DUDE RANCH BRIDE
Silhouette Romance
February 2002
The back cover says:
She saw the sunset in his eyes...Sexy Native American Ethan Stormwalker vowed never again to speak to his ex-flame, Cindy Wagner. But when she showed up at his dude ranch wearing a wedding gown - without a groom - all promises were off. Gone was the girl who had broken his heart, and in her place...an utterly irresistible woman.
Runaway bride Cindy Wagner forever longed for past love Ethan Stormwalker. And with one look into his untamed gaze, the years of silence that hung between them melted away. But loving Ethan came with a price. Could Cindy turn her back on the life her family wanted for her to live for the man she was born to love?
REVIEWS
ROMANTIC TIMES SAID: Cindy Wagner walks out of her wedding into the waiting limo and escapes to the Elk Valley Dude Ranch, intending to think about her life. Little did she know Ethan Stormwalker, the man she’d been in love with since she was 16, was working at the ranch. Cindy and Ethan discover life sometimes give you a second chance at love.
Madeline Baker makes the jump from Native American historical romances to series romance with grace. Dude Ranch Bride is a lovely read.
FAN ELIZABETH BENWAY SAID: I have read many Native American books but this is one of the best to date. DUDE RANCH BRIDE is creatively written with beautiful Native American tales woven into the story, bringing this wonderful culture to life for me. The hero, Ethan Stormwalker, is proud and strong, and his spirit shines through as his heart battles his pride, to win the love of the one woman that the Great One has chosen for him. DUDE RANCH BRIDE is endearingly fantastic!!!
ROMANCE AT HEART MAGAZINE SAID: Welcome to the wonderful world of Madeline Baker. You have known her work through her books like LACEY'S WAY, APACHE RUNAWAY, CHASE THE LIGHTNING, UNFORGETTABLE, SPIRIT'S SONG, and many others.
Once again, Ms Baker has given us memorable characters and beautiful settings to take us on a romantic adventure. Dude Ranch Bride gives a look into the life of a dude ranch, and also the unique and beautiful dances of the American Indians. Her love of the subject, her skill as a writer, and her extensive knowledge and many contacts allow her to pull us into the story with the authentic details and touches that are often forgotten. Come along and join her for another fabulous read.
TAMI SUTTON AT THE BEST REVIEWS SAID: "A must read contemporary romance". This is a modern day romance sprinkled with Indian lore. Madeline Baker continues to draw fans into her world of sinfully handsome heroes and feisty heroines. She has always been keeper shelf status for me and DUDE RANCH BRIDE is another example of why.
WEST TEXAS BRIDE
Silhouette Romance
November 2003
The back cover copy says: She’d come to Texas for a little R and R, but after meeting her sexy riding instructor, sophisticated Carly Kirkwood began experiencing sleepless nights filled with vivid dreams. For Zane Roan Eagle was like no man she’d ever met, and his chiseled Lakota features made Carly wild with anticipation every time he was in her presence. Belong long, their days were filled with longing looks and their nights with yearning. And although Carly always believed she belong in Los Angeles, the thought of leaving Zane created an ache deep in her heart. Could this die-hard city girl conceive a future as a West Texas Bride?
REVIEWS
ROMANTIC TIMES SAID: Madeline Baker introduces vividly drawn characters in her latest novel.
CATAROMANCE REVIEWER CAROL HUTCHENS SAID:
Beautiful Carly Kirkwood is a city dweller, right down to her showy western boots. So how does a Los Angeles career girl end up on a dusty, poop-infested Texas ranch? And worse, how could she be attracted to one of the ranch employees?
Visiting her best friend's ranch threw Carly in the path of Zane Roan Eagle. The man was sexy as sin, and Lakota Indian down to the last strand of his long jet-black hair. But Carly hates the ranch, the dust, the heat...until she sees the fire in Zane's eyes and starts to feel a response in her heart.
Can a city girl change her spots? Will a man accustomed to having his own way, a man who owns Texas land and dreams of building up his own ranch from scratch, let a city-slicker steal his dreams away?
In WEST TEXAS BRIDE, the characters are interesting, the setting is as important as the characters, and the story keeps you reading. Do not miss this book by Madeline Baker.
CALLIE'S COWBOY
Silhouette
July 2004
Voted Best Silhouette Romance of 2004 by CataRomance online.
The back cover copy says:
He was gorgeous...from his cutoff tee and skintight jeans down to his scuffed boots. She's only dared to sneak a peek. Then, with a knowing wink and a roguish grin, the sexy cowboy was gone. Callie Walker figured she must have been hallucinating. But when she took a wrong turn on a dark country road, she awoke in her car to see him rapping on her window.
Cade Kills Thunder had no idea what city-girl Callie was doing in rugged country like Montana. One thing was clear. he couldn't leave her out there. But bringing her back to his ranch was asking for trouble. Especially since he suspected that the irresistible redhead was more than capable of changing his not-the-marrying-kind lifestyle...for good!
WeWriteRomance.com said: This novel made me cry and laugh with joy. It really put me thru all the emotions. It is a must read for all the romantics out there.
EVERY INCH A COWBOY
Silhouette Romance
March 2005
Finalist in the Smoky Mountain Romance Writers 2004 Published Author Contest
The back cover says:
SHE’D NEVER TRUST A MAN AGAIN…
And all Dana Westlake wanted was to be left alone to mend her broken heart. Then one stormy night, a wounded cowboy appeared on her doorstep. And though Dana tried to protect her emotions while she nursed Chay Lone Elk’s wounds, she couldn’t stop her pulse from racing at his touch, or her heart from melting.
Chay’s wild days on the rodeo circuit were behind him. Now the brooding bachelor lived for one thing - the Montana ranch that would one day be his. But wen city-girl Dana treated him with her tender care, Chay realized exactly what he’d been missing - the love of a good woman…
REVIEW
ROMANTIC TIMES SAID: Dana seeks the peace and quiet of her cabin to nurse emotional wounds after a painful and embarrassing breakup with her fiance. She neither hopes, expects, nor wants to fall in love again - until handsome Chayton Lone Elk enters her life. But Dana's obstinacy and a complication in Chayton's family may keep them from committing to each other, unless they decide to risk a couple of broken hearts in the name of love.
Madeline Baker's Every Inch a Cowboy is a standout novel because Chayton is written with surprising sensitivity and charm.
