Despite being part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. Though the end is not rushed, one is left wanting more in true Vale style. It may be one of the reasons she has so many fans. Definitely not a cliffhanger and it has an HEA. The heroes are take charge alpha types who keep their woman happy and satisfied in the bedroom, and keep her in line with a little erotic spanking.
This is a nice, easy read that left me with a smile on my face. It's fun and sexy with an interesting storyline and fabulous characters. Mary's rich father is determined to marry her off to a cold, cruel man so she takes drastic measures to avoid the marriage. Mary met Parker and Sully on a train and comes up with a scheme where she pretends to be engaged to one of them. But Parker and Sully have other ideas - the marriage should be real and it won't be to just one of them!
But with danger looming can the two cowboys keep their new bride safe? Mary is a great character, she's feisty and isn't afraid to go against convention. She was the perfect match for Parker and Sully, she could handle their dominant personalities and kept them on their toes. The chemistry between them was hot, hot, hot - they will set your eReader on fire! I really enjoyed this book so it receives four out of five stars. I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for a honest review. I have enjoyed reading about the Bridgewater families since the first book.
Mary Millard is a unique young lady. She is an innocent lady but has learned a lot about what goes on between men and women in the bedroom through her friendship with Chloe, one of Miss Rose's employees. She has also learned that the man her father wants her to marry is a cruel and vicious man who has had 2 wives, one died in childbirth and the second just disappeared.
While returning from a visit to her Wonderful book! While returning from a visit to her grandmother, she meets two gentlemen on the train and is very taken with them. When she sees her father and Bensen, the man her father wants her to marry, coming for her at the train station, she turns to the two men and asks for their help, explaining the situation.
They agree to help but insist that she marry one of them. Otherwise their help wouldn't keep her safe. She agrees and after confronting her father and Bensen, they take shelter at the brothel since it is the only place she feels safe.
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They are married there and embark on their married life. Danger is still following them but when you read the book you will find out what happens and how they can finally get their HEA. I received a free book in exchange for an honest review. Aug 31, Laura Nelson Tangents and Tissues rated it it was amazing. I always find myself saying the men in the current book are my favourites after every book, but I swear to you this time, Parker and Sully are definitely my favourites.
Well, until the next book is released, lol!! Take one copper heiress with a definite kink I can relate — this is just between us, right?!
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The makings of an explosive and rip-roaring tale!! Plus, we get to catch up with all the Bridgewater favourites as well. Seriously, what more can you ask for? Copy kindly received from author in exchange for honest review. Aug 25, Rachael rated it it was amazing Shelves: Mary might appear to have it all as the only child of the owner of one of the largest copper mines in the area.
Unfortunately for her, her father wants her to marry the owner of the other copper mine and merge the two mines. Luckily for Mary she met two Bridgewater men on the train while returning from a month long visit with her grandmother. Sully and Parker have enjoyed talking with Mary and escort her off the train. She stiffened up when she spotted her father and the other mine owner walking Mary might appear to have it all as the only child of the owner of one of the largest copper mines in the area.
She stiffened up when she spotted her father and the other mine owner walking towards the train station. Being so observant Sully and Parker wanted to know what was wrong. She explained that she did not want to marry the man with her father and lo and behold Sully tells them Mary is already married to him and the adventure begins from there.
Their Stolen Bride
Unbeknownst to Mary, she actually will be marrying two men, it's the Bridgewater way! This is an extremely hot menage and another great Bridgewater book. I received an advanced reader copy for my honest opinion. Mary, a daughter 0f a wealthy copper mine owner, is on her way back to her father. She knows what is waiting for her and dreads the arranged marriage to Mr.
Benson that she faces. After meeting two men Sully and Parker on the train, she reveals her dilemma once they arrive and she notices her father and the cruel Mr. Sully has a plan and declares that he has wed Mary to protect her. Knowing her father has men to do his bidding, Mary takes the men to Brier Rose. With a preacher and witn Mary, a daughter 0f a wealthy copper mine owner, is on her way back to her father. With a preacher and witnesses, she is wed. In Bridgewater fashion, Mary becomes the bride of two men and is swept into a lifestyle she never expected but completely enjoys.
