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The Fortunes of Texas: Rambling Rose #2
Fortune's Texas Surprise
The baby was unexpected. So was the cowboy.
This Fortune daughter is rich in the things that matter…
Veterinary assistant Stephanie Fortune has never been lucky in love—unless you count the furry kind. But now that she’s become a foster mom to a baby boy, she believes her heart is full. And then she meets Acton Donovan. The flirty cowboy charms everyone he meets, so why should Stephanie be any different? “Just friends” is all Stephanie dares to be. Acton, however, is intent on proving he can be the family man she truly needs…
USA TODAY bestselling author
This Fortune daughter is rich in the things that matter…
Veterinary assistant Stephanie Fortune has never been lucky in love—unless you count the furry kind. But now that she’s become a foster mom to a baby boy, she believes her heart is full. And then she meets Acton Donovan. The flirty cowboy charms everyone he meets, so why should Stephanie be any different? “Just friends” is all Stephanie dares to be. Acton, however, is intent on proving he can be the family man she truly needs…
USA TODAY bestselling author
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2020
80 people are currently reading
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About the author
Stella Bagwell
461 books86 followersAt seventeen, Stella married her high school sweetheart: Harrell, and they had a son Jason. She began her writing career almost by accident. She was a hairdresser and worked in her sister's beauty shop. Ironically, Stella developed a severe allergy to hairspray and was forced to resign. With time on her hands, Stella wanted to do something creative. She remembered a high school English teacher telling her she could be a writer if she wanted. Although she always loved reading romances, she never thought to write one herself. Armed with that now notion and an old, manual typewriter, she went to work, attempting to create a story similar to those she liked reading. The result‚ her first book, purchased by Mills & Boon and issued under the Harlequin imprint. After that, she became a full time writer and today, has close to forty published novels. Her for the future is to continue writing romance novels as long as there's an audience to enjoy her work.
Next to writing, traveling is one of her most favorite activities. Yet, because the southwest is dear to her heart, she sets most of her books there in rough, rugged ranch country. She feels it's essential to know a place before writing about it; that philosophy gives her more reason to plan trips! The marriage has always lived in southeastern Oklahoma. But, they purchased a portion of a twenty-two hundred, acre ranch; they now make their home there. Before moving onto the ranch, she had a swimming pool in her back yard and spent most of her summer evenings in the water. Her husband has promised to put in another pool, but for now she has to make do with the creek that runs through their property. The closest town of three thousand is fifteen miles away; she says she loves the seclusion, living among the woods and horses and wildlife. The only thing she doesn't like is making the thirty mile round trip to the post office or grocery store. Worse still, is the eighty-five mile trip to get office supplies!
One of her greatest joys was to see Jason, her only son, graduate from college with degrees in math and physical education. He now lives in Port Lavaca, Texas, where he teaches high school algebra and geometry and coaches football and weightlifting. Family has always come first with Stella and she enjoys spending time with her son when he visits Oklahoma. Sometimes, she and her husband drive down to the Texas coast to see him. However, her mother, step-father and siblings all live nearby and they have routine get-togethers. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing violin and guitar, both of which she can play by ear. She claims to need years of practice before calling herself a musician. Stella also enjoys gardening and being outdoors.
Next to writing, traveling is one of her most favorite activities. Yet, because the southwest is dear to her heart, she sets most of her books there in rough, rugged ranch country. She feels it's essential to know a place before writing about it; that philosophy gives her more reason to plan trips! The marriage has always lived in southeastern Oklahoma. But, they purchased a portion of a twenty-two hundred, acre ranch; they now make their home there. Before moving onto the ranch, she had a swimming pool in her back yard and spent most of her summer evenings in the water. Her husband has promised to put in another pool, but for now she has to make do with the creek that runs through their property. The closest town of three thousand is fifteen miles away; she says she loves the seclusion, living among the woods and horses and wildlife. The only thing she doesn't like is making the thirty mile round trip to the post office or grocery store. Worse still, is the eighty-five mile trip to get office supplies!
