{"product_id":"short-straw-bride-paperback","title":"Short-Straw Bride - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaren Witemeyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLighthearted Historical Romance From a Rising Star\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo one steps on Archer land. Not if they value their life. But when Meredith Hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the Archer brothers off their ranch, a twelve-year-old debt compels her to take the risk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFourteen years of constant vigilance hardens a man. Yet when Travis Archer confronts a female trespasser with the same vivid blue eyes as the courageous young girl he once aided, he can't bring himself to send her away. And when an act of sacrifice leaves her injured and her reputation in shreds, gratitude and guilt send him riding to her rescue once again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour brothers. Four straws. One bride. Despite the fact that Travis is no longer the gallant youth Meredith once dreamed about, she determines to stand by his side against the enemy that threatens them both. But will love ever be hers? Or will Travis always see her merely as a short-straw bride?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour brothers. Four straws. One bride. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo one steps on Archer land. Not if they value their life. But when Meredith Hayes overhears a plot to burn the Archer brothers off their ranch, a long-standing debt compels her to take the risk. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYears of constant vigilance hardens a man. Yet when Travis Archer comes across a female trespasser with the same vivid blue eyes as the courageous young girl he once aided, he can't bring himself to send her away. And when an act of sacrifice leaves her injured and her reputation in shreds, gratitude and guilt prompt him to attempt to rescue her once again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite the fact that Travis is no longer the gallant youth Meredith once dreamed about, she vows to stand by his side. But will love ever be hers? Or will Travis always see her as merely a short-straw bride? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Humor, romance, history, interesting plot and great characters--\u003ci\u003eShort-Straw Bride\u003c\/i\u003e has it all. A lovely Christian romance.\" --\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If you want a hard-to-put-down, fast read, then \u003ci\u003eShort-Straw Bride\u003c\/i\u003e is the next book you should read. Set in the1880's in Texas, the characters are as real as any in life today. There is loyalty, gentleness, humor, love, anger, greediness and stubbornness yet this story is inspirational and fun to enjoy. With the full flavor of the West and the oftentimes deceitful actions of others, this heartwarming love story adds so much to the rich, engaging plot\"\u003ci\u003e --Portland Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaren Witemeyer is a deacon's wife and mother of three who believes the world needs more happily-ever-afters. Her book \u003ci\u003eA Tailor-Made Bride\u003c\/i\u003e was honored as one of the Best Western Romances of 2010 by the Love Western Romances website and was nominated for a RITA Award and National Reader's Choice Award. Karen lives in Abilene, Texas, with her family. Visit her website at wwwkarenwitemeyer.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 366\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carol Award (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42737353064511,"sku":"9780764209659","price":27.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a7506098c945aa57a795ac0b3c8c357a.webp?v=1765149676","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/short-straw-bride-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}