I loved the storyline and liked that characters that have already been introduced in the series continue to play a role. Vale takes her readers back to Bridgewater in this novella, which can be read as a stand-alone or as part of the amazing Bridgewater Brides series. In this novella we are captivated by two very strong alpha males and one woman who is doing her best to grow into her own.
The depth given to the heroine is not something that one sees often in stories of this time period and certainly not played on as such, but when it is done well as it is in this story it is amazing. This story is not for the faint of heart but it is hot, involves some spanking and even a little necessary murder. Pick this one up for a hot thrill.
We are brought back to Bridgewater by way of Butte after Mary needs rescuing after a train ride where Sully and Parker became acquainted with her. Mary has been promised to a cruel man by her father and they are meeting her at the train station. Sully and Parker knew Mary was the one for them as soon as she entered the train and after spending the ride with her across Montana they come to her defense and Sully claims to be her husband. After wedding at the brothel and spending her wedding night We are brought back to Bridgewater by way of Butte after Mary needs rescuing after a train ride where Sully and Parker became acquainted with her.
After wedding at the brothel and spending her wedding night there, they go on to Bridgewater. These three were made for each other. Mary is uninhibited and a delight. This series just keeps getting better. The chemistry is alive and the sparks ignite between this threesome! Aug 27, Alicia rated it it was amazing Shelves: I received an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review Vale's books are hot, erotic and run the line of edgy. They are not for everyone but if you enjoy them the characters are rich and the stories are exciting and deep.
Mary was a society lady actually her father was the richest man in Butte and he has decided to combine his wealth with the other richest man in Butte Mr. Mary has learned information about Mr. Benson and is afraid of him to the point that she runs I received an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review Benson and is afraid of him to the point that she runs from Butte for a month to escape the prospect of marriage upon her return her father is still determined to marry her off.
She is in desperation makes a radical decision. Will her father leave her alone now? Can she find happiness in her new decision? Aug 31, Letitia Moore rated it really liked it. Parker and Sully finally find "the one" to make their bride. But, they have a problem. Her father made a business arrangement offering her as a bride.
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They decide to help her avoid the arranged marriage by making her "Their Stolen Bride. She will do anything to avoid marrying the evil sick bastard, even if it means marrying a stranger. I was given this book for an honest review. This story maybe short, but it's full of love, respect, hot sex, discipline, and naughty acts.
You'll love it ; Mary Millard is in a bit of a bind see her father wants to marry her off to a man which not only is she repulsed by but is scared of as well. See Mary has seen things and she knows that if she were to be married to this man she wouldn't make it out alive. So she cleverly hatches out a plan one which not only surprises her but one that sees's her married to someone different and not just one but two smoking hot men that live an alternative lifestyle.
But will this lifestyle be her downfall or will Mary Millard is in a bit of a bind see her father wants to marry her off to a man which not only is she repulsed by but is scared of as well. But will this lifestyle be her downfall or will it be everything and more for one hot-tempered lady?
Their Stolen Bride (Bridgewater Menage, #7) by Vanessa Vale
Another great instalment to the Bridgewater Menage series. Aug 28, E Reeder rated it it was amazing. Damn, the men of Bridgewater are hot! Mary was to be used as a pawn for her father's business. She was to married to Mr. Benson, an evil man. However, she has two saviors in Mr. The only catch, Mary is unaware she wasn't just marrying Sully, but both Sully and Parker. Though Mary is a virgin, but not completely innocent after spending time spying in a brothel, is two men too much?
This story is hot, there is nothing unclear about who controls the relationship. Mary's gift Damn, the men of Bridgewater are hot! Mary's gift to her husbands isn't anything money could buy. Love the Bridgewater series, love the characters, the story and the submission. Great read as usual. Sep 08, Irisdiana rated it it was amazing Shelves: Vanessa Vale does not disappoint I love Historical Westerns but one of my biggest issues with them was that I needed more heat and sex and V. Mary is the daughter of the Copper King of Montana She also befriends a soil dove and checks out some of the girls while they were working.
She gets an education and shocks her soon to be grooms with her potty mouth I given this ARC for a Free and honest review. Nov 05, Patricia rated it it was amazing Shelves: I loved this book couldn't put it down. Mary's father has plans to marry his daughter to Mr. Benson for a business deal. Mary does not want to marry Mr. Benson so she agrees to marry Mr. Sullivan but also finds out that by marrying Mr. Sullivan she also marries Mr. After they get married Mary finds out some information about Mr. Benson and goes to her father to tell him what she knows but by going she finds herself in dangers.
