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SEPTEMBER, 2019 A BRIDE FOR DALTON By: Caroline Clemmons The Plot: Rebecca wants a husband but not the man her stepbrother-guardian insists she wed. To escape his threats, she turns to a family friend for help. Reverend McClain sug- gests she enter a proxy marriage to his only living relative, a nephew who ranches in Montana. Until she arrives in Sweet Springs, she has no idea the telegram with instructions to her supposed groom has not been delivered. Where does that leave her? Dalton is working with dangerous men to accomplish his goal. The last thing he needs at this time is a wife in the way. He is a gentleman and sees no other solution than to complete the vows. How is he going to keep her out of harm‟s way while he completes this job? Rebecca and Dalton embark on married life in unusual cir- cumstances. Can love blossom in tumultuous times? An Excerpt Back at the barn, he told her, “Wait where you are until I can help you.” She bristled. “I can get down by myself, Dalton.” “I know you can but can you stand up when you do?” He helped her dismount. She wobbled and held on to him. “Oh, my, I see what you mean. My legs don‟t want to support me.” “Stand there a few seconds until your legs cooperate. In the meantime, I‟ll take advantage of the situation.” He kissed her several times and she responded with equal measure. His enthusi- asm increased and he wondered if she‟d agree to cavorting on the hay. Bert‟s voice cut in, “Can‟t leave you two alone, can I? Leave your horses to me and go on up to the house if you‟ve a mind for that kind of thing.” Dalton grabbed her hand and, laughing together, they ran toward the house. Reviews Welcome. Available in E-Book At: Amazon Author Contact Info: Price: $2.99 Length: 113 Pages Heat Level: PG Website Blog Facebook Twitter Amazon Author Page Biography: Through a crazy twist of fate, Caroline Clemmons was not born on a Texas ranch. To compensate for this illogical error, she writes about handsome cowboys, feisty ranch women, and scheming villains in a tiny office her family calls her pink cave. She and her Hero live in North Central Texas cowboy country where they ride herd on their dog and three rescued indoor cats. She writes sweet to sensual romances about the West, both historical and contemporary as well as time travel and mystery. When she‟s not writing, she loves spending time with her family, reading her friends‟ books, lunching with friends, browsing antique malls, checking Facebook, and taking the occasional nap. 21 01