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HIGH STAKES BRIDE (A Stone Mountain Texas Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 344 ratings

New cover for sensual western historical romance. Mary Alice Price is on the run from dangerous men. She had known that when her stepfather died, she would have to hurriedly escape her stepbrothers. Hadn’t she heard them promise her to the meanest man in Texas as payment for high stakes gambling losses? One misfortune after another devils her until she links up with Zach Stone. He looks sturdy as his last name and invites her to his ranch where his two aunts will chaperone them. She figures life finally dealt her a winning hand.

Zach Stone has the sweetest ranch in all of Texas, at least he thinks he does. All he needs is a wife to build his family of boys and girls to carry on his ranch and name. He’s been jilted and vows he will never even speak to a woman again unless she's a relative. Then he comes across Alice Price and comes up with a crazy plan. He’s figured everything out, and is sure nothing can go wrong with his plan.

But life holds many surprises for Alice and Zach...
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As long as I can remember, I've made up adventures. I admit the early creative stories featured me riding the range with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans and saving the West. What a disappointment to learn that Roy was exclusively committed to Dale! Eventually, my best friend from across the street and I decided to become better detectives than Nancy Drew. We drove our parents and neighbors crazy sticking our pert little noses where they didn't belong. About that time I started writing down my adventures, but mostly I was a reader. Not until I read Nora Roberts' early novels did I decide to create my own romance manuscripts. My road to publishing was a lot slower than Nora's was. No surprise there! I still read Nora's books-as well as those of countless other authors-but now I write full time. Unless life interferes, that is. My Hero and I live one a small acreage in the ranching and horse country of North Central Texas. Finally, my childhood dream has come true and I'm in the midst of cowboys. Our two daughters are grown and in their own homes not far away. Living with Hero and me now are Webster, our sweet black Shih Tzu, and our two shorthaired cats: Sebastian, a large black and white tuxedo who thinks he's our watchcat; and Bailey Erin, a shy apricot tabby who mostly stays in my office. When I'm not writing, I love spending time with family, reading, traveling with Hero, browsing antique malls and estate sales, and digging into family history and genealogy. Writing about strong heroes and heroines who overcome amazing obstacles to forge a meaningful life together is my passion. I love to hear from readers at caroline @ carolineclemmons (dot) com. Remove the spaces and use a period for the dot. Thanks for reading my books! You can learn more about my releases plus participate in fun contests and giveaways by signing up for my newsletter at www.carolineclemmons.com and at my blog http: //carolineclemmons.blogspot.com. Participate on my Facebook page at http: //www.facebook.com/CarolineClemmonsRomances and on Twitter at https: //twitter.com/#!/carolinclemmons. I'm also on Goodreads and Pinterest and a few other social media sites.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009F7JLTK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Caroline Clemmons
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 21, 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Men Of Stone Mountain Texas
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 344 ratings

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Through a crazy twist of fate, Caroline Clemmons was not born on a Texas ranch. To make up for this tragic error, she writes about handsome cowboys, feisty ranch women, and scheming villains from a small office her family calls her pink cave. She and her Hero live in North Central Texas cowboy country where they ride herd on their rescued cats and dogs. The books she creates there have made her an Amazon bestselling author and won several awards.

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Customers find the book a total enjoyment from beginning to end, with a well-written storyline that includes many twists and turns. They appreciate the humor and character development, particularly loving the hero. Customers describe the book as heartwarming, with one noting its welcoming touch.

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18 customers mention "Readability"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a good Western read that provides total enjoyment from beginning to end.

"...This was truly a total enjoyment from beginning to end...." Read more

"...story kept me waiting for more and I found myself laughing and enjoying the book the more I read it...." Read more

"Good and original story. Mary Alice Price is worth reading the story. She has endured hardship but is ever hopeful...." Read more

"This book is better than the first one. I couldn't put it down. Alice had to learn that all men were not like her stepbrothers...." Read more

17 customers mention "Storyline"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, which features many twists and turns, with one customer noting it has enough action to keep the story moving.

"...She put so many twists and turns bring you within inches of danger and then turns it around keeping you laughing at the messes and plans these..." Read more

"...The story was cute there where funny parts and touching parts that make me want to read the whose series" Read more

"...This 1800's story of a wonderful love between Alice and Zack has good suspense and humor also. A cool 6 years old boy, too!..." Read more

"...The story kept me waiting for more and I found myself laughing and enjoying the book the more I read it...." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, describing it as a wonderful funny read.

