No One Is Too Tough to be Loved Join seven Texas Rangers on the hunt for a menacing gang, who run straight into romances with women who foil their plans for both the job and their futures. The Ranger’s Reward by Gabrielle Meyer Texas Ranger, Griffin Sommer stops to check on the young widow, Evelyn Prentis minutes before the Markham gang arrives at her farm needing a place to hide. Griff and … needing a place to hide. Griff and Evelyn are forced to pretend they’re married to keep Griff’s identity a secret, but will Evelyn’s young son let the truth out before Griff can bring the gang to justice?
More Precious than Rubies by Lorna Seilstad
Fun-loving, charismatic Texas Ranger Whit Murray is restless for an adventure. When bandits attack the train he is on and steal jewels Violet Tatienne is transporting home to her father’s jewelry store, the two of them must work together to find the thieves. Will each one’s individual goals keep them from discovering the real treasure is in each other?
Jesse’s Sparrow by Amanda Barratt
Former soiled dove, Sara Byrne longs for escape. . .and rides straight into danger. Ranger Jesse Rawlings wants only to defend and protect. . .no love involved. But when Sara’s stagecoach is robbed and her possessions stolen, can she find the strength to aid a man she deems anything but trustworthy in bringing justice to the perpetrators?
The Countess and the Cowboy by Kathleen Y’Barbo
Ava Becker is furious that her brother sold her favorite stallion to the irritating Texas Ranger Ezra Creed. When the horse goes missing, Ezra blames Ava, who sets out to find the horse, landing in an outlaw’s camp instead. Can Ezra protect the persistent Ava without falling in love, or will love make for a dangerous chase?
Simple Interest by Susan Page Davis
While making his monthly deposit, Ranger O’Neal Brewster is forced to watch robbers escape with the prim and pretty bank teller as their hostage. Augusta Ferris quickly makes the outlaws regret kidnapping her, but she is determined to get back the bank’s money–whether the Ranger helps her or not.
Partners in Crime by Vickie McDonough
Micah McCullough, a Texas Ranger working undercover in the Markham gang, is tasked with guarding Laurel Underwood, a silversmith, who was kidnapped to create plates for printing counterfeit money. Laurel knows she doesn’t have the expertise. Her only option is to stall and seek escape. What will the outlaws do when they learn her secret?
Guard Your Heart by Erica Vetsch
When Constance Spanner witnesses a murder, Branch Kilborn is tasked with protecting her until she can testify against Cass Markham. This is the Ranger squad’s chance to abolish the Markham gang once and for all, but Branch soon finds that protecting Constance has become about more than just the job.
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Truly a great collection of short love stories centered on Texas Rangers in the late 1800’s. Each one is spot on for a good story. All are well done and most informative about the time period. Highly recommend.
Seven Brides For Seven Texas Rangers Romance Collection is fun to read – read all 7 Novellas. Each one as good as the next – I found myself laughing on some of them. The first Novella is about Justice. The next in line is about rescues. The third one is about rekindling love. The fourth one is rescuing. The last one is about safety. The one thing they all have in common – can you guess what it is? – – – Yup Faith in GOD This is so worth the read. I received a copy of this book from the Publisher and Netgalley; all of the opinions expressed in this review are all my own.
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Seven Brides for Seven Texas Rangers Romance Collection: 7 Rangers Find Love and Justice on the Texas Frontier
The year of 1886 is a busy one for the seven Texas Rangers tracking the infamous Markham gang across Texas. Chasing the bad-guys does not stop them from finding love, far from it, in fact it is during this hunt they each find romance, often in surprising places or circumstances. Each story is filled with challenges, dangers, humor, surprises, faith and romances. I like how each story is connected to the other stories with some of the same characters in each one. I also like that we revisit the fictional town of Hartville, Texas in which we were first introduced to in the Seven Brides for Seven Texans collection. It is great to see some of the characters from that book in this collection. I enjoyed reading the historical notes at the end of the story, The Countess and the Cowboy by Kathleen Y’Barbo. Historical notes always add to the story it is related to. The prologue sets the “stage” for the characters and gives the Texas Rangers their orders and the epilogue ties up everything nicely in this heartwarming romantic western adventure.
1. The Ranger’s Reward by Gabrielle Meyer
January 1886, Hartville, Texas
2. More Precious than Rubies by Lorna Seilstad
March 1886
3. Jesse’s Sparrow by Amanda Barratt
May 1886, Waco, Texas
4. The Countess and the Cowboy by Kathleen Y’Barbo
August 1886, Becker Ranch near Hartville, Texas
5. Simple Interest by Susan Page Davis
September 1886
6. Partners in Crime by Vickie McDonough
October 1886, Antonio, Texas
7. Guard Your Heart by Erica Vetsch
December 1886, Hartville, Texas
*****I LOVED this book! Each novella follows a central storyline and each builds upon the previous story with author Erica Vetsch bringing the collection to a tremendous conclusion. I loved returning to Hartville, the appearance of a few favorite Hart family members was a nice touch.
(See “Seven Brides for Seven Texans” for a full introduction, though it is not necessary to read to enjoy this book.)
The Texas Rangers were a well-oiled group on a mission to rid Texas of the Markham gang. Led by Captain Sterling and looked after by his wife Etta, a rare kind of woman. I was particularly drawn to the females in each story. Each had a good head on her shoulders and showed strength and determination. Despite finding themselves in precarious situations, each woman held her own and helped in resolving the situation.
You must read this collection! It is full of action, suspense, danger, tender moments, true friendship, and romance. I wish I could give it more than 5 Stars.
4.5
“I’m not looking for a woman.” . . . . “You might not be looking, but one might’ve found you.”
Return to Hartville, Texas where you will enjoy reading this delightful collection of stories regaling the merits of romance, especially when attraction of the feminine nature manages to arrest some of the toughest men on the face of the earth; Texas Rangers. Ranging from a young widow to a silversmith, from a hat maker to a countess; a former soiled dove, a jeweler and a bank teller; they each successfully prove that under every silver badge beats a heart just waiting to be captured by love.