There are no discussion topics on this book yet. His Stolen Bride Stolen Brides 0. Treachery leads battle-hardened Highland lord Darach of Glenshiel to abduct an innocent: Stealing the delicate beauty from the steps of Chartres Cathedral on her wedding day, he vows to keep her safe—and untouched—for she is a hostage to be bartered for the freedom of his beloved Scotland.
But soon he discovers that his lovely captive has unexpected strength, fire—and plans of her own. From a besieged French castle to the untamed Scottish Highlands, Darach and Laurien are swept up in wild adventure, dangerous secrets… and forbidden love that puts their honor and their lives at risk.
Best Historical Romance of the Year A full-length novel of , words. Originally published under the title Falcon on the Wind. Also includes exclusive bonus content: The Story Behind the Story. Kindle Edition , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about His Stolen Bride , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Jul 08, Dawn rated it did not like it Shelves: Oct 20, Regan Walker rated it really liked it Shelves: Laurien thought to return to the convent at Tours where she grew up but that was before Darach captured her heart.
Little does she know he is already married. A clever plot with a twist toward the end and some good action scenes keeps the reader turning pages. May 18, Linda rated it really liked it. Demand after bigger demand which the Scots neither have the resources nor the time to pay. Knowing how much the Comte wants the marriage the Scots hope to turn the tables on him by kidnapping his bride in return for his promise to ensure the alliance proceeds.
Sent by her stepfather when only 9 years old to a convent after her mother dies, Laurien only wants to immerse herself in her studies and has decided to take her vows to be a nun but in the space of a few short days she is taken away and finds herself to be married to a vile man who abuses her when she tries to object.
Spirited and intelligent she gives Darach no end of trouble by refusing to be cowed by him he never expected a meek convent breed girl to leap out of a window to escape!
She wasn't irritating or blindly stubborn but quietly determined to escape being married to the Comte. The sexual tension that develops is lovely. The story moves quickly and there's lots of action interspersed with the romance. The only complaint I have is that I felt the author put too many subplots into the story; which all resolved conveniently at the end. Too many coincidences which made the story less plausible.
Otherwise a wonderful read. Copy gifted in exchange for an honest review Jul 04, John rated it it was ok. I thought it would never end This book was a chore to read. The events were redundant, the plot predictable, and the characters boring. I quit reading it several times, because it just wasn't a good story, but felt I owed it to the author to finish. I wish I had those hours of my life back. I just cannot understand all of the five-star reviews. Jun 20, Zoe rated it liked it. I would give this book 3. The first half of the book was very hectic, with a lot of fighting scenes, running away, blade waving.
The relationship between lead characters takes a back seat in the first half. The author spent a lot of pages describing why they were where they were and not enough time for my taste to illustrate the relationship. I had trouble picturing Darach in my mind. Too many words about everything and everyone that is around the lead characters but not eno I would give this book 3. Too many words about everything and everyone that is around the lead characters but not enough about the lead characters.
I went through the first half quickly. In the second half things picked up. The relationship was on the stage. Both Darach and Laurien are likeable characters. It made me happy to read about the time they spent together. I have no problem with the fact that Darach is "married" with a son. His marital status is, in Facebook lingo, "complicated". But such things don't bother me so much as long as I am convinced that the lead characters truly care for each other. Shxt happens in life and you count yourself lucky when you get a chance to make things better. I feel that the plot is very simple, with a lot of unnecessary secondary characters and plot twists.
It is basically Darach kidnapping Laurien and planning on returning her to her evil betrothed after the political situation had been rectified. Evil betrothed came after Laurien and Darach must decide what to do with Laurien. To return her means his heartbreak and to keep her means the downfall of Scotland. The story does not feel very Scottish. Some plots with great potential were described minimally whereas politics and warring were written about in rather great length.
Overall an OK read. The rest is rather uninteresting but necessary to build the story. But I have read pretty good stories which do deserve 4 stars and this story kind of fall short, which is a real shame because I like Darach and Laurien a lot as a couple. Aug 05, Gizzie rated it really liked it Shelves: A well written book. From beginning to end the book was packed with action and romance. Apr 21, Linda rated it it was amazing Shelves: Shelly's writing paints each scene with a life-like touch.