"...The story was cute there where funny parts and touching parts that make me want to read the whose series" Read more

"...story of a wonderful love between Alice and Zack has good suspense and humor also. A cool 6 years old boy, too!..." Read more

"...She has endured hardship but is ever hopeful. There is lots of humor and also sad situations, but they all add up to a very enjoyable read...." Read more

"...The book had action, adventure, humor, romance, and mystery. I would highly recommend it. I have read it twice and am sure I will read again!" Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly loving the hero, with one customer noting how the personalities come through in their conversations.

"...I love her voice and all her character voices...." Read more

"...The storyline was exceptional and the characters were very well written...." Read more

"This book had a good plot, sympathetic characters, and enough action to keep the story going. It leans more heavily on romance than action." Read more

"...Zach Stone is the perfect hero...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one customer specifically praising the narrator's performance.

"...I really love her writing style, her humor and her plots but she sure out did herself on this one...." Read more

"...Author, Caroline Clemmons, has a way of writing that allows you to go back in time and become engrossed in the era...." Read more

"...It is well written and worth your time." Read more

"A great read..... I loved this series! Caroline always tells a great story! Love the Historical Romance!! Makes me wish I lived in that era." Read more

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Customers find the book heartwarming, with one describing it as sweet and another noting its welcoming touch.

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
    This book is a wonderful HOT MESS I totally loved it. I must tell you there are a few places you might not want to be eating or drinking for fear you will spit it out laughing so hard. What makes this a hoot three words is all I can say….Green, Yellow, and Salt. When you see what these three things are in this book you will laugh yourself silly. Beside the humor this book is a true heartwarming romance. One woman on the run from her wicked stepbrothers and a mad man leaving them behind she is hoping to outrun them she runs right into one man’s camp only to get busted when she tries to get away. One darling little boy who will steal your heart, wonderful aunts who adore their nephews, outstanding brothers who always have your back and a little dog who will break your heart. This is one very highly entertaining listen that will have you on the edge hanging on with your heart in your throat as they keep you laughing from one prank to the next. There is danger at every turn with humor, jealous, love, need, hope and lots of dreams. There is no doubt about it the author and narrator out did themselves.

    Poor Mary will pull you in grabbing your heart as she barely stays one step ahead of her stepbrothers. She has nowhere to turn and really nowhere to run with her poor sense of direction. Her heart breaks every day that she lost her beloved stepfather who did his best to keep his wild sons in control. When he is too sick and knows he will die he helps play Mary’s escape. It would have been nice if he would have given her a few more details but hey she is free if only for a little while. When she runs into Zach who isn’t the nicest person but agrees to give her a helping hand. They are on the move trying to stay one step ahead of her brothers. She isn’t too sure of Zack well he has been kind and a gentleman what would it hurt to go to his home until she is better. If she can just keep her heart to herself and go along with his plans maybe everything will work out.

    Zack is off to meet his new bride but he finds yet again he has been jilted. What the devil is wrong with these women or is it him. Not even a mail order bride will follow through on her promise. That is it he is done he doesn’t need a women or children or a life. How to tell his family yet again the women got away. His mind is made up when low and behold a women walks right into him. He mind goes a little crazy hummm maybe he can get out of this mess and help a lady through her troubles killing two birds with one stone and then see her on her way safe and sound.

    As you know things never go as we plan and lord the trouble and messes these two get into. The laugh is on each of them as the green eyed monster comes to town. You will seriously be entertained as they pull pranks to help the other along with a few maybe to get even.

    Ms. Beresford did a wonderful job on the narration. The one trouble I had in the last book was I felt Hope should have a Spanish accent in this book the narrator did that and it sounds outstanding as well as fits with the story. I found no background noise, no high or low sounds just a smooth clear even listen. I love her voice and all her character voices. He male voices were warm and strong her female voices were sweet and innocent with a little devil in both. She hit each emotion right on the money and never leaves you in question to how each character feels. She laughs, cries, chuckles, angry and sad when each character is. There was a time or two when she almost had me in tears. You could hear the teasing in her voice as well as the anger which at times makes you laugh even harder. Her little boy’s voice is outstanding as she gives him innocent tones with questions that only young children could get away with. Lord she had me laughing throughout this whole listen. It was a pleasure listening to this narrator and I can’t wait to listen to more from her. She has wonderful accents, sweet warm lady voices and rich male tones. I just loved them all.

