrun a troubled past, no matter how fierce your love.
All Demetri has ever wanted is to protect his deaf sister. It’s why he became a doctor, and it’s why he must get her away from Colorado. Hunted by the Irish mafia, Demetri and Sandy flee to Bear Creek, where they settle into a calm life, free from the troubles of their past… or so they think.
With Sandy safe and flourishing in her new life, Demetri longs for something more, and long winter evenings of letter writing soon bring Emily into his life. Emily’s not like any girl he’s ever met before. With her fitted jeans, her pistol and her sharp wit, she’s no ordinary lady, and she doesn’t need protecting.
But Sandy does. Demetri’s past follows him to Bear Creek: Sandy’s in danger, and the whole community’s under threat.
Is love and friendship enough to save her? Can Emily prove herself to Demetri? Will this fearless bride cure the troubled doctor’s heart?
A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor is the fifth book in the Bear Creek Brides historical Western romance series. Amelia Rose weaves a thrilling tale of love and peril, thrusting you right into the heart of the drama.
Buy A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor to dive into a world of fierce, unfaltering love today. Love takes many forms, but it’s always worth the fight.
All Demetri has ever wanted is to protect his deaf sister. It’s why he became a doctor, and it’s why he must get her away from Colorado. Hunted by the Irish mafia, Demetri and Sandy flee to Bear Creek, where they settle into a calm life, free from the troubles of their past… or so they think.
With Sandy safe and flourishing in her new life, Demetri longs for something more, and long winter evenings of letter writing soon bring Emily into his life. Emily’s not like any girl he’s ever met before. With her fitted jeans, her pistol and her sharp wit, she’s no ordinary lady, and she doesn’t need protecting.
But Sandy does. Demetri’s past follows him to Bear Creek: Sandy’s in danger, and the whole community’s under threat.
Is love and friendship enough to save her? Can Emily prove herself to Demetri? Will this fearless bride cure the troubled doctor’s heart?
A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor is the fifth book in the Bear Creek Brides historical Western romance series. Amelia Rose weaves a thrilling tale of love and peril, thrusting you right into the heart of the drama.
Buy A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor to dive into a world of fierce, unfaltering love today. Love takes many forms, but it’s always worth the fight.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 27, 2020
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About the author
Amelia Rose
101 books166 followersI am a shameless romance addict with no intentions of ever kicking the habit. Growing up I dreamed of entertaining people and taking them on fantastical journeys with my acting abilities, until I came to the realization as a college sophomore that I had none to speak of. Another ten years would pass before I discovered a different means to accomplishing the same dream: writing stories of love and passion for addicts just like me.I have always loved romance stories and I try to tie all the elements I like about them into my writing.
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August 13, 2022
Mail order bride.
Tomboy-ish girl leaves family to move to Bear Creek to marry Doctor.
Dialogue is still too stiff. Romance is not as sweet as it could be.
Conflict is minimal and resolved too quickly.
The girl wearing jeans thing was a little weird and off putting, especially for the time period. The h seemed too manly and I felt the characters could have been developed more.
Otherwise it was enjoyable. Nice relaxing comfort read.
No content concerns.
Tomboy-ish girl leaves family to move to Bear Creek to marry Doctor.
Dialogue is still too stiff. Romance is not as sweet as it could be.
Conflict is minimal and resolved too quickly.
The girl wearing jeans thing was a little weird and off putting, especially for the time period. The h seemed too manly and I felt the characters could have been developed more.
Otherwise it was enjoyable. Nice relaxing comfort read.
No content concerns.
May 28, 2020
ONE BOOT STOMPING, BUTT KICKING TREAT!!!
