Books to Watch for…Stuck Together (Trouble in Texas #3) by Mary Connealy

Bestselling Author Mary Connealy Delivers Laughs, Romance, and Western Adventure

Tina Cahill, newly arrived from the East, is determined to get the saloon in Broken Wheel, Texas, closed for good. To that end, she pickets outside the place every afternoon. Unfortunately, so far no one has paid any attention.
Vince Yates earned the nickname "Invincible Vince" because of his reputation for letting absolutely nothing stop him. Not his tyrant of a father. Nor the injuries he suffered in the Civil War. Nor the fact that he is Broken Wheel's only attorney and sheriff yet has no law degree.

But Vince is about to face his biggest challenge yet: his past has just caught up with him. His father, mother, and the sister he didn't know he had show up in Broken Wheel without warning. His father is still a schemer. His mother is suffering signs of dementia. And his surprise sister immediately falls for one of Vince's best friends. Vince has a lot of people to take care of, and Tina doesn't approve of how he's handling any of them. But with almost all the other men in town married off, Vince finds himself stuck with feisty Tina over and over again. Of course, Tina is the prettiest woman he's ever seen, so if he could just get her to give up her causes, he might go ahead and propose. But he's got one more surprise coming his way: Tina's picketing at the saloon has revealed a dark secret that could put everyone Vince loves in danger.

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Meet Mary:

 

 

 

Mary Connealy writes fun and lively “romantic comedy with cowboys” for the inspirational market. She is the author of the successful Kincaid Brides, Lassoed in Texas, Montana Marriages, and Sophie’s Daughters series, and she has been a finalist for a Rita and Christy Award and a two time winner of the Carol Award. She lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her husband, Ivan, and has four grown daughters.

 

Mary invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Blessings,

Fired Up by Mary Connealy ~~ A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review, Blog Tour and A Kindle Fire HD Giveaway

 

Fired Up is the second book in the Trouble In Texas series. I first became acquainted with the characters in Mary Connealy's first book Swept Away.
Have you ever pined for the next book in a series as you closed the cover of the book in your hand? Then you'll understand when I say that this happens to me quite a lot; and the Trouble In Texas series just happens to be one of those series.

Fired Up, was worth waiting for. It is a fast-paced, heart-tugging novel filled with love, loss, heartache, and danger.

Dare Riker is the town's doctor, who feels that he is under qualified for the job, because of his lack of education. But Broken Wheel's townspeople need him, and whatever medical knowledge he has acquired. This isn't the only problem he has -- it seems that someone is out to get him, but who and why? Dare's character is what I would like to see emulated in my boys...masculine, tenacious, and gracious. This made him the perfect hero for Glynna.

Glynna Greer, a widow, has survived two abusive marriages, and doesn't plan to repeat her past mistakes. Without a way to support her children or herself she opens a town diner, but there is one teensy-weensy problem...she doesn't know how to cook! Despite this fact, the men flocked to the diner, which gave Dare plenty of business... treating bellyaches.

I enjoyed the story, and getting to know the characters better, as well as, meeting new ones. I think you will, too.  If you haven't read Swept Away you'll find that the story can stand by itself, but I think you might enjoy this book more by having read it.

Now, you guessed it, I am looking forward to book three, where I think Vince Yates, Dare's friend and fellow Andersonville regulator, and his story will take center stage.

 About the Book:

Rollicking Wild West Adventure and Romance from Bestselling Author Mary Connealy

Dare Riker is a doctor who saves lives, but someone seems determined to end his. It may have something to do with the traitors he dealt with during the Civil War, or it might be related to the recent incident with Flint Greer and the ranch. Whoever the culprit is, he or she seems really fired up, and Dare can’t let his guard down for a moment, which is a challenge, since right now he’s trying to win the heart of the recently widowed Glynna.

Glynna Greer came west as a mail-order bride and ended up in a bad situation. Now her husband, Flint, is dead, and she’s determined to care for her son and daughter on her own. She wants to believe Dare Riker is as decent as he seems, but she’s terrified to lock herself into another marriage. She plans to support her small family by opening a diner–never mind that cooking is not her greatest talent. The men in Broken Wheel, Texas, are so desperate for home cooking that they seem willing to overlook dried-out beef and blackened biscuits.

Glynna can’t help but notice that danger follows Dare wherever he goes. There’s the avalanche. And then the fire. But things really get out of hand when someone plunges a knife from Glynna’s diner into Dare’s back. Are Flint’s cronies still plotting revenge? Is Glynna’s son engaged in a misguided attempt to protect his mother? Is a shadowy outsider still enraged over past injustices? And can Dare survive long enough to convince Glynna to take another chance on love?

