Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Accidental Courtship

GIVEAWAY
BINGHAM, LISA
ACCIDENTAL COURTSHIP

The bachelor meets his match

No women are allowed at the Batchwell Bottoms mining camp -- yet Dr. Sumner Havisham headed West seeking a job there. When an avalanche strands her and several mail-order-brides, she's up against strict rules -- and stern mine superintendent Jonah Ramsey. But nothing will stop her -- especially from helping Jonah, who needs her healing in more ways than one.

For Jonah, his job is a refuge from his past. He has good reasons to stay far away from the spirited Sumner, especially since he thinks he has nothing to offer. But as tensions rise, her caring and skill ignites a love he'd never thought he'd find. Can they save the dreams they've worked so hard for -- and claim a life together?

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My Review:

Dr. Quinn meets Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in this captivating historical romance. There's something about an avalanche that strands a train full of women (including an abundance of mail-order brides) in an all male town that screams romantic mayhem!

Sumner's got backbone and natural leadership qualities as well as a medical degree if anyone will let her practice. Unfortunately, the mine owners aren't open to a female doctor...or any female for that matter! Makes for some infuriating and frustrating and down right funny situations.

Jonah is the perfect noble hero. He's let pain from his past dictate his solitary life but when Sumner becomes his responsibility he is taunted by dreams of a future he thought long dead. These two crackle and spar at every opportunity until unexpected tenderness begins to break down barriers.

Bingham has set the stage for future books in the series with an intriguing town and some likable secondary characters that definitely need their own happily-ever-after too. A brilliant start to a wonderful new series.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If  you would like a chance to win a copy of Accidental Courtship, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers.  If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday December 31 2017. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

34 comments:

  1. New-to-me LIH author.....you had me hooked at mail-order brides and of course, Dr. Quinn meets Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! Sounds like a good 'un :-)

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. New-to-me as well. I looked her up because I thought this might be her debut novel but it's not. Debut LIH, yes but she's written a ton of mainstream romances. Good luck, Trixi.

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  2. Hi Kav, hope you had a wonderful Christmas, I sure did! I'm still basking in it all. The week after Christmas is one of my favorite times of the season, time to pause and reflect and enjoy the assurance of Christ has come, so meaningful!

    I have so many lovely books calling to me from my shelves I had pretty much decided not to enter a giveaway, but then I read the summary and your review, and oh well, I can't seem to help myself, this one is hitting on all the hot spots, wounded hero, determined woman doctor, women stranded in a town full of bachelors like in 7 Brides for 7 brothers, one of my favorite movies growing up! I have succumbed to your persuasive powers, lol, count me in!
    tracey14567 at gmail dot com

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    1. Bwahahahaha! You must give in to the universal bookaholic truth that there is no such thing as too many books. :-) This one is exceptionally well done and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Good luck, Tracey.

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    2. Oops -- forgot to say that, yes, I had a lovely Christmas. We celebrated on Christmas Eve this year which is different from what we usually do. That meant I had Christmas Day all to myself. Guess what I did? Read a whole book and half of another! While grazing on decadent leftovers all day long. Okay, reading isn't anything new for me to do but reading on Christmas day -- all day? -- that is. So it was uber fun. And then CTV showed the 2015 Cinderella movie in the evening. It was definitely a romantical Christmas!

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    3. I'm jealous of your reading powers, lately I've had trouble concentrating, but not giving up the ship :)

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  3. this sounds wonderfully engaging. I loved Dr. Quinn and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. sounds fascinating.
    quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net

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    1. Then this is definitely the book for you! Good luck, Lori.

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  4. Well, my sisters and I really enjoyed Dr. Quinn and we LOVE Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! So coins me in! Sounds like a good premise!
    Elly -Indiana-

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    1. It's a great concept for a series! Good luck, Elly.

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  5. ACCIDENTAL COURTSHIP sounds like a wonderful book to read. I can imagine the pitfalls and fun in having a bunch of women strained in their all men town. It's a story I would love to read. Thanks for your review and the chance to win a copy!

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    1. My mind is jumping with all the romantical possibilities in this series. It's going to be fun! Good luck, Kay.

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  6. New for me too. Author wise. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. She has a couple more LIH due out I think before the summer. Good luck, Kim.

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    2. Will keep my eye out for her other books too. thanks

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  7. This is a new to me author but it sure sounds good. I like almost all the LIH's I've read and this one sounds like a winner!
    Cnnamongirl at aol dot com

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    1. It's right up there with some of the best. Good luck, Deanne.

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  8. She is a new author for me as well. Looks great! Count me in again!

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  9. New author for me too! I'd love to read this. Thanks for the chance. Glad you had a relaxing Christmas. We had a very nice Christmas too.
    pbclark(atnetins(dot)net

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  10. New one for me! Look at all of us who haven't heard of this one. :) lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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    1. I know -- it's a great surprise! Good luck, Susan.

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  11. OHHHHH, sounds great, thank you for the chance to win a copy.

    wfnren at aol dot com

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  12. Wonderful a LIH. Thank you. teshawATsbcglobalDOTnet

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  13. I love the LIH books! This is a new author to me also. Sounds like a good book! Becky lelandandbeckyATreaganDOTcom

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    1. It's a great line. Can't understand why they are discontinuing it. Good luck, Becky.

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  14. A new author to me. Thanks for the introduction!
    mindyhoungATmsnDOTcom

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  15. Looks great Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win
    iamabho AT gmail DOT com

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  16. Thank you for the chance.
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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