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Gemstone Brides #2
Gemstone Bride Ruby
New Cover, story remains the same.
Stand alone sweet romance
On board ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, Beau Kendrick, a Colorado bounty hunter, has a decision to make; save a fellow American by making her his wife, or leave her to her fate.
Ruby Swanson, working her passage back to the family ranch in Colorado, is falsely accused of a crime. She is locked up in an isolated cabin for the duration of the trip.
In her wildest dreams Ruby never thought she would marry a man she barely knew, and Beau didn’t want a wife until he had a ranch of his own.
Could this forced marriage possibly turn into something permanent? Or will they go their separate ways once they reach Colorado?
Stand alone sweet romance
On board ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, Beau Kendrick, a Colorado bounty hunter, has a decision to make; save a fellow American by making her his wife, or leave her to her fate.
Ruby Swanson, working her passage back to the family ranch in Colorado, is falsely accused of a crime. She is locked up in an isolated cabin for the duration of the trip.
In her wildest dreams Ruby never thought she would marry a man she barely knew, and Beau didn’t want a wife until he had a ranch of his own.
Could this forced marriage possibly turn into something permanent? Or will they go their separate ways once they reach Colorado?
67 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2021
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About the author
Margaret Tanner
225 books87 followersMargaret Tanner is an award winning, best selling author.
As well as writing historical novels set in frontier Australia she has discovered a love for writing Western Romance.
Her novella, Edwina of Connecticut is one of the 50 novels in the American Mail Order Bride series. Christmas Cowboy is in the Western Christmas Anthology, Silver Belles And Stetsons.
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She has had numerous short stories published over the years, but writing Historical romance novels is her passion.
Her favourite historical period is the 1st World War. Not only has she painstakingly researched this era, but was fortunate enough to make a poignant pilgrimage to the battlefields of Gallipoli (in Turkey), France and Belgium.
She is married with three grown up sons, and two gorgeous grand-daughters. Margaret lives in Australia. She has recently retired from work, and hopes to concentrate on her writing.
As well as writing historical novels set in frontier Australia she has discovered a love for writing Western Romance.
Her novella, Edwina of Connecticut is one of the 50 novels in the American Mail Order Bride series. Christmas Cowboy is in the Western Christmas Anthology, Silver Belles And Stetsons.
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She has had numerous short stories published over the years, but writing Historical romance novels is her passion.
Her favourite historical period is the 1st World War. Not only has she painstakingly researched this era, but was fortunate enough to make a poignant pilgrimage to the battlefields of Gallipoli (in Turkey), France and Belgium.
She is married with three grown up sons, and two gorgeous grand-daughters. Margaret lives in Australia. She has recently retired from work, and hopes to concentrate on her writing.
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January 7, 2021
The author has penned a sweet and heartwarming story of two people who fight adversity together and come out on the other side. Beau Kendrick, a bounty hunter from Colorado, had captured a man for a client who lived in England. Thinking he would just receive the bounty, he was informed by the judge he would have to go to England to collect his bounty from the client. Ruby Swanson was working aboard the ship to earn her passage back to the US and her family. While working she was accused of a crime she did not commit and, in order, to save her from punishment for the supposed crime, Beau, who was returning on the ship from England, agreed to marry her. Will the couple's relationship grow into a HEA or will they each go their separate ways when they reach home. Be sure to read this story to find out. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did.
February 3, 2021
Ruby and Beau 💞
Ruby is in England with her sister, Jade, who is engaged to a British snob. Ruby can’t wait to be able to go home to Colorado. A chance for her trip comes in the form of working as a nursemaid for family members of Jade’s fiancé. On board the ship, she befriends a kindly English lady, as well as an American bounty hunter from her home state.
Unfortunately, the man of family she works for is horrible and due to his anger and lies, Ruby ends up imprisoned on the ship.
Beau is Ruby’s only chance to be released, so Beau marries her. With the condition that they have an annulment once they are back in Colorado. He didn’t plan on falling in love with her, though 💕
Ruby is in England with her sister, Jade, who is engaged to a British snob. Ruby can’t wait to be able to go home to Colorado. A chance for her trip comes in the form of working as a nursemaid for family members of Jade’s fiancé. On board the ship, she befriends a kindly English lady, as well as an American bounty hunter from her home state.
Unfortunately, the man of family she works for is horrible and due to his anger and lies, Ruby ends up imprisoned on the ship.
