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Bridget (Women of Primrose Creek)

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She grew up inside a fancy home on a Virginia plantation, with servants to cater her every whim, but the Civil War changes Bridget McQuarry's lifestyle. Her husband died while fighting for the Union. Bridget must raise her son Noah and her younger sister Skye by herself. They travel to Primrose Creek in the Nevada Territory to claim the land left to them by their grandfather. Homesteading proves to be hard work, but Bridget keeps doing the job.

Bridget's childhood friend Trace Qualtrough arrives unannounced. He declares that he will wed Bridget before the year is out. Bridget is appalled at Trace's gall, refusing to give his proposal any thought. However, the veteran does not leave and begins working on her land and is determined to make Bridget his bride. Bridget fights her own feelings for the man who has always loved her, until a near tragedy opens her eyes to what is truly important.

Anybody who enjoys reading about the pioneers who tamed the West will enjoy THE WOMEN OF PRIMROSE CREEK: BRIDGET. The enjoyable story line centers on the "feud" between he hero and heroine. This tale will bring a smile to the audience who will be pleased that Linda Lael Miller's next release in this warm saga is next month.

Harriet Klausner

First off the bat, I'd like to say that I'm not a big fan of these "mini" books culminating or beginning in a full-length historical. It's very difficult to set a historical scene, introduce a variety of characters, and tell a love story in 150 pages. The only book that truly worked for me in this format was Julie Garwood's One White Rose, and that was because it was primarily a Cabin Romance with two characters for most of the book.

Bridget is not - it sets out to not only introduce a place and time, but an entire series. While there are glimmers of a really good read in this short piece, too much is left out in the way of the lead characters' backgrounds to make the romance truly effective.

And, one more thing - LLM used to be known for her scorching sensuality, but her most recent romances have been very tame. I'll admit she used to go over the top with characters' reactions to one another, but this is a major, major change, and those expecting vintage LLM should know her recent work is very, very tame.

TTFN, Laurie Likes Books

Publisher, All About Romance

I just finished this book and liked it, but agree with the other reviewer that it's hard to establish a series story with one book. I'm anxious to read the other books in the series.

I read the "Springwater" series and loved it. I wish the author would have remained with this series instead of starting "Primrose Creek".

"Bridget" is the beginning of another frontier series by Linda Lael Miller. I enjoyed the previous frontier series "Springwater."

Bridget McQuarry is a young widow, who has lost her husband, Mitch, during the Civil War. Bridget, her son, Noah, and her sister, Skye, have moved to Primrose Creek to begin their new life. Bridget owns one fourth of the land they now live on. The other portions belong to Skye, and their cousins, Christy and Megan, who are living in England with their mother.

Trace Qualtrough, a friend of the McQuarry family and who was with Mitch McQuarry when Mitch died, comes to Primrose Creek in search of Bridget. Trace has always been attracted to Bridget and he lets Bridget know that his feelings are still alive and he plans to marry her.

Bridget, feeling guilty because Mitch has died and because of the feelings she had for Trace before she married Mitch, tries to deny her feelings for Trace. At first, Bridget refuses to marry Trace, but both realize that the West is not suitable for a woman alone, especially in a town with a lack of women.

Ms. Miller has not only touched on frontier life and its dangers, but she also showed the strength of pioneer women, who had the stamina to be strong and overcome the hardships of frontier life. Bridget McQuarry is one of those women.

"Bridget" is a compelling and romantic novel.

I have recently become addicted to Linda Lael Miller's books. She has a style all her own. I read The Last Chance Cafe and they constantly reference the past ancestors who settled PrimRose Creek, so I decided this book would be a good book to read. Bridget's story is very romantic and it is an easy heartwarming read. It only took a day I was so wrapped up in her story. I plan on reading "Christy" next and will also leave a review for that Novel. Since I had read The Last Chance Cafe what happened w/ Bridget's story was no shock to me because they constantly refer back to it in The Last Chance, however, it was still a very nice read.

Once again, beloved romance author Linda Lael Miller brings to life an exciting series of stories about a group of women who overcome incredible odds to find lives filled with happiness and love.

Readers who loved Miller's Springwater series should also enjoy this new line of tales featuring The Women of Primrose Creek. Set in the Frontier West, the four women all share strengths and passion that will make these characters unforgettable.

This first novel, which features Bridget McQuarry, sets the stage for the upcoming stories due to be released this summer. Miller defines the characters and situations, and all the reader has to do is just sit back and enjoy.

Sharon Galligar Chance

If anyone can explain to me what has happened to the writing of Linda Lael Miller, I'd love to hear it. A few years ago, her books were filled to the brim (often over the top, frankly), with sensuality. She even had a book or two published in hardcover by Pocket. Since then, however, she's been relegated to their Sonnet line, and has written several Americana-ish western romances that don't begin to be as complex as some of her earlier books. As for the sensuality, she's gone from one extreme to the other. Whereas in earlier books her heroines could climax from a hot breath by the hero, these newer books are chaste enough for young teens.

That in itself is not necessarily a problem, but this trend toward mini-books, culminating in a full-length romance is not a good thing, as far as I'm concerned. How can you explore an historical setting, introduce secondary characters, and provide a realistic romance in less than 150 pages?

The answer - LLM can't and does not in this book. Though a brisk read, all the terrific background information alluded to in the book, which might have made it a good book, is skimmed over in a page or two, leaving little of substance.

My sense is that this might have been more worth the effort had it been longer, but, as it is, it's nothing special.

TTFN, Laurie Likes Books

Publisher, All About Romance

I just completed BRIDGET and disappointed the book was so "abreviated." There is no "time" to really get acquainted with the characters, setting, etc. Of course, I will read the following books in the series but hope Ms. Miller will write more in depth and not try to cover so much "territory".