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The Wylder West
Wylder Bachelor
When Maryanne Wagner's father runs into money trouble at his bank, he trades Maryanne's hand in marriage for a loan. Her intended is a mean man who likes to hurt women. Maryanne refuses the marriage and robs her father's bank to get his attention. Wounded during her getaway, Maryanne stops at the livery in Wylder, Wyoming and hides in one of the stalls.
Chet Jackson Daniels runs the livery in Wylder and is looking for a new beginning. He discovers Maryanne in his livery and helps her against his better judgement. Fresh from a tangle with the law in Boston, Jackson has black and white ideas on what is right and wrong, until Maryanne comes into his life and shows him different.
Chet Jackson Daniels runs the livery in Wylder and is looking for a new beginning. He discovers Maryanne in his livery and helps her against his better judgement. Fresh from a tangle with the law in Boston, Jackson has black and white ideas on what is right and wrong, until Maryanne comes into his life and shows him different.
164 pages, ebook
First published October 11, 2021
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October 18, 2021
On the run after killing a man, Maryanne finds shelter and love in Wylder, Wyoming. Maryanne Wagner’s father doesn’t care about his only daughter. In fact, he offers her hand in marriage in order to secure a loan. Maryanne refuses to marry that sadistic man, so she robs her father’s bank to teach him a lesson. Saving a woman from a cruel death, she kills a man. While escaping, she gets shot by a posse chasing her in man’s clothing. She makes it to Wylder and hides out in the livery. Jackson owns the livery and nurses her back to health. He’s a caring man which is a new experience for Maryanne. He’s been wronged by a woman, so his heart is not easy to penetrate. When Jackson is arrested for the killing she committed, will she come clean and confess or let him hang? Can she prove to him not all women are bad, and her love is true, or will she run?
Wylder Bachelor is an exquisite historical western romance I couldn’t stop reading. It’s another installment in the Wylder West series and I have to admit, this one is my favorite. Why? Well, the characters for one. Virginia Barlow creates characters you’ll either love or hate. Her hero and heroine are complex with many foibles. For Maryanne, she tends to be impulsive and feisty. I love the feistiness and I cringed at her impulsive ways. For Jackson, he’s very rigid in his thinking and he tends to miscalculate and misjudge people. As far as the antagonists, these men are utter evil and despicable. I wanted someone to tie them up by their entitled toes and let them hang. The setting of Wylder is another reason why I love this book. Virginia Barlow draws the reader in with her descriptive narration. It’s so vivid, so lush, I could smell the smells and reach out and touch the horses. The plot moves at a nice easy pace with plenty of action scenes. It’s the old west so there are plenty of guns, violence, and action but the women hold their own. The romance between Maryanne and Jackson was slow yet the attraction was immediate. The ending made my heart swell and I think I cried a little. If you’re a historical western romance reader, you’re going to love Wylder Bachelor. If you’re a fan of feisty, independent heroines, pick up Wylder Bachelor. Highly recommend!
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it. My thoughts are all my own.
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
Wylder Bachelor is an exquisite historical western romance I couldn’t stop reading. It’s another installment in the Wylder West series and I have to admit, this one is my favorite. Why? Well, the characters for one. Virginia Barlow creates characters you’ll either love or hate. Her hero and heroine are complex with many foibles. For Maryanne, she tends to be impulsive and feisty. I love the feistiness and I cringed at her impulsive ways. For Jackson, he’s very rigid in his thinking and he tends to miscalculate and misjudge people. As far as the antagonists, these men are utter evil and despicable. I wanted someone to tie them up by their entitled toes and let them hang. The setting of Wylder is another reason why I love this book. Virginia Barlow draws the reader in with her descriptive narration. It’s so vivid, so lush, I could smell the smells and reach out and touch the horses. The plot moves at a nice easy pace with plenty of action scenes. It’s the old west so there are plenty of guns, violence, and action but the women hold their own. The romance between Maryanne and Jackson was slow yet the attraction was immediate. The ending made my heart swell and I think I cried a little. If you’re a historical western romance reader, you’re going to love Wylder Bachelor. If you’re a fan of feisty, independent heroines, pick up Wylder Bachelor. Highly recommend!
