Humorous Historical Romance Novella
Collection Offers Love and Laughs
Four top historical romance novelists team up in this new
collection to offer stories of love and romance with a twist of
humor. In Karen Witemeyer's "The Husband Maneuver," Marietta
Hawkins decides to grab the reins when the ranch foreman she loves
seems to be leaving forever. Regina Jennings offers "Her Dearly
Unintended," where friends stranded by a rising river pretend to be
newlyweds when a dangerous stranger arrives.
Mary Connealy's "Runaway Bride" finds a Texas ranger getting more
than he expected when he rescues a young woman fleeing a dangerous
arranged marriage. And Melissa Jagears' "Engaging the Competition"
finds a young woman forced to assist the man she's sparred with for
so long after an accident leaves him helpless. Each tale is a fun
blend of history and romance that will delight readers.
Sometimes Love is Found in the Most Unexpected
Places!
Love isn't always a fairy tale, and it doesn't always
go as planned. Sometimes the best stories, though, are the ones
that are the most unexpected. Join Karen Witemeyer, Mary Connealy,
Regina Jennings, and Melissa Jagears for novellas that celebrate
the power of love to triumph . . . even when circumstances go awry!
The Husband Maneuver
When ranch foreman Daniel Barrett
seems ready to leave her life forever, Marietta Hawkins decides to
grab the reins on their relationship. But to have any hope of
maneuvering him into a proposal, she has to act fast or risk losing
him completely.
Her Dearly Unintended
Josiah Huckabee just wanted to
make sure Katie Ellen Watson was safe, but when the only bridge to
her farm is washed out, the two find themselves alone. Alone, that
is, until a menacing stranger appears. Maybe by pretending to be
newlyweds, they'll save their reputations--but can pretending to be
in love turn into the real thing?
Runaway Bride
Hired to help Carrie Halsey escape from a
dangerous man intent on making her his wife, Big John Conroy never
expected the job to interrupt his solitary Texas Ranger life. But
now that he's promised to keep Carrie safe, he discovers he may
just want to make a few more promises.
Engaging the Competition
Harrison Gray and tomboy
Charlotte Andrews have been rivals for years. With Charlotte
intended for someone else, it seems they'll never settle their
differences until an accident changes things completely. When
Charlotte breaks Harrison's glasses--without which he's nearly
blind--she must help with his teaching position, and working
together forces these former adversaries to reconsider
everything.
"This quartet of authors consistently write with hilarity, warmth
and toe-curling romance. Their individual contributions to this
entertaining collection hold true to form. Connealy tips her hat to
long-time fans with a grin-inducing reunion and clever
word-smithing. Witemeyer's ingenious story-within-a story adds even
more humor and drama to her contribution. Jennings and Jagears
perfectly complete the ensemble with witty tales of friendship and
breathless kisses."--RT Book Reviews Top
Pick
Karen Witemeyer is a winner of the Carol Award and has
been a finalist for the RITA Award and National Readers' Choice
Award. She lives with her husband and three children in Abilene,
Texas. www.karenwitemeyer.com
Mary Connealy is well-known for her award-winning,
bestselling historical romantic comedies. She lives on a ranch in
eastern Nebraska with her husband and has four grown
daughters. www.maryconnealy.com
Regina Jennings is the author of five acclaimed historical
romances. She lives outside Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with
her husband and four children. www.reginajennings.com
Melissa Jagears, author of the Unexpected Brides series, is a
homeschooling mother of three little ones on a tiny Kansas
farm with a fixer-upper house. Her first novella, Love by the
Letter, won the 2014 Carol Award for Best Novella.
www.melissajagears.com