Brides series (Deeanne Gist)
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Brides series (Deeanne Gist) volume 1
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Drew O'Connor, still broken-hearted over the loss of his betrothed three years earlier, wins a bride in a game of chance whom he plans to keep as a servant and caretaker of his young niece, but instead finds himself saddled with a woman who is argumentative, cannot cook, claims to be the daughter of an earl--and is totally captivating.
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Five rules for Proper 19th-Century Ladies: Speak Politely - even when you're the only respectable woman protesting San Francisco's gold fever. Dress Modestly - wear your sunbonnet at all time, and hide your muddy men's boots. Remain Devoted to Family - protect your siblings from temptation, even against their wishes. Stand Above Reproach - most difficutl with a captivating man. Rise Above Temptation - no impeachable behavior ... well, maybe just one...
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Essie Sprecklemeyer is that last woman anyone in Corsicana, Texas expected to see with a man on her arm. Independent and outspoken, she's known more for riding bicycles in outrageous bloomers than for catching a man's eye. And the last man who seems willing to give her a second glance is Tony Morgan, newly hired at Spreckelmeyer's oil company. The disinherited son of an oil baron, Tony wants most to restore his name and regain his lost fortune - not...
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Anna Iveys journey west with Asa Mercers girls is an escape from the griefs of her past. Shes not supposed to be a bride, though, just a cook for the girls. But when they land, shes handed to Joe Denton and the two find themselves in a knotty situation. She refuses to wed him and hes about to lose his land. With only a few months left, can Joe convince this provoking--but beguiling--easterner to be his bride?