Jorie Peters leaves Atlanta and her business, "Wedding Belles", to start a new life in Texas at the Spring Hill Ranch as a wedding planner. The recession forced her to close her own business and left her broke and alone. Jorie soon realizes that her first impression of the desolate countryside was definitely misleading. The ranch has huge oak trees and gorgeous landscapes along with a mansion direct out of Gone With the Wind. The ranch also has a gorgeous man... Ryan Claiborne, the son of her new boss.

Jorie's first wedding is to be for Ryan and his fiancée, Laurel. Detecting sadness each time the wedding details are mentioned to Ryan, she finally learns the truth. Ryan is marrying his close friend, Laurel Harrington, who was deserted by the father of the baby she is carrying. Close friends to Laurel since childhood, Ryan steps up to protect her with offering marriage.

Between the attraction for Ryan and the ranch hounds from hell, Jorie's orderly world is no longer. She has fallen head over heels in love with Ryan, which appears to be reciprocated. Jorie and Ryan are fighting feelings that simply can't continue with his upcoming nuptials.

Ryan, believing his problem has been resolved, unleashes his built up passion with the all too willing Jorie. This causes Jorie to be fired by Odelia, Ryan's mother. Now Jorie is asked to move out, which she does, and without telling Ryan. Working at a greasy restaurant in a small town in Texas, Jorie's hopes for love and a happy future are shattered. She just doesn't believe in miracles or happily ever after.

THE RANCHER'S BRIDE is one of the most amusing and highly funny tales of love and confusion. I loved the quirky characters and the nit picking between Laurel and Jorie. The feisty gal with the quick come-back isn't at all what Ryan thought he wanted.

Pamela Britton has written an extremely cute and entertaining tale. The weave of the story keeps you enthralled and waiting for the next fall. I will endeavor to seek out other stories by this Ms. Britton. THE RANCHER'S BRIDE was completely enjoyable and kept me chuckling throughout the story.