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Cowboys and Angels #37
Bride in Blue
A woman on the run with her father.
A man who thinks love and marriage aren't for him.
The angel who is about to heal them both.
Cassie Stockton’s world came crashing down when her father is accused of theft from the factory where he works. To make restitution, the owner of the factory is willing to take Cassie as his bride to release the debt. Cassie and her father go on the run, not sure where they will end up. A chance meeting from a peculiar Mrs. Pennyworth, guides them to the town of Creede, Colorado, where Cassie meets Maximillian Blue.
Max Blue knows all too the well the garment factories in New York. In fact, that is part of the reason he moved to Creede to start his haberdashery. When a beautiful woman shows up at his shop asking for work, he realizes there is more to this chance encounter. But Max has a secret. One that could land him in the asylum.
Can Cassie help Max cope with his condition and teach him that it isn't an obstacle to love? Can Max help Cassie learn to trust him with her secrets? What happens when the past and future collide? Will Mrs. Pennyworth be able to help them both?
Read all of Christine's Black Hill Brides Romances:
1. Her Secret Past
2. Her Secret Baby
3. Her Secret Shame
4. Her Secret Love
5. Her Secret Husband (July 2019)
Read all of Christine's Silverpines Romances:
1. Wanted: Medicine Man
2. The Coffin Maker - A Silverpines Companion Tale
3. Wanted: Gravedigger
4. Snowbound - A Silverpines Companion Tale
5. Wanted: Redemption
6. Changing Seasons - A Silverpines Companion Tale
Read all of Christine's Proxy Bride Romances:
1. A Bride for Jeremiah
2. A Bride for Elijah
3. A Bride for Benjamin (May 2019)
Read all of Christine's Pinkerton Matchmaker Romances:
1. The Pinkerton Matchmaker
2. An Agent for Claudette
3. An Agent for Penelope (May 2019)
4. An Agent for Marianne (April 2019)
Read all of Christine's Belles of Wyoming Romances
1. Wynter's Bride
2. The Homecoming (April 2019)
Read all of Christine's Holiday Romances
1. A Cozy Mitten Christmas
- GenresWestern Romance
125 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2019
211 people are currently reading
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About the author
Christine Sterling
117 books272 followersUSA TODAY bestselling author Christine Sterling loves immersing her readers in the small towns she’s created. Her inspirational stories feature humor, redemption, and romance, with themes of friendship, forgiveness, and fighting for the love you want.
She’s the author of over eighty romances, including the reader favorites, First Families of Flat River, and The Flat River Matchmaker series. She loves to create tight-knit families with strong family values, and you’ll often find that her characters cross over in many of her stories. Her readers describe her characters as old friends and her settings as places they would love to visit.
An empty nester, she lives with her husband and a menagerie of animals on a Pennsylvania farm. When she’s not writing, she can be found drinking tea, being judged by her cat, eating snacks, or napping.
Sign up for her newsletter and get a free book at www. flatrivernebraska. com
She’s the author of over eighty romances, including the reader favorites, First Families of Flat River, and The Flat River Matchmaker series. She loves to create tight-knit families with strong family values, and you’ll often find that her characters cross over in many of her stories. Her readers describe her characters as old friends and her settings as places they would love to visit.
An empty nester, she lives with her husband and a menagerie of animals on a Pennsylvania farm. When she’s not writing, she can be found drinking tea, being judged by her cat, eating snacks, or napping.
Sign up for her newsletter and get a free book at www. flatrivernebraska. com
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March 30, 2020
This story deals with a lot of issues for the 1890s. First the main Characters are Cassie and her father Hal who come from New York to Creede Colorado. While they are relocating we see a bit of how bad the garment district and tenements were in the 1890s in New York. The other main Character is Max, he is the Owner of the Haberdashery in Creede. This story deals with Child Labor, OCD, Brutality and love.
It's a very good story, well worth reading. Can be read as a standalone, however I dont recommend it as its #37 in a 49 Series. Better read in order as characters bounce from book to book. Love this Series
It's a very good story, well worth reading. Can be read as a standalone, however I dont recommend it as its #37 in a 49 Series. Better read in order as characters bounce from book to book. Love this Series
April 18, 2019
Bride in Blue
I really like how Christine tackled the condition of OCD. I never really thought of that as something that existed in the 1890s. I thought it was kinda cool Mrs. Pennyworth brought a slightly messy Cassie into Max's orderly life and everything still works out for the good.
I really like how Christine tackled the condition of OCD. I never really thought of that as something that existed in the 1890s. I thought it was kinda cool Mrs. Pennyworth brought a slightly messy Cassie into Max's orderly life and everything still works out for the good.
April 18, 2019
Nice
I like this series. The angels just add that bit of mysticism that improves the whole mix. I really enjoyed the characters in this book. Was really lovely how they improved by their interactions. Love it when businesses thrive and the character's gifts are used for the good of all. Nice!