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it. My thoughts are all my own.
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
December 12, 2021
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Readers will revel in this captivating, action-packed, Western bonanza which ropes one in with its topics of tragic death and true love.
Read full review in the 2021 Holiday issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Readers will revel in this captivating, action-packed, Western bonanza which ropes one in with its topics of tragic death and true love.
Read full review in the 2021 Holiday issue of InD'tale Magazine.
November 17, 2022
Wylder Bachelor
The Wylder West
By: Virginia Barlow
Narrated by: Dawson McBride
Looking for a western, historical romance? Love a little romantic suspense? Well here it is! Virginia Barlow gives us her addition to the Wylder West series and it's amazing! Not wanting to live the life her father has planned out for her, Maryanne takes things into her own hands. Planning her escape, nothing goes as planned, and when she finally finds herself in Wylder, she is in a heap of trouble. Lucky for her, she finds Jackson. He runs the livery and takes her in to nurse her wounds and keep her safe. But he refuses to give her his heart. When her past comes knocking on the door and things go crazy, he begins to realize all the things she never revealed. But will it be enough for him to chase her and bring her back to Wylder? I love this couple. Maryanne is an independent woman, and for the time, it's not an easy thing to be. I love her spunk and willingness to do what it takes to survive. Jackson has such a teddy bear heart. He is sweet, caring and protective! This is a great listen with a fantastic supporting cast of characters. Some to love and some to hate, it's the perfect mix of romance and suspense. A great addition to the series.
Dawson McBride continues to bring the Wylder West alive. His voice is one of my go to for a good comfort listen. He brings an easy pace, great voices and the perfect story telling. It's a pleasure to hear his narration.
The Wylder West
By: Virginia Barlow
Narrated by: Dawson McBride
Looking for a western, historical romance? Love a little romantic suspense? Well here it is! Virginia Barlow gives us her addition to the Wylder West series and it's amazing! Not wanting to live the life her father has planned out for her, Maryanne takes things into her own hands. Planning her escape, nothing goes as planned, and when she finally finds herself in Wylder, she is in a heap of trouble. Lucky for her, she finds Jackson. He runs the livery and takes her in to nurse her wounds and keep her safe. But he refuses to give her his heart. When her past comes knocking on the door and things go crazy, he begins to realize all the things she never revealed. But will it be enough for him to chase her and bring her back to Wylder? I love this couple. Maryanne is an independent woman, and for the time, it's not an easy thing to be. I love her spunk and willingness to do what it takes to survive. Jackson has such a teddy bear heart. He is sweet, caring and protective! This is a great listen with a fantastic supporting cast of characters. Some to love and some to hate, it's the perfect mix of romance and suspense. A great addition to the series.
Dawson McBride continues to bring the Wylder West alive. His voice is one of my go to for a good comfort listen. He brings an easy pace, great voices and the perfect story telling. It's a pleasure to hear his narration.
January 16, 2022
Wylder Bachelor by Virginia Barlow kept me on the edge of my seat! Chet the Livery owner is a stick in the mud who gets his world rocked when Maryanne hides in his stable.
Maryanne is a feminist who I want as my new book bestie. She will do anything to help others including put herself in danger and bending the law. You can imagine how well that sits with our hero, lol.
Barlow blends a fast-paced plot with all the feels as these two extremes learn from one another and find their happily-ever-after in the middle. This is a book I had to read in one sitting because I was so worried for Maryanne. She attracts danger but is strong enough to handle everything the baddies shoot at her.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to western romance fans or romantic suspense fans who don't mind swaggering into the Old West.
Maryanne is a feminist who I want as my new book bestie. She will do anything to help others including put herself in danger and bending the law. You can imagine how well that sits with our hero, lol.
Barlow blends a fast-paced plot with all the feels as these two extremes learn from one another and find their happily-ever-after in the middle. This is a book I had to read in one sitting because I was so worried for Maryanne. She attracts danger but is strong enough to handle everything the baddies shoot at her.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to western romance fans or romantic suspense fans who don't mind swaggering into the Old West.
