That infuriating woman is about to blow his cover!Or does the danger rest in the fact she’s stolen his heart? Widow Hollin Hughes doesn’t care how long it takes or the depths of deception required to discover how her husband really died. She’s determined to unearth the truth and unravel the mystery surrounding his death. Then a new dynamite man arrives at the mine and throws all her plans off … arrives at the mine and throws all her plans off kilter.
With a smile that makes females of any age swoon, Deputy Seth Harter can charm his way into or out of almost anything. When he’s sent undercover to Crescent Creek Mine, even the cranky cook seems entirely immune to his rugged appeal, making him wonder if he’s losing his touch. Eager to get to the bottom of a series of unexplained deaths, Seth counts on catching the criminals. He just didn’t anticipate a tempestuous woman claiming his heart in the process.
Brimming with humor, tidbits from history, and a sweet, unexpected love, don’t miss out on a heartwarming romance packed with adventure.
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I’m giving this book 5 stars only because It won’t let me award 10!
Baker City Brides is probably my favorites series by Shanna Hatfield, even though I’ve loved her other books as well. I was so excited to see Seth have his Happily Ever After.
This book is full of twists and turns, intrigue and mystery, and I have to admit I was TOTALLY surprised at the turn of events at the end. I mean, I think I can figure plots out pretty well, but Shanna keeps us on our toes with this one.
A great author, a great book, a great series; what more could you want?
Exciting, phenomenal, many unexpected things happening. This is another fantastic story by Ms. Hatfield! Mystery, romance and love. This one is in the Baker City Brides series and just may be my favorite story so far. I love this heroine and of course the hero. She’s mysterious, feisty, tenacious, and everything a guy like Seth, a deputy, realizes he wants in a woman and with a very adorable baby who is a bonus. But this Irish woman, Hollin, with fiery red hair is really getting to him. What a fun, exciting, scary and absolutely amazing story that again left me in an absolute surprise when the bad guy was revealed. I couldn’t put it down! Every time I wanted to turn out the lights, I’d end up at a teaser and had to press on! Great combination especially when the ending is such a mystery!
The story was original and entertaining. Much was unpredictable.
The characters are really well done––all of them.
The humor and romance were great, and there were exciting suspenseful bits, too.
This is such a wonderful book!
It’s a heartwarming, moving
& intriguing story.
Truly enoyed reading it.
Seth & Hollin, were both working
to learn what was really going on
at the mine & why so many deaths.
What they didn’t know is each other’s
real identity.
Seth, is a deputy & Hollin, a widow
with a 3 month old baby.
Together or separate, can they learn
to truth. Great characters & storyline.
A romantic story that pulls on your
heartstrings from start to finish.
A truly entertaining tale that will keep you reading. Humor and tension and kids and animals and adventures of a young woman seeking to find answers. She is feisty and smart and makes her way. Plus old friends from other stories. Shanna Hatfield has another wonderful tale for readers.
Another wonderfully written clean romance by Shanna Hatfield. Great continuity with the characters from previous installments of the series.
I really enjoyed reading it.
Another great story in the Baker City Brides series!
What do an undercover deputy, an old hag, a beautiful young woman, a baby, three orphaned boys, and a fox have in common? They are all an integral part of Shanna Hatfield’s latest Baker City Brides novel, Dumplings and Dynamite.
Bursting with energy from the very first page, this story follows Deputy Seth Harter as he sets off to go undercover at a mine where he meets the fiery widow, Hollin Hughes, who is investigating the same crime.
The Whitney boys were orphaned in the explosion that killed Hollin’s husband and now were employed to help Hollin around the kitchen. These adorable brothers had hearts of gold and added such a fun element to the story as they won the hearts of all the miners.
I can’t neglect to mention Tip, Hollin’s pet fox. Yes, you read that right! Tip was fascinating – domesticated as he was and still a bit feral. His devotion to Hollin’s baby daughter was pretty amazing.
This sweet romance is filled with adventure as Seth and Hollin attempt to gather evidence against the mine manager. There is also a big surprise in store – I was caught completely off guard by this one!
Readers who enjoy historical adventures with a bit of romance will enjoy Dumplings and Dynamite.
Read my review of Dumplings and Dynamite by Shanna Hatfield at AmongTheReads.net
I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
Seth and Hollin were both brave and foolish going undercover to discover the truth about a corrupt mine that killed her husband and many other people that got too close to the truth. The orphaned Whitney boys were sweet and so helpful to her. The oldest one Evan didn’t miss a trick and he was good at subterfuge and discovering secrets too. I thought it was funny that she kept a fox as a pet and that he was her baby daughter Keeva’s little guard dog. All the yummy food Hollin talked about making made me hungry.
