Courting Trouble : a Four Weddings And A Kiss Novella

It's 1885 and five preachers sit around a campfire out West, trading stories of unlikely couples they've seen God bring together. This is one of those stories ... He's a wild-West attorney and she's his beautiful client. Could she really be guilty of murder? Attorney Brock Daniels meets Grace Davenport in the least romantic setting he could imagine: the town jail. And yet her beauty and kindness capture his heart almost from the start. But Grace is facing a tough jury" in this rough-and-tumble town. And the charges don't look good given her track record. This last one makes her a widow three times over, with each of her dead husbands worse than the last. Geoffrey ate poisoned mushrooms, Harry was so drunk he got thrown by a horse, and Billy Joe went missing after Grace chased him down and gave him what for at the saloon where he'd gambled away all their food money. Still, Brock is a skilled attorney. And Grace's son Jesse is determined to prove her innocence through researching case law at Brock's side until his mom is freed. In the end, Brock may be meeting Grace in front of a judge for an altogether more celebratory occasion ... as soon as she's cleared. "A delightfully romantic tale." -- Maggie Brendan, author of The Jewel of His Heart (on "And Then Came Spring" in A Bride for All Seasons ) "Brownleyhas a way with words that keeps the reader interested until the last page." -- Romantic Times" "This collection is extremely entertaining and will make readers think back to their first kiss." ùRomantic Times, 4-1/2 Stars, TOP PICK! Four best-selling, award-winning historical romance authors join together to share tales of unlikely love sparked in the late 1800s, reminding us that love often arrives in the most unexpected ways. Spitfire Sweetheart by Mary Connealy Maizy Place is an unruly tomboy. When she causes an accident, injuring neighbor Rylan Carstens, she becomes his unlikely caregiver. Rylan has never noticed how pretty his infuriating neighbor is, and he never expected to fall in love. A Love Letter to the Editor by Robin Lee Hatcher Molly Everton is the outspoken daughter of the town newspaper's owner. When her father brings in an outsider to be editor, she tries to drive him out of town. But Jack Ludgrove is not intimidated. HeÆs resolved to change Molly's mind about himùas an editor and as a man. A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton Katie Pearl has no interest in men or love. But she needs help on her ranch so she hires Thad Rayburn, a wandering cowboy looking to make a buck. Will Thad change KatieÆs mind? Courting Trouble by Margaret Brownley Grace Davenport is either the unluckiest woman aliveùor a killer. When her third husband is found dead, Grace is arrested. Attorney Brock Daniels isn't interested in the caseùuntil he meets Grace. Only a miracle will prove her innocence, but the joining of two lonely hearts may be their saving grace. ". . . four stories from four wonderful authors about the unpredictability of life, the amazingness of the Lord, and the wonderful ways He works within our lives to find that special someone He's picked out for us." ùCBA Retailers Resources "This collection is extremely entertaining and will make readers think back to their first kiss." ù Romantic Times , 4-1/2 Stars, TOP PICK! Four best-selling, award-winning historical romance authors join together to share tales of unlikely love sparked in the late 1800s, reminding us that love often arrives in the most unexpected ways. Spitfire Sweetheart by Mary Connealy Maizy Place is an unruly tomboy. When she causes an accident, injuring neighbor Rylan Carstens, she becomes his unlikely caregiver. Rylan has never noticed how pretty his infuriating neighbor is, and he never expected to fall in love. A Love Letter to the Editor by Robin Lee Hatcher Molly Everton is the outspoken daughter of the town newspaper's owner. When her father brings in an outsider to be editor, she tries to drive him out of town. But Jack Ludgrove is not intimidated. HeÆs resolved to change Molly's mind about himùas an editor and as a man. A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton Katie Pearl has no interest in men or love. But she needs help on her ranch so she hires Thad Rayburn, a wandering cowboy looking to make a buck. Will Thad change KatieÆs mind? Courting Trouble by Margaret Brownley Grace Davenport is either the unluckiest woman aliveùor a killer. When her third husband is found dead, Grace is arrested. Attorney Brock Daniels isn't interested in the caseùuntil he meets Grace. Only a miracle will prove her innocence, but the joining of two lonely hearts may be their saving grace. ". . four stories from four wonderful authors about the unpredictability of life, the amazingness of the Lord, and the wonderful ways He works within our lives to find that special someone He's picked out for us." ù CBA Retailers + Resources In 1885 five western preachers sit around a campfire talking about unlikely couples they've seen God bring together. Spitfire Sweetheart by Mary Connealy Maizy MacGregor's reckless ways injured rancher Rylan Carstens, endangering his livelihood. So she signs on as his caregiver--but just until he's well enough to run his ranch. Maizy's tender care soon has Rylan falling hard and fast. Can these two willful souls give up their solitary ways to embrace love? A Love Letter to the Editor by Robin Lee Hatcher Molly Everton writes the most popular features in her town's newspaper. When newcomer Jack Ludgrove is named the new editor, Molly is flabbergasted. She wants the position for herself and will do what it takes to get it. But Jack is not easily intimidated. Hes determined to change Molly's mind about him--and win her heart too. A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton After the tornado, Katie Pearl must rebuild her ranch. But she can't do it on her own. Treb Rayburn is a cowboy with a serious case of wanderlust. He signs on to help Katie so he can afford a new horse. But once Treb gets to know Katie, will his desire to stay drown the call of the open road? Courting Trouble by Margaret Brownley Grace Davenport is a young widow in a heap of trouble. When her son asks attorney Brock Daniels to take on her case, Brock plans to say no. But then he meets the lovely Grace. As Brock and the boy work to free Grace, Brock discovers that her arrest may be the best thing that's ever happened to him. "Courting Trouble" by Margaret Brownley "Virtue! Is that all you're worried about? The woman's on trial for murder!" Grace Davenport is either the unluckiest woman alive--or a killer. When her third husband is found dead, she is arrested for his murder. Attorney Brock Daniels isn't interested in the case--until he meets his beautiful client. Only a miracle will proveher innocence, but the joining of two lonely hearts may be their saving grace. "A delightfully romantic tale." --Maggie Brendan, author of The Jewel of His Heart (on "And Then Came Spring" in A Bride for All Seasons ) In 1885, five western preachers sit around a campfire talking about unlikely couples they've seen God bring together, as told in stories by Mary Connealy, Robin Lee Hatcher, Debra Clopton and Margaret Brownley. Original