In the 1800's women and children were so vulnerable
facing a precarious future at best. This is the time
period we find ourselves during TWICE A TEXAS BRIDE by
Linda Broday who epitomizes the classic western author.
Broday once again captivates us with her story telling of
men, women and even children with the grit and
determination to face down their harshest enemies.
Sometimes these enemies are human -- other times it is
just the nature of the land and wildness of the creatures
inhabiting the vast lands of the west.
So easily victimized by the very people expected to
protect and cherish them. Sometimes it is evil and
abusive -- other times self-serving -- not the least
neglect. Bottom line is someone gets hurt which impacts
their lives.
Family is important and in TWICE A TEXAS BRIDE Linda
Broday's message is that family's come in all shapes and
sizes. Such was Rand's life -- left behind by a mother
following her dream of a career and winding up on the
orphan train where he meets his "brothers" Cooper and
Brett. The three boys became a family and now they've
settled in Battle Creek. Each has a ranch thanks to the
man who took them in and raised them. Now it is the
brothers who are developing lives and conquering the
challenges of this rather uncivilized area.
Rand has no illusions of being anything other than a
bachelor rancher. His fear of being abandoned has
basically shaped his life and attitude about marriage.
Falling in love means leaving yourself open for
inevitable hurt and disappointment. People you love leave
-- short and simple.
But there was no way Rand could turn his back on Callie
and the young boy Toby found huddled in the cold barn. It
was his nature to take care of people and animals. Rand
quickly realized these two were running from something or
someone. They were at the end of their rope and needed
someone to care. That person became Rand.
Of course along with Rand accepting them Callie realized
that also meant she had his brothers watching her back as
well. Rand was determined to ignore his attraction to
Callie. She had been very clear that her stay as his cook
was temporary. Toby needed to gain some strength, Callie
needed to catch her breath so to speak -- and then they
had to be on their way.
Someone was definitely out there looking for Callie and
Toby. At first Rand had no idea just how dangerous their
enemy was. And once that became obvious their
relationship changed. Neither Callie nor Rand were
prepared to make any sort of commitment but outside
forces were challenging their resolve.
Callie, Rand and Toby all had demons to conquer. All had
issues with abandonment, abuse, and self-worth.
Individually these issues were devastating but as a team
they could perhaps conquer their fears, put their pasts
behind them and hopefully look forward to some sort of
safe, secure future. They were all prepared to fight for
what was important -- and that was family.
This is the second book of Bachelors of Battle
Creek
series. The first book was Texas Mail Order Bride which I
absolutely loved. It was a wonderful introduction to
Linda Broday. I eagerly awaited the next TWICE A TEXAS
BRIDE and enjoyed it just as much. Linda Broday knows
cowboys and in this series we are treated to an Indian
cast member who promises to be center stage on the third
installment. Great series by a writer who knows how to
set the stage for life on the ranges. Realistic
situations, sassy dialog and flawed characters star in
this story. Want to revisit life on the prairie -- curl up
with a book by Linda Broday.
Left with emotional scars from his time in an orphanage,
Rand Sinclair has vowed never to marry. But when he
discovers Callie Quinn and a small orphan boy hiding on his
ranch, he can't help but open his home to the desperate
runaways.
Callie has been betrayed by every man she's ever known.
While she's grateful for Rand's incredible kindness, she
knows it's only a matter of time before he shows his true
colors. But she needs this safe haven-maybe the outlaw on
her trail won't find them here. Yet as Rand slowly uncovers
her secret fears, they each come to realize that the only
way to keep her safe is for Rand to risk everything to
offer her the protection of his name...and his heart.
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