Blazing buzzards! Amelia unleashes this action packed, heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping, chart topping, page flipping treat, rocking this skillfully composed dynamo to it's core, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the perilous drama, unnerving intrigue, chilling danger and spine tingling suspense keeps you riveted on a razors edge and lands you frozen to your seat waiting for the next shoe to drop. Toss in turmoil distress and precarious situations along with a boatload of moxie and a side of sass, you have one mind-blowing adventure. Blurring boundaries and leaping lines, exposing the strengths and weaknesses being weighed and balanced, kicking this baby into overdrive, breaking it down, blowing it into a tailspin with a eye-opening realization. The attraction and chemistry builds as each layer is peeled back exposing an undeniable connection, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow, transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Amazing job Amelia, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
Blazing buzzards! Amelia unleashes this action packed, heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping, chart topping, page flipping treat, rocking this skillfully composed dynamo to it's core, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the perilous drama, unnerving intrigue, chilling danger and spine tingling suspense keeps you riveted on a razors edge and lands you frozen to your seat waiting for the next shoe to drop. Toss in turmoil distress and precarious situations along with a boatload of moxie and a side of sass, you have one mind-blowing adventure. Blurring boundaries and leaping lines, exposing the strengths and weaknesses being weighed and balanced, kicking this baby into overdrive, breaking it down, blowing it into a tailspin with a eye-opening realization. The attraction and chemistry builds as each layer is peeled back exposing an undeniable connection, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow, transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Amazing job Amelia, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
May 28, 2020
I received this ebook ARC from the author on the condition that I write an honest review.
Having read the previous Bear Creek books, this one was very well written, and had a good flow to the entire story. The main male character is Demetri, a Doctor living with his deaf sister, and running from death threats. The female is Emily, a young woman running from parents that were trying,to make her live the life that they thought she should. She leaves her home to come and meet her future husband in Bear Creek. There she settles down with the welcome of the whole town. When she meets Demetri, there is immediate attraction between them. They slowly develop a friendship, that eventually becomes love. The men that Demetri and Sandy are running from, find them and kidnap Sandy. The sheriff and the Sioux tribe help kill the men that had taken Sandy and return her home. After the traumatic experiences, Sandy and Big Bear realize their feelings for each other. Demetri and Emily finally obtain their HEA and the books ends on a happy note. I’ve read several books written by Ms Rose, and have enjoyed each one of them, and I highly recommend them.
Having read the previous Bear Creek books, this one was very well written, and had a good flow to the entire story. The main male character is Demetri, a Doctor living with his deaf sister, and running from death threats. The female is Emily, a young woman running from parents that were trying,to make her live the life that they thought she should. She leaves her home to come and meet her future husband in Bear Creek. There she settles down with the welcome of the whole town. When she meets Demetri, there is immediate attraction between them. They slowly develop a friendship, that eventually becomes love. The men that Demetri and Sandy are running from, find them and kidnap Sandy. The sheriff and the Sioux tribe help kill the men that had taken Sandy and return her home. After the traumatic experiences, Sandy and Big Bear realize their feelings for each other. Demetri and Emily finally obtain their HEA and the books ends on a happy note. I’ve read several books written by Ms Rose, and have enjoyed each one of them, and I highly recommend them.
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June 20, 2020
Loved the book.We meet Demetri and Sandy who have left home because their father was arranging for marriage for Sandy who is deaf to someone she does not like. They run off to where some extended family is at. I won't ell you what happened you need to read the book but they flee fearing for their life. They end up in what seems to be a nice quiet town named Bear Creek. Everyone keeps telling he needs a wife a mail order wife. So he gives it a try. Emily Banker is the only girl amongst her siblings and she wants to do the things her bothers do but her mother and father are against it. She exchanges letters with Demetri then finally goes to Bear Creek. They were shocked to see her arrive in pants. So many things are going here so you will need to get the book and read so you know what happens> Do they find love? Does two women live in the same house? Does the past catch up with Sandy and Demetri?
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.
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.
March 31, 2021
3.8 Stars- Dimitri and his sister, Sandy, comes to Bear Creek so he can take over as the area physician. As is custom for many of the area, he places his own ad for a mail order bride.
Emily is one of the respondents to his ad and they write back and forth but since it’s winter time and not a good time to travel to meet, they get to know each other better. Her family isn’t happy with what she wears or chooses to do. She chooses jeans rather than a dress. Instead of cooking and cleaning, she would rather be out in the field with her 6 brothers working with the cows. She’s a little bit of a rebel and I love it!
This story got intense when a kidnapping ensued after a dangerous past catches up with Dimitri and his sister.
This book has a dual love story going on between Dimitri and Emily and Sandy and the chief of the Sioux. Although, don’t expect any love scenes going on, it’s very wholesome.
The narrator had a good cadence for the story.
I requested this audiobook set from www.audiobooksunleashed.com for free and have voluntarily left this review.
