Territorial Bride (Harlequin Historical) [Paperback]

Linda Castle (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Historical | Publication Date: November 1, 1998

TERRITORIAL BRIDE

BROOKS JAMES THOUGHT HE'D LEFT HIS DANDY DAYS BEHIND HIM…

But when Missy O'Bannion, the wildfire cowgirl who'd lassoed his heart, set her sights on becoming a lady with a capital L, he traded the wide-open spaces of the West for the gilded streets of Little Old New York…!

Missy O'Bannion knew only two things: that she wanted to be a genuine "lady" and that one look from Brooks made her feel like anything but! Was this true love? He claimed he wanted her forever, but she still had doubts that even true love could survive that long!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373290411
• ISBN-13: 978-0373290413
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,134,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD READ, January 3, 2002

By 

M. Hartmann "abayyan" (Milan, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Territorial Bride (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)

Very good read but not as good as I expected.
My pet peeve has shown up again -- I can't in all good conscience believe that the women of that day and age [even the late 1800's] no matter how much they might have fantisized about a man that they were that willing to fall into bed even with an experienced seducer. They placed a higher value on the respect they could command and on their own moral integrity than what is portrayed.
I believe that there was a greater fear of being thought a loose woman in that day and age than is portrayed by the heroines'. The villianous female gets that role while the lead female gets away with it [in the name of love?].

Missy O'Bannion turned out to be a weaker character than I would have expected from her intoduction in "Fearless Hearts".
I didn't really know what to expect from Brooks James character but I guess I had higher hopes that I realized from the twin brother of Bellami James. I had hopes of a story of the brother, Rod James - but now I don't know if it would be such a good idea.
Violet [the little she cat] wasn't forceful enough to really cause trouble - she just prayed on Missy's insecurities.
Clell is a great supporting character and a welcome addition again. Now Logan needs a story - but???
Missy's injury balanced out the story but ----
I am glad I read it but I wouldn't want to read it again -- My criteria for a great story -- but then I have only found about 5 book in that catagory - the rest are just pleasant memories.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great romance, April 17, 2000

By 

Bonnie Gilbert - See all my reviews

This review is from: Territorial Bride (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)

Fiesty Missy O'Bannion is determined to become a lady and when the offer is given for her to visit New York City, Missy is unable to refuse. Especially when she can prove Brooks James wrong.

Brooks James can't believe his family has offered to bring Missy back to New York with them, he's sure that Missy will embarrass herself. Reluctantly he leaves New Mexico Territory and returns to New York with his family. Could it be to see how Missy does trying to become a lady or could there be deeper reasons?

Missy is the belle of New York City, being courted by young men and making Brooks very, very jealous. Could he really be in love with the fiesty territorial miss? But is he truly free to court Missy?

Missy and Brooks fall in love, but their love is tested with a freak accident. Is their love strong enough?

Linda Castle has written a wonderful page turner that will keep the reader rivited and wanting more