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Bride Brigade #5
Rachel
A shameful past…
Rachel Ross secret haunts her. She joins other women leaving Virginia for Texas, object matrimony. Vowing never to trust again, she is rebuilding her life. She likes the dusty little town of Tarnation and is attracted to Zane Evans. Her past has made her cautious, but she allows him to court her.
Zane Evans is a former Pinkerton agent who wants to forget all he saw in that profession and the war and found a good life in Tarnation, Texas. He has carefully planned his future. When he meets Rachel, he is instantly attracted.
One event reveals her past in a spectacular way. Will Zane forgive her silence?
Rachel Ross secret haunts her. She joins other women leaving Virginia for Texas, object matrimony. Vowing never to trust again, she is rebuilding her life. She likes the dusty little town of Tarnation and is attracted to Zane Evans. Her past has made her cautious, but she allows him to court her.
Zane Evans is a former Pinkerton agent who wants to forget all he saw in that profession and the war and found a good life in Tarnation, Texas. He has carefully planned his future. When he meets Rachel, he is instantly attracted.
One event reveals her past in a spectacular way. Will Zane forgive her silence?
- GenresWestern Romance
190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 3, 2016
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Caroline Clemmons
146 books384 followersThrough a crazy twist of fate, Caroline Clemmons was not born on a Texas ranch. To make up for this tragic error, she writes about handsome cowboys, feisty ranch women, and scheming villains in a small office her family calls her pink cave. She and her Hero live in North Central Texas cowboy country where they ride herd on their rescued cats and dogs. The books she creates there have made her an Amazon bestselling author and won several awards. Find her on her blog, website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Google+, and Pinterest.
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October 24, 2017
The town of Tarnation, Texas has no single females of marriageable age. The single men of the town are threatening to move to larger towns to find a wife which would cause Tarnation to die out. Young widow Lydia Harrison travels to her home state of Virgina where she places an ad in the newpaper and interviews several young women who are interested in moving west to marry. Seven young women ultimately head west with Lydia and her friend Sophie; each girl escaping something or someone and looking for acceptance and love.
A well written series with interesting characters. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series as well.
A well written series with interesting characters. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series as well.
June 12, 2018
Wrongfully Accused
Rachel Ross loved bookkeeping which unfortunately got her wrongfully accused of embezzlement. Her family except for her brother all believed her to be guilty. After being wrongfully convicted she came back to have her family kick her out. She meets a wonderful woman that takes her out West and introduces her to a wonderful new life. Go with her on adventure of a new beginning! I loved this historical book.
Rachel Ross loved bookkeeping which unfortunately got her wrongfully accused of embezzlement. Her family except for her brother all believed her to be guilty. After being wrongfully convicted she came back to have her family kick her out. She meets a wonderful woman that takes her out West and introduces her to a wonderful new life. Go with her on adventure of a new beginning! I loved this historical book.
July 9, 2017
Wonderful Read
I loved this book from start to finish.It had a little different twist to the story that was really great and I enjoyed it so much.I couldn't put it down and it was so easy to dive right in when I knew so many characters from the previous books.
I loved this book from start to finish.It had a little different twist to the story that was really great and I enjoyed it so much.I couldn't put it down and it was so easy to dive right in when I knew so many characters from the previous books.
January 15, 2020
Zane and Rachel
This is a sweet love story written by Caroline Clemmons. She has used her great imagination with the plot and the characters. She has included excitement, adventure and love in writing this tale. You will enjoy discovering their happily ever after.
This is a sweet love story written by Caroline Clemmons. She has used her great imagination with the plot and the characters. She has included excitement, adventure and love in writing this tale. You will enjoy discovering their happily ever after.
March 2, 2017
A sweet, enjoyable story. I loved reading about Rachel's journey to happiness.
June 14, 2017
Rachel
Loved this book. Rachel was given a difficult road to travel. She traveled to Tarnation hoping for a new start and found the love to heal her heart.
Loved this book. Rachel was given a difficult road to travel. She traveled to Tarnation hoping for a new start and found the love to heal her heart.
August 28, 2017
Rachel
Needing a second chance the move West is good for Rachel until the past repeats. Faith and trust comes hard but wins out. Love this series. Family doesn't always mean blood.
Needing a second chance the move West is good for Rachel until the past repeats. Faith and trust comes hard but wins out. Love this series. Family doesn't always mean blood.
December 20, 2022
Great read!!! Love this series!!!
October 21, 2016
Of all the western/historical authors I have read Caroline Clemmons is one that can make you feel you are right there ... in the past ... watching love grow for a couple that needs it.
Falsely accused of embezzlement and imprisoned Rachel Ross expects that, at least, her family believed in her innocence. Released she finds she is no longer welcome by them. They have turned on her, do not believe her and no longer want her around, so she embarks on a new life. As a mail order bride to a dusty little town called Tarnation, Texas, perhaps she can find happiness.
Zane Evans is instantly attracted to Rachel. A former Pinkerton agent, wanting to forget that world and the things he saw during the war wants a quiet life. Courting Rachel adds an element he hadn't planned and when her past reveals itself can this couple move forward?
RACHEL (Bride Brigade #5) will have to glued to the pages. I personally wanted to throttle the family, her sisters, mother and definitely her father, more so later in the book. The only saving grace for them was her brother, who believed in her innocence through it all. Zane comes off as steady, determined for a new life and just what Rachel needs. I loved that he believed in her and secretly sent out a friend to find out the truth, and the truth will make you even more angry with her family. Tarnation is filled with characters with a variety of personalities that add to the complexities of this story. Small towns have a certain vibe and Tarnation has it in droves.
All of Ms. Clemmons Brigade of Brides books have been very well written with touches of history that make it all realistic but this one just seemed to touch me more than the others. I have an open space on my Kindle just waiting for the next offering.