Deputy Seth Harter is sent to work undercover as a blaster at the Crescent Creek Mine when the owner reports suspicious deaths and discrepancies in the mine’s ledgers. After arriving, he notices something odd about the cook, Mrs. Parrish, as well.
Hollin Hughes is also at the mine under false pretenses. She is disguised as “Mrs. Parrish”, a homely old woman, to investigate the accident she was told that took her husband’s life.
When the manager of the mine leaves for a few days, Seth sneaks into his cabin looking for evidence and finds Hollin hiding under the bed. Instantly attracted to each other, but neither looking for love, working together to uncover the truth just might change their minds.
Shanna Hatfield returns with the sixth book of Baker City Brides. It is a perfect follow-up to Lightning And Lawmen and it was wonderful to read more about previous characters. Seth and Hollin’s story is funny, mysterious, surprising, and romantic. The addition of Keeva, the Whitney boys, and Tip only adds to the sweetness. I really like this series, recommend it, and am looking forward to the next one.
I received a free Kindle copy of this book. I volunteered to read it and write a review.
Another great story with romance and suspense. Seth is a deputy working at the mines where there seems to have some unexplained deaths. Hollin is sure her husbands death at the mines was no accident and soon she and Seth are working together to find out what is going on at the mines. Loved the way Seth and Hollin worked together and their relationship developed. Shanna writes some sweet romances with a little something unexpected.
This is a story set during the mining times in Baker City, Oregon in the late 1890’s. Seth Harter worked for the sheriff as a local deputy. When accidents and deaths at the mines kept occurring Seth was sent into the mines as an insider to figure out what was causing these deaths. It was at the mines he met Mrs. Parrish the cook for the mining camp. He suspects something is off about her but can’t decide what it is. You’ll absolutely love the story and characters. Beautifully written romance about finding love and learning to love again.
Hollin needs to know who was responsible for the dead of her husband. Seth is undercover to discover what happens in the mine. Will her interfering blow his cover?
This is such a great story, the lovable characters (humans and animals) friends who are ready to help, villains who will do everything to just help themselves and of course a great romance. I recommend this whole series.
This is another wonderful story from Shanna Hatfield. Lots of emotions from humor to suspenseful drama. The characters will have you wanting more of the story. And of course we get some romance involved. Don’t miss this one!
Another great, historical story from Baker City! A love story, a mystery, bad guys, good guys, sweet children and animals—this book has it all! Shanna Hatfield is a wonderful story teller! Don’t miss this newest addition to the Baker City Brides Series!
As always with this Authors books, I loved it! The characters and plot are so well written. It is always fun to see which animals are incorporated into her books. She writes them so well. It is also fun to meet a character from another book to see what they bring to the current book… A great cast of characters made this a super read. Humor, love, and you can’t forget a little food as well. You are going to enjoy this book.
I received an ARC of this book and am choosing to leave an honest review.
I love to read Shanna’s books – her very descriptive writing make me feel like I am right there with the characters!
This one was great to revisit with previous characters and had some suspense to figure out as well – I read a beta version before publication and freely leave my review
I think this book should come with a warning – you will not appreciate interruptions and might end up ignoring your kids, husband and forget to cook dinner and go to bed!
This is another awesome page turner by Shanna Hatfield. I loved the interplay between Seth and Hollin and a reminder that it’s often the small things that we do that are noticed and appreciated so much. The addition of three small boys added another layer of interaction and their situation broke my heart.
I definitely recommend reading this book, it will leave you completely satisfied and itching for the next one to come out … all at the same time!
Shanna Hatfield writes the most precious historical western romances. Her characterization, subject matter, and sweet plots are a readers Heavenly Grace.
Seth has been fired and ordered out of Baker City, Oregon by his boss, The Sheriff.
That is just the beginning of his newest assignment.
Hollin Hughes knows that her husband was killed, not by accident, but by the hands of the deceitful manager at the mine. She’s out to prove it by working at the mine as the widowed cook, Mrs. Parrish.
This was such an amazing book with a mystery stirred into the storyline that keeps the pages flying.
Thank you Ms. Hatfield for always dishing up your best creations.
Dumplings and Dynamite left my heart soaring.
It was good to go back to Baker City. I really liked Hollin, Seth, Keeva, the boys and Tip. Seth and Hollin are both under cover to find out what is going on in the mine. People are dying and Seth has to find out who is behind it all. Hollin lost her husband in the mine where he shouldn’t have been, so she will work to find out who killed him. Seth knows there is something the cook is hiding. She looks like a hag, but there is something about her. Can they find the master mind to the plot before anyone else his killed?