    I became a fan of this authors writing a few weeks ago when I listen to one of her books. I really love her writing style, her humor and her plots but she sure out did herself on this one. She put so many twists and turns bring you within inches of danger and then turns it around keeping you laughing at the messes and plans these characters make. This was truly a total enjoyment from beginning to end. There were times I was shocked and I would say no she didn’t or what was he thinking and than I was laughing out loud. I could not put this down every chance I got I was listening no matter how little time I had I had to know what happen next. The author writes about the past which will remind you of the hard times as well as how easy it was to lose it all, how much was taken from the true American the Indians. Their story will break your heart and almost leave you in tears. She reminds you this was one of the most dangerous times in history with evil men, outlaws who would shot first, along with true gentleman, wonderful cowboys and true ladies. This was a time when you could leave your door open welcoming in a stranger, have a big family where family had time for family, love and a passion of the land. She gives you a story that is believable that you can sink into and be taking away. The Stone family has become one of my favorite families. I can’t wait to see what else these characters and this author has in store for me. I highly recommend you pick up one of Ms. Clemmons book you won’t be disappointed.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023
    Mary Alice Price is running to escape her evil step brothers who had lost her to a bad man while gambling. She was fleeing, all alone, but she had a plan. Hungry and cold she stumbles into Zach Stone's camp who was still hurting from a mail order brides marriage to another man. She remembered seeing him at the train station earlier when she had to abandon her plan due to the arrival of the evil step brothers. Zach has officially vowed off any other woman in his life, but he cannot abandon a helpless lady...... the saga begins.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2016
    First i would like to commend the author on not putting page after page of over done explicit sex. The story was cute there where funny parts and touching parts that make me want to read the whose series
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016
    I love reading historical romances that have lots of details about that period of time. Author, Caroline Clemmons, has a way of writing that allows you to go back in time and become engrossed in the era. This 1800's story of a wonderful love between Alice and Zack has good suspense and humor also. A cool 6 years old boy, too! This story, while part of a series, stands alone well, with no cliffhanger.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2013
    This will go down as a favorite book along with series by this author for me. The storyline was exceptional and the characters were very well written. The story kept me waiting for more and I found myself laughing and enjoying the book the more I read it.
    Don't miss this book, or the previous story before this one in the series. I am looking forward to reading more of this authors books, especially the next book in this series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2015
    This book had a good plot, sympathetic characters, and enough action to keep the story going. It leans more heavily on romance than action.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2014
    Good and original story. Mary Alice Price is worth reading the story. She has endured hardship but is ever hopeful. There is lots of humor and also sad situations, but they all add up to a very enjoyable read. This author gives good insight into what makes the characters who they are. I have read this book more than once and would recommend all of of the "Stone mountain" trilogy. However, this one is my favorite.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2015
    This book is better than the first one. I couldn't put it down. Alice had to learn that all men were not like her stepbrothers. She meets and finds a good guy named Zach. He is hurting and Alice tries to help him. Then they find a boy named Seth. I don't want to tell you how the story goes but you have to read this story. It is well written and worth your time.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Deborah
    3.0 out of 5 stars It's ok
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2016
    Mary Alice Price has lived a very sheltered life and has absolutely no friends, to give you an example of just how isolated she was she spent twelve years never leaving her home with just the company of her family. After the death of her mother and then stepfather she finds herself running from her two stepbrothers who've lost her in a gambling debt to a monster of a man.
    Meanwhile Zach Stone is looking for a wife but the mail order bride he's expecting has met someone along the way which leaves Zach still without a wife.
    This is a nice enough easy read with easy likeable characters but it's predictable and goes exactly as expected and everything fits so easily into place, if I'm being honest it was missing something for me.
    Except for one scene it's an incredibly clean read but the one scene may come as a surprise to some so be warned this may not be the read you're expecting.
  • Amanda
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2016
    Mary/Alice meets Zach in less than ideal circumstances, running from her stepbrothers who have gambled her away. A good clean action thriller.

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