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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

CFBA: Bride in the Bargain by Deanna Gist

WHAT I HAVE TO SAY:  Honestly, it took me a bit to get into this one.  I wasn't sure that I was going to care for it.  Once I got a couple chapters in and figured out who the characters were and where the story line was starting to go, I got into it.  I did like the story and all, however, it made me think of one that I had recently read that had the same type - I can't recall now what it was, but the stories were similar, yet different.  Deanna made you feel sad for Ana, and cheer her on, hoping that she would end up in the right place!  There was a point when it got sad, and I wasn't sure where she was going with the story. 
Have you read this? Let me know what you think!




This week, the



Christian Fiction Blog Alliance



is introducing



A Bride In The Bargain



Bethany House (June 1, 2009)



by



Deeanne Gist






ABOUT THE AUTHOR:



Deeanne Gist, the bestselling author of A Bride Most Begrudging and The Measure of a Lady, has a background in education and journalism. Her credits include People magazine, Parents, and Parenting. With a line of parenting products called "I Did It!® Productions" and a degree from Texas A&M, she continues her writing and speaking. She and her family live in Houston, Texas.



Since the debut of those novels, her very original, very fun romances have rocketed up the bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere. Add to this two consecutive Christy Awards, two RITA nominations, rave reviews, and a growing loyal fan base, and you’ve got one recipe for success.







ABOUT THE BOOK



The Wedding Is All Planned...

Someone Just Needs to Tell the Bride


In 1860s Seattle, redwoods were plentiful but women scarce. Yet a man with a wife could secure 640 acres of timberland for free.



Joe Denton doesn't have a wife, though. His died before she could follow him to Seattle and now the local judge is threatening to take away his claim. In desperation, he buys himself a Mercer bride--one of the eastern widows and orphans brought to the Territory by entrepreneur Asa Mercer.



Anna Ivey's journey west with Mercer is an escape from the aftermath of the Civil War. She signed on to become a cook--not a bride. When she's handed over to Denton, her stubborn refusal to wed jeopardizes his land. With only a few months before he loses all he holds dear, can he convince this provoking, but beguiling, easterner to become his lawfully wedded wife?



If you would like to read the first chapter of A Bride In The Bargain, go HERE

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