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The Cowboy Takes A Bride (Wyoming Matchmaker Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kristi Rose (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,630 ratings
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To keep his ranch he'll need a wife. To escape her father she'll need a protector. Love will only complicate their marriage of convenience.

She’s on the run…

A tyrannical father. A life she hates and doesn’t control. Freedom for socialite Meredith Hanover is not a luxury she has. When given an opportunity to become a modern-day mail-order bride to a rancher in rural Wyoming, she realizes this might be her only opportunity at a fresh start.

He’s determined to stay…

Jace Shepard’s dying father gave him two options: get married and take over the ranch or be cut out of the will. But life on the ranch is hard and isolating, something the previous women of his life couldn’t hack. With no other solution, he strikes a deal with a professional matchmaker for a temporary bride.

The plan is foolproof. A bargain struck. Everyone wins in this ruse of fake love. Yet, if they're both pretending why does it feel so real?

Is Meredith ready to gamble away the freedom she’s always wanted and give her heart to the family-oriented rancher? Jace knows it’s only a matter of time before Meredith tires of ranching’s hard lifestyle and trades him in for her old-cushy life. Why should he trust his heart to her?

Hello Reader, This feel good story is about love and family and with that comes laughter, heartbreak, grief, and new beginnings.
This book is a 6-8 hour read

Read more novels from USA Today Bestselling author Kristi Rose

The Wyoming Matchmaker Series:

The Cowboy Takes A Bride

The Cowboy's Make Believe Bride

The Cowboy's Runaway Bride

The Samantha True Mystery Series:
One Hit Wonder
All Bets Are Off
Best Laid Plans
Caught Off Guard
Two Time Loser

The No Strings Series:

The Girl He Knows
The Girl He Needs
The Girl He Wants
The Girl He Loves

The Meryton Brides Series (Formerly Meryton Matchmakers)

To Have and To Hold
With This Ring
I Do
Promise Me This
Marry Me, Matchmaker
Honeymoon Postponed

The Coming Home Series:

Second Chances
Once Again
Reason to Stay
He's the One
Kiss Me Again

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Loved the character development, I felt like I was part of the story. Can't wait to read more from Kristi Rose --Kindle Customer

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Kristi Rose was raised in central Florida on boiled peanuts and iced tea. Today, she's a wife and a mother. She's been lucky enough to travel the world and has lived by an active volcano, almost fallen off a German Alp, and eloped in Arkansas. No matter where she is, she enjoys watching people and wonders about their story. That's what Kristi writes about: everyday people, the love that brings them together, and their journey.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XCHMQBG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ KAC Publishing and Vintage Housewife Books; 1st edition (February 27, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5683 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
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Hey! I’m Kristi. I write laugh out loud twisty mysteries. In all my stories you’ll fall in love with the cast of characters, they’ll become familiar, fun friends. My one hope is that I create stories that satisfy any of your book cravings and provide a quick escape from the every day. My books are in audio, too. In case you have more time to listen and less time to actually hold a book and read :-).

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Gatorfan
5.0 out of 5 stars loved the hero and his home...would love to live there myself
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019
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THE COWBOY TAKES A BRIDE is a standalone read with a HEA. There are a few sex scenes if that is an issue for you. Nothing real graphic. A young woman, 24, is under the absolute control of her father. Having lost her mother, he became a dictator. She had no freedom, no time to do anything other than what he demanded. She has reached the point where she needs to make a change. She has an education but no experience, no money, no other family to turn to. She feels her case is hopeless at this time. But then a friend of her mother's comes to her and offers her a deal.

She can become a mail order bride. The husband will be picked for her and she will marry him on sight and hope for the best. There is more to it than just matchmaking but she is matched with a cowboy in Wyoming. His ranch is in the middle of no where. No shopping malls, no big city advantages. It seems perfect for her to get away and be able to hide out where her father cannot find her.

She agrees to the deal and finds herself in a small church in a small town about to marry a guy she has seen only once. Once was enough. He is everything a girl could want. Having NO experience in the game of dating, etc. she is somewhat at a loss but she knows she wants this cowboy in ways she never thought about before.

The cowboy is willing to go along with this kind of arrangement because his dad is dying. His last wish is for his son, Jace, to marry and be happy. He will inherit the ranch and hopefully one day pass it down to one of his children. So, he needs a wife. His good friend from college is the matchmaker and she promises he will not regret his decision.

This story takes the two of them as they get to know each other. They face the hard working days of living on a ranch. Can the city girl handle it? Most everyone thinks she will go running back to the city. However, she has landed in the place of her dreams. Everything is going fine until her father shows up and wants her to come home. This is a very interesting and entertaining read. I really liked it and definitely recommend it.