Beau is Ruby’s only chance to be released, so Beau marries her. With the condition that they have an annulment once they are back in Colorado. He didn’t plan on falling in love with her, though 💕
January 15, 2021
Now that her sister is engaged, Ruby wants to return to the States and rebuild the ranch after her Father and third sister perished in a fire. Is accepting work as a nanny during the crossing going to go smoothly? What happens when she meets a Bounty Hunter onboard?
It was a clean, easy read. The ending felt a bit rushed but was alright.
It was a clean, easy read. The ending felt a bit rushed but was alright.
February 4, 2021
Wonderful story
Another wonderful story by Margaret. This jewel theme stories are amazing and entertaining. I love this mix of English snobs and true country folks interacting. This is a creatively written story that will definitely be a enjoyable read. I highly recommend you read this story and all title's by Margaret💖💖💖💖💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Another wonderful story by Margaret. This jewel theme stories are amazing and entertaining. I love this mix of English snobs and true country folks interacting. This is a creatively written story that will definitely be a enjoyable read. I highly recommend you read this story and all title's by Margaret💖💖💖💖💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
January 8, 2021
I loved this book
This is a sweet story that I enjoyed reading very much. I am looking forward to reading the other two books in the series.
This is a sweet story that I enjoyed reading very much. I am looking forward to reading the other two books in the series.
January 19, 2021
Ruby
Ruby has had it rough trying to get back to America. Thankfully she makes some friends who are there for her.
Ruby has had it rough trying to get back to America. Thankfully she makes some friends who are there for her.
February 22, 2021
Good
I fell in love with the series with the first book....just couldn't put down..... Read one after the other in couple days
I fell in love with the series with the first book....just couldn't put down..... Read one after the other in couple days
February 24, 2021
Gemstone Bride Ruby(Gemstone Brides (3book series)2)
This is the second book in this series and this the story of Ruby and her return to the ranch
This is the second book in this series and this the story of Ruby and her return to the ranch
March 31, 2021
Holding the dream
Ruby has lost her family and grieves for her home. She has to face further humiliation and pain before reaching her happiness. Good story!
Ruby has lost her family and grieves for her home. She has to face further humiliation and pain before reaching her happiness. Good story!
September 7, 2021
Ruby Finds Happiness
I really am enjoying this series never a dull moment . GEMSTONE BRIDE RUBY GEMSTONE BRIDES BOOK 2 BY MARGARET TANNER . I RECOMMEND TEENS AND UP .
I really am enjoying this series never a dull moment . GEMSTONE BRIDE RUBY GEMSTONE BRIDES BOOK 2 BY MARGARET TANNER . I RECOMMEND TEENS AND UP .
November 22, 2021
Totally enjoyed this book. Just the right amount of tension and love
February 8, 2021
Gemstone Brides Ruby. (Gemstone Brides) (3 Book Series)
I enjoyed the first book in this series and enjoyed Ruby's book too. A sweet and romantic book with a nice storyline I can recommend. JudyE
I enjoyed the first book in this series and enjoyed Ruby's book too. A sweet and romantic book with a nice storyline I can recommend. JudyE
March 27, 2025
Bound and Determined
This story is about the second sister in the family. We met all three sisters in the first book. When Emerald got Ruby and Jade away to their Aunt in Denver, their lives changed dramatically. Their Aunt married and took both girls to England with her new husband. Jade took to England right away, but Ruby did not. She hated wearing the corsets and dresses. She wanted to go home to Colorado and rebuild their ranch. She is not thrilled with her sisters gentleman, Andrew either. She uses him to get a job with his brother George, to watch their son James on their voyage to America. From there she would make her way home. On board, George tries to take advantage of her, but is saved by her dinner companions, Beau and Mrs Hathaway. It's a long journey from England to Colorado, but you will enjoy their story.
This story is about the second sister in the family. We met all three sisters in the first book. When Emerald got Ruby and Jade away to their Aunt in Denver, their lives changed dramatically. Their Aunt married and took both girls to England with her new husband. Jade took to England right away, but Ruby did not. She hated wearing the corsets and dresses. She wanted to go home to Colorado and rebuild their ranch. She is not thrilled with her sisters gentleman, Andrew either. She uses him to get a job with his brother George, to watch their son James on their voyage to America. From there she would make her way home. On board, George tries to take advantage of her, but is saved by her dinner companions, Beau and Mrs Hathaway. It's a long journey from England to Colorado, but you will enjoy their story.
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