The Cattleman's Bride

by Maxine Douglas, Maria Connor (Editor)

Suzanne Butler is saloon girl “Montana Sue” at the Lady Gay in Dodge City who has been hiding from an arranged marriage for over a year. Word has reached her that the man she spurned is on his way to Dodge City to reclaim her. Cyrus Kennedy is a widowed Texas cattle baron, expected to deliver his cattle to the stockyard in Dodge City, make arrangements with a new housekeeper and tutor for his ten year old son. He didn’t expect a former feisty saloon girl would be going back to Texas with him.Will Suzanne be able to shed “Montana Sue” and avoid an unwanted marriage?What will Cryus’ men and his boy think when he brings the red-headed Suzanne Butler home with him along the Chisholm Trail?

156 pages, Paperback

Published November 16, 2017

About the author

A widow, Maxine Douglas resides in Oklahoma, where she has rekindled her childhood love of American westerns. Between her late husband and herself, she has four children, two granddaughters, a great-granddaughter, a great-grandson, and a very affectionate grey and white Tabby named Simon. And many friends she now considers her Oklahoma family.

Maxine writes American historical, contemporary, paranormal, and cozy mysteries with romantic elements.

Award Winning Books:
RED RIVER CROSSING: Men of the Double K 2019 IDA Winner—Historical Novel
ELIZABETH: Widows of Blessings Valley 2019 IDA Finalist--Inspirational
THE MARSHAL’S BRIDE: 2017 IDA Finalist—Short Historical

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Reviews

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maxine Douglas has drawn me in and had me set in the old west, where men are strong and protective, willing to do anything to take care of those he loves. This story is about Suzanne, or as we know her in previous books, Montana Sue. Far from the crazy woman she was in book two, Suzanne's story is one of many women who were mail order brides. Promised by her father to marry an older, dangerous man, Suzanne with the help of her mother ran away to start a life somewhere else, away from her certain future. When it is clear her father and this man will not give up looking for her, she finds a home with Cyrus. Cyrus is looking for a homemaker and tutor for his son, but never thought of getting married. When he finds out her situation, he takes matters into his own hands, making her his wife. But will this be enough to prevent Suzanne's past from catching up with her? And will their marriage work? How will his son react? Douglas has woven a story of love and passion, danger and uncertainty. I loved Suzanne, finding her character a woman with many sides. She adapts to any situation as her survival skills kick in. Cyrus is a wonderful man, protective, and a great father. This is a great story, a beautiful addition to the series. With narration by Evelyn Grace, the story comes to life. I think this is the best of the three that she has done, really fixing her pace making it an enjoyable listen

[Reggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suzanne is on the run from her father & the evil scoundrel to whom she’s been promised. She thought that she was safe working as a saloon girl in Dodge City a later until an urgent msg warning her that she’s been found. Suzanne advertises for a tutor position in Texas and is hired by a Texas cattleman. Widower Cyrus needs a housekeeper and tutor for his son and hires Suzanne; he is not prepared for the feelings that she stirs in him. As they travel back to Texas, and grow close, Cyrus decides to marry Suzanne to save her from her cruel betrothed...in name only. Will Cyrus & Suzanne be able to withstand the temptation of each other? Is Suzanne safe from her past? Great HEA with her dad redeeming himself. Enjoyed this fast paced historical romance from this new-to-me author.
I accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This audiobook takes you back to the Old West, when men carried guns and didn't hesitate to protect their women and property with them. It starts with Suzanne running away from an impending arranged marriage to an older evil man. She's already run once on her own, but this time she won't be alone. She was just hired by an attractive cattleman, Cyrus, to tutor his son and help around the house. When Cyrus decides on a more permanent solution to her problem, will Suzanne go along with his proposal? Will it be enough to keep her safe?
I really enjoyed this book. The story flows well and keeps you listening while the narration by Evelyn Grace is very pleasant, easy to listen to and very well done.

[Amber Daniels · Rating 4 out of 5]

As with any book by Maxine Douglas, this one pulls you right into the old west. You travel from Dodge City, a bustling town with plenty of characters, down the Chisholm Trail to Texas all the while riding along with a feisty saloon girl that has been running from an arranged marriage, and a hot rich cattleman that wants her for his bride.
I read this one first then realized there are 2 books before it so off to find those two and read this series from the start!

[Christy Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This entire series was a fun wholesome read/listen, I recommend them if you like romances that have little to none on the spice level lol another thing I liked about this book was that it was set in like the wild West and the author is from Oklahoma actually from the next town over and I think that’s pretty freaking cool. She talks about a library that I’ve actually been to and you know it’s not a large town at all!

[Tammy Rolle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A governess for his son

Cyrus knew his son needed a woman's touch. Suzanne needed a place to hide from the match made in he'll by her father. It's the perfect solution. Now, if they could just figure out how to avoid the obvious traps like physical attraction and love.

[Earlene Click · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cyrus and Suzanne

This is a sweet, exciting, adventurous and love story written by Maxine Douglas. She has done an exceptional job with the plot and the characters in the story. You will enjoy reading how they do their happily ever after.