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Bachelors Of Shotgun Ridge #1
The Rancher's Mail-Order Bride
Wyatt Malone had been ambushed!
The little boy staring earnestly at him thought Wyatt was his new dad — and the boy’s pregnant mommy claimed to be his bride-to-be. The old matchmakers had gone too far this time and now it was up to Wyatt to tell Hannah Richmond and her adorable son that they’d been had by four well-meaning old cowpokes. Except that when Hannah looked at him like he was the best thing since sliced bread and made him feel like a complete man, Wyatt began to think that maybe the old fellas were right — and that could be dangerous for the whole town!
The little boy staring earnestly at him thought Wyatt was his new dad — and the boy’s pregnant mommy claimed to be his bride-to-be. The old matchmakers had gone too far this time and now it was up to Wyatt to tell Hannah Richmond and her adorable son that they’d been had by four well-meaning old cowpokes. Except that when Hannah looked at him like he was the best thing since sliced bread and made him feel like a complete man, Wyatt began to think that maybe the old fellas were right — and that could be dangerous for the whole town!
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2000
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Mindy Neff
103 books100 followersMindy Neff is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty novels and novellas. Her contemporary romances touch the heart, tug at the reader’s emotions, and always, without fail, have a happy ending.
Mindy is the recipient of the National Reader’s Choice Award, the Orange Rose Award of Excellence, the Romantic Times Career Achievement award and the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, as well as W.I.S.H. awards for outstanding heroes, and two prestigious RITA nominations.
Originally from Louisiana, Mindy moved to Southern California where she met and married a very romantic guy many, many years ago. They blended their families, his three kids and her two, and have been living happily (if a little insanely) ever after.
Mindy loves to hear from readers.
You can email her at mindy@mindyneff.com
Mindy is the recipient of the National Reader’s Choice Award, the Orange Rose Award of Excellence, the Romantic Times Career Achievement award and the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, as well as W.I.S.H. awards for outstanding heroes, and two prestigious RITA nominations.
Originally from Louisiana, Mindy moved to Southern California where she met and married a very romantic guy many, many years ago. They blended their families, his three kids and her two, and have been living happily (if a little insanely) ever after.
Mindy loves to hear from readers.
You can email her at mindy@mindyneff.com
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October 15, 2018
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I'd never heard of this author before, but I was actually pleasantly surprised by this story! I thought it was rather cute, and loved Hannah's desire to become a rancher's wife, fully realizing that it was hard work that she wasn't really suited for at the time. Wyatt was a great tortured hero, and I loved watching actually fall for Hannah and Ian. I loved the idea of meddling male matchmakers, it was a unique twist on the matchmaker premise! It definitely made me eager to read more in this universe!
I'd never heard of this author before, but I was actually pleasantly surprised by this story! I thought it was rather cute, and loved Hannah's desire to become a rancher's wife, fully realizing that it was hard work that she wasn't really suited for at the time. Wyatt was a great tortured hero, and I loved watching actually fall for Hannah and Ian. I loved the idea of meddling male matchmakers, it was a unique twist on the matchmaker premise! It definitely made me eager to read more in this universe!
June 13, 2019
This is a story about Wyatt Malone and Hannah Richmond.
Wyatt Malone is a widower and had lost not only his wife but his baby son. Hannah had married a man who turned out to be a cruel cheater and thought only about his career and other women. He had nothing to do with the son she bore him and now she was pregnant with a little girl. A week after telling her husband she was pregnant for the second time he left the country with his main mistress and went to Jamaica. A week later she had been delivered divorce papers.
Hannah had an adorable four-year-old son, Ian, who quickly fell in love with Wyatt. He had never had a father figure around and he thought Wyatt hung the moon. Wyatt thought the same about the little boy. I just wanted to reach into the book and hug this little stuttering boy whose father had abandoned him and his mother so cruelly.
Some of the old men in Wyatt's town were afraid their city was dying so what could they do to bring life back to their hometown? Bring in the women who would marry the locals and have their babies, of course! So they filled out Wyatt's name on an ad for a mail order bride and he had no idea until she arrived.
