Saddled [Mass Market Paperback]

Delores Fossen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2001

Getting a passionate man like Rio McCaine to do what she wanted would be like breaking a stallion, Abbie realized. It would take a lot of work. Easy enough to change her own appearance--to make herself seem more ladylike than perhaps she was, to present herself as the type of woman a man might want to marry--but to get Rio to do everything she wanted, she'd have to resort to a lie. Or two. And if she wanted to save her sister from the Apaches and keep her inheritance for her own, this half-Comanche gunslinger was the only answer. Still, while Abbie was relatively wily when it came to getting what she wanted, there were a few things that could throw her for a loop. . . like what would happen when her handsome husband realized he'd been tricked? Abbie had a feeling it'd be like riding a bucking bronco--and part of her shivered in pleasure at the thought.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Delores Fossen is just a delightful find! She’s witty, wonderful and wicked. -- Suzanne Coleburn, The Belles and Beaux of Romance

SADDLED is a well-crafted, sexy, historical romance. I highly recommend it. -- Scribes World Reviews

About the Author

Imagine a family tree that includes Texas cowboys, Choctaw and Cherokee Indians, a Louisiana pirate, and a Scottish rebel who battled side by side with William Wallace. With ancestors like that, it’s easy to understand why Texas author and former Air Force officer, Delores Fossen, feels as if she were genetically predisposed to writing romances. Along the way to fulfilling her DNA destiny, Delores married an Air Force Top Gun who just happens to be of Viking descent. With all those romantic bases covered, she doesn’t have to look too far for inspiration for her books. Saddled is her first Love Spell novel.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Love Spell (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0505524309
• ISBN-13: 978-0505524300
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,707,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

USA Today bestselling author, Delores Fossen, has sold millions of copies of her books worldwide. She's received the Booksellers Best and the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice awards and was a finalist for the prestigious Rita. In addition, she's had nearly a hundred short stories and articles published in national magazines. You can contact the author through her webpage at www.dfossen.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! FIVE shooting STARS! Don't miss this book!, June 9, 2001

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Deborah Gafford (Floresville, TX. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saddled (Mass Market Paperback)

Saddled is a FIVE STAR romance! It has everything a romance reader could ask for- love, danger, action and sparkling wit. With Saddled, Delores Fossen has written a tremendous romantic comedy with a very funny western slant. Ladies, not only will you fall in love with the handsome hero, Rio McCaine, but all the characters as well. From the spunky heroine, Abbie Donegan to her adorable outspoken kid sister, Gussie. The story is fast paced, the humor is really funny, and the romantic scenes... well, let's just say they are VERY WELL DONE! You DON'T want to miss this book!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SADDLED is a darned good read!, June 11, 2001

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"saintgina" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saddled (Mass Market Paperback)

Saddled is a darn good read!

If you like humor and romance and ... heroes, SADDLED has everything you want.

In this Texas historical romance, Rio McCaine agrees to Abbie Donegan's marriage proposal, but it's only to save his ranch. He's not so foolish as to trust her with his heart, even though he finds her unexpectedly attractive.

Like Rio, Abbie Donegan is not the trusting sort either. She thinks she's holding all the aces when she make her marriage proposal to Rio-- and it's all to get back at his scalawag half-brother.

Both are determined not to lose their hearts. But keeping the marriage one "in name only" is tough.

These two characters are very real, and I only hope some of Abbie's siblings will have their own stories!

A really good read :)

Gina St. Germaine

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable tale, June 9, 2001

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saddled (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1881 Fall Creek, Texas, Abbie Dongan climbs through the window of the whorehouse so she can offer a deal to half-breed Rio McCane. She knows he needs money to fend off creditors due to the failures of his half-brother. Abbie, who was ruined by her two days of captivity by the Apaches, asks Rio to marry her and help her free fellow prisoner Harmony from Gray Wolf. He must also live on her ranch until his presence makes Carmella leave. If he does all that, he gets his ranch back free of debt.

Abbie and Rio marry and he now regains his deceased father's ranch back from the bank. After the ceremony, Abbie's first surprise surfaces as she informs Rio that her half sister, a nun, Sister Victoria will ride with them. Also joining them is little Gussie, a maybe half-sister, plus a dog. When he married her, Rio knew his wife kept some secrets from him, but he begins to wonder what her true agenda is and what adventure will she take them on in the future?

Anyone "SADDLED" WITH Delores Fossen's western romance will know they have read an enjoyable tale. The story line is amusing because of the antics of Abbie. Rio is a heroic hunk who knows his wife is unconventional but finds he loves her anyway. Sub-genre fans will gain much delight from Ms. Fossen's historical romantic romp.

Harriet Klausner