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The Courtship of Utopia Miner, November 2015
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The Courtship of Utopia Miner, November 2015
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The Courtship of Utopia Miner
Linda Gilman

The Gold Rush Series #1
Author Self-Published
November 2015
On Sale: November 9, 2015
Featuring: Lancelot Jones; Utopia Miner
289 pages
ISBN: 1517538947
EAN: 9781517538941
Kindle: B017EXR4RM
Paperback / e-Book
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Romance | Historical

Utopia Miner is tired of hunting gold and caring for her three adopted fathers. Living in a Rocky Mountain mining camp is holding up her dream of becoming a saloon girl. If only she could learn the essential skills of singing, dancing and kissing, she’d be on her way to a glamorous life. When Utopia discovers she’s the prize in her three fathers’ marrying scheme, she sees benefits in going along with the courting contest. She now has a kissing teacher. And wow, what a teacher. One starter kiss from Lance and her body’s sweating in places it never had before. Lancelot Jones wants to turn in his life-risking marshal’s badge for a much safer job as a reporter, but the newspaper wants articles as proof of his qualifications. When his editor sends him to a mining camp to get the scoop on a courtship contest, Lance discovers the privilege of covering the story hinges upon chaperoning the bride-to-be. He soon finds himself ensconced in Utopia’s innocent charms and demanding saloon girl lessons. In short order, chaperoning the bride-to-be becomes risky business.

The Gold Rush

Comments

19 comments posted.

Re: The Courtship of Utopia Miner

My favorite genre is fantasy, because who doesn't want a little magic in their lives?
(Lisa L. 11:38am November 7, 2015)

I've never read a humorous Romance novel. It would certainly make it somewhat interesting. Good for you! Thank You
(Lorraine Bromley 8:50am November 14, 2015)

My favorite genre is science fiction, because of the make-me-
go hmmm! ideas. But I do read anything and everything, and
some of my favorite books are not science fiction.
(Deb Philippon 10:37am November 14, 2015)

I have so many favorite genres. In no particular order:

Contemporary romance.
Historical romance.
Regency romance.
Western romance.
Women's fiction.
Mystery-with a female heroine/heroines.
Steampunk.
Erotica.

"The Courtship of Utopia Miner" sounds like a really fun
book, and I would be honored to win a copy of it.
(Edward Washington 10:52am November 14, 2015)

I love all the genres within romance, but historicals are what got me hooked on reading!
(Colleen Conklin 12:14pm November 14, 2015)

I love a lot of genres but mysteries are my favorite.
(Pam Howell 1:00pm November 14, 2015)

Regency romance.
(Marissa Yip-Young 3:07pm November 14, 2015)

My favorite genre is all kinds of romance: erotic, paranormal, contemporary, humorous, suspense ...I've not read a lot of western but I do love a good laugh reading romance!
(Barrie MacLauchlin 3:48pm November 14, 2015)

I love the Mystery , detectives, western , Regency , whatever and all genres I guess . I love and appreciate all my books . So all are my favorite .. I would dearly love to read this book , I must read it . Thank you for this chance to win .
(Joan Thrasher 10:20pm November 14, 2015)

I read across multiple genres and my favorite is usually
whatever one I'm reading, LOL. I love romance, historical,
contemporary, some paranormal. I also read mystery &
fantasy books, westerns, and women's fiction. About the
only things I don't read are science fiction and erotica.
(Kay Martinez 11:15pm November 14, 2015)

My favorite genre is PNR/urban fantasy. I also read a lot
of historical romance.
(Janie McGaugh 11:32pm November 14, 2015)

Favorite genre? Urban Fantasy but in truth I read just about
everything. It just depends upon my mood.
(G. Bisbjerg 1:48am November 15, 2015)

My reading habits tend to go a bit all over the map as they
say. I always love learning something, so when you came here
today, I was jumping for joy!! To pick a favorite genre, how
can you narrow down learning, when you have so many
favorites?? I read Romance to Historical Romance to
Biography to Historical. The main thing for me is that I
love to learn something from reading. In between, I love to
be entertained, when my reading load gets to heavy, and it
tends to be heavy after a while. Your latest book sounds
like a wonderful read, and I've put it on my TBR list. It
should make great reading for my upcoming Fall/Winter
reading. Thank you for coming today and letting us know
about your latest book. I will also keep my eyes peeled for
the rest of your series!!
(Peggy Roberson 7:20am November 15, 2015)

I like historical and contemporary romances.
(Cheryl Castings 12:07pm November 16, 2015)

romance and suspense.
(Nicole Bouchey 8:40pm November 16, 2015)

I enjoy a variety of genre, but always want something that ends happily ever after.
(Anna Speed 12:31pm November 17, 2015)

Mystery is my #1 genre but I read a variety of genres!
(Denise Austin 4:19pm November 17, 2015)

My favorite genre is fiction especially family sagas.
(Sharon Berger 5:00pm November 17, 2015)

I like Historical and most romance genre.
(Deb Pelletier 9:52pm November 17, 2015)