I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 8/22/2019
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Anet Rodriguez
4.0 out of 5 stars Marriage of convenience 👍
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
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The Heroine's running 🏃‍♀️ from an abusive father. The Hero needs a temporary wife to pretend he's happy and inherit the farm. He teaches her to be assertive and express what she wants. She makes him more communicating. Feelings blossom 🌸 ♥️. I enjoyed reading 📚 this romance story. This trope never gets old for me. The 3rd act conflict wasn't too dragged out, which was good 👍. There was spice but not explicit. 2 on the spice 🌶 🌶 scale ⚖️.
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Christine Indriolo
5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019
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I really loved this book. Mail-order brides trope has always been a fun romance to read. I especially love the modern-day ones. And this book did not disappoint. Even without explicit intimate scenes, which I admit to always looking forward to. Without that intimacy on the pages, the author still did a great job of maintaining the chemistry between Jace and Meredith.

Meredith is escaping a tyrannical and cruel father. Jace is just trying to make his dying father happy. Both Jace and Meredith go into the marriage arrangement with certain expectations and an expiration date. Meredith just wants to be free to pursue what makes her happy. Jace doesn't expect her to be able to handle the rough, isolate life of ranching. So they agree to stay together for one year, or at least until Jace's father passes.

There are many emotions and struggles to experience in this book. There are also many amazing secondary characters that made this book even more enjoyable. Of course, I'm not going to tell you any more about what happens. I found this book to be a fast-paced, fun and refreshing read. And while there are some dramatic moments, there are also plenty of lighthearted ones as well. This was the first time I ever read a book from this author. It won't be my last.

This is my honest and unbiased review. Thank you for taking the time to read it. :)
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cablelady
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2019
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I never know what to expect from these romance series but this one did not disappoint. Jace is the ultimate handsome, single cowboy and Meredith is a single, naive daughter of a controlling wealthy father. She has to leave home to get away from him. With help from Sabrina, a matchmaker extraordinaire, Meredith starts a new life on a ranch in Montana. Things are complicated, sparks do fly but the back and forth with Jace and Meredith is extremely well done. Life on the ranch is totally different from the corporate world. This is a really cute story with some wonderful characters including Jace's parents. I read this in one day and loved it. Great writing.
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Patti Mac
3.0 out of 5 stars A really great book! Three and a half stars.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019
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I loved the story! The plot is great, the characters are interesting and it moves at a good pace. I like that it speaks to family relationships and how communication is so very important. Speaking up for oneself is critical to self respect and maintaining healthy relationships. Personally, the persistent references to sex were tiresome and irritating. I suggest editing those out since they add absolutely nothing to the book except sleaze! It skirts along dabbling with the prospect of dipping into verbal porn. Please, don't go there. With the suggested edits, I would easily give this book 4 stars.
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CINDY F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2020
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I wasn't sure I was going to like this in the beginning, because it was just so depressing. But I hung in there, and I was so glad I did. This turned out to be a really great book, after Meredith decided she'd had enough. It was so much fun to watch Jace and Meredith navigate their new found relationship. I'm not gonna lie, that whole bear thing had me on the edge of my chair in fear.

But it was the last few pages that really reeled me in. IMO- It was the perfect HEA.
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vernemo
5.0 out of 5 stars Meredith and Jace
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2019
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This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I really enjoyed. The story was very interesting. The characters were very well developed and I highly recommend this author. I will certainly read other books from this author
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Tripip
4.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2019
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I enjoyed this read as this is one of my favorite tropes. Drama, adventure, some angst, great chemistry between the H and h. Like a Hallmark movie, there is some steam (you could feel the sizzling attraction) but there was no fire as intimate scenes stopped at the closed bedroom door.
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May Canterbury
4.0 out of 5 stars very sweet
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2019
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Meredith is trapped in her rich lifestyle by her controlling father. She finds a way out through a matchmaker. Jace agrees to the match to please his dying father. Jace is simply wonderful. He expects little of Meredith but he reads her emotions well from the start. Meredith comes out of her shell through her love of the country and horses. She becomes a great farmers wife. But they start off believing it will end and neither admits they want more - could shake the idiots!
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Toots Sullivan
2.0 out of 5 stars No, just don’t waste your time.
Reviewed in Australia on August 29, 2019
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I found this book started out with the setting of an interesting plot even though it was obvious where the story would end. The descriptive writing of the settings was good. That soon disintegrated into blasphemy and crude talking ‘thinking’ about sex. I didn’t bother finishing it, I don’t think I got very far into the book before I deleted it because I didn’t want to read all that just to find out I knew they would end up together anyway. Honestly not worth your time
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Glenda L Hounshell
5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2019
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good book. easy read. Will read more by this author.
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