Falsely accused of embezzlement and imprisoned Rachel Ross expects that, at least, her family believed in her innocence. Released she finds she is no longer welcome by them. They have turned on her, do not believe her and no longer want her around, so she embarks on a new life. As a mail order bride to a dusty little town called Tarnation, Texas, perhaps she can find happiness.
Zane Evans is instantly attracted to Rachel. A former Pinkerton agent, wanting to forget that world and the things he saw during the war wants a quiet life. Courting Rachel adds an element he hadn't planned and when her past reveals itself can this couple move forward?
RACHEL (Bride Brigade #5) will have to glued to the pages. I personally wanted to throttle the family, her sisters, mother and definitely her father, more so later in the book. The only saving grace for them was her brother, who believed in her innocence through it all. Zane comes off as steady, determined for a new life and just what Rachel needs. I loved that he believed in her and secretly sent out a friend to find out the truth, and the truth will make you even more angry with her family. Tarnation is filled with characters with a variety of personalities that add to the complexities of this story. Small towns have a certain vibe and Tarnation has it in droves.
All of Ms. Clemmons Brigade of Brides books have been very well written with touches of history that make it all realistic but this one just seemed to touch me more than the others. I have an open space on my Kindle just waiting for the next offering.
October 11, 2016
This was a wonderful book, I felt for Rachel, wrongly accused for embezzlement she went through some difficult times . Her family practically through her to the wolves, apart from her brother who was civil to her no one cared what happened to her!
Answering an add for mail order brides she starts a new life in Texas, she's fortunate to meet Zane and their attraction is instant, she wants to be honest about her life but not necessarily at the very beginning. Her feelings for him have grown , he leaves for work but before she gets a chance to explain, he asks her to wait for him till he gets back .
He gets injured and word gets to Rachel. Will Rachel have a chance to come clean about her past? Is Zane going to forgive her for keeping quiet?
Can Rachel finally get a new beginning after all she's been through?
This was a wonderful story about second chances and trust. Rachel and Zane were made for each other!
Caroline Clemmons writes real heartwarming stories, the kind that make you all warm inside!
Answering an add for mail order brides she starts a new life in Texas, she's fortunate to meet Zane and their attraction is instant, she wants to be honest about her life but not necessarily at the very beginning. Her feelings for him have grown , he leaves for work but before she gets a chance to explain, he asks her to wait for him till he gets back .
He gets injured and word gets to Rachel. Will Rachel have a chance to come clean about her past? Is Zane going to forgive her for keeping quiet?
Can Rachel finally get a new beginning after all she's been through?
This was a wonderful story about second chances and trust. Rachel and Zane were made for each other!
Caroline Clemmons writes real heartwarming stories, the kind that make you all warm inside!
October 24, 2016
Love wins out
Rachel travels to Tarnation, Texas to become part of the Bride Brigade hoping to find a man that she can marry and have a home of her own. Zane is a former Pinkerton agent that quit hunting outlaws and became a freight hauler. Zane sees Rachel as she arrives in town and decides that she's the one for him. Rachel has been a bookkeeper with a troubled past. Zane goes behind Rachel's back to find out why she avoids talking about her past. She comes to work for Zane and they can't hide their attraction to one another and when there was an attempted robbery their love comes out. A new bride from the brigade.
Rachel travels to Tarnation, Texas to become part of the Bride Brigade hoping to find a man that she can marry and have a home of her own. Zane is a former Pinkerton agent that quit hunting outlaws and became a freight hauler. Zane sees Rachel as she arrives in town and decides that she's the one for him. Rachel has been a bookkeeper with a troubled past. Zane goes behind Rachel's back to find out why she avoids talking about her past. She comes to work for Zane and they can't hide their attraction to one another and when there was an attempted robbery their love comes out. A new bride from the brigade.
November 12, 2016
What good man can solve
Rachel who's family, made life difficult. Only her bother,believed in her innocent. Takes a stagecoach, with other woman to Tarnation, Texas. In hopes of a better life's. Where Zane Evans and Rachel Ross meet. Attraction is there, she becomes his bookeeper. They start a relationship, which she adds a women touch to the office and his life. He's in agreement and likes her to be his future wife.
Rachel who's family, made life difficult. Only her bother,believed in her innocent. Takes a stagecoach, with other woman to Tarnation, Texas. In hopes of a better life's. Where Zane Evans and Rachel Ross meet. Attraction is there, she becomes his bookeeper. They start a relationship, which she adds a women touch to the office and his life. He's in agreement and likes her to be his future wife.
October 5, 2016
Loved this book! Rachel had a very rocky life. She was lucky that Zane came into her life. With the trials and tribulations they experienced, they triumphed over all. The book held my attention and I could hardly put it down. Caroline Clemmons never fails to deliver! I highly recommend reading this latest book of the Bride Brigade. The reader will not be disappointed!
January 24, 2017
Rachel( Bride Brigade Book 5)
My new favorite! Each time I read the next book in this series, it becomes my favorite. Loved Rachel and Zane, and following along to their HEA. This series along with any book written by Caroline Clemmons is an instant buy. JudyE
My new favorite! Each time I read the next book in this series, it becomes my favorite. Loved Rachel and Zane, and following along to their HEA. This series along with any book written by Caroline Clemmons is an instant buy. JudyE
October 12, 2016
Another wonderful story in this series. Thoroughly enjoyed reading Zane and Rachel's story. I look forward to reading more in this series.
October 26, 2016
Loved it
I really enjoyed this book. All the Bride Brigade books have been exceptional. I am looking forward to more from this author
I really enjoyed this book. All the Bride Brigade books have been exceptional. I am looking forward to more from this author
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