Love can be a
gamble.
Title: Mail-Order Husband
Author: Theresa Oliver
Series: Whiskey River Brides
#2
Genre: Historical Romance
Release Date: March 24,
2018
Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing
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Designer: RMGraphX
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She wants to change the rules. He
wants to play the role of protector. Together, Madison and Wyatt will gamble it
all for love.
Despite her beauty and charm, Madison is
single and a little lost in the bustle of Whiskey River. Declining a
less-than-suitable offer from the town’s resident terror, Madison needs
protection. Forget mail-order brides, she’s on a mission to discover a would-be
husband.
Thousands of miles due east in New York
City, debonair gambler Wyatt Nash is lucky in cards. He soon finds himself
disenchanted by city life and those quick to accuse him of cheating. So, he
decides to take off in search of happiness under the big open sky. What he
finds will change his life forever.
Return to the wild frontier in the second installment of the ten-book series, Whiskey River Brides. Join Madison, Wyatt, and your favorite characters as they struggle to overcome loss, change, and discover the whispers of new love in this enchanting western world.
Poised, Samantha watched him for a moment. “There is a young
lady in Whiskey River who is willing to pay for a mail-order husband.”
“Great.” Wyatt then asked, his brown eyes flaring, “So, why
does she want a mail-order husband?”
She paused for a moment, taking him in. Wyatt felt as if she
were studying him. “She’s being harassed by the owner of the saloon in
town.”
Wyatt’s
eyebrows pulled together in concern. “Why can’t someone arrest the
man?”
Madame Chase shook her head. “I don’t think he’s done
anything else that they could arrest him for, besides harassing her.”
Wyatt sat back. “So, she wants a husband to keep the guy at
bay.”
She shrugged. “It’s probably not the wisest solution, but she
feels it’s her only one.”
Wyatt stood up. “She needs someone to protect her.” He shook
his head and headed toward the door. “I’m sorry, but I’m not your
man.”
He was
almost to the door.
“Wait!” Madame Chase yelled.
Wyatt froze, but didn’t turn to face
her.
“Wouldn’t you like to see her
picture?”
Wyatt moved his jacket to the side and placed his hand on his
hip. “I’m not going to change my mind.” But a part of him already wanted to
protect her, no matter what she looked like, and he wasn’t sure why. He shook
his head as he forced a smile and walked back into the room. “You’re
good.”
She shrugged. “It’s my business.” She picked up a photograph
that Wyatt hadn’t noticed and handed it to
him.
A part of him didn’t want to look, not wanting to be that
superficial. But curiosity got the better of him. When he looked down at the
black-and-white picture, bright eyes looked up at him and her hair was light.
She was beautiful. He could imagine what she looked like in real
life.
“Well, what do you think?” Madame Chase asked as a smile
curled one side of her lips.
Wyatt lifted his eyes from the picture. “When do I leave?” He
had never really thought of marrying anyone before, but he had said that he
wanted a different life. An adventure. What better adventure than
marriage?
Madame Chase handed him a file. “You will leave Saturday. It
will take three days for you to arrive in Laramie, Wyoming. A man by the name
of Colton Hill will meet you there and will take you to Whiskey River. Madison
will pay for your expenses.”
“No,” Wyatt said as he looked at the file. “I am a gentleman,
if nothing else, and I will not let a lady pay my expenses. I’ll even pay your
fee, as well.”
Madame Chase smiled as she leaned her head to the side. “So
be it. You have until Saturday to get your affairs in order. Will you be
ready?”
He nodded once. “Yes. That will be fine. I’ll be
ready.”
Madame Chase smiled. “I must ask you some
questions.”
Wyatt
sat back, waiting.
“For starters, what is your
name?”
Wyatt smiled as he realized that he hadn’t properly
introduced himself. “Forgive me. My name is Wyatt
Nash.”
“And your profession?”
Wyatt
sighed as he sat back. “I’m a gambler.”
Madame Chase nodded. “Sir, if I may be so bold, why are you
doing this?”
Wyatt looked in her eyes. “As you heard in the saloon, I’m
tired of this life; of people thinking I cheated
them.”
Madame Chase’s eyes narrowed. “And do you?
Cheat?”
He scoffed as his eyes narrowed. “I never cheated a man
before in my life. I’m just the luckiest son of a bitch I know. Pardon the
language.”
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An educator, writer, mother, and free
spirit, Theresa Oliver’s love affair with the written word has spanned decades.
An Indiana native, Theresa began the foundation of her writing career as a
child. Her love of reading, writing, and creative expression guided her to seek
a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, News Editorial sequence, from the
University of Tennessee at Martin; and then continued on to earn a Master of
Arts in Teaching degree, Early Childhood Education sequence, from Armstrong
Atlantic State University.
Her foundational experiences in childhood
led her to want to create meaningful, positive experiences with reading and
writing for future generations, and inspire the same love of creative
expression that has been such a rewarding force behind her career and
life.
Theresa has dedicated her life to the world of writing and the creation of novels that span all levels and genres. First and foremost a mother, her greatest loves are her three beautiful boys, to whom she dedicates the success and longevity of her prolific career. Theresa currently resides in Kissimmee, Florida with her beloved husband and children.
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