He was determined throughout the book that he would never love again because it was too painful.
The problems I had with the story: I'm not fond of reading a book about a widow or widower when they are still grieving their loved one even though it had been four years ago. Nor do I like it when a story moves slowly in places which I felt this one did.
I did not mark the story down for the dead wife since I knew going in but decided to read it anyway.
Overall, it was a good read. Not sure if I will continue series.
Wyatt Malone is a widower and had lost not only his wife but his baby son. Hannah had married a man who turned out to be a cruel cheater and thought only about his career and other women. He had nothing to do with the son she bore him and now she was pregnant with a little girl. A week after telling her husband she was pregnant for the second time he left the country with his main mistress and went to Jamaica. A week later she had been delivered divorce papers.
Hannah had an adorable four-year-old son, Ian, who quickly fell in love with Wyatt. He had never had a father figure around and he thought Wyatt hung the moon. Wyatt thought the same about the little boy. I just wanted to reach into the book and hug this little stuttering boy whose father had abandoned him and his mother so cruelly.
Some of the old men in Wyatt's town were afraid their city was dying so what could they do to bring life back to their hometown? Bring in the women who would marry the locals and have their babies, of course! So they filled out Wyatt's name on an ad for a mail order bride and he had no idea until she arrived.
He was determined throughout the book that he would never love again because it was too painful.
The problems I had with the story: I'm not fond of reading a book about a widow or widower when they are still grieving their loved one even though it had been four years ago. Nor do I like it when a story moves slowly in places which I felt this one did.
I did not mark the story down for the dead wife since I knew going in but decided to read it anyway.
Overall, it was a good read. Not sure if I will continue series.
September 25, 2018
I really enjoyed this first book in set in Shotgun Ridge. The storyline of a modern-day mail-order bride was great especially with groom unaware of his bride's arrival. The characters were well-developed with enough backstory to understand why Wyatt thought he didn't want love again and why Hannah was looking for a new life for her and her son Ian. This was a true love story, not just lust. I admired Hannah she was strong and determined and just what Wyatt needed. I love the foundation this book laid for the next in the series.
June 30, 2022
Can we all say "totally, TOTALLY UNREALISTIC"? I understand the fantasy element in romances, but geez, Louise! In three weeks - THREE - our heroine goes from California to Montana, from a city girl to a ranch wife, from not knowing an elk from a moose, from loneliness to love at first sight. All this served with a bucket of syrupy sweetness that puts maple syrup to blush. Oohwee!! Since I value my teeth I'm not reading the rest of this series.
December 14, 2023
DNF @ 49%
I just couldn’t continue. Hannah read more as a lovelorn teenager than a 30 yr old woman with kids.
And the whole thing of making him fall in love with her so she would not have to leave was cringey..
I just couldn’t continue. Hannah read more as a lovelorn teenager than a 30 yr old woman with kids.
And the whole thing of making him fall in love with her so she would not have to leave was cringey..
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March 24, 2019
You have to heal your heart before you can be open to love again.
May 8, 2021
Enjoyable read
Hannah and Wyatt are great characters. I was drawn into their story and enjoyed watching Hannah work to make Wyatt fall in love with her. Hannah's son Ian is a delight and all the animals are extra fun. It takes a while for Wyatt to realize loving again is worth it and their happy ending is very satisfying.
Hannah and Wyatt are great characters. I was drawn into their story and enjoyed watching Hannah work to make Wyatt fall in love with her. Hannah's son Ian is a delight and all the animals are extra fun. It takes a while for Wyatt to realize loving again is worth it and their happy ending is very satisfying.
