Lassoing a Groom
Prairie Rose Publications
I’m so excited that I sloshed my Arbuckles all over my keyboard! Lassoing a Groom was released today! I’m bouncin’ around like a goat kid on catnip to be included with five other talented authors in a new anthology from Prairie Rose Publications. Wait... I don’t think catnip does much to goats. No matter, since kids have springs in their hooves. The other five crazy hombres are: Kirsten Lynn, Tracy Garrett, Kristy McCaffery, Linda Hubalek, and Kathleen Rice Adams. If you knew these gals, you’d be as excited as I am— or runnin’ fer cover.
Speaking of goats, Lady Jane Grey and Cleopatra horned their way into my story, “Don’t Go Snaring My Heart.” So did two dogs, Max and Minnie, a mule named Princess, and Jethro, the killer chicken. I have no idea how Jethro got in there, but he has his own ideas about things. Just don’t ruffle his feathers and you’re relatively safe.
What are these stories about? Just that—getting a husband bagged good and proper. My heroine, Betsy Lynch, doesn’t use a lasso. Her preferred method of catching men is a snare. Was she any good at it? Well, she was good enough to make into this anthology. But she wasn’t aiming for a husband. She did teach a lesson or two to some claim jumpers who wanted her silver mine, and it’s not her fault Dex Madsen came along at the wrong time. Or was it the right time?
I have to say, every single story in Lassoing a Groom is a good read—whether fun or dramatic, all are sigh-worthy. Here’s the blurb:
Lassoing a Groom
How is a woman supposed to catch a husband? In the wild, wild west, she’s got to find a way to Lasso a Groom! Some of them are lawmen…some are outlaws. Ranchers and homesteaders are fair game, as well—none of 'em safe from love’s lariat, or the women who finally manage to rope ’em in!
Don’t Go Snaring My Heart
Jacquie Rogers
Can rancher Dex Madsen get past loner Betsy Lynch's goats and killer chicken to help save her mining claim and win her heart?
Race to Marry
Kirsten Lynn
He’s in town to tame a man-killer. She’s accused of being one. When she proposes marriage the race is on.
WANTED: The Sheriff
Tracy Garrett
He’s a confirmed bachelor…but she’ll capture his heart.
Canyon Crossing
Kristy McCaffrey
In search of her brother, Annabel Cross enters Grand Canyon. When U.S. Deputy Marshal Angus Docherty rescues her from a cliff side, her most guarded secret might save them.
The Perfect Homestead Bride
Linda Hubalek
Will a dangerous man from Gussie Hamner’s past sabotage the future she’s building with Noah Wilerson?
The Worst Outlaw in the West
Kathleen Rice Adams
An inept bank robber and a bossy spinster team up to rob an empty vault. What could go wrong?
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Great post about our stories, Jacquie! My story, "The Perfect Homestead Bride" has a horse called Nutcracker, a dog called Miss Terror, and a bobcat that saves the day. We have a group of fun stories that will make everyone's day!
ReplyDeleteLots of romance and humor in this book. Nutcracker gave Noah cause for concern, and that bobcat was really somethin'!
DeleteLinda, I loved Gussie's menagerie. They were something else!
DeleteGreat post, Jacquie! As always DON'T GO SNARIN' MY HEART was a rip snortin' fun ride. And I agree all the stories in this anthology were top-notch!
ReplyDelete--Kirsten
Josie and Cal kept us hoppin', too, Rustler. I'm not a bit surprised that a crazy person such as yourself would come up with a heroine like Josie!
DeleteCongratulations on the new release! Historical western anthology with a heap of humor? That's just the book for me!
ReplyDelete~Haley
Hi, Haley! Well, there's a heap of something and we hope it's humor. LOL. Enjoy!
DeleteI'm still laughing over your story, Jacquie! It was great fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kristy. :) Annabel gave Angus quite a run for his money, too. You did such a great job with the setting--you plopped us right in the Grand Canyon with those two. And Angus is positively yummy.
DeleteThank you Jacquie for releasing a new story. I am a Linda Hubalek an also. The other authors in the Anthology are new to me and I am excited to read their stories also. Aloha, Chele
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Thanks for stopping by, Chele! We're excited that Linda joined the PRP posse, but with that bobcat of hers, we're steppin' lightly. LOL
DeleteJust managed to slide in sideways, Trail Boss! Whew! What a day. Exciting to release a new book, isn't it? (Exciting and EXHAUSTING! :-D )
ReplyDeleteAfter appearing in two other anthologies with you, I'm about to yell "uncle!" Every time I think I've got this thing figured out, you go and raise the bar again, dagnabbit. :-D That must be a good thing, though, because I think the anthologies get stronger every time. I hope readers have as much fun reading these stories as the six of us had putting them together!
Dang, Tex, I thought it was you raisin' the bar--or maybe it was the roof. After all, it's you that has an outlaw who has to save the family's honor by holding up a bank. And Prudence? That lady could tame any man. Poor Laredo never had a chance.
DeleteI think I'd have to get Lassoing a Groom just for the killer chicken!
ReplyDeleteJethro was completely unplanned and I'm not sure how he got in there, but there you go. He kinda upstaged the goats. Naughty boy. He and Dex never did exactly make friends...
DeleteLoved the post. Can';t wait to read about Jethro. I do like to watch goat kids play.
ReplyDeleteJethro and the goats made writing this story interesting because I never knew what they'd do next. Had to re-think the last third of the story, since they weren't cooperating with the scene chart. Next time, I gonna get goats and chickens that know how to read.
DeleteYa know, I wish I had submitted something for this anthology just so I could be shoulder to shoulder with the terrific authors in it. I predict it's going to be a big seller.
ReplyDeleteYou're cavortin' with some pretty fine authors in Lassoing a Bride. Can't wait to read that one!
DeleteHooray! Been waiting for this one. I'll snare my copy pdq.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Caroline. I'm hopin' the story snares you once you do! :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteBoy it sounds like you all have a barn yard going with this anthology. Can't wait to start reading it.
ReplyDeleteYep, Lynda, knowing you and animals, it's a sure bet you're gonna get a kick out of this one! Um, so to speak.
DeleteJacquie, lots of wonderful stories in Lassoing a Groom and Lassoing a Bride. You know I always just love your sense of humor and the way you bring it to life with your characters in your stories. Dex was just ...such a hunk. LOL I don't want to give anything away. Loved Betsy too, and her survival skills and determination. Great story!
ReplyDeleteCheryl
Thanks, Cheryl. And what a summer line-up PRP has--four terrific short story collections! Kudos to you and Livia, and to Tex for all her help, too.
DeleteCannot wait to get my hands on a copy of this and lose myself in it..
ReplyDeleteBecky
unicorngrandma23@yahoo.com
You made it, Becky! I'm glad you're enjoying Rawhide 'n Roses and I hope you have a fun time with Lassoing a Groom, too!
DeleteCongratulations on the new book release!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Claudia. I appreciate you stopping by, and good luck in the drawing!
DeleteThis does sound wonderful!!!
ReplyDeletemarypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Oh, it is! I loved every story, and I hope you do, too! Thanks for visiting and good luck!
DeleteAll the story's sound wonderful, I love a western romance.
ReplyDeletejulieaalexandria@me.com
Glad you stopped by!
DeleteWinners are Sarah, Becky, and Julie! Congratulations. You're gonna love it!
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