Emily is one of the respondents to his ad and they write back and forth but since it’s winter time and not a good time to travel to meet, they get to know each other better. Her family isn’t happy with what she wears or chooses to do. She chooses jeans rather than a dress. Instead of cooking and cleaning, she would rather be out in the field with her 6 brothers working with the cows. She’s a little bit of a rebel and I love it!
This story got intense when a kidnapping ensued after a dangerous past catches up with Dimitri and his sister.
This book has a dual love story going on between Dimitri and Emily and Sandy and the chief of the Sioux. Although, don’t expect any love scenes going on, it’s very wholesome.
The narrator had a good cadence for the story.
I requested this audiobook set from www.audiobooksunleashed.com for free and have voluntarily left this review.
May 27, 2020
Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled.Doctor
..Amelia.Rose
Demetri and Sandy fleeing once again, this time in the midst of winter, the Dillion’s were once after them. Settling in Bear Creek, a remote mountain town close to the Sioux Indian people. A suggestion for him to marry, his wife to help him, the only option was to marry a mail order bride. His sister needed to be considered, the small apartment they shared now, was too small. She worn born dead, and a amazing cook, thought a good idea.
A story that shows his deep love for his sister when she is kidnapped, as does the chief of the Indians, for him, will love come. A good story that mixes a doctor’s role with tending to the Sioux Indians also. The chief sees his love for his people saying someday maybe he would be their medicine man....Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
..Amelia.Rose
Demetri and Sandy fleeing once again, this time in the midst of winter, the Dillion’s were once after them. Settling in Bear Creek, a remote mountain town close to the Sioux Indian people. A suggestion for him to marry, his wife to help him, the only option was to marry a mail order bride. His sister needed to be considered, the small apartment they shared now, was too small. She worn born dead, and a amazing cook, thought a good idea.
A story that shows his deep love for his sister when she is kidnapped, as does the chief of the Indians, for him, will love come. A good story that mixes a doctor’s role with tending to the Sioux Indians also. The chief sees his love for his people saying someday maybe he would be their medicine man....Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
May 31, 2020
I enjoyed revisiting Bear Creek. I like this series. I appreciate that the townspeople are accepting of Brown Bear's people. Also that the two groups are not only willing, but open and happy to exchange information.
I really liked that Emily was not female in the traditional sense. She acknowledged and accepted the person she was in spite of how others felt. I was glad that Demetri liked her and made no attempts to change her. I was also pleasantly surprised that everyone in Bear Creek accepted her as well.
This was a sweet romance focused on tolerance, acceptance, friendship, loyalty, family, love, a nd support. There was also some action and suspense just to give it that bit of an edge.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
I really liked that Emily was not female in the traditional sense. She acknowledged and accepted the person she was in spite of how others felt. I was glad that Demetri liked her and made no attempts to change her. I was also pleasantly surprised that everyone in Bear Creek accepted her as well.
This was a sweet romance focused on tolerance, acceptance, friendship, loyalty, family, love, a nd support. There was also some action and suspense just to give it that bit of an edge.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
May 27, 2020
Great Story!
We have two love stories for the price of one in this book.
The first is between Emily and Dr. Demetri and the second between his sister, Sandy and the Chief.
It makes one very aware of the consequences of running from one's past and how terrible it must be to be looking over one's shoulder all the time.
The characters are really great and both of the stories beautiful and just clamoring to be read. I did and loved them both.
This book is a great addition to the series and I am happy to recommend it.
My voluntary and unbiased review above is written after reading an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of the ebook.
We have two love stories for the price of one in this book.
The first is between Emily and Dr. Demetri and the second between his sister, Sandy and the Chief.
It makes one very aware of the consequences of running from one's past and how terrible it must be to be looking over one's shoulder all the time.
The characters are really great and both of the stories beautiful and just clamoring to be read. I did and loved them both.
This book is a great addition to the series and I am happy to recommend it.
My voluntary and unbiased review above is written after reading an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of the ebook.
