Deal for a Debutante, by Kate Condie, is Book 4 in the Bridger Brothers series and tells the story of Demi and Alex.
Demi’s scars have been all anyone sees of her for her entire life. But when she starts falling for her sister’s fiancé, a man who could never be hers, she longs for a chance to reinvent herself.
The Trail West was nothing like she imagined, but I like the way Demi decided to stop shirking away in the shadows and become a woman she could be proud of.
It was easy to love Demi—who hasn’t been treated as “less than” because of something they couldn’t control? Who hasn’t hidden pieces of themselves from the world, fearing—or knowing—they wouldn’t accept it?
And Alex was the perfect man for her. He was steadfast and loyal, but with a hidden passion that needed to be unfurled. But like Demi, Alex had to learn about himself and his deepest desires before he could find the love that fulfilled him.
Deal for a Debutante will remind readers that until they accept their scars, they won’t truly be happy. But more importantly, the right person will see beyond the surface and love you, anyway.
If you enjoy protective heroes, strong heroines, scars (physical and emotional), and/or forced proximity with a hint of fake engagement, check out Deal for a Debutante.
I received a copy as part of the author’s launch team, and a positive review was not required.
About Deal for a Debutante (Bridger Brothers Book 4)
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He is intrigued by her scars. She is wary of his attention. On a trail that steals so many lives, one can never be too careful.
Demi Anderson is looking to reinvent herself out west. With scars that mar half of her face, Demi has spent her life in the shadows. But when she realizes she’s falling in love with her sister’s fiancé, she knows it’s time for change. Heartbroken over a love that was never truly hers, she sets out on the treacherous journey west. Determined to do more than just escape, she wants to learn to talk to a man without her throat seizing up, to have the debut she was denied, and possibly, to feel the thrill of a man’s affection.
Alex Bridger isn’t looking for love– he’s looking for a wife. Practicality and logic guide his every step as he seeks a sturdy partner to help him build a life in the untamed wilderness of Oregon. When he encounters Demi, a stowaway in their wagon company, he quickly judges her as ill-suited for the harsh life ahead. Yet, despite his reservations, he can’t resist the urge to know the woman behind the scars.
But the journey west mocks both their plans. On a trail where danger lurks at every turn, passion can’t afford to dictate decisions. When illness strikes the wagon train, Demi finds herself relying on Alex for survival. Their forced proximity sparks a connection neither is prepared to confront, leaving them both to navigate the treacherous terrain of their hearts as they journey into the unknown.
Return to the trail with Deal for a Debutante, a standalone sweet historical western romance. It can be read alone, or as book 4 in the Bridger Brothers series.
About Kate Condie
Kate Condie is a speed talker from Oregon. Reading has been part of her life since childhood, where she devoured everything from mysteries, to classics, to autobiographies—and of course, romance.
At first, her writing was purely in journal format, as she thought writing novels was for the lucky ones. She lives in Utah and spends her days surrounded by mountains with her favorite hunk, their four children, and her laptop.
In her free time, she reads, tries to learn a host of new instruments, binge-watches anything by the BBC, or tries to keep up with Lafayette as she sings the Hamilton soundtrack.