One of her greatest joys was to see Jason, her only son, graduate from college with degrees in math and physical education. He now lives in Port Lavaca, Texas, where he teaches high school algebra and geometry and coaches football and weightlifting. Family has always come first with Stella and she enjoys spending time with her son when he visits Oklahoma. Sometimes, she and her husband drive down to the Texas coast to see him. However, her mother, step-father and siblings all live nearby and they have routine get-togethers. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing violin and guitar, both of which she can play by ear. She claims to need years of practice before calling herself a musician. Stella also enjoys gardening and being outdoors.
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December 6, 2023
This is a Cowboy Romance, and this is the second book in the Fortunes of Texas: Rambling Rose Book series. I really loved the characters in this book, and I loved all the animals in this book. Stephanie's love for all animals and the foster baby that is in her care is everything. This was a book that pull me in from the beginning, and it is a fast read.
March 1, 2020
Love when she least expects it! With the second book in The Fortunes of Texas: Rambling Rose series, Stella Bagwell picks up the story line right where we left off with Stephanie taking baby Linus in as a foster child in FORTUNE'S TEXAS SURPRISE. The story is fast paced, emotional and just what we were looking for.
Stephanie surprised everyone when she stepped up to take in an abandoned infant just when the town of Rambling Rose needed her. She's learning the ropes as she goes, but this little boy has stolen her heart already.
Acton and his dog Seymour steal the show quickly as they bring a smile to the reader's face with their antics. I enjoyed him and found him to be a great match for Stephanie.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartfelt , emotional jaunt into the world of the Fortune's. I'm looking forward to more to come in the series.
Stephanie surprised everyone when she stepped up to take in an abandoned infant just when the town of Rambling Rose needed her. She's learning the ropes as she goes, but this little boy has stolen her heart already.
Acton and his dog Seymour steal the show quickly as they bring a smile to the reader's face with their antics. I enjoyed him and found him to be a great match for Stephanie.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartfelt , emotional jaunt into the world of the Fortune's. I'm looking forward to more to come in the series.
July 16, 2020
"Fortune's Texas Surprise (The Fortunes of Texas: Rambling Rose)" by Stella Bagwell is book 2 in this series, and I have to say I liked it just smiggen more than the first book. This is Stephanie Fortune and Acton Donovan's story. Stephanie is a Vet assistant who seems to have the magic touch when it comes to animals. She meets Donovan when he bring his dog in who can't stop scratching. The receptionist and others Stephanie talks to tells her that he is a playboy. Stephanie became a Foster Mom when a pregnant Mother left her baby at the local hospital which is a safe haven. The two become friends, and rely on each other. The only problem is that she has a track record of dating men who are not good for her, and he can't seem to make people respect him and that he isn't a playboy. So much to this story that it is a page turner.
February 25, 2020
I never know what to expect when I pick up a book about the Fortune's. They are certainly a complicated family. Fortune's Texas Surprise centers on Stephanie Fortune. She is a veterinary assistant at the Paws and Claws Animal Clinic. It is there that she meets Acton Donovan. He is a cowboy and a rancher and not nearly worthy of her or so he thinks. It is true that Stephanie comes from money but she is thoughtful, loving and down to earth. From the beginning sparks fly when they are near each other. Will they be able to find their way to a happy ever after? Read the book and find out. I loved every minute of it.
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February 1, 2020Categories
Sagas, Holiday Romance, Family Life Fiction, Contemporary Romance
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The Fortunes of Texas: Rambling Rose
Sagas, Holiday Romance, Family Life Fiction, Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
The Fortunes of Texas: Rambling Rose
January 4, 2021
Powerful and exciting
Boy can this author really write a fantastic story. There is so many twists and turns throughout the entire story. A great book.
Boy can this author really write a fantastic story. There is so many twists and turns throughout the entire story. A great book.
February 4, 2021
Loved this book
Sweet and tender love story that made so much sense to me. Not forced or contrived, just honest love. A good story.
Sweet and tender love story that made so much sense to me. Not forced or contrived, just honest love. A good story.
October 19, 2021
I just finished reading this book I absolutely love it, but I say ask her parents to read the book before if you are under 12
January 25, 2020
Love it
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