Short straw bride book

She started to pick up the brush that lay on the dressing table but her hand was shaking so badly that she doubted her ability to hold the brush, let alone use it. Lighthearted historical romance from a rising starno one steps on archer land. The main characters of this romance, christian fiction story are crockett archer, travis archer. Short straw bride october 1, 1996 edition open library. Shortstraw bride by karen witemeyer, paperback barnes.

Ive tried all the greats louis lamour, larry mcmurty, zane grey but i never really enjoyed them. The author, karen witemeyer has written 3 other books published by bethany house. Meredith knows that travis feels responsible for her, but what she wants is to be more than just a shortstraw bride. Read shortstraw bride by karen witemeyer available from rakuten kobo. Pdf head in the clouds book by karen witemeyer free. But when meredith hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the archer brothers off their ranch, a twelveyearold debt compels her to take the. And when an act of sacrifice leaves her injured and her reputation in shreds, gratitude and guilt send him riding to her rescue once again. Lighthearted historical romance from a rising star no one steps on archer land. To determine who will have to wed they decide to draw straws, with the short straw having to find a bride. Pdf shortstraw bride book by karen witemeyer free download. This is the first of the books about the archer brothers, a christian book set in texas in the 1880s. Short straw bride read online free book by dallas schulze. Despite the fact that travis is no longer the gallant youth meredith once dreamed about, she determines to stand by his side against the enemy that threatens them both.

Her book a tailormade bride was honored as one of the best western romances of 2010 by the love western romances website and was nominated for a rita award and national readers choice award. Apr 25, 2012 has fate given her the man of her dreams. Read short straw bride by karen witemeyer available from rakuten kobo. When repaying a debt suddenly goes awry, meredith finds four brothers drawing straws for her hand. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Dont miss this lighthearted historical romance from karen witemeyer. Second chances woodburn book 1 the emerald lily vampire blood his outback nanny. Shortstraw bride is the first novel in the archer brothers series, which was released in the year 2012. If you want a hardtoputdown, fast read, then shortstraw bride is the next book you should read. The short straw bride is a good choice for a nice, comfortable reading. Or will travis always see her merely as a shortstraw bride. Travis, the oldest of the archer brothers, has been taking as a huge fan of karen witemeyer, i was eager to read her acclaimed shortstraw bride. Jun 01, 2012 karen witemeyer is a deacons wife and mother of three who believes the world needs more happilyeverafters. Or will travis always see her merely as a short straw bride.

Short straw bride by dallas schulze, october 1, 1996, harlequin edition, paperback in. Shortstraw bride by karen witemeyer overdrive rakuten. I had mixed feelings about shortstraw bride, most of which thankfully resolved themselves by the end of the book. Short straw brides main characters are well developed and each have their moments to shine in the story. Fiction romance christian fiction historical fiction. The first edition of the novel was published in june 1st 2012, and was written by karen witemeyer. Buy a cheap copy of short straw bride book by dallas schulze. Shortstraw bride ebook by karen witemeyer rakuten kobo. Traviss confused handling of his bride is endearing. Shortstraw bride is a lighthearted historical romance from a rising star.

Noras novel the pride of jared mackade, which was published in december of 1995, was her 80th book for silhouette and her grand total recently passed the 100 mark. The first edition of the novel was published in october 1st 2010, and was written by karen witemeyer. Short straw bride is a cinderella story with a twist that takes place in the 1800s american west. The main characters of this christian fiction, romance story are.

But when meredith hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the archer brothers off their ranch, a twelveyearold debt. Can the future hold love for this short straw bride. A debt from twelve years ago makes her take the risk. Fourteen years of constant vigilance hardens a man. Free download or read online short straw bride pdf epub book. I dont know if there are subsequent books planned for these entertaining brothers, but sign me up for the petition drive.

