The Tenderfoot Bride (Historical Romance) (Historical Romance) [Import] [Paperback]

Cheryl St.John (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 297 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin Mills & Boon (March 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0263851664
• ISBN-13: 978-0263851663
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,247,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cheryl St.John is the author of thirty-eight Harlequin and Silhouette books. Her first book, RAIN SHADOW was nominated for RWA's RITA for Best First Book, by Romantic Times for Best Western Historical, and by Affaire de Coeur readers as Best American Historical Romance. Her 2005 HH, HIS SECONDHAND WIFE, earned another RITA nod. HH LAND OF DREAMS, SSE THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, and HH PRAIRIE WIFE each won RT's Reviewers Choice Awards.

Many of her Special Editions made Waldenbooks Top Ten and HH BIG SKY BRIDES anthology climbed to #35 on the NYT list.

In describing her stories of second chances and redemption, readers and reviewers use words like, "emotional punch, hometown feel, core values, believable characters and real life situations."

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tenderfoot Bride, March 3, 2011

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I have aways considered Harlequin books as worthless reading probably because of the covers and choice of title. However having read several I find good stories with warm romance that are hard to put down. Perhaps these various authors should try packaging that would appeal to those that love romance and dont require erotic sex to enjoy the story.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Light, Easy Read, April 24, 2011

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I liked both of the main characters and the story moves along nicely. This is my first book by this author, and I plan to read another. It was a "gentle love story", no steamy hot scenes in this book. Plus no strange plot, but realistic thoughts and ideas. A nice read on a rainy afternoon.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart-warming romance, March 16, 2011

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Linnea has only ever known hardship and abuse in her life. She finds herself alone and penniless and grasps the opportunity to work for Will Tucker, who needs a cook and housekeeper for his remote ranch. As Linnea is sent by Will's sister he expects a good sturdy woman to do the chores.

When Linnea arrives he is shocked to see a small and - to his mind - fragile woman. He instantly decides to send her home and abruptly tells her so. Linnea is used to being knocked back, but decides to clean the messy kitchen before she leaves in the morning as a way of repaying the inconvenience and being allowed to stay overnight.

Will is shocked to see the sparkling kitchen, but packs her into the wagon to head back to the station. He senses that she needs the job and something about her touches his conscience, so he decides to give her a chance to prove herself.

Linnea works hard and surpasses all expectations, even forming a bond with Will's difficult and aging step-mother. The hands love her and Will had to grudgingly admit to himself that there is a lot more to Linnea that he thought.

Their feelings for each other grow and secrets and lies from the past emerge. Linnea blossoms in her new home and Will allows himself to emerge from his armour.

The development of the characters and the love they develop for each other is a joy to read. This is Cheryl St John at her best.