Sexy Highlanders, dangerous perils, seemingly insurmountable obstacles, heartbreak, and suspense galore keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Add in a sweet and steamy romance and you've got a splendid, well-balanced tale. It had seemed entirely sensible at the time. A simple way to test the truth of her claim that she had lain with de Villiers. To show her that lying to him was useless. To make a point. Instead, he had ignited a d Shelly's writing paints each scene with a life-like touch. Instead, he had ignited a desire that burned him like none he had ever felt before.
He had expected Lady Laurien d'Amboise to be a timid little convent mouse. Quiet and passive and pliant. Instead she was outspoken and strong-willed An innocent beauty caught up in a deadly game that was none of her making Malcolm rose to leave, chuckling. Malcolm stopped just long enough to do his best imitation of Darach.
Kidnap one French lass, hold her for a fortnight, and return her to de Villiers after he meets our demands. I have previously listened to and reviewed two books from this series: I enjoyed them and Shelly's writing so much that I absolutely had to pre-order this one and start reading it on the day it was released.
I just couldn't wait to delve into it and I wasn't disappointed. The story was a delicious treat, well-paced with plenty of action and swoon-worthy scenes. I just couldn't wait, so this is actually the first Shelly Thacker book that I've read instead of listened to. I am happy to report that while I missed Julia Motyka's narration, it was still a most delightful read.
Each of the books in this series can be thoroughly enjoyed as a standalone as the romantic relationships and the development of the plot are fully contained within each of the installments. I would be remiss if I did not mention the cover - the lovely model, the view, the plaid, the sky, the castle all illustrated in such beautiful, vivid colors - caught and held my eye and my imagination. Check it out here: His Stolen Bride is a "Keeper" Very engrossing and exciting fast paced storyline!!
I will be re reading His Stolen Bride again an again through the years. It is the year and Lady Laurien d'Amboise has been rushed from her Tours a convent she was raised in since 9yrs. Louie has arranged Laurien's marriage to the King of France's cousin Compte Jacques de Villers, and evil opium addicted foul man. Jacque has obviously been responsible for the deaths of his first two wife. Laurien refuses to marry him so he beats her and makes her come to the wedding.
Laurien prayers are answered in an unexpected way. Sir Darach of Glenshiel is determine to get revenge for the trap that was sent set up by the English King Edward. In the trap and insuring battle his brother Galen is killed. Darach has joined with other Scots into the Auld Alliance to stop the invasion of the English into Scotland.
They need help from France and when that help is not fast in coming they devise a scheme to kidnap Laurie from the Compte to force him to rush negotiations with his cousin the French King. Darach pucks Laurien off her horse right in the middle of the wedding precession. From there the adventures begins. The Hot Sexy, Sensuous Romance also, begins.
The Romance between Darach and Laurien proceeds at mild pace, not to fast. It evolves in perfect timing with the intrigue of the story. The story is full of action which had me seating on the edge of my seat at time. All the characters even the horrible villains of the story are well develop. There a quite a few major surprises in the story and many twist and turns. Overall this was really well done Medieval Gothic Romance.
I really enjoyed it. You won't regret reading this one. Jun 21, Molly rated it it was amazing. Darach is a mercenary from Scotland fighting the English and his brother Galen dies in an ambush. Lauren has lived in a convent for 9 years and does not want to marry. Comte Villiers hits her and she decides to escape, but she is taken first. I don't wait to tell everything about the book it would spoil and ruin it for you before you read it. I really hope you will decide to give this book a chance it has about everything you can think of adventure, romance, plots and secrets to find alone the way.
I really loved this book, I can't wait for Shelly Thacker's next book. May 20, Heather andrews rated it it was amazing. Darach I loved him, he could be a brute but there were times where he was like a teddy bear, "rolling onto his side, he drew her close. I will keep you warm tonight, and safe. Not even your brother. Jul 10, Joan Osborne rated it it was amazing. Filled with everything I love about reading romance This book is filled with everything I love about reading romance.
It had an exciting and entertaining story that had me riveted to the end and transported to another time in history, interesting characters that I thoroughly loved and enjoyed, an evil villain and of course a wonderful passionate romance between a beautiful and brave heroine and a handsome, sexy strong hero.