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HATFIELD, SHANNA
THE CHRISTMAS BARGAIN
Luke Granger is about to get more than he bargained for.
As owner and manager of the Hardman bank, Luke Granger is a man of responsibility and integrity in the small 1890s Eastern Oregon town. Calling in a long overdue loan. Luke finds himself reluctantly accepting a bargain in lieu of payment from the shiftless farmer who barters his daughter his debt.
Philomena Booth is both mortified and relieved when her father sends her off with the banker as payment of the debt. Held captive on the farm by her father since the death of her mother more than a decade earlier, Philomena is grateful to leave. If only it had been someone other than the handsome and charismatic Luke Granger riding in to rescue her. Ready to uphold her end of the bargain as Luke's cook and housekeeper. Philomena is prepared for the hard work ahead. What she isn't prepared for is being forced to marry Luke as part of this crazy Christmas bargain.
My Review:
published in 2012
A Christmas themed marriage of convenience romance! This one is pure romance. (Fans and chocolate recommended) :-) It's all about Philomena's journey from abused daughter to cherished wife and I enjoyed that journey!
Luke's gentle wooing, flirtations that gradually grow more heated...cue the fainting couches and keep the smelling salts handy! The banter as Philomena becomes more comfortable is sooooo sweet and funny. And I loved the way they grew into their relationship.
Be aware this is a kissing book! Romantically romantical to the nth degree. (There's one scene at the very end that I think pushes the boundaries a bit for Christian Fiction, but it's still clean.)
There are some wonderful secondary characters who help (and possibly try to hinder) Luke and Philomena along their way to their happily ever after.
And, happy day, this is the first in the Hardman Holiday series so I predict more Christmas stories in my reading future.
Oh, and I listened to the audible edition of this book narrated by Michael I. Canaan and I have to say I'm not a fan of the way he portrays the female characters. Almost cartoony high or simpering missish -- at least that's the way they come across to me.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice
If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Christmas Bargain, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday July 30 2022 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck
If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Christmas Bargain, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday July 30 2022 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck
WOW! What an amazing sounding story THE CHRISTMAS BARGAIN sounds to be! I'd sure love to get in on the first book in what is sure to be a sought after series.
ReplyDeleteLove it when the man is sweet gentle and swoon worthy to a woman that's had a far from perfect life. And that cover cools off this summer heat while warming up the insides with anticipation.
Thank you for the wonderful chance to win a copy!
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You will fall in love with Luke. Guaranteed! Good luck, Kay!
DeleteThis sounds good, I would love to read it, please enter me, thanks! lclee59(at)centurylink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteYou're in, Connie. Good luck!
DeleteMarriage of convenience, sign me up! cilydav at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI know -- what is it about that trope?! Good luck, Cindy!
DeleteI don't know, it's just so much fun :)
DeleteOk your review convinced me to try this one. Sounds like a good one. rrwalter34ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteYay -- good luck, Becky!
DeleteDon't enter me as I bought this a couple of years ago but just wanted to chime in that I liked the book. Rather nice cover, too! Enjoyed your review!
ReplyDeleteThanks for chiming in, CC! This book had a couple of covers but this one is my favourite.
DeleteI really liked this book when I read it. Love that cover too. You don't need to enter me in the giveaway since I have an ebook copy.
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Yay, glad you enjoyed it too. Thanks for sharing. Happy Reading!
DeleteBeautiful cover. Sounds good. Thank you for sharing. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Lucy!
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