November 4, 2021
Wylder Bachelor was an "okay" book. The story itself is exciting, beginning with a bank robbery and then an unexpected killing. The girl, Maryanne, dressed as a boy passes out in a stall at the livery in the next town over. This is a problem since she has been shot and has lost a lot of blood. Jackson has been trained as a doctor, and decides he will take care of the boy without alerting the town doctor or anybody else. Of course, he discovers his patient isn't a boy, but a young girl. They build a friendship over the next few weeks while she heals. She doesn't trust men, but she finds his kindness surprising, She has never known a kind man. Good story I enjoyed reading.
January 25, 2022
Lonetree Wyoming Territory June 1880
Maryanne “Lucy” Wagner is wanting to get away from her abusive fiancé. A plan comes together, and she put it into action. Before Maryanne can get too far she’s drawn into helping a young woman get away from a beating and making a bargain with the woman. Injured during her escape, Maryanne ends up in the livery stable in Wylder. Chet Jackson Daniels has recently taken over his father’s part of the Wylder livery. When he finds a young man unconscious that he debates of helping. Jackson as he’s known isn’t thrilled to be helping what he soon finds out is a woman in disguise. Jackson’s better nature takes over and helps the young woman. His past and her danger will combine to put them both at risk. This Wylder Bachelor just may find the woman meant for him.
Virginia Barlow joins the Wylder West series with her book Wylder Bachelor. Wylder Bachelor is the tenth book in the Wylder, Wyoming series and the second book written for the Wylder West series by Laura Strickland. This series brings together authors from the Wild Rose Press family to write a Multi-author series. This series revolves around the citizens in the booming western town that has growing pains. Wylder, Wyoming. The books bring new people to town and brings them together with the local citizens. These western historical romances will take you to 1800’s Wyoming where these characters face danger, passion, the weather conditions, wild horses, all type of conditions imaginable and their pasts to try and find true love. These stories can be read as a stand-alone book. So, welcome to Wylder, Wyoming where anything may happen, and love abounds. I very much enjoyed these stories. Take a trip to Wylder, Wyoming to fall in love with these wonderful characters and a unique town in the wild west. I’m anxiously awaiting my return to Wylder, Wyoming and finding the next group of citizens and maybe newcomers to fall in love with and who will be next to find true love. Wylder Bachelor is a unique story in the Wylder, Wyoming series with magical spirits and a unexpected twist that will show the way in this newest book in the series.
Maryanne “Lucy” Wagner is wanting to get away from her abusive fiancé. A plan comes together, and she put it into action. Before Maryanne can get too far she’s drawn into helping a young woman get away from a beating and making a bargain with the woman. Injured during her escape, Maryanne ends up in the livery stable in Wylder. Chet Jackson Daniels has recently taken over his father’s part of the Wylder livery. When he finds a young man unconscious that he debates of helping. Jackson as he’s known isn’t thrilled to be helping what he soon finds out is a woman in disguise. Jackson’s better nature takes over and helps the young woman. His past and her danger will combine to put them both at risk. This Wylder Bachelor just may find the woman meant for him.
Virginia Barlow joins the Wylder West series with her book Wylder Bachelor. Wylder Bachelor is the tenth book in the Wylder, Wyoming series and the second book written for the Wylder West series by Laura Strickland. This series brings together authors from the Wild Rose Press family to write a Multi-author series. This series revolves around the citizens in the booming western town that has growing pains. Wylder, Wyoming. The books bring new people to town and brings them together with the local citizens. These western historical romances will take you to 1800’s Wyoming where these characters face danger, passion, the weather conditions, wild horses, all type of conditions imaginable and their pasts to try and find true love. These stories can be read as a stand-alone book. So, welcome to Wylder, Wyoming where anything may happen, and love abounds. I very much enjoyed these stories. Take a trip to Wylder, Wyoming to fall in love with these wonderful characters and a unique town in the wild west. I’m anxiously awaiting my return to Wylder, Wyoming and finding the next group of citizens and maybe newcomers to fall in love with and who will be next to find true love. Wylder Bachelor is a unique story in the Wylder, Wyoming series with magical spirits and a unexpected twist that will show the way in this newest book in the series.
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