Would you like to purchase the book?

 

 

 

 

Mary Connealy writes fun and lively “romantic comedy with cowboys” for the inspirational market. She is the author of the successful Kincaid Brides, Lassoed in Texas, Montana Marriages, and Sophie’s Daughters series, and she has been a finalist for a Rita and Christy Award and a two time winner of the Carol Award. She lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her husband, Ivan, and has four grown daughters.

 

 Mary invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Mary Connealy is back with the second book, Fired Up, in her Trouble in Texas series, and she's celebrating with a Kindle Fire giveaway and a LIVE author chat party on October 8th.

  One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HD
• Swept Away and Fired Up by Mary Connealy

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 8th. Winner will be announced at the "Fired Up" Live Webcast Event on October 8th. Connect with Mary for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Mary will also be taking questions from the audience and giving away books and fun gift certificates throughout the evening.

So grab your copy of Fired Up and join Mary and friends on the evening of October 8th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today by signing up for a reminder. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 8th!

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Blessings,

**Fired Up by Mary Connealy was provided for me free by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.

Fired Up! Enter to Win a Kindle Fire HD from Mary Connealy and RSVP for her Live Webcast Event!

Mary Connealy is back with the second book, Fired Up, in her Trouble in Texas series, and she's celebrating with a Kindle Fire giveaway and a LIVE author chat party on October 8th.

  One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HD
• Swept Away and Fired Up by Mary Connealy

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 8th. Winner will be announced at the "Fired Up" Live Webcast Event on October 8th. Connect with Mary for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Mary will also be taking questions from the audience and giving away books and fun gift certificates throughout the evening.

So grab your copy of Fired Up and join Mary and friends on the evening of October 8th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today by signing up for a reminder. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 8th!

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Blessings,

A Bride for All Seasons ~~A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review, Blog Tour and A 12-Day Unexpected Packages Giveaway!

My Review:

Will They Really Find True Love?

A Bride for all Seasons is a collection of four novellas, set in different Midwestern towns that are written by four different authors. What ties them together is the Hitching Post Mail-Order Bride Catalogue, owned by Melvin Hitchcock. Melvin thinking that “it was his duty to present clients in the best possible light” hadn’t any reservations about “rewriting his client’s ads or editing letters exchanged between couples wishing for matrimony.” (Page 3) What trouble he caused these couples to be!

I enjoyed each of the novellas. The plots, as well as the characters, were well developed, even though each book contained about 100 pages. I found myself turning the pages of each book to see how the characters would work things out despite Melvin’s interference. Because we know they somehow will, it’s the how we must discover! I don’t know if I have a true favorite out of the four novellas, but, I do have a favorite character, which happens to be a mule named Prudy who makes her appearance in An Ever After Summer.

When you read A Bride for all Seasons you won’t want to skip the interview at the end where the ladies who wrote these stories explain how they came to be. The interview is also where I discovered that they intend to write a second book together… Four Weddings and a Kiss, which I already find myself looking forward to reading.

About the Book:

It All Started with an Ad in a Mail Order Bride Catalogue…

Melvin Hitchcock of the Hitching Post Mail Order Bride Catalog isn’t dishonest—not exactly. If he tweaks his clients’ applications a bit, it’s because he’s looking out for their best interests.

This charming bouquet of novellas introduces four Hitching Post prospects in the year 1870, each one eager for second chances . . . and hungry for happiness. Year in, year out, they’ll learn that love often comes in unexpected packages.

And Then Came Spring by Margaret Brownley
Mary-Jo has been unlucky all her life. But who would guess she’d travel halfway across the country to meet her match . . . only to find him dead!

An Ever-After Summer by Debra Clopton
Ellie had no idea she’s not what Matthew ordered. And what’s wrong with being a “Bible thumper” anyway? She’s determined to show him she’s tougher than she looks—and just the girl he needs.

Autumn’s Angel by Robin Lee Hatcher
Luvena would be perfect for Clay if she didn’t come with kids. But kids are a deal breaker, especially in a rough-and-trouble mining town. The trouble is, there’s no money to send them back. . .

Winter Wedding Bells by Mary Connealy
David’s convinced he’s not long for the world. He needs someone to mother his boys when he’s gone—nothing more. Can plucky Irish Megan convince him to work at living instead of dying?

Would you like to purchase the book?.

Meet the Authors:

**Margaret Brownley is a NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author and has penned more than twenty-five historical and contemporary novels.