June 5, 2018
Light and fluffy romance between a widower rancher and a divorced mother of one who is also expecting when she responds to the ad. When she gets into town it becomes clear that he did not run the ad but they still try it and it works out. It goes by very fast and the only obstacle is that he's afraid to love again because he lost his wive and child.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 19, 2018
A group of geriatric old gents decide to advertise for mail-order brides for the unattached men of Shotgun Ridge without them knowing about it. Enter newly divorced and pregnant Hannah and her son Ian who believe it was Wyatt (unattached rancher) who advertised. Hannah quickly falls for Wyatt but he does not want married life again - his previous wife and son died - and he does not want to chance his heart again. Wyatt decides to find Hannah a proper husband and teach her about being a rancher's wife. He does not realize he himself is falling in love with her. This is a heartfelt, loving book with people finding themselves and their ability to love unconditionally again. True romance and a treat to read. There is emotion, excitement and lots of twists and turns. When Hannah decides to leave, Wyatt admits to himself that he loves her, Ian and her unborn baby girl, he acts on it - but is it too late? Drama, suspense, passion and sweetness - a heart gripping book not to be missed. It has a great ending that satisfies and has you looking for the next book in the series. Highly recommend it for all romantics and also for those who love a good giggle thrown in! I received and ARC of this and voluntarily chose to review it.
July 31, 2022
Could have given it 3 stars, if it wasn't because it took me forever to finish. I read the first half, I think a half year ago, and thought about it the other day, and thought I would finish it.
I know I had a lot of notes, but because it has been so long and I got a new phone, they apparently didn't make the data transfer.
But the continuity errors and annoying change of POV without an ornamental break to indicate it, were something the book quickly reminded me was a problem all through the entire book.
It is a sweet story, but simply had too many flaws.. and OMG!!! the ending was more cliché than ....anything.... and the scene before that was a cliché as well, about 86% in.
The names were laughable in themselves. Wyatt? as in Wyatt Earp? The doctor? Chance? his a doctor, so he gives people a second CHANCE!? seriously? And giving a horse the name Tornado is just . . . *sigh. . .
That this author is an award-winning author is a mystery to me, because I didn't read anything out of the ordinary special in this book at all. Sorry but this is just my opinion...
I know I had a lot of notes, but because it has been so long and I got a new phone, they apparently didn't make the data transfer.
But the continuity errors and annoying change of POV without an ornamental break to indicate it, were something the book quickly reminded me was a problem all through the entire book.
It is a sweet story, but simply had too many flaws.. and OMG!!! the ending was more cliché than ....anything.... and the scene before that was a cliché as well, about 86% in.
The names were laughable in themselves. Wyatt? as in Wyatt Earp? The doctor? Chance? his a doctor, so he gives people a second CHANCE!? seriously? And giving a horse the name Tornado is just . . . *sigh. . .
That this author is an award-winning author is a mystery to me, because I didn't read anything out of the ordinary special in this book at all. Sorry but this is just my opinion...
June 24, 2021
DNF. Didn't care for the trope - mail order bride in these days & time. Heroine is a bit wimpy. Answers the ad to be a mail order bride because she longs for a life on a ranch. Right. When she seems to be scared and spooked by every animal on the ranch including the hero's adorable and friendly dogs.
December 13, 2022
I'm reading this on a dare. Don't do it!!! It's so bad! The writing is so repetitive and cheesy! 🤦🏼♀️ I'd kick it to the DNF pile after the first chapter if I wasn't so invested in the dare. This will tach me to pick up the $0.25 library book sale novels. 🤣
July 25, 2021
Love as big as the Montana Sky!
Wow! Western Romance has come a long way since the ones my grandmother read when I was a youngster! Mindy Neff in her novel The Ranchers Mail-order Bride, takes an age old tale of mail-order brides and adds a modern twist to make a delightful story of true love found under the Montana Sky! At times I laughed out loud as the town's four mischievous elders attempted to get harden cowboys to remember their duty to fill Montana with more than livestock babies. It was their belief that the town was dying because ranchers were so caught up in ranching they forgotten about romance. The misunderstandings that result from their matchmaking fiascos create some interesting situations in the town of Shotgun Ridge. The name of the town alone should give you some clue as to what to expect when these four geezers try to pair up unsuspecting single cowboys with single women arriving in town in answer to an ad in a magazine.
