The Bride Wore Spurs [Paperback]

Sharon Ihle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1995

Taking a chance at a new life by agreeing to become a mail-order bride for a man in Wyoming, Kathleen Lacey O'Carroll is alarmed when she learns that John Winterhawke, a fiercely independent half-Indian, has not requested her.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Having spent most of her life in a county hospital for the insane, Lacey O'Carroll jumps at the chance to leave Ireland and go to Wyoming with her friend, Nurse Kate. Kate is a mail order bride for Caleb Weatherspoon and Lacey is willing to marry a friend of Caleb's, if he'll have her. She knows she has to hide her past, after all, what man would want a mad woman for his wife? John Winterhawke is suspicious of the beautiful Irish woman who offers to be his wife and thinks there must be something wrong with her for her to want to marry a half-Indian. Hawke agrees to Caleb's suggestion to test her and brings her to his ranch, Winterhawke. He gives her until the preacher comes to marry Kate and Caleb to prove herself. Although she seems completely ignorant of domestic skills, Lacey has a gentle quality with the horses and Hawke is intrigued by her. Lacey does her best to please Hawke, sometimes with disastrous results. Hawke agrees to marry her anyway and quickly realizes he's going to have to teach Lacey more than how to cook and sew-- she is also naive about her wifely duties! In time, Lacey and Hawke get to know each other, but not without many misunderstandings. Despite their differences, they are both accustomed to being outcasts and fail to realize that they have so much to offer each other-- including love.A funny, romantic story that will make you laugh! Sharon Ihle knows how to grab her readers' attention and hold it! The realistic characters and range of emotions make The Bride Wore Spurs worth reading! Ms. Ihle's sense of humor adds so much to the plot. A terrific book!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Harpercollins (Mm) (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061083372
• ISBN-13: 978-0061083372
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #717,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sharon Ihle has written more than a dozen novels set in the American West. All have garnered rave reviews and several have foreign translations. Many of Sharon's books have won prestigious awards, and as an author, she has been a Romantic Times nominee for Career Achievement in Love and Laughter. A former Californian, Sharon now makes her home on the frozen plains of North Dakota. Hard to believe, but it's true.

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Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wit, charm and romance - utterly enjoyable!, December 23, 2010

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Lizaki - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bride Wore Spurs (Kindle Edition)

The Bride Wore Spurs made me cry and laugh so often, I had to put it away on the train as I was embarrassing myself! Sharon has an amazing gift of wit, combined with a talent for telling a charming love story in a stunning setting. I could really see and hear the characters as well as imagine the beautiful Wyoming territory as it must have looked nearly 150 years ago. I could not put it down until I finished and then felt bereft there was no more to read!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, July 27, 2010

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Tina M. Van Brackle "swtasugar1" (Easton Pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bride Wore Spurs (Paperback)

This was a great book. It had me laughing out loud. The entire story line was good which seems really had to find. I would Def. recomend this book. This is my first book by this author but I will def. read more. Great Job Sharon Ihle

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! Laughed and Cried a bit, July 29, 2011

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Meg an Aggie in Frisco - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bride Wore Spurs (Kindle Edition)

I read this a while ago, I loved the entire story. Lacey & John's story was fantastic! it was so much fun watching their love grow... This is a Super Win at the price! I highly suggest looking at more of Sharon Ihle's works... There are many great stories for a bargain!

Meg