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The Texan's Irish Bride (The McClintocks Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Caroline Clemmons (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,511 ratings
Cenora Rose O’Neill knows her father somehow arranged the trap for Dallas, but she agrees to wed the handsome stranger. She’d do anything to protect her family, and she wants to save herself from the bully Tom Williams. A fine settled man like Dallas will rid himself of her soon enough, but at least she and her family will be safely away from Tom Williams.

Texas rancher Dallas McClintock has no plans to wed for several years. Right now, he’s trying to establish himself as a successful horse breeder. Severely wounded rescuing Cenora from kidnappers, Dallas is taken to her family’s wagon to be tended. He is trapped into marrying Cenora, but he is not a man who goes back on his word. His wife has a silly superstition for everything, but passion-filled nights with her make up for everything—even when her wild, eccentric family drives crazy.
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    The McClintocks
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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 ‏ : ‎ B008V1UG54
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Caroline Clemmons
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 8, 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 235 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The McClintocks
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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 this book engaging with its interesting twists and multiple protagonists, featuring a hero who is unfailingly honorable. They appreciate the romance, with one review highlighting the unique blend of Irish, gypsy, Indian, and rancher cultures. The writing style receives mixed feedback - while many find it wonderfully written, some note the language can be distracting.

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94 customers mention "Story quality"89 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, which features several interesting twists and is told in a realistic manner.

"I truly enjoyed this story in the olden days with realistic prejudices against the Irish as well as anyone not of "pure blood" and all they had to..." Read more

"...The story held my attention and there were a few characters that came to life to the point I wanted to grab hold of them and shake them, or give..." Read more

"Refreshing! This novel had all the elements, was well written and worthy of the highest rating. The H, Dallas is truly heroic.. an honorable man...." Read more

"...The sex scenes were also too explicit. The story itself was great. This could have been a wonderful book. I'm very disappointed." Read more

92 customers mention "Readability"92 positive0 negative

Customers find the book excellent and worth their time, noting it's a good addition to the series.

"...Very captivating and entertaining!!" Read more

"...This novel had all the elements, was well written and worthy of the highest rating. The H, Dallas is truly heroic.. an honorable man...." Read more

"...The story itself was great. This could have been a wonderful book. I'm very disappointed." Read more

"...I truly enjoyed "The Texan's Irish Bride". Well done Ms Clemmons! I appreciate it when a writer makes a reader feel as though instead..." Read more

36 customers mention "Character development"33 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the hero's unwavering honor and the sweet feisty heroine, with one customer comparing the author favorably to Diana Palmer and Jodi Thomas.

"...The story has a wide cast of characters who add to the chaos...." Read more

"...Third, there are several protagonists in this story, and all of them are caricatures. They are so bad, you love to hate them...." Read more

"...This book had everything you look for in a good love story: great characters, compelling hook to get you reading, mean villain, dramatic action,..." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book, and thought the characters were well described and interesting...." Read more

15 customers mention "Romance"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as sexy and sweet, with one customer noting how vividly the setting is portrayed.

"...This writer makes you see her characters and their surroundings vividly as if you're right there...." Read more

"...Caroline Clemmons has once again written a great tale. Dallas is a very handsome and good person and Cenora is a young beautiful Traveler, Gypsie...." Read more

"...author did an amazing job weaving laughter , adventure , and a beautiful romance all into a very enjoyable read !..." Read more

"...I loved her fiery temper that matched her red hair, and he with his strong, handsome, and honorable demeanor...." Read more

13 customers mention "Family history"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family history in the book, with one customer highlighting its unique spin on family loyalty and another noting how it draws readers into another culture.

"...I enjoyed the camaraderie and the interplay of family. It struck me as slightly-over-the top, but genuine. Boisterous is the word that comes to mind...." Read more

"This is an unusual, but exciting and adventurous love story. Caroline Clemmons has once again written a great tale...." Read more

"...this book, and thought the characters were well described and interesting...." Read more

"...description of the wagons, the cadence of the speech, draws the reader into another culture...." Read more

11 customers mention "Culture"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's cultural elements, with one review highlighting its portrayal of mixed cultures including gypsies, Irish folk, Indians, and ranchers, while another notes its realistic depiction of prejudices against the Irish.

