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The Bride Herder #7
Playing Herd to Get
Harley Swinney has convinced himself he’s not looking for a wife. But Adeline Miller isn’t so sure about that…
1890 Bent, Colorado
Adeline has big dreams of becoming a journalist. But when her father sets her up with a matchmaker out west, Adeline must put her dreams of writing on hold.
Once Adeline arrives out west, Chance Redburn seems to have failed at his matchmaking job. As it turns out, her intended match, Harley, wants nothing to do with her.
A confirmed bachelor and hardworking rancher, Harley has vowed to make the family cattle ranch thrive—and he’s done just that.
His life is too filled with work to add on anything else—especially a bride. So imagine his surprise when he discovers his name was matched to a newly arrived bride from the east. It must be a mistake…right?
Never one to give up, Adeline sets out to discover if Harley is sure he doesn’t want a wife. She sees the way he looks at her when they see each other.
Does he truly want to remain single? Or is he just playing hard to get…
1890 Bent, Colorado
Adeline has big dreams of becoming a journalist. But when her father sets her up with a matchmaker out west, Adeline must put her dreams of writing on hold.
Once Adeline arrives out west, Chance Redburn seems to have failed at his matchmaking job. As it turns out, her intended match, Harley, wants nothing to do with her.
A confirmed bachelor and hardworking rancher, Harley has vowed to make the family cattle ranch thrive—and he’s done just that.
His life is too filled with work to add on anything else—especially a bride. So imagine his surprise when he discovers his name was matched to a newly arrived bride from the east. It must be a mistake…right?
Never one to give up, Adeline sets out to discover if Harley is sure he doesn’t want a wife. She sees the way he looks at her when they see each other.
Does he truly want to remain single? Or is he just playing hard to get…
135 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 25, 2019
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July 18, 2025
Loved it!
Very sweet story. Adeline was to marry Harley, but he didn’t even know his name was on the matchmakers list! Then after a few encounters with Adeline, Harley was intrigued, but never followed through. After a series of miscommunications and just plain stubbornness on his part, Harley realized what his heart wanted. He wanted his Adie 💘
Very sweet story. Adeline was to marry Harley, but he didn’t even know his name was on the matchmakers list! Then after a few encounters with Adeline, Harley was intrigued, but never followed through. After a series of miscommunications and just plain stubbornness on his part, Harley realized what his heart wanted. He wanted his Adie 💘
March 12, 2021
Wonderful
I really enjoyed this Bride Herder series book. It's been fun getting to know all the girls in this series.
I really enjoyed this Bride Herder series book. It's been fun getting to know all the girls in this series.
August 4, 2022
Good book
I really liked this book. Adeline and Haley's story was awesome. Harley sure was stubborn. I recommend this book to anyone who likes clean sweet romance.
I really liked this book. Adeline and Haley's story was awesome. Harley sure was stubborn. I recommend this book to anyone who likes clean sweet romance.
March 2, 2020
Playing Herd To Get is the 7th book in the Bride Herder's series. When a matchmaker matches a young woman's name to a local rancher it doesn't go the way it was supposed to go. That is what happens when a girl from back East goes all the way out West to marry a man and finds out he does not want a wife and never signed up for one. Chaos ensues and the lovely young woman is determined she will somehow change this stubborn man's mind. The story is emotional and you can't help but pull for Adeline and Harley to finally get together. A wonderful story to put on your to be read list.
September 16, 2019
This story is well written and a little different as the female is the aggressor in this story. Harley is sure he want to stay single, all he needs is his ranch, right? Adeline was set up by the matchmaker for Harley, but he denies he didn't set himself up with the matchmaker. The reaction these two have when they are together is a definitely a match. Adeline is definitely a feminist of her time, and Harley has no idea what he wants. I like Adeline she knows what she wants and she deals with the problems that life deals her. Harley has made a prosperous ranch, but doesn't realize how lonely he actually is until he starts dealing with Adeline. Some points in this story are sort of sad, but there is also some very witty banter and stupid behavior on Harley's part. It's a story to just sit back and enjoy.
September 26, 2019
This is a really good story with great characters.
When our male matchmaker makes a match between one bride whose father sent her to Bent, CO to get married, he sets up a rancher who does not want or need a wife. He is very insistent on this issue.
Then she sees something in him that she is determined to get him to fall in love with her.
I really enjoyed this story and loved the tag and pull at heart strings that you really don’t know how it will end up.
This is also a fun story and I know you should read this story as I am sure you will enjoy it and I hope you get this one and the others in the series. This whole series is wonderful.
When our male matchmaker makes a match between one bride whose father sent her to Bent, CO to get married, he sets up a rancher who does not want or need a wife. He is very insistent on this issue.
Then she sees something in him that she is determined to get him to fall in love with her.