Shortstraw bride 2012 read online free book by karen. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. The shortstraw bride is a good choice for a nice, comfortable reading. Shortstraw bride by karen witemeyer 2012, paperback for. Short straw bride by dallas schulze, october 1, 1996, harlequin edition, paperback in english. Short straw bride by dallas schulze nook book ebook. Shortstraw bride traverse des sioux library cooperative. The mclain brothers were fed up and tired tired of the hunger in their cowboysized stomachs, tired of dingy curtains and dirty dishes. Humor, romance, history, interesting plot and great characters short straw bride has it all.

There is loyalty, gentleness, humor, love, anger, greediness and stubbornness yet this story is. Shortstraw bride book the indianapolis public library. Free download or read online head in the clouds pdf epub book. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Young meredith meri hayes is the new girl in town and is feeling the affects of being fresh meat for the school bully.

Aug 10, 2012 the book begins in 1870 anderson county texas. Id read book 2, stealing the preacher and loved it, so i picked up short straw bride, which introduces the four archer brothers, travis, crockett who is the hero of stealing the preacher, jim and neill. Short straw bride s main characters are well developed and each have their moments to shine in the story. While it focuses on choices in who marries whom, and has some prayer in it, the religious portion of the book is very small.

When he throws her lunch pail on to archer land, everyone assures her it is as good as gone. Yet when travis archer confronts a female trespasser with the same vivid blue eyes as the. But when meredith hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the archer brothers off their ranch, a twelveyearold. What cant i say even do i enjoy each of karen witemeyer, this is my number one favorite. But when meredith hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the archer brothers off their ranch, a twelveyearold debt compels her to take the risk. It seemed that my western romance experiences werent much better last year i tried a linda lael miller which earned the only f of my. Free download or read online shortstraw bride pdf epub book. I had mixed feelings about short straw bride, most of which thankfully resolved themselves by the end of the book. Prologue anderson county, texas1870 tenyearold meredith hayes balled her hands into fists as she faced her tormentor.

A while back i read her novel, a tailormade bride, and really enjoyed it. The characters are well written and ive read it twice because i enjoyed it so much. Shortstraw bride chesterfield county public library. Merediths hero worship transforms seamlessly into a mature understanding of her husband, without costing him any shine. Set in the1880s in texas, the characters are as real as any in life today. Jun 28, 2018 meredith knows that travis feels responsible for her, but what she wants is to be more than just a short straw bride. In addition, this prolific writer has found time to write numerous short stories and novellas, and has contributed for almost every collection silhouette has published. Shortstraw bride is a 363 page christian historical romance novel, which was released in june 2012.

It was her wedding day, but the ashen girl in the mirror looked as if she faced a trip to the guillotine instead of a church. With a sensible proposal from the eligible roy mitchell on the table, its time for her to move on. Shortstraw bride finds meredith hayes struggling to let go of her childhood crush on travis archer the strapping young lad who saved her as a little girl. So, i jumped at the chance to read short straw bride. Shortstraw bride ebook 9781441271150 by karen witemeyer. It reminds me a lot of seven brides for seven brothers, in setting, tone, and plot.

Daniel and luke are in a dither because neither one wants marriage so what do they do but draw straws. Karen witemeyer is a deacons wife and mother of three who believes the world needs more happilyeverafters. When meredith hayes hears about a lethal plot to burn the archer brothers off of their ranch. Shortstraw bride book johnson county library bibliocommons.

The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 365 pages and is available in paperback format. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 366 pages and is available in paperback format. Short straw bride is a 363 page christian historical romance novel, which was released in june 2012. Short straw bride book by dallas schulze thriftbooks. Every one knows the archers shoot trespassers, even ones of the elementary school.

The action picked up late in the book and by the end i was very curious to find out what would happen. So, i jumped at the chance to read shortstraw bride. They decide this based on the fact they dont like their cooking and their place hasnt been cleaned since their mothers death 3 years ago. So well writing and has it allfamily drama, funny situations and of course lovetheres not too much of anything, i founit balancei love how i start, so many years back and how litle by litle the story goes showing the hidden secrets and must of all the whys of.