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Two warrior angels. First friends, now lovers. Their future? A WILD UNKNOWN.


The Marriage Charm

The Marriage Charm, February 2015
The Brides of Bliss County #2
by Linda Lael Miller

Harlequin HQN
Featuring: Spence Hogan; Melody Nolan
384 pages
ISBN: 0373778929
EAN: 9780373778928
Kindle: B00OHW2QAO
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"One hot cowboy and a secret marriage charm finds the target."

Fresh Fiction Review

The Marriage Charm
Linda Lael Miller

Reviewed by Kay Quintin
Posted January 16, 2015

Western | Romance

Spencer "Spence" Hogan, Sheriff of Mustang Creek, resides in the small town surrounded by beautiful mountains in Wyoming where he lives with his dog, Harley, and horse, Reb. Best man at Hadleigh Stevens and Tripp Galloway's wedding, he finds himself in close proximity yet again with Melody Nolan. The three friends, Hadleigh, Bex and Melody created a marriage pact just prior to the wedding to see each of them happily married. Melody, a gifted jewelry artist, even created charms for their bracelets in honor of this pact. Melody is hesitant at being bridesmaid where she will be paired with Spence, the man who turned down her marriage proposal nine years ago and broke her heart. Considered a womanizer or lady's man, Spence is definitely misunderstood as every woman he has dated since falls short of his love for Melody. The proposal was only turned down to force her to complete college. Melody designs unique jewelry and lives with her cats, Ralph, Waldo and Emerson in the home where she has her studio. Once again, the two are thrown together and Spence stalks out of the get together with Melody thrown over his shoulder. Of course, Melody is unable to deny the hot sex and love she still holds for Spence. Fighting with all her might to keep from getting involved again, things begin to get complicated as the small community becomes invaded with break-ins where only antiques are stolen. The priceless antique diamond Melody is working with on commission has a secret destination for the client unknown to her. Will history repeat itself? Solving the thefts could point things in the right direction. THE MARRIAGE CHARM is another in The Brides of Bliss County series, with the three friends, Hadleigh, Bex and Melody of Mustang Creek, Wyoming. Linda Lael Miller never fails to produce a new and exciting western themed novel and always with a truly unforgettable plot and fresh hot characters. Her characters are romantic and certainly always include the handsome and rugged cowboy. I read each and every book she publishes and will absolutely continue to do so. This author is exceptionally gifted with her story telling talents and imagination.

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SUMMARY

The women of Bliss County have a pact—to find husbands. The right husbands. 

One already has: Hadleigh Stevens, who married rancher Tripp Galloway a few months ago. Now Melody Nolan thinks it's her turn. Melody has recently found success as a jewelry designer, and her work is the focus of her life. She's not exactly unhappy, but she wants more. She's always been attracted to Spence Hogan, the local chief of police, but she's convinced that Spence, a notorious charmer, isn't what you'd call husband material. 

Spence is a good cop who isn't scared of anything—except love. And he's done everything he can to preserve his reputation as a womanizer—a reputation that keeps marriage-minded women, including Melody, at bay. And yet…there's something about Melody he can't forget. Something his heart can't ignore.


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