I like this series. The angels just add that bit of mysticism that improves the whole mix. I really enjoyed the characters in this book. Was really lovely how they improved by their interactions. Love it when businesses thrive and the character's gifts are used for the good of all. Nice!
May 17, 2019
Wonderful read
Max- owns the haberdashery and has his own quirks
Cassie- on the run with her dad.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is fantastically written with charismatic characters and witty dialogue. The guardian angel was sweet and to the point.... sorta, but enough. Their story has a delightful HEA .
Can't wait for Charles story!
Max- owns the haberdashery and has his own quirks
Cassie- on the run with her dad.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is fantastically written with charismatic characters and witty dialogue. The guardian angel was sweet and to the point.... sorta, but enough. Their story has a delightful HEA .
Can't wait for Charles story!
April 21, 2019
One of my favorites
I really enjoy reading stories about imperfect people. Max has a condition that could send him to an assylum and as a result has become a longer. Cassie and her father are on the run. With the help of a guardian angel Cassie and Max are able to rescue each other.
I really enjoy reading stories about imperfect people. Max has a condition that could send him to an assylum and as a result has become a longer. Cassie and her father are on the run. With the help of a guardian angel Cassie and Max are able to rescue each other.
April 22, 2019
I really enjoyed this one. the twists and turns were well written and very interesting to me. I wish there had been a little more clarification of what was happening in the last chapter (not the epilog) but that just might be a personal need and not a flaw in the book.
I recommend this book to all who have enjoyed those earlier in the series.
I recommend this book to all who have enjoyed those earlier in the series.
May 8, 2019
Very good story with a lot of twists.
Cassie and her father are forced to leave their home because of a crooked boss/slumlord. No way will Cassie marry the man. Creed is where they end up because of a strange woman in Ohio.
Max has a counting problem because it keeps him calm and grounded. He doesn't like changes. What will happen when he and Cassie meet. Really loved this.
Cassie and her father are forced to leave their home because of a crooked boss/slumlord. No way will Cassie marry the man. Creed is where they end up because of a strange woman in Ohio.
Max has a counting problem because it keeps him calm and grounded. He doesn't like changes. What will happen when he and Cassie meet. Really loved this.
June 4, 2019
Sweet Romance
I loved Max and Cassie's story! Max has OCD, and feels like he is crazy. Cassie just needed to get away from her scary boss that fired her family to get her to marry him. Yuck! I don't feel like the angel had to work very hard on either of them, which made for a sweet story!
I loved Max and Cassie's story! Max has OCD, and feels like he is crazy. Cassie just needed to get away from her scary boss that fired her family to get her to marry him. Yuck! I don't feel like the angel had to work very hard on either of them, which made for a sweet story!
February 13, 2020
A refreshing view of a guardian angel
A harsh but factual presentation of living conditions for persons working in the garment district of early New York city. Max and Cassie as a couple compliment one another. It is as though the two halves final come together to make a whole. Life improved for Cassie's father as well.
A harsh but factual presentation of living conditions for persons working in the garment district of early New York city. Max and Cassie as a couple compliment one another. It is as though the two halves final come together to make a whole. Life improved for Cassie's father as well.
March 7, 2024
Mrs. Pennyworth is an angel!
How fun to meet the dear Mrs. Pennyworth again! I love how she watched over two people who never would have found one another without her special gift.
You'll be sad, angry, fearful and blessed by the characters in this sweet book. It's a quick and easy read. Enjoy!
How fun to meet the dear Mrs. Pennyworth again! I love how she watched over two people who never would have found one another without her special gift.
You'll be sad, angry, fearful and blessed by the characters in this sweet book. It's a quick and easy read. Enjoy!
April 18, 2019
Loved it!!
Oh so good! OCD is such a misunderstood disease even today I can't imagine what it would have been to have it in the 19th century. Christine Sterling wove it into her story so well. I loved reading about Cassie and Max.
Oh so good! OCD is such a misunderstood disease even today I can't imagine what it would have been to have it in the 19th century. Christine Sterling wove it into her story so well. I loved reading about Cassie and Max.
April 18, 2019
Wonderful
What a wonderful tale. They are always to short but aways full and complete. I really don't want to give anything away.. Worth the time to read, colorful charecters, beautifully descriptive, heart warming and unbelievable.
What a wonderful tale. They are always to short but aways full and complete. I really don't want to give anything away.. Worth the time to read, colorful charecters, beautifully descriptive, heart warming and unbelievable.
April 18, 2019
Wonderful Story,
Thank you, Christine Sterling, This Book was really enjoying, I Loved Max and Cassie, they needed each other to be whole, It was a great book and I hated to put it down.
Thank you, Christine Sterling, This Book was really enjoying, I Loved Max and Cassie, they needed each other to be whole, It was a great book and I hated to put it down.
April 19, 2019
Great book!
Fun read and a wonderful addition to the Cowboys and Angels series.
Cassie and Max are endearing characters and watching them meet and get to know each other was a joy to read.
Fun read and a wonderful addition to the Cowboys and Angels series.