Mindy Neff has done a wonderful job of bring Shotgun Ridge to life with colorful townspeople, swoon worthy men, and women brave enough to leave behind the life they known to embrace the wide open space of Montana. Her vivid descriptions of the ranches, the town and surrounding area almost make me want to relocate Montana. But then I remember Mindy's novel takes place in the Spring and I have seen Montana winters! You couldn't pay me to spend a winter there! Well done, Mindy Neff! The Montana Tourist Bureau owes you a debt of gratitude! You could make even the most avid sun worshipper long for the wide open spaces of Montana!
Mindy Neff can also make you believe that love really does conquer all and that everyone deserves their happily ever after. Overall, this book was a delight to read. I spent a very pleasant morning with my cup of tea on my back porch swing, lost in Shotgun Ridge, Montana. I am sure I will pick up the rest of the series soon.
Wow! Western Romance has come a long way since the ones my grandmother read when I was a youngster! Mindy Neff in her novel The Ranchers Mail-order Bride, takes an age old tale of mail-order brides and adds a modern twist to make a delightful story of true love found under the Montana Sky! At times I laughed out loud as the town's four mischievous elders attempted to get harden cowboys to remember their duty to fill Montana with more than livestock babies. It was their belief that the town was dying because ranchers were so caught up in ranching they forgotten about romance. The misunderstandings that result from their matchmaking fiascos create some interesting situations in the town of Shotgun Ridge. The name of the town alone should give you some clue as to what to expect when these four geezers try to pair up unsuspecting single cowboys with single women arriving in town in answer to an ad in a magazine.
Mindy Neff has done a wonderful job of bring Shotgun Ridge to life with colorful townspeople, swoon worthy men, and women brave enough to leave behind the life they known to embrace the wide open space of Montana. Her vivid descriptions of the ranches, the town and surrounding area almost make me want to relocate Montana. But then I remember Mindy's novel takes place in the Spring and I have seen Montana winters! You couldn't pay me to spend a winter there! Well done, Mindy Neff! The Montana Tourist Bureau owes you a debt of gratitude! You could make even the most avid sun worshipper long for the wide open spaces of Montana!
Mindy Neff can also make you believe that love really does conquer all and that everyone deserves their happily ever after. Overall, this book was a delight to read. I spent a very pleasant morning with my cup of tea on my back porch swing, lost in Shotgun Ridge, Montana. I am sure I will pick up the rest of the series soon.
November 13, 2021
Hannah, is pregnant. She has answered a magazine ad for someone looking for a mail order bride. She and her 4 year old son, Ian, have come to Montana to meet her future husband. When she arrives, she finds that Wyatt, the handsome guy from the picture, has no idea about a marriage. He did not write the letters or the ad she saw. It was written by 4 elderly men who believe that Wyatt needs to start living his life again.
This is a small town, and everyone knows everyone else. Everyone cares about everyone else.
The 4 elderly men believe that unless women and children start arriving, the small town will die out. They have invented ways for women to arrive because they want to make sure their small town grows and moves forward.
I liked this story.
But, for me, every outcome was pretty obvious.
Hannah is a young woman who is looking for a new life and a new place to raise her son. She is seeking a good and healthy way of life. Her husband divorced her when she became pregnant with their second child. She and Ian are in need of security and love.
Wyatt is a widower, who lost his wife and young son to an auto accident. He has never been able to overcome his sorrow. He does not plan to ever allow himself to have that kind of love for anyone. He could not stand that pain again.
I would have enjoyed a little more depth to the characters. Everything seemed to be superficial.
This is a quick read. The characters are likable. Ian is a highlight of the entire story. He is a very realistic little boy with energy and words to spare. I loved him.
If a reader is looking for a handsome hero and a beautiful heroine who find true love this is a book you will love.
This is a small town, and everyone knows everyone else. Everyone cares about everyone else.
The 4 elderly men believe that unless women and children start arriving, the small town will die out. They have invented ways for women to arrive because they want to make sure their small town grows and moves forward.
I liked this story.
But, for me, every outcome was pretty obvious.
