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Bride for a Day

By Carolyn Brown
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Bride for a Day by Carolyn Brown is a heartwarming tale of unexpected love and second chances. The story weaves together themes of romance and personal growth as the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships. Readers are drawn into a world where love transforms lives, leading to surprising and gratifying resolutions.
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"Originally published as Love is the answer in 1997 in the United States of America by Precious Gem Romance, an imprint of Zebra Books. This edition based on the paperback edition self-published by the author in 2014"--Copyright page.

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An exciting re-issue of one of bestselling author Carolyn Brown's first novels!

In a modern love story between two strangers, New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown brings small town Texas to life with inimitable sass:

  • A young woman with a talent for trouble
  • An unplanned elopement leads to forever love
  • Irresistible attraction and sizzling chemistry
  • Characters that jump off the page
  • Hurting hearts are healed
  • Authentic Southern voice and setting

Cassie O'Malley is on the run. In a few months, her inheritance will kick in. Until then, she just needs a job and a place to stay under the radar. But when Cassie gets off the bus in north Texas and runs smack into the town sheriff, she quickly does the first thing she can think of—approach the handsome stranger on the street and pretend to be a couple. Luckily, the sheriff believes it and the man surprisingly plays along—all the way up to the courthouse, where the officer insists he marry them himself.

Wondering how she got herself into this mess, Cassie can't believe her plan got so far out of hand. Her new husband Ted assures her that his Uncle Ash, a lawyer, will get the whole thing straightened out with no problem. Cassie would only be a bride for a day, and then she could go on her way. But as his family welcomes her with full hearts, she begins to wonder if she'll be able to say goodbye to the first loving family she's known in her life. Not to mention a man like Ted.

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Bride for a Day by Carolyn Brown has been praised for its engaging characters that successfully capture readers' interest and evoke a keen sense of investment in their stories, as noted by Publishers Weekly.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728245805

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Casablanca

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Carolyn Brown is a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publisher's Weekly and #1 Amazon and #1 Washington Post bestselling author. She is the author of more than 100 novels and several novellas. She's a recipient of the Bookseller's Best Award, Montlake Romance's prestigious Montlake Diamond Award, and a three-time recipient of the National Reader's Choice Award. Brown has been published for more than 25 years, and her books have been translated into 21 foreign languages, and have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. When she's not writing, she likes to take road trips with her husband, Mr. B, and her family, and she plots out new stories as they travel. Visit her at www.carolynbrownbooks.com.

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