"...a touching story filled with struggles, mishaps, culture clash, prejudice, with dangers and at the same time growth and a beautiful love story and..." Read more

"...It mixed cultures with gypsies Irish folk Indians and ranchers. So to to say it was mildly interesting is an understatement...." Read more

"...Recommend to all western genre readers." Read more

"...hours researching the immigrant life, the Irish language, old customs and traditions...." Read more

9 customers mention "Honorableness"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's portrayal of a kind and honorable man, with one customer highlighting his self-respect and compassion.

"...The H, Dallas is truly heroic.. an honorable man...." Read more

"...Dallas is a very handsome and good person and Cenora is a young beautiful Traveler, Gypsie...." Read more

"...and spends her time fearing he will tell her to leave, but he's an honorable man and will honor his vows...." Read more

"...that matched her red hair, and he with his strong, handsome, and honorable demeanor...." Read more

41 customers mention "Writing style"24 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style of the book, with some finding it wonderfully written and a beautiful story, while others note issues with distracting language, overdone dialogue, and difficulty understanding the Irish dialogue.

"...I'd recommend this to any mature reader who loves a well written, non stop action romance who doesn't mind some lighter sex scenes...." Read more

"...The antiquated Irish dialect was also forced and felt false. It didn't fit the uneducated nature of the Travelers and was far too formal...." Read more

"I liked this book. The story and writing were generally good. There were just a couple of grammatical errors of verb tense...." Read more

"Refreshing! This novel had all the elements, was well written and worthy of the highest rating. The H, Dallas is truly heroic.. an honorable man...." Read more

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  • Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Romance with an Irish Lass and Rancher!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2015
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    I truly enjoyed this story in the olden days with realistic prejudices against the Irish as well as anyone not of "pure blood" and all they had to overcome.

    When Dallas McClintock saves a beautiful young Irish Lass from two men who had kidnapped her and brutally abusing her, little did he know what he got himself into. Severely injured himself, he comes to amongst a group of "Travelers", or better known as traveling, thieving gypsies back then. Too injured to even move, he finds himself at their mercy and care.

    When he is lucid enough, he learns the beautiful Angel " Cenora" he saved and her family are actually Irish immigrants. After losing their land in Ireland and because of prejudices, they had nowhere to go, even though they were also treated a bit like outsiders in this group. Cenora and her family take good care of him and nurse him back to health, which is why he's furious and shocked when he gets set up and forced to marry Cenora!

    As if he doesn't already have to deal with enough prejudice himself because he's half Indian and shunned by many, now he has an Irish traveller to add to his troubles. Regardless of her beauty and seeming innocence, he doesn't want a wife! Yet now he has one.

    Because of his honor and feeling of responsibility for causing more problems for the O'Neals because they brought an outsider in and married their daughter to him, he decides he must help them and take them to his ranch when he's better. He sees the mistreatment of them by the bully leader. Especially after he marries Cenora, whom the man had claimed for himself! Though he's furious at the situation, he can't leave the young beauty to the huge bully whose two previous wives had suddenly died bruised and battered after mysterious, accidental falls. He's also threatened to burn the O'Neal' s out for not giving him Cenora to wed.

    Amongst many trials, struggles and differences, this normally solitary man now finds his house full of new family and a wife he didn't want. At the same time wondering what his white family will think and how they'll react; especially with a grandmother who never wastes a moment to insult and let him know he's not wanted because he's part Indian!

    This is truly a touching story filled with struggles, mishaps, culture clash, prejudice, with dangers and at the same time growth and a beautiful love story and trust that grows throughout it all. I really enjoyed it, except in parts when the Irish at times suddenly said myself instead of meself, or used my instead of me. It was a little confusing at times. There were some sexual parts in the book, though not nearly as graphic, long or vulgar as many books are today.

    I'd recommend this to any mature reader who loves a well written, non stop action romance who doesn't mind some lighter sex scenes. Very captivating and entertaining!!
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  • wstchr
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sure and it's a fine book.....sorry, couldn't help myself!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2015
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    I liked this book. The story and writing were generally good. There were just a couple of grammatical errors of verb tense. The story held my attention and there were a few characters that came to life to the point I wanted to grab hold of them and shake them, or give them a swift kick.