Hannah is a young woman who is looking for a new life and a new place to raise her son. She is seeking a good and healthy way of life. Her husband divorced her when she became pregnant with their second child. She and Ian are in need of security and love.
Wyatt is a widower, who lost his wife and young son to an auto accident. He has never been able to overcome his sorrow. He does not plan to ever allow himself to have that kind of love for anyone. He could not stand that pain again.
I would have enjoyed a little more depth to the characters. Everything seemed to be superficial.
This is a quick read. The characters are likable. Ian is a highlight of the entire story. He is a very realistic little boy with energy and words to spare. I loved him.
If a reader is looking for a handsome hero and a beautiful heroine who find true love this is a book you will love.
January 17, 2022
Recently divorced and pregnant, Hannah Richmond answered a rather unusual advertisement in her California paper-- an advertisement to be the wife of a widower cowboy named Wyatt Malone out in Shotgun Ridge, Montana. Wyatt is blindsided by her arrival-- the advertisement was written by three of the town's old busy-bodies-- but decides to let Hannah stay with him for a month while she figures out where she wants to go next.
The novel was sweet and indulgent-- like a sun tea with a lemon twist. A great book to curl up and read. The mail-order bit was the biggest stretch... and then a man who pretty much went along with it out of good old-fashioned hospitality. It was a little on the unbelievable side... almost reminiscent of another time... but overall a nice, cozy read.
The plot wasn't complicated... and it was a little repetitive. I can't say how many times the author "wasted words" to let the reader know "He hadn’t advertised for a wife, and he wasn’t interested in acquiring one. He was perfectly content with his life the way it was." I think we heard about it every other page... It's not so much the reader needed reminding as it was that it was ultra repetitive, and wasted pages that could have been better spent moving the story along.
There really wasn't much depth to the story... in fact, it was a pretty linear plot. Dry... but, again, really sweet. Not bad for an afternoon tea-read.
Some sex, but tasteful and not-raunchy. Good characters. I liked how the story wrapped up at the end. The storytelling was very well done-- but it wasn't to die-for. Like I said-- it was a nice, sweet read. Well written-- but not deep. A very brain candy read.
Not bad, worth a gander if you're looking for a short, sweet romance. A little outlandish, but it works.
The novel was sweet and indulgent-- like a sun tea with a lemon twist. A great book to curl up and read. The mail-order bit was the biggest stretch... and then a man who pretty much went along with it out of good old-fashioned hospitality. It was a little on the unbelievable side... almost reminiscent of another time... but overall a nice, cozy read.
The plot wasn't complicated... and it was a little repetitive. I can't say how many times the author "wasted words" to let the reader know "He hadn’t advertised for a wife, and he wasn’t interested in acquiring one. He was perfectly content with his life the way it was." I think we heard about it every other page... It's not so much the reader needed reminding as it was that it was ultra repetitive, and wasted pages that could have been better spent moving the story along.
There really wasn't much depth to the story... in fact, it was a pretty linear plot. Dry... but, again, really sweet. Not bad for an afternoon tea-read.
Some sex, but tasteful and not-raunchy. Good characters. I liked how the story wrapped up at the end. The storytelling was very well done-- but it wasn't to die-for. Like I said-- it was a nice, sweet read. Well written-- but not deep. A very brain candy read.
Not bad, worth a gander if you're looking for a short, sweet romance. A little outlandish, but it works.
May 13, 2022
The old men of the town decide the town needs an injection of life - specifically females. They place adverts asking for women and children to move to the area. They also place an advert looking for a bride for Wyatt. Hannah turns up after believing she has been communicating with Wyatt. He is obviously shocked but straight away feels a pull towards Hannah. Hannah has turned up pregnant and with her 4 year old son who immediately takes to Wyatt. We learn that Hannah’s husband was a cheater who left her when she told him she was pregnant. Hannah and Wyatt develop feelings but Wyatt won’t admit to it because he is still grieving from the death of his wife and baby son. He attempts to show Hannah what it’s like to be a ranchers wife and find her a suitable husband. He realises his feelings when she goes to leave.
