Rescuing the Fergusons

Christmas Rescue #12

by Angela Lain

Charis Lovell’s father handed over the deeds to the homestead and told her to go home, before he sailed away to China on another of his outlandish ventures. With Christmas looming Charis returned to her long abandoned childhood home, to discover her father had actually sold the property, and her hand in marriage, without her knowledge or consent.

Ben Ferguson was the local deputy, he had escaped from his large ranching family with an idea of charting his own path, but he still found he was tied to the ranch.
When Miss Lovell arrived back in town, seemingly bought as a bride for one of his brothers, his sense of decency was offended. His brothers had grown increasingly rough and ready since the death of their mother and his father ruled with an unsympathetic iron rod. It was not a fate he would wish on the attractive Miss Lovell.

Could he rescue her from this fate? Was her destiny to be found within this family? Would it be a happy Christmas for her, and possibly him, this year?

120 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 15, 2020

About the author

My name is Angela and I live in the countryside in Norfolk, UK, with my husband (who is an engineer and always busy) and my horse. My two children have left home, but I help my daughter with her horses and her whippets. I tend both house and garden rather reluctantly and I write and read. For years I had woven stories in my head, when travelling and watching the world go by, when lying in bed trying to sleep, or just when I was transported by a place or an event. I finally started to put the stories on paper while I sat through several endless nights when my young daughter was ill. The result was several handwritten manuscripts, hard labour over a typewriter and eventually a single romance novel accepted and published back in 1990. Then I gave up, too much family life and a business to run. Finally both children have left home and I am less busy, and now the revolution has happened. Computers. The internet. Self-publishing. I felt able to inflict my creations on the world once again. I write both historical and contemporary romance, although I personally prefer the historical; I enjoy the research. The stories are not erotica, but they are (as one of my lovely reviewers said) a little bit naughty. I don’t leave at the bedroom door. My stories are plot driven, they might get it on, but sex is part of the characters’ lives, not the main purpose. I like a bit of adventure, excitement and danger. My characters have been involved on the Oregon trail, in Indian raids in the west, and in the Crimean war. They have been variously stranded in snow storms, caught in tornadoes and kidnapped by ruffians (one of the young ladies, that is, the heroes are too tough). One thing they always get is their happy ending. I don’t like a book without a happy ending, so I really cannot write one.

Reviews

[Randy Tramp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charis Lovell’s father handed over the deeds to the homestead and told her to go home before he sailed away to China. Charis returned to her childhood home, to discover her father had actually sold the property, and her hand in marriage, without her knowledge or consent. Ben Ferguson, the local deputy, had escaped from his large ranching family with an idea of charting his own path. When Miss Lovell arrived back in town, seemingly bought as a bride for one of his brothers, his sense of decency was offended. His brothers had grown rough since the death of their mother.

I enjoyed this story. Warm with the perfect amount of tension. Charis an interesting character, moved forward even in the most disappointing times. She used the things she suffered from for the positive. Great lesson. Very good read.

[Phyllis Rundell · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sweet and heartwarming story with great character development. This is Charis and Ben's story, along with the remaining Fergusons. Charis' father, unknown to Charis, sells the former family home to Mr. Ferguson along with the stipulation that one of Mr. Ferguson's sons will marry Charis. Then the fun begins. Which son will it be? Each of the Ferguson sons have their own set of problems, but Charis, with her warm loving heart is able to help them realize how to live up to their potential. In the meantime, she and Ben each realize that perhaps a HEA is possible for them. Be sure to read this story to see if the HEA comes about. I really enjoyed this story and highly recommend it.

[Elsa · Rating 3 out of 5]

When her Father and new step-mother decide to travel, Charis returns to the family farm, not realizing there's more to the arrangements her Father made.
Deputy Ben Ferguson wants to start out on his own but it's hard to break away from his family. When a squatter shows up on neighbouring land, he needs to investigate. Will it be as expected?
This was a cute, clean romance.
There were a few parts throughout the book that seemed like the author took a bit of direct inspiration from the movie "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers". The plotline was different, but it was cute to see some pieces and names borrowed.

[Earlene Click · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ben and Charisma

This is a love story with a surprising twist to it. This story was written by Angela Lain and she has done a great job with the plot and the characters. Ben is the deputy of the town and one of several unmarried brothers. Charisma is a beautiful young woman with beautiful red hair and a rascal of a father. He sells their homestead and her to to Ben and his brother’s father. This is an exciting and adventurous story with a surprising ending. You will enjoy discovering how Ben and Charisma find their happily ever after.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved Charis and her fighting spirit to survive.

This is a great story. I could not put it down. Historican fiction authors give each of us a view of the way things were and how everything affected the families or just individuals. Women were considered property to many and the laws stood against them. This story touched me. I loved the characters.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ben Ferguson- in the middle of 8 children on his Father's ranch, he decided to have his own life became a deputy sheriff but still lives on the ranch
Charis Lovell- withe her dad newly married after gaining lots of money he sold his old ranch ( that he deserted 10 years prior) along with her . She thought she was just going home with the deeds in hand.
This aas an enjoyable story that could really use an nother chapter or an epilogue to ensure a hea.

[Lea & Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deceit

Because of the deceitful nature of her father, Charis is placed in an unexpected situation. This story is really well written with characters and storyline that captures and brings the reader into the story. Really enjoyed this book.

[Linda Carroll-Bradd · Rating 3 out of 5]

Intriguing premise and cute story