I really enjoyed this story and loved the tag and pull at heart strings that you really don’t know how it will end up.
This is also a fun story and I know you should read this story as I am sure you will enjoy it and I hope you get this one and the others in the series. This whole series is wonderful.
August 24, 2019
A very reluctant groom.
Adeline father has decided that she should be married so contacts a matchmaker and then sent her to the west to get married. Things are not what she expected when she reaches Colorado no groom. The matchmaker thinks a local rancher Harley Swinney would be a good match except Harley does not want to marry. Adeline and Harley go back and forth it was rather cute. It is a good story with outstanding characters and I just love it. I recommend that you check this charmer out. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Adeline father has decided that she should be married so contacts a matchmaker and then sent her to the west to get married. Things are not what she expected when she reaches Colorado no groom. The matchmaker thinks a local rancher Harley Swinney would be a good match except Harley does not want to marry. Adeline and Harley go back and forth it was rather cute. It is a good story with outstanding characters and I just love it. I recommend that you check this charmer out. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
August 25, 2019
Another great book by Natalie Dean! This book has wonderful characters who brings the book to life. I really enjoyed Adeline who doesn’t give up and is very persistent. Adeline made me laugh and want to cheer her on through out the story. Harley was so hard headed but keeps the story interesting with his wish washy thoughts. I really enjoyed everything about this book!
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
August 30, 2019
Harley and Adeline
This is a well written short love story. The plot was well thought out and the characters, continuing and new ones, were well thought out too. Harley was a rancher that felt his only priority was his ranch and he didn’t think he had room in his life for a bride. Adeline’s love was her writing and had only come to be a bride at her father’s insistence. Discovering love for them was a long and sometimes humorous tale that you will greatly enjoy.
This is a well written short love story. The plot was well thought out and the characters, continuing and new ones, were well thought out too. Harley was a rancher that felt his only priority was his ranch and he didn’t think he had room in his life for a bride. Adeline’s love was her writing and had only come to be a bride at her father’s insistence. Discovering love for them was a long and sometimes humorous tale that you will greatly enjoy.
September 11, 2019
This is a clean mail order bride romance with strong characters and an entertaining story line. The author does a great job describing her characters and the times and paints her scenes perfectly. She brings twists and turns as well as the cute romance and had me hooked from start to finish reading. i enjoyed and would recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
August 26, 2019
Playing Herd to Get is a great story. Harley and Adeline are both great characters - stubborn and opinionated. It was fun watching Harley fight his attraction to Adeline. There were a few twists to keep your attention - including a snake in the grass. I recommend this book to anyone who likes well written, clever, clean, mail order romances.
August 29, 2019
A good story
Harley's- owner of a ranch and didn't want marriage.
Adeline- her dad sent her out west to get married.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is well written with lovable characters. Their story has a good HEA, it needs an epilogue or one more chapter.
Harley's- owner of a ranch and didn't want marriage.
Adeline- her dad sent her out west to get married.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is well written with lovable characters. Their story has a good HEA, it needs an epilogue or one more chapter.
August 31, 2019
Bride Herder
Playing Herd to Get book 7 of the series by Natalie Dean. This was a cute story. The rancher did play hard to get. I thought Adeline brave to keep at it though. Good story.
Playing Herd to Get book 7 of the series by Natalie Dean. This was a cute story. The rancher did play hard to get. I thought Adeline brave to keep at it though. Good story.
January 2, 2020
Adeline and Harley
Journalist Adie is shipped off to the matchmaker's by her father who thinks she is an old maid at age twenty two. The matchmaker pairs her up with Harley who never asked to be matched! - Babs
Journalist Adie is shipped off to the matchmaker's by her father who thinks she is an old maid at age twenty two. The matchmaker pairs her up with Harley who never asked to be matched! - Babs
August 24, 2019
Heartwarming romances filled with mystery, intrigue, surprising twists, and of course, love.
August 29, 2019
Wonderful book!!
August 30, 2019
August 27, 2019
Sweet story.
Adeline is a mail order bride. The only problem is when she arrives her groom to be dosent want a bride. This is a sweet read with endearing characters
Sweet story.
Adeline is a mail order bride. The only problem is when she arrives her groom to be dosent want a bride. This is a sweet read with endearing characters
August 30, 2019
Sweet tale
A sweet tale of a man determined to be a success with hid ranch and fails to see what's right in front of him.
A sweet tale of a man determined to be a success with hid ranch and fails to see what's right in front of him.
August 31, 2019
I loved how tenacious Adeline was in this book! The characters are great and the story was fantastic. You can not go wrong with reading this book, author, or series!
October 31, 2019
Playing Hard to Get ( The Bride Herder Book 7)
This is the seventh book in this series and it is the story of a young woman that wants to be a journalist and finds love
This is the seventh book in this series and it is the story of a young woman that wants to be a journalist and finds love
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