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The Brides of Bella Rosa #5
The Cowboy's Adopted Daughter
Alex Casali cut ties with his roots long ago. Now he's a Texas cowboy. But even a Stetson can't disguise the Italian fire in his eyes.
Hired to run a quilting course at the A Bar A ranch, Allie is appalled when a brooding cowboy accuses her of trespassing. Manners make a man, and strong single mom Allie wants nothing to do with arrogant Mr. Casali.
But when her little daughter utters her first words in a year to Alex, Allie begins to wonder whether there's more behind his smoldering gray eyes than she first thought.
Hired to run a quilting course at the A Bar A ranch, Allie is appalled when a brooding cowboy accuses her of trespassing. Manners make a man, and strong single mom Allie wants nothing to do with arrogant Mr. Casali.
But when her little daughter utters her first words in a year to Alex, Allie begins to wonder whether there's more behind his smoldering gray eyes than she first thought.
- GenresRomance
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 2010
About the author
Patricia Thayer
289 books61 followersOriginally born and raised in Muncie, Indiana, Patricia Thayer was the second of eight children. She attended Ball State University, and soon afterward she headed West. Over the years, she’s made frequent visits back to the Midwest, trying to keep up with her family’s numerous weddings and births.
Patricia has called Orange County, California home for many years. She not only enjoys the warm climate, but also the company and support of other published authors in the local writer’s organization. For the past eighteen years, she had the unwavering support and encouragement of her critique group. It’s a sisterhood like no other.
When not working on a story, you might find her traveling the United States and Europe, taking in the scenery and doing story research while thoroughly enjoying herself accompanied by, Steve, her husband for over 35 years. Together, they have three grown sons and four grandsons. As she calls them, her own true life heroes. On rare days off from writing, you might catch her at Disneyland, spoiling those grandkids rotten! She also volunteers for the Grandparent Autism Network.
Patricia has written for over 20 years and has authored over 35 books for Silhouette and Harlequin. She has been nominated for both the National Reader’s Choice Award and the prestigious RITA. Her book, Nothing Short of a Miracle won a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice award.
She has been a guest reader at elementary schools and lectured aspiring authors. A long time member of Romance Writers of America, she has served as President and held many other board positions for her local chapter in Orange County. She’s a firm believer in giving back.
Patricia has called Orange County, California home for many years. She not only enjoys the warm climate, but also the company and support of other published authors in the local writer’s organization. For the past eighteen years, she had the unwavering support and encouragement of her critique group. It’s a sisterhood like no other.
When not working on a story, you might find her traveling the United States and Europe, taking in the scenery and doing story research while thoroughly enjoying herself accompanied by, Steve, her husband for over 35 years. Together, they have three grown sons and four grandsons. As she calls them, her own true life heroes. On rare days off from writing, you might catch her at Disneyland, spoiling those grandkids rotten! She also volunteers for the Grandparent Autism Network.
Patricia has written for over 20 years and has authored over 35 books for Silhouette and Harlequin. She has been nominated for both the National Reader’s Choice Award and the prestigious RITA. Her book, Nothing Short of a Miracle won a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice award.
She has been a guest reader at elementary schools and lectured aspiring authors. A long time member of Romance Writers of America, she has served as President and held many other board positions for her local chapter in Orange County. She’s a firm believer in giving back.
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May 10, 2020
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January 16, 2020
Started out great; a breathe of fresh air for the penny romances, 5 stars. But it took some odd turns, rather unbelievable, 1.5 stars. So it only gets 2 not 3 as my averages for these. Disappointed.
March 14, 2012
Harlequins are like they were in my Gram's day which was my first exposure to them. It's comparable to a store bought cookie, you know what you're getting every time.
So this book took about as long to read as tea time, and in that afternoon you get a pretty cookie that disappears in one bite. Not a lot of substance but momentarily satisfying.
The interesting twist is that it's part of a series, however, they're all written by different authors.
So this book took about as long to read as tea time, and in that afternoon you get a pretty cookie that disappears in one bite. Not a lot of substance but momentarily satisfying.
The interesting twist is that it's part of a series, however, they're all written by different authors.
May 29, 2013
This book was actually not bad until the heroine forced the hero to go to Italy to meet his family. He clearly didn't want to and at the time they were not in any relationship. It seemed manipulative to me and made me lose interest. The story didn't get any better from there. The interactions between the hero and his Italian family didn't make any sense, his attitude and feelings seemed to change without warning in regards to his family.
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