Cassie and Max are endearing characters and watching them meet and get to know each other was a joy to read.
May 4, 2019
Good read
I applaud stories that deal with people who have disabilities and how they deal with or overcome them. The world needs more understanding and I believe these stories that bring them to light in an understanding and compassionate way help all of us. Enjoy 👍👍👍💜
I applaud stories that deal with people who have disabilities and how they deal with or overcome them. The world needs more understanding and I believe these stories that bring them to light in an understanding and compassionate way help all of us. Enjoy 👍👍👍💜
August 18, 2019
Wonderful Story!
This is the 37th story in the Cowboys and Angels series. It's from an author new to the series. She did a wonderful job of creating new characters and dovetailing them into the Creede setting.This is a very enjoyable series.
This is the 37th story in the Cowboys and Angels series. It's from an author new to the series. She did a wonderful job of creating new characters and dovetailing them into the Creede setting.This is a very enjoyable series.
November 23, 2019
Cassie and Max
I loved the theme of OCD! My whole family had it. I learned to leave a few things out on the kitchen counter to help me from clearing everything off. Gradually I was able to relax! - Babs
I loved the theme of OCD! My whole family had it. I learned to leave a few things out on the kitchen counter to help me from clearing everything off. Gradually I was able to relax! - Babs
July 1, 2020
Great Series
Another great book in a great series. I'm really enjoying this series and all the characters in Creed and Bachelor. I loved Cassie and Max's story and look forward to more books in the series.
Another great book in a great series. I'm really enjoying this series and all the characters in Creed and Bachelor. I loved Cassie and Max's story and look forward to more books in the series.
November 27, 2024
Store Owner Meets His Match.
The bride leaves all she now to fun from a man much older than herself. After her arrives in the west She's dirty, and tired.
The groom with his unusual habits meets the love of his match. To become a family.
The bride leaves all she now to fun from a man much older than herself. After her arrives in the west She's dirty, and tired.
The groom with his unusual habits meets the love of his match. To become a family.
April 18, 2019
I loved this book!
I really enjoyed the story about the rear of ocd and being accepted and loved. The romance was a lovely story to read.
I really enjoyed the story about the rear of ocd and being accepted and loved. The romance was a lovely story to read.
April 18, 2019
Great book!
I always enjoy the "Cowboys and Angels" book and this is another example of a great story from this series.
I always enjoy the "Cowboys and Angels" book and this is another example of a great story from this series.
April 23, 2019
Sweet guidance
Two young people with painful experiences doing the best they can brought together by a sweet Angel help each other to heal.
Two young people with painful experiences doing the best they can brought together by a sweet Angel help each other to heal.
May 20, 2019
Outstanding Story!
Christine Sterling portrayed her character Max's difficulties with OCD in a wonderful storyline. I loved this sweet story! Very thoughtfully written.
Christine Sterling portrayed her character Max's difficulties with OCD in a wonderful storyline. I loved this sweet story! Very thoughtfully written.
August 17, 2019
Loved it
This was a sweet and clean story that I loved very much. It was interesting to read how Marx's condition came to be and to see how he let love into his life.
This was a sweet and clean story that I loved very much. It was interesting to read how Marx's condition came to be and to see how he let love into his life.
December 9, 2019
History Lesson
Cassie and Max’s was was very enjoyable. Learning that factory worker were paid so little and still paid excessive rent to the factory owner was a crime.
Cassie and Max’s was was very enjoyable. Learning that factory worker were paid so little and still paid excessive rent to the factory owner was a crime.
March 9, 2022
Cassie and Max 💞
I enjoyed Cassie and Max’s story. Max wasn’t convinced at first, but Cassie was just what he needed.
Loved Mrs. Pennyworth ❤️
I enjoyed Cassie and Max’s story. Max wasn’t convinced at first, but Cassie was just what he needed.
Loved Mrs. Pennyworth ❤️
September 15, 2022
Great book
I really enjoyed this book. A well written book. I recommend this book to anyone who loves sweet clean historical romance.
I really enjoyed this book. A well written book. I recommend this book to anyone who loves sweet clean historical romance.
November 30, 2022
Jesus Will Never Leave Nor Forsake Us
I really enjoyed this book so very much . BRIDE IN BLUE, COWBOYS AND ANGELS BOOK #37 BY CHRISTINE STERLING . I recommend teens and up .
I really enjoyed this book so very much . BRIDE IN BLUE, COWBOYS AND ANGELS BOOK #37 BY CHRISTINE STERLING . I recommend teens and up .
May 11, 2019
Excellent
Well written story with well developed characters. The author handled OCD beautifully. Max and Cassie are the perfect match. I want to know what happens with her dad, Hal and Mrs.Brown. Will Charles stay in Creede?? So many questions!
Well written story with well developed characters. The author handled OCD beautifully. Max and Cassie are the perfect match. I want to know what happens with her dad, Hal and Mrs.Brown. Will Charles stay in Creede?? So many questions!
January 9, 2020
Another wonderful installment in a great multi author series.
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