Ruth (Brides of the West #5) (HeartQuest) [Paperback]

Lori Copeland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 9, 2002

The continuing story of mail-order brides in the successful Brides of the West series. Spunky, young Ruth Priggish is on the run from an 80-year-old suitor. Her only hope of eluding him is to seek help from an unwilling protector, U.S. Marshall Dylan McCall. Copeland's readers will delight in this rollicking story of romance and danger.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Easy to see why romance readers are circling their wagons around the Brides of the West series!"
-- Liz Curtis Higgs --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Christian romance author Lori Copeland has published more than fifty-five novels since beginning her writing career in 1982. Lori and her husband, Lance, live in Springfield, Missouri, and have enjoyed more than 43 years together in marriage. They have three sons, three daughters-in-law, three grandsons, and one granddaughter (they admit to spoiling the only girl in the family just a little bit). --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (September 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842319379
• ISBN-13: 978-0842319379
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,927,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My husband and I live in the beautiful Ozarks. Our three sons, Randy, Rick and Russ live nearby so we get to enjoy our five grandchildren on a weekly basis. James, Joe, Josh, Gage and Audrey. Naturally I dote on the grandchildren! We also enjoy our many friends from our church and RV club.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Can she be a mother without giving birth?, November 21, 2002

By 

Bonnie McKinzie (Garden Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ruth (Brides of the West #5) (HeartQuest) (Paperback)

Ruth is another of Copeland's Brides of the West. She was one of the original orphans who were brought to Colorado under false pretenses. She must find a way to support herself but does not want to accept the romantic advances of a man nearly old enough to be her grandfather. However, knowing she can never bear children, she feels her chances of a normal marriage are slim. Setting out to force the marshal to take her to Wyoming, she finds her deception almost kills them both.

This book had lots of depth, good Christian morals and plenty of suspense and romance. I loved Ruth, the marshal and an Indian baby named Rose.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More Brides!, December 2, 2002

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Victoria (Versailles,Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ruth (Brides of the West #5) (HeartQuest) (Paperback)

Another great one for Lori! As usual I found myself totally involved in her characters! Ruth riding Bret was a hoot! After Faith, Hope,June and Glory, I am a Lori Copeland fan. Can't wait to find out about Patience. If you want a GREAT Christian book that is not "preachy", but full of humor,and faith sit down with Copeland!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of her best!, January 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Ruth (Brides of the West #5) (HeartQuest) (Paperback)

Lori Copeland's delightful mix of romance, sensitivity, and light humor always serves up a "keeper" book! Ruth is no exception. Wonderful characters, great storytelling--readers can't ask for more!

Keep them coming, Lori Copeland!