I enjoyed this book but didn’t like the shove the old men in the town gave Wyatt if he wasn’t ready for it and especially with Hannah who had not only herself but 2 children to think about.
I enjoyed this book but didn’t like the shove the old men in the town gave Wyatt if he wasn’t ready for it and especially with Hannah who had not only herself but 2 children to think about.
September 19, 2018
Sweet and funny
This is the start of a great series. I read all the books in another series and these are just as fun. There is witty dialogue was well as tender moments. I want to know what else the old men of the town have up there sleeves in their bid to bring more women to town. It's so refreshing to have a main character be a pregnant woman with a small child. Hannah has live in the city but spent summers with her cousins on their farm when she was younger. She knows farm life is hard work but doesn't have experience with animals so she has some funny moments adjusting. Wyatt does not want to remarry. He has guilty feelings about his wife and young sons deaths. Hannah and her little boy Ian bring life to the farm and charm all. It's a sweet book with bits of humor. I'm off to read the next one in the series.
This is the start of a great series. I read all the books in another series and these are just as fun. There is witty dialogue was well as tender moments. I want to know what else the old men of the town have up there sleeves in their bid to bring more women to town. It's so refreshing to have a main character be a pregnant woman with a small child. Hannah has live in the city but spent summers with her cousins on their farm when she was younger. She knows farm life is hard work but doesn't have experience with animals so she has some funny moments adjusting. Wyatt does not want to remarry. He has guilty feelings about his wife and young sons deaths. Hannah and her little boy Ian bring life to the farm and charm all. It's a sweet book with bits of humor. I'm off to read the next one in the series.
November 13, 2018
Good mail-order bride romance
This is a good mail-order bride romance, with a likable couple and her adorable little boy. I did think the premise of several old men in the town sending for a mail-order bride for a young man, without his knowledge, was a little silly. He also had some major baggage from the deaths of his wife and son, so I don't think he would have been very willing to accept the woman they found for him. He did say that he wouldn't marry her, but he still let her stay with him, and was still attracted to her -- but I don't think he would have been so nice about it. I did like how great he was with her son, who desperately needed a good father. I liked the h too, but I did think she was a bit naive for a 30 year old, divorced mom.
This is a good mail-order bride romance, with a likable couple and her adorable little boy. I did think the premise of several old men in the town sending for a mail-order bride for a young man, without his knowledge, was a little silly. He also had some major baggage from the deaths of his wife and son, so I don't think he would have been very willing to accept the woman they found for him. He did say that he wouldn't marry her, but he still let her stay with him, and was still attracted to her -- but I don't think he would have been so nice about it. I did like how great he was with her son, who desperately needed a good father. I liked the h too, but I did think she was a bit naive for a 30 year old, divorced mom.
January 19, 2019
Fabulous romance!
Thank heaven for the 4 musketeers!
I loved the main characters. They have back stories which affect the plot, and they grow through interaction. I love Iris and Skeeter. I love the town folk. I wish this place existed.
Plot moved at a good pace. This isn't an action book.
Contains 1 sex scene after the dance. No swear words other than taking the Lord's name in vain, and that not often. 2 animals die violently. It does talk about male arousal, but I didn't blue that out (there isn't a black) like I do sex and swearing because 1) it happens and is sometimes obvious, and 2) if my teen girls read this, they need to know the effect a female body has on a male body.
All in all, I appreciate this author's cleanliness.
Thank heaven for the 4 musketeers!
I loved the main characters. They have back stories which affect the plot, and they grow through interaction. I love Iris and Skeeter. I love the town folk. I wish this place existed.
Plot moved at a good pace. This isn't an action book.
Contains 1 sex scene after the dance. No swear words other than taking the Lord's name in vain, and that not often. 2 animals die violently. It does talk about male arousal, but I didn't blue that out (there isn't a black) like I do sex and swearing because 1) it happens and is sometimes obvious, and 2) if my teen girls read this, they need to know the effect a female body has on a male body.
All in all, I appreciate this author's cleanliness.
