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Stranded with the Groom (Silhouette Special Edition, No. 1657)

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Justin Caldwell has put into motion his revenge against Caleb Douglas, a real estate magnate. He's going to use Katie Fenton, the daughter of Caleb's heart, by seducing and dumping her. Katie, the town librarian, is playing the mail order bride in the reenactment of Thunder Canyon's Heritage Day and Justin volunteers to be the groom. A blizzard strands these two at the history museum for a few days - Justin finds he "likes" Katie. How will be get his revenge? We have both wounded h/h but the sexual tension between Justin and Katie is hot! I enjoyed reading their story. Ms Rimmer has given us a wonderful story in the popular Montana Mavericks ongoing series.

I love Rimmer, especially her Bravo books, but this wasn't one of her best.

This is a contribution in the multi-author Montana Mavericks series. Each of the books stands alone, but you get the odd insert now and then - like the very last page of this one that has nothing to do with the rest of the story or characters. It's easy enough to disregard.

The plot is a Category staple: hero out for revenge, heroine the innocent headed for heart break. That's never been a favorite of mine, and I found the first quarter a little slower, harder to get into than most of Rimmer's stuff. But I really liked the heroine's reaction to the Great Revelation.

If you are already a fan, you'll like the book. If you are new to this author, try another first to really appreciate her. There are currently 31 books (31!) in the various Family Bravo series and they are all good. And then you WILL be a fan, and will end up buying this book anyway!

Book Description: The Thunder Canyon Nugget reports that the annual mail-order bride reenactment was a smashing success -- until librarian Katie Fenton found herself hitched to a mystery man! Our local cutie was stunned to find herself gazing into the eyes of handsome businessman Justin Caldwell. This reporter suspects that more than sparks have flared between the "bride" and "groom" since their fabulous fake wedding -- and the blizzard that kept them snowbound afterward. Rumor has it that Justin's got a grudge against local real-estate magnate Caleb Douglas. And Katie is part of the Douglas clan.... Does the sexy stranger have more than romance up his sleeve? Stay tuned, loyal readers -- this prospector will soon reveal all! Montana Mavericks Gold Rush Grooms -- lucky in love and striking it rich beneath the big skies of Montana!

Wonderful quick read. This story has humor, suspense, revenge, lies and in the end love may just make it all come out right.