Last winter I asked my partner, Cheryl Pierson what she thought about having an anthology about western weddings for early summer. I sent her a mock cover. We threw around titles until we came up with Lassoing a Bride. The mock cover was too modern. and we also decided we wanted a smaller more intimate anthology so each author would have room to have decent length stories. We knew we'd have more stories than we wanted to put in this one anthology, so we added Lassoing a Groom. I found the perfect image for Lassoing a Bride and the bonus was there were more of the couple so I could also use one for Lassoing a Groom. We put out a call for stories, and it was soon obvious we'd need another Lassoing anthology, and added Lassoing a Mail-Order Bride. Now the first two anthologies have been released.
LASSOING A BRIDE
Some brides are hard to get a rope on, for sure! But in these wild west romance tales, being married is like sugar and lots of spice—with a dash of pepper in the mix! Ain’t nothin’ tame about these brides, who have a delicious story of their own—each falling under the spell of a handsome devil she thought was out of her reach. Unanswered prayers, broken dreams and unexpected circumstances are sometimes the best way for a groom to get the gal he loves when he’s looking at Lassoing a Bride!PRETTIEST LITTLE HORSE THIEF by Gail L. Jenner
Sometimes it’s the stolen and unexpected love that has the power to heal a broken heart
UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS by Sarah J. McNeal
A broken dream…a cancelled wedding…and an unexpected blessing.
NO LESS THAN FOREVER by Tracy Garrett
Love always finds a way…
THE BANK ROBBER'S LAMENT by Sara Barnard
Smith found equal amounts of both anonymity and trouble in Gabriel's Settlement. But when he sets eyes on a beautiful woman and her young daughter who are being abused, might some other emotion be fated to bloom in that desert town of far west Texas?
THE BRIDE AND THE BADGE by Livia J. Washburn
Was Emily just bait for an outlaw trap—or did she mean more than that to the handsome Texas Ranger?
(Note: I do love those Texas Rangers!)
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LASSOING A GROOM
How is a woman supposed to catch a husband? In the wild, wild west, she’s got to find a way to Lasso a Groom! Some of them are lawmen…some are outlaws. Ranchers and homesteaders are fair game, as well—none of 'em safe from love’s lariat, or the women who finally manage to rope ’em in!DON’T GO SNARING MY HEART by Jacquie Rogers
Can rancher Dex Madsen get past loner Betsy Lynch's goats and killer chicken to help save her mining claim and win her heart?RACE TO MARRY by Kirsten Lynn
He’s in town to tame a man-killer. She’s accused of being one. When she proposes marriage the race is on.
WANTED: THE SHERIFF by Tracy Garrett
He’s a confirmed bachelor…but she’ll capture his heart.
CANYON CROSSING by Kristy McCaffrey
In search of her brother, Annabel Cross enters Grand Canyon. When U.S. Deputy Marshal Angus Docherty rescues her from a cliff side, her most guarded secret might save them.
THE PERFECT HOMESTEAD BRIDE by Linda Hubalek
Will a dangerous man from Gussie Hamner’s past sabotage the future she’s building with Noah Wilerson?
THE WORST OUTLAW IN THE WEST by Kathleen Rice Adams
An inept bank robber and a bossy spinster team up to rob an empty vault. What could go wrong?
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Two terrific collections! Lassoing a Bride sounds great and I'm anxious to read it. I'm lucky to have a story in Lassoing a Groom so I got to read that one already, and what a treat! Thank you to you and Cheryl for putting this together. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are both full of wonderful stories. It has been a joy to work with excellent authors such as yourself. So much fun!
DeleteLivia, I am constantly in awe of your talent in so many areas, young lady. Even with a BROKEN ARM you're slinging enchanting covers and sigh-worthy tales. Remind me not to challenge you to a duel anytime soon, okay? ;-)
ReplyDeleteLoved "The Bride and the Badge"...but then, I don't think I've ever read any of your stories I DIDN'T love. I have to agree with you and Jacquie: All the tales in both anthologies are pitch-perfect. These anthologies just get better with each new one PRP publishes.
Aw, shucks Kathleen. Thank you for the nice compliment. I do love what I do.
DeleteThe stories are getting better. I am very excited about the summer releases. Any chance we'll see a Kathleen Rice Adams novel this summer? Your stories are wonderful, but I really want to read your novel, too.
Can't wait to read the other anthologies! I'm so glad you and Cheryl had the idea to put these together, and grateful I got to be a part!
ReplyDeleteKristen, I'm so glad you submitted your story. I loved it. Intriguing plot, with a hot hero, and a strong heroine. Who could ask for more.
DeleteThese sound like interesting anthologies. They are perfect for times when it's impossible to get a long enough period to get into a full length book
DeleteThat is exactly what we had in mind. Long enough to really tell a story, but short enough to read in one semi busy day.Thank you for coming by and commenting.
DeleteYou are the winner of the books. I emailed you.
DeleteGreat covers, Livia! And I look forward to reading LAB. So happy to be included amongst all the great authors, and it's been wonderful working with you and Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristy. I has been wonderful working with you, too. I loved Canyon Crossing and am looking forward to reading Lily and /mesquite Joe in COWBOY CRAVINGS
DeleteBoy, we have had some fun with these, haven't we, Livia? I'm really enjoying these anthologies so much. Lots of great writers and lots of great stories--and those covers--you are getting some mighty fine compliments all over the place on those, partner!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had this idea and that it's come to encompass 4 anthologies. Each one of them is just wonderful.
Cheryl
The anthologies are great! You couldn't ask for a better group of authors, yourself included.
DeleteThanks, Livia. That means a LOT coming from you!
DeleteI can't wait to read either anthology. And now I want Cowboy Cravings, too. Great title and hot cover.
ReplyDeleteI' just starting Cowboy Cravings. Definitely hot! Thank you for coming by and commenting. Good luck in the drawing.
DeleteRain Trueax was the winner of the anthologies chosen by random.org. Congratulations Rain. Happy reading.
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you so much for the anthologies. I have them now on my device. All it takes is a long enough break to start reading as they sound really good. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Rain.
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