**Robin Lee Hatcher is a Christy and RITA award-winning author. Her books often appear on bestseller lists.

**Mary Connealy is a Carol Award winner, an a RITA, Christy and Inspirational Reader's Choice finalist.

**Debra Clopton is an award winning author of sweet, heartfelt, western romance that face life with a smile. With over 2 million books in print, Debra has her first book coming as a movie starring LeAnn Rimes.

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Four novellas, four brides, and four stories to fall in love with. 

Enter the world of mail-order brides with four of your favorite authors: Mary Connealy, Robin Lee Hatcher, Debra Clopton, and Margaret Brownley. In A Bride for All Seasons (Thomas Nelson) each of the prospective brides is hopeful for a second chance at love—and that second chance always seems to come in an unexpected package.
 
The authors are celebrating with a fun 12 Days of Unexpected Packages Giveaway! Between July 12-23 visit the author's Facebook Page to enter to win a new give away each day. Winners will be announced at the Facebook Author Chat party on July 23rd! Such fun!

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Blessings,

**A Bride for All Seasons by Margaret Brownley, Robin Lee Hatcher, Mary Connealy, and Debra Clopton was provided for me free by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.

Swept Away (Trouble in Texas #1) by Mary Connealy~~A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review, Blog Tour and Giveaway

My Review:

Swept Away (Trouble in Texas #1) by Mary Connealy~~A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review, Blog Tour and Giveaway

Swept Away is the first book that I have read by Mary Connealy although not the last. Her mix of romance and suspense was blended perfectly, melding them into a hard to put down book.

Ruthy MacNeil was orphaned when she was 12 years old, but life became nearly unbearable when a neighboring family took her in and treated her as a slave. Ruthy was accustomed to hard work. Working from before the sun rose to well after it set. Tending the animals, and the gardens, and all of the house chores. All the while being abused and labeled lazy by those who were suppose to protect her.

When the family decided to go west Ruthy went with them.  But when their wagon train came to a river crossing the men decided to forge it, despite the dangerous flooding. Everyone but Ruthy perished.
 
Luke Stone had one goal-- to take back the ranch that had been stolen from him. But when he found Ruthy, he couldn’t leave her there to die. Together they head for Broken Wheel where Luke intends to reclaim his ranch.

I liked Ruthy and Luke, as well as, the "Regulators" who Luke had befriended during the war between the states. If you happen to like characters that you love to hate, there are plenty of those too.

If you are a fan of Mary Connealy, like stories filled with suspense, cowboys, and romance you just might find that Swept Away has found its way into your heart. But beware you could find yourself turning pages well into the night.

About the Book:

When a cowboy focused on revenge encounters a woman determined to distract him, there’s going to be trouble in Texas!

Swept away when her wagon train attempts a difficult river crossing, Ruthy MacNeil isn’t terribly upset at being separated from the family who raised her. All they’ve ever done is work her to the bone. Alive but disoriented, she’s rescued by Luke Stone…so unfortunately, there are more chances to die in her immediate future.

Luke is on a mission to reclaim the ranch stolen from his family. But the men currently on the property won’t let it go without a fight. Luke plans to meet up with friends who will help him take back the land, and since he can’t just leave Ruthy in the middle of nowhere, she’s going to have to go with him.

But the more time Luke spends around the hardworking young woman, the more he finds himself thinking of things besides revenge. Will Ruthy convince him to give up his destructive path and be swept away by love?

Would you like to purchase a copy?

Meet Mary:

 

 

Mary Connealy writes fun and lively "romantic comedy with cowboys" for the inspirational market. She is the author of the successful Kincaid Brides, Lassoed in Texas, Montana Marriages, and Sophie's Daughters series, and she has been a finalist for a Rita and Christy Award and a two time winner of the Carol Award. She lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her husband, Ivan, and has four grown daughters.

Mary invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Mary Connealy is celebrating the release of Swept Away by giving away a $250 "Swept Away" Vacation Package and hosting a Facebook Author Chat Party!

One fortunate winner will receive:

• A $250 Visa Cash Card (Get away for the weekend or use it to buy an eReader for a relaxing ‘Staycation’!)
• A copy of Swept Away (For you AND a friend!)

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on March 27th. Winner will be announced at the "Swept Away" Author Chat Party on March 28th. Connect with Mary, get a sneak peek of the next book in the series, try your hand at the trivia contest, and chat with readers just like you. There will also be many fun giveaways -- gift certificates, books, and more!

So grab your copy of Swept Away and join Mary on the evening of the March 28th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun, RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 28th!

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Blessings,

**Swept Away (Trouble in Texas #1) by Mary Connealy was provided for me free by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.