    I don't know if there actually were Irish gypsies called The Travelers, but I do know there is a current group of scam artists that call themselves The Travelers that rip people off after getting them to pay up front for roofing and driveway paving, then leave with the money. Each time they show up in an area the news alerts people to their scam. The group in the book didn't seem to be preying on others to that extent, so maybe a different name could have been used.
    I also got tired of the stereotypical representation of the Irish pattern of speaking. I felt like if I read another "Sure and he's this" "Sure and she's that," Sure and I wanted to rip pages (if there were any) out of my Kindle. When I wasn't rolling my eyes at that...I thoroughly enjoyed the story.
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  • ruby kennard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing. A Romance worthy of it's genre with a story well told.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2015
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    Refreshing! This novel had all the elements, was well written and worthy of the highest rating. The H, Dallas is truly heroic.. an honorable man. Stepping between the beautiful Irish Gypsy and the muderous brutes, he'd saved her life at the risk of nearly losing his own. Fortunately for him, her family finds them and takes Dallas into their Traveler's wagon to treat his wounds. Now the story begins to unfold. Truly, Cendora has the luck of the Irish as unwittingly, Dallis McKlintock is set up by her family and forced into marriage to her. Dallas knows he's being played but feels compassion for her and he entire rowdy family. When they arrive on his ranch, one mishap after another occurs and he has cause to question his sanity in bringing them into his home. The story has a wide cast of characters who add to the chaos. It held my attention from start to finish, gave me a few laughs at the mischevous antics with her unruly brothers. It was sexy but not overblown porno as many are thses days...thank you, Ms Clemmons.. and it was romantic. I look forward to reading more from this author. It was a good read and I will recommend it to my friends.
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  • Phycilla
    3.0 out of 5 stars Amazon review
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2015
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    I would have given this book 5 stars if the language had been suitable. There were lots of curse words and explicit sex words used and I do not see any place where there is ever a need to use the f--- word. It totally ruined this book for me. The sex scenes were also too explicit. The story itself was great. This could have been a wonderful book. I'm very disappointed.
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  • P. Jackson-Webb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Historic Western!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2015
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    This story surprised me! Historic westerns aren't usually my favorite genre, but this one has made me start to consider adding westerns to my list of books to watch for. I truly enjoyed "The Texan's Irish Bride". Well done Ms Clemmons!
    I appreciate it when a writer makes a reader feel as though instead of reading, they're watching a movie. This writer makes you see her characters and their surroundings vividly as if you're right there. The story line wasn't too predictable, but still had a sense of the inevitable HEA. I really liked the H and the h's characters whom the writer depicted as two people who came together in spite of being from two different worlds but had still endured similar circumstances of tribulations but stayed strong and endured. This story, even though it was during a time very long ago, acknowledged what is still actually current in our world today. Prejudices that many have a hard time over coming and accepting, while it may never happen for some. But I would like to think that there is a silent prayer in most of today's world that some day we will come together and try to live as one.
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  • Rosemarie Haley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2018
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    I have not read any other book's from this author's before.So i didn't know what to expect.It took me a while to get into the book and although i put in down and later gave it another go i found it was worth it.
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  • Kathleen Daruda
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating Story
    Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2023
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    This tale is very different from the run of the mill. It is fast paced with action continuously going on. The Irish element brings in a different slant and i found the bits of Irish lore to be so interesting. The superstitions were really funny to see. I enjoyed it so much because it was totally different than most Westerns .
    I highly recommend this read as entertaining for all.
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  • meaow 🐈
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story.
    Reviewed in India on May 5, 2017
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    Nice story... talks abt a naive simple girl and honestly are husband is seriousli a lot undrstandn n patience... love the main characters and der romance with akward situations
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  • cpm
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Texan's Irish Bride
    Reviewed in Australia on March 4, 2018
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    The ending was already apparent from the beginning, but a pleasant read. Some of the language was modern day idiom - e.g. hissy fit, etc., but overall an enjoyable read.
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  • TGSEdAbCa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice change of pace
    Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2015
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    I'm not usually a western fan but this was very entertaining. I really enjoyed the travellers, as I know nothing of the Irish traveling around the USA, I wonder if the came to Canada too?
    I like the characters a lot and hope I get to read more about them, especially Finn!
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