July 11, 2024
Hannah Richmond arrives in Shotgun Ridge, Montana answering an advertising for a Mail-Order Bride. Hannah is pregnant with her second child and brings her 4-year old son Ian. When Hannah meets Wyatt Malone he has no idea who placed the ad for a Mail Order Bride. Wyatt is a widower rancher who lost his wife and son in an auto accident and was broken-hearted after they died. It turns out that four elderly men (the 4 Musketeers) have been placing ads in the paper for mail order brides. The town is dying and these men believe that bringing in single women to their town would replenish their town. Hannah requests that she stay for one month with Wyatt to cook and clean for him until her sister comes back from Alaska to pick her up. I really enjoyed this wonderful contemporary romance novel.
October 3, 2018
This is a great book and a wonderful start to what appears to be a great series. The characters are exactly what I would expect from a ranching community and this book introduces us to some of the men who are likely to feature in future books. I love the fact that it is the older men who are meddling in people's love lives rather than the women ..it's a lovely twist and works really well. Can Hannah, a mail order bride he knew nothing about, help Wyatt heal? I recommend you read this book for yourself to find out, it is a beautiful story and Ian will melt your heart and make you laugh out loud. I loved this book and will definitely be reading the whole series.
June 14, 2021
Unexpected Bride
Interesting twist at the beginning when the mail order bride is pregnant and has a five year old son. Why do the matchmaking old timers believe she is just right for Wyatt? Hannah and Wyatt agree to spend time together even though he did not advertise for a bride. I like their honesty and caring. I enjoy Hannah's funny experiences as she learns how to live on a ranch. This is a fun read that also includes serious, sensitive moments that reveal character traits and motivation. I look forward to reading more books in this series. I received a complimentary copy of this title and submit a review voluntarily.
Interesting twist at the beginning when the mail order bride is pregnant and has a five year old son. Why do the matchmaking old timers believe she is just right for Wyatt? Hannah and Wyatt agree to spend time together even though he did not advertise for a bride. I like their honesty and caring. I enjoy Hannah's funny experiences as she learns how to live on a ranch. This is a fun read that also includes serious, sensitive moments that reveal character traits and motivation. I look forward to reading more books in this series. I received a complimentary copy of this title and submit a review voluntarily.
September 3, 2023
Wyatt Malone
Hannah Richmond
Hannah answers a magazine add for a Mail Order Bride for Wyatt Malone. When Hannah shows up in Shotgun Ridge from California with her son Ian and pregnant she meets Wyatt and tells him she’s here about the ad he thinks she’s talking about the bull when she says no the bride. Wyatt is blindsided. Wyatt is a Rancher, who is also a widower and had lost his son in an accident. Wyatt is a good man. He starts a very good relationship with Ian, teaching him about the ranch animals. Ian is a very cute little boy who contributes to the story I enjoyed this book. This book can be read as a stand alone. I would read more in the series and by this author.
Hannah Richmond
Hannah answers a magazine add for a Mail Order Bride for Wyatt Malone. When Hannah shows up in Shotgun Ridge from California with her son Ian and pregnant she meets Wyatt and tells him she’s here about the ad he thinks she’s talking about the bull when she says no the bride. Wyatt is blindsided. Wyatt is a Rancher, who is also a widower and had lost his son in an accident. Wyatt is a good man. He starts a very good relationship with Ian, teaching him about the ranch animals. Ian is a very cute little boy who contributes to the story I enjoyed this book. This book can be read as a stand alone. I would read more in the series and by this author.
September 19, 2018
Another winner for Mindy Neff. A Sweet small town romance.
I liked both Wyatt and Hannah. They seemed to have more than chemistry. They had a true connection. I loved that Hannah didn't back away from what she wanted. She completely embraced Wyatt, the environment, and everyone in town. And how could you keep from falling for Ian.
