Books for Christian Girls: "Four Weddings and a Kiss" by Margaret Brownley, Debra Clopton, Mary Connealy & Robin Lee Hatcher

About this book:

“In 1885 five western preachers sit around a campfire talking about unlikely couples they've seen God bring together.”

Series: As of now, no.

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“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?”

Spiritual Content- Prayers are said & Scriptures are quoted.

Negative Content- A horse gets shot (no details); A bear fight (semi detailed).

Sexual Content- 3 Semi-detailed kisses; A hint about a honeymoon “and began their married life finally, fully, and passionately.”

-Maizy MacGregor

-Rylan Carstens
P.O.V. switches between them

Set in 1879
81 pages

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“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. He’s determined to change Molly's mind about him--and win her heart too.”

Spiritual Content- Prayers & Scriptures are said; Talks about God, and His plans for us.

Negative Content- N/A

Sexual Content- 1 semi-detailed kiss and 1 not-detailed kiss; a hint about a baby (after marriage)“After all these weeks of keeping each other warm in our bedrolls.”.

-Molly Everton

-Jack Ludgrove
P.O.V. switches between them

Set in 1879 (last chapter set in 1881)
114 pages

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“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?”

Spiritual Content- Prayers; Talks about God, His plans for us & His Faithfulness; Scriptures are mentioned.

Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘biddies’ and a ‘stinkin’; One or two (not detailed) blood scenes.

Sexual Content- One detailed kiss.

-Katie Pearl

-Treb Rayburn
P.O.V. switches between them

Set in 1871
96 pages

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“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.”

Spiritual Content- Jesse says the Reverend asked him if he (Jesse) was a Methodist or a Presbyterian and Jesse replies that he’s a Democrat; A few Prayers are said but not written; This novella had the least amount of Spiritual Content out of all four.

Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an unfinished “What the--?”.

Sexual Content- Three semi-detailed kisses.

-Grace Davenport

-Brock Daniels
P.O.V. of switches between them

Set in 1882
99 pages

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I don’t normally read novella because they’re normally short & rushed...Only one of the stories in this novella collection didn’t feel like novella. Let’s break them down;

The first book, “Spitfire Sweetheart”, was pretty good, rushed with the falling in love part but the cute title makes up for that.

Book Two, “A Love Letter to the Editor”, wasn’t rushed at the beginning but speeded up at the end.

Number #3, “A Cowboy for Katie”, was my favorite because I enjoyed “Crazy Katie” and her shootin’ guns.

And the last book “Courting Trouble” was very rushed and a bit confusing.

These novellas gave a little bit size taste of the author’s work were you can read them and decided if you want to read more of that author’s work. Like me, I’m looking forward to reading more of Debra Clopton’s other works soon!

Four best-selling romance novelists bring tales of feisty heroines, stubborn heroes, and unlikely love in the Wild West in Four Weddings and a Kiss. Don't miss the latest from the Western Brides Collection from Margaret Brownley, Robin Lee Hatcher, Mary Connealy, and Debra Clopton.

The authors are celebrating with a "Sweet on Love" iPad Mini Giveaway and rip-roarin' Facebook party.

One winner will receive:

An iPad Mini
A Bride for All Seasons and Four Weddings and a Kiss

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on July 8th. Winner will be announced at the Four Weddings and a Kiss Facebook Author Chat Party. Connect with Western Brides Collection authors Margaret Brownley, Robin Lee Hatcher, Mary Connealy, and Debra Clopton for an evening of fun book chat, western-themed trivia, and prizes. The authors will also be answering audience questions and giving an exclusive look at the next book in the collection!

So grab your copy of Four Weddings and a Kiss and join the authors on the evening of July 8th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)