June 11, 2020
This was an amazing story on a mail order bride who when she arrive in Bear Creek and met her husband he was surprised to find out that she wore pants instead of a dress like most women. Her excuse was she was raised with 6 brothers and she just followed suit and was dressed the same growing up. She soon became familiar with the new area she was going to live in and after meeting her future husband's sister who is deaf she learns to get along with them both. This was a very interesting book and the way that the indians were introduced to her as a welcoming committee as well as the town folks she soon fell in love with the town. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
May 28, 2020
I absolutely loved this book! Not your usual Western romance! Page turner, definitely! I give it a five star rating for that reason! An small town doctor, an independent bride, the physician's sister, and a tribe of Indians! Can't get more western than that!!! So sad when the story ended! Looking forward to reading more books by Amelia Rose! Thank you, Amelia. I am a near shut-in year round as I live with Systemic lupus! The books I read full void and transport me away from my pain!
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May 31, 2020
This was my first Amelia Rose's book, and won't be my last. A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor is the fifth book in the Bear Creek Brides historical Western romance series.Demetri and Emily's story is well written, fast-paced, sweet, fun, and heartwarming, filled with a mystery and suspense. Demetri, a doctor, is a great man, handsome and caring. Emily is feisty, strong, and independent. They are perfect together. Demetri's deaf sister, Sandy, is a wonderful character. This is a great, and original mail ordered bride story, where surprisingly the damsel in distress wasn't the mail ordered bride this time! I enjoyed it.
June 18, 2022
What a wonderful series!
I loved every aspect of this series, especially Brown Bear. (I taught first grade for many years, and one of their favorite books was Brown Bear, Brown Bear.) I loved the history shown in the books, and Sandy's use of sign language, as I used to interpret Sunday services for for our deaf members. I would definitely recommend this series to other readers. (But I doubt that they used the term baby bump back then. 😊) I look forward to reading more of this author.
I loved every aspect of this series, especially Brown Bear. (I taught first grade for many years, and one of their favorite books was Brown Bear, Brown Bear.) I loved the history shown in the books, and Sandy's use of sign language, as I used to interpret Sunday services for for our deaf members. I would definitely recommend this series to other readers. (But I doubt that they used the term baby bump back then. 😊) I look forward to reading more of this author.
June 1, 2020
This is a clean well written story. Isn't about Emily Baker leaving home to find her own way in the world. She goes to Bear Creek as a mail order bride. Dr. Demetri Roberts and his sister, Sandy Roberts who is deaf are running away from a mofia, Ferguson Dillon. Sandy encourages Demetri to marry and settle down. Demetri and Sandy knows Brown Bear, leader of Sioux Indian camp. This story is filled with excitement and adventure. I received an ARC of this book and I highly recommend reading it.
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July 27, 2022Bear Creek 5. A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor. 233 pages. 2020.
Demetri, a young Boston daughter flees the East coast in an attempt to rescue his deaf sister, Sandy, locating first in Colorado, before having to run again after a criminals daughter dies under his care. They end up in Bear Creek where Demetri seeks a mail order bride and Sandy bonds with the local Sioux where she can speak Indian sign language. Clean. Fun. Entertaining. Read series in order.
Demetri, a young Boston daughter flees the East coast in an attempt to rescue his deaf sister, Sandy, locating first in Colorado, before having to run again after a criminals daughter dies under his care. They end up in Bear Creek where Demetri seeks a mail order bride and Sandy bonds with the local Sioux where she can speak Indian sign language. Clean. Fun. Entertaining. Read series in order.
May 28, 2020
I always enjoy visiting Bear Creek, Montana. This story was different from most mail order bride stories in that Emily isn’t fleeing a bad or dangerous situation, just one where she feels stifled. Amelia Rose has once again given interesting characters, a fast moving story line, romance, humor and conflict. What more could you want? I look forward to the next book.
May 29, 2020
I absolutely loved this book and was honored to have been able to read and review. It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just could not get enough of it and once I started reading it I could not put it down. I recommend that you read it.
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
May 30, 2020
He is a warm, caring, loving and so much more person. Only thing is he has bad people after him. He has a deaf sister to protect. Also he has always wanted a wife and family. He moves to a better community to get away from the bad guys. He meets her but trouble has followed him. Do they make it work? I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.
June 2, 2020
I have read most of the books in this series and I enjoy returning to Bear Creek. Demetri and his sister, Sandy are new to Bear Creek. They are from Boston and are great additions. Emily is a spirited young woman. She answers Demetri's ad for a mail order bride. She's ready to prove that she ccan live life, on her terms, but will that include marriage to the Doctor?