I have to admit that I'm greedy. I would have loved a epilogue. Hopefully we will get an update on Wyatt, Hannah, Ian, and the baby in one of the next Shotgun Ridge books.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
I liked both Wyatt and Hannah. They seemed to have more than chemistry. They had a true connection. I loved that Hannah didn't back away from what she wanted. She completely embraced Wyatt, the environment, and everyone in town. And how could you keep from falling for Ian.
I have to admit that I'm greedy. I would have loved a epilogue. Hopefully we will get an update on Wyatt, Hannah, Ian, and the baby in one of the next Shotgun Ridge books.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
October 10, 2018
I loved this book. When you think of mail-order bride, you think old western times, but this is a contemporary story and a delightful romance. Wyatt Malone has, unbeknownst to him, been chosen by a group of older men in the town of Shotgun Ridge, Montana, as the first target in their matchmaking. They have chosen Hannah Richmond, a divorced, pregnant mother with a son, as the one for him. What follows is Wyatt fighting against this all the way. The story will make you laugh and cry, which, to me, is great story-telling. Looking forward to the next in the series.
October 25, 2018
This was a touching story, a contemporary mail-order bride. Hannah was a city girl looking for a steady life for herself and children. Her need for security, kindness, community, and love touched my heart. I loved her grit and determination to face her fears and get to know ranch life. Wyatt was blind sided when Hannah came to town. Despite his past, he was considerate of Hannah and her needs, and then fell for her. His admiration for Hannah made him the right man for her. I highly recommend this story.
I received an ARC for this story through Litring, and this is my unsolicited review.
I received an ARC for this story through Litring, and this is my unsolicited review.
June 22, 2022
I loved it!
I was caught up as soon as I started this story, and fell in love with those matchmaking old guys with all their plans to revitalize the town with new blood. Having a woman with a small child, and pregnant with another arriving that afternoon, was surely an eye opener. Feeling an instant pull, but also a resistance to the whole "being set up", has this handsome rancher under tremendous pressure. I have to say I felt so involved with both their stories, and had a few crying spells, but it was worth the sniffles, and puffy eyes.
I was caught up as soon as I started this story, and fell in love with those matchmaking old guys with all their plans to revitalize the town with new blood. Having a woman with a small child, and pregnant with another arriving that afternoon, was surely an eye opener. Feeling an instant pull, but also a resistance to the whole "being set up", has this handsome rancher under tremendous pressure. I have to say I felt so involved with both their stories, and had a few crying spells, but it was worth the sniffles, and puffy eyes.
May 24, 2023
3.4 stars
The book was old fashioned but also modern with divorce and widowhood. The small town atmosphere was what the bride wanted but the groom didn’t know she was arriving with a 4 year old and pregnant. The town advertised and she came. I felt her divorce and husband was far fetched and easily dismissed and the instant attraction was too easy. The story had some cute moments and I enjoyed it due to the animals. But the falling in love was very quick and not too believable when given much thought.
I got the book free and would try reading another from this author.
The book was old fashioned but also modern with divorce and widowhood. The small town atmosphere was what the bride wanted but the groom didn’t know she was arriving with a 4 year old and pregnant. The town advertised and she came. I felt her divorce and husband was far fetched and easily dismissed and the instant attraction was too easy. The story had some cute moments and I enjoyed it due to the animals. But the falling in love was very quick and not too believable when given much thought.
I got the book free and would try reading another from this author.
October 8, 2018
This was a re-read for me. I read it as a means to teach myself to read better after i found out I was having a baby. With most my family being illiterate, I read small books. This book back in 1997 took me almost 2 weeks to read. Loved the story than, now I read it in about 6 hours and still loved the book. Thank you Ms Neff for being part of my growth. I read the first 4 in this series back then, now I’m looking forward to reading them again and the other 4 I was unaware of.
October 14, 2018
Hannah arrives at Shotgun Ridge five mo th pregnant with his four years old son Ian with as the ranchr’s mal-order bride. When Wyatt, the future husband, discover the plot behind this surprise he is keen to help Hannah find a husband and learn about the ranch’s life, encause he is done with love. But is really Wyatt going to help Hannah fins happiness or all the way around? A sweet story about love, faith and second chances in life.
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