Four brothers. Four straws. One bride.  
  
No 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.  
  
Years 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.  
  
Despite 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?  
  
  
  
  
"Humor, romance, history, interesting plot and great characters--_Short-Straw Bride_ has it all. A lovely Christian romance." --_Historical Novels Review_ "If you want a hard-to-put-down, fast read, then _Short-Straw Bride_ 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" _--Portland Book Reviews_

Karen Witemeyer is a deacon's wife and mother of three who believes the world needs more happily-ever-afters. Her book _A Tailor-Made Bride_ 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.

Lighthearted Historical Romance From a Rising Star  
  
No 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.  
  
Fourteen 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.  
  
Four 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?

When repaying a debt suddenly goes awry, Meredith finds four brothers drawing straws for her hand! Can the future hold love for this short-straw-bride?

\["For fans of lighthearted historical romance novels", "Short-Straw Bride tackles themes of love and sacrifice", "You will be swept away by their charming love story"\]

Join Meredith and Travis in a lighthearted historical romance filled with courage and second chances.

Witemeyer, Karen

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Lighthearted Historical Romance From a Rising Star   
No 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.   
Fourteen 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.   
Four 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?

"Short-Straw Bride" by Karen Witemeyer is a lighthearted historical romance. It features themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and love, targeting fans of romantic fiction set in the American West.

\["For fans of lighthearted historical romance novels", "Short-Straw Bride reveals love amid danger and sacrifice", "You will enjoy a gripping love story with rich characters"\]

Experience a charming tale of love and sacrifice in the Wild West.

Short-Straw Bride (The Archer Brothers Book #1) [eBook]

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