July 13, 2021
I loved that there was a "disabled" character in this book. I love how realistic this character was and how she knew lots of Indian Sign Language.
The heroine in this book is fantastic. I love how down-to-earth she is.
This story was fantastic and I loved the way everyone comes together.
I listened to this one on audio. The narrator is fair.
The heroine in this book is fantastic. I love how down-to-earth she is.
This story was fantastic and I loved the way everyone comes together.
I listened to this one on audio. The narrator is fair.
November 2, 2022
A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor
This was an interesting story. Demetri and his sister, Sandy, traveled to Montana to escape from a family who thought he had neglected a daughter and let her die. In truth, the daughter had the Flu and could not overcome the illness. Just the beginning of an exciting adventure, just enjoy..
This was an interesting story. Demetri and his sister, Sandy, traveled to Montana to escape from a family who thought he had neglected a daughter and let her die. In truth, the daughter had the Flu and could not overcome the illness. Just the beginning of an exciting adventure, just enjoy..
July 5, 2025
A Sharp-Witted Brude for the Troubled Doctor(Historical Western Mail-Order Bride Romance Bear Creei
Another great book by the Author. I just can't stop reading your books, Amelia. I cannot express enough how great these books are. If you love Western Romance, these are your go to books.
Another great book by the Author. I just can't stop reading your books, Amelia. I cannot express enough how great these books are. If you love Western Romance, these are your go to books.
May 27, 2020
This novel is a wonderful story of a girl who is ready for a new adventure. She is different and full of life and plenty of people misunderstand her. Her future will change everything for her.
It was a quick read and very fun. I am volunteering a review for the author in return for a free read.
It was a quick read and very fun. I am volunteering a review for the author in return for a free read.
May 28, 2020
Another great clean story from Amelia Rose! This book has love, action and amazing characters. It
was so enjoyable to have characters from the other books included in this book. Truly enjoyed this story!
was so enjoyable to have characters from the other books included in this book. Truly enjoyed this story!
June 8, 2020
I enjoyed reading this book! The doctor and his mute sister run from someone who thinks he killed the man's daughter. They run to another town and for a while are ok but then the bad men catch up with them. I recommend this book to anyone who likes western books!
June 25, 2020
A Sharp Witted Woman for the Troubled Doctor Historical Western Mail Order Bride
A very good story about a doctor and his deaf sister finding love he with a young woman that loves to wear pants
A very good story about a doctor and his deaf sister finding love he with a young woman that loves to wear pants
August 3, 2020
Great Series......
I've enjoyed reading this story about the, Sharpe Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor. The author has done a marvelous job of telling about the adventures of her characters.
I've enjoyed reading this story about the, Sharpe Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor. The author has done a marvelous job of telling about the adventures of her characters.
August 13, 2020
Demetrius and Emily
This is a sweet mail order bride story by Amelia Rose. This story has lots of adventure and excitment. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
This is a sweet mail order bride story by Amelia Rose. This story has lots of adventure and excitment. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
September 15, 2020
Loved the story of this mail order bride
Well written story and book of Demetri ,the groom Thomas's for a bride, Emily. Despite the problems faced by Demetri, the town doctor and his sister,Sandy. In the meantime, Sandy is used to going to the Sioux tribe.
Well written story and book of Demetri ,the groom Thomas's for a bride, Emily. Despite the problems faced by Demetri, the town doctor and his sister,Sandy. In the meantime, Sandy is used to going to the Sioux tribe.
June 27, 2021
Bear Creek; a great place to live
Another adventure in Bear Creek, Montana! This book features the story of Dr Demetri, sister Sandy and mail order bride Emily. Fully love getting an update on members of the community featured in previous books in this series.
Another adventure in Bear Creek, Montana! This book features the story of Dr Demetri, sister Sandy and mail order bride Emily. Fully love getting an update on members of the community featured in previous books in this series.
August 14, 2025
A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor
I so love these stories the Ms. Rose writes. They are filled with warm strong believable characters. The storylines flow smoothly and there is always a slight twist in them. I am looking forward to the next story.
I so love these stories the Ms. Rose writes. They are filled with warm strong believable characters. The storylines flow smoothly and there is always a slight twist in them. I am looking forward to the next story.
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