THE
BRIDE TRILOGY
(originally published by Warner Books
in 1988)
   
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TENNESSEE
BRIDE (originally published by Warner Books in 1988)
"Extraordinary--Bittner's
characters spring to life." -- Publishers Weekly
Featured
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Raised in the
hills of Tennessee, Emma Simms dreams of the day she'll escape her life of
poverty to start over in the excitement of Knoxville But when her mother dies
and she's left with no one but her stepfather, Luke Simms, her dream abruptly
becomes a nightmare. Luke plans to send Emma to Knoxville alright -- straight
to a notorious brothel.
River Joe, the
mysterious Cherokee-raised frontiersman, knew from the first time he set eyes
on the beautiful Emma that he had to have her as his own. And one glimpse at
the handsome, buckskin-clad stranger ignites the flame of dangerous desire in
Emma's heart.
Their passion
could consume them both, but their love could very well save her life.
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TEXAS
BRIDE (originally published by Warner Books in 1988)
A man who must choose between his
love or his life in this dazzling tale, named a Romantic Times Book Reviews
All-Time Favorite.
Rachel Rivers
is the most beautiful woman that Brand Selby has ever met. From the moment he
laid eyes on the proper schoolteacher and watched her tremble beneath his
longing gaze, he knew he wanted nothing more than to win her heart.
But Rachel
lives in a land where hatred for the Indian runs deep, and where she is courted
by Texas Ranger Jason Brown, Brand's sworn enemy. But the fate of Rachel and
Brand's love has already been sealed, and not even the prospect of Rachel being
cast out from her own kind, nor the threat of Brand's own demise, can
extinguish the flames of desire in their hearts.
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BRIDE
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OREGON
BRIDE (originally published by Warner Books in 1988)
"On a trail of danger, love
follows no set path."
Traveling
west aboard a wagon train with her late husband's family, young widow Marybeth
MacKender wishes only to leave behind the memories of her loveless marriage,
and to protect her infant son. But the dangers of the train are endless, as are
the advances of her brutish brother-in-law who is resolute in claiming Marybeth
as his own.
It isn't
until Marybeth meets Joshua Rivers, a frontiersman both tough and tender, that
her hope for the future ignites as brightly as the desire in her heart. With
courage aroused by passion, Marybeth is determined to face the perils of this
rugged terrain for Joshua and the love she feels as great as the odds stacked
against them.
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THE BRIDE SERIES Omnibook (2014)
NOW
AVAILABLE: the "Bundled" package of the three Bride books! THE BRIDE
SERIES omnibus edition contains TENNESSEE BRIDE, TEXAS
BRIDEand OREGON BRIDE -- in one download! It's available
in all e-book formats, and you can find the ordering links on my
E-Book List page. Please note: NOT available
in print versions -- ebook format only!)
"Time after time, Rosanne
Bittner brings a full-blown portrait of the untamed West to readers. Her
tapestry is woven with authenticity, colorful characters, intense emotions and
love's power over every conceivable obstacle."—RT BOOK
REVIEWS
In
TENNESSEE BRIDE, a dangerous passion puts two people in
harm’s way, but may their only hope at salvation. In TEXAS
BRIDE, the relentless heat is nothing compared to the love of a
schoolteacher and a mysterious man. In OREGON BRIDE, the
unexplored frontier is where one woman tries to put her past behind her, and
discovers that she still may be able to fall in love.
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CHERISHED MOMENTS ANTHOLOGY/ "INDIAN
SUMMER"
  My novella INDIAN SUMMER,
which is a prequel to FULL CIRCLE, is being reissued both as a
stand-alone ebook novella and as part of the reissue of 1994's CHERISHED
MOMENTS anthology! (The other two stories in the anthology are FLOWERS
FROM THE SEA by Arnette Lamb and MEMORIES by Anita Mills, and this anthology
was first published by Avon Books in 1994.) I have a beautiful new cover for
INDIAN SUMMER, which is the story of Maggie Gibbons, mother of
FULL CIRCLE heroine Evelyn Gibbons!
"Rosanne Bittner tells us
the tale of a preacher's wife and daughter who become involved with a Cheyenne
warrior in 1875 as the bitter wars between the Indians and the whites rages on.
While the soldiers at the nearby fort are determined to put the 'troublesome'
warriors in a Florida prison, Maggie Gibbons is just as determined to help her
husband breech the gap between the two races by trying to understand their ways
and beliefs. But Maggie's secret meetings with Wild Horse soon turn dangerous,
both for the risk of capture, and the risk of loosing their hearts." --
Literary Times, Inc.. 1994
By opening
her eyes, one woman discovers that her heart soon follows.
Maggie
Gibbons leads a happy, if sheltered life on the frontier with her husband, a
preacher, and their daughter. But her husband's increasingly cold and unfeeling
ways trouble her, as does his disdain for the Cheyenne Indians his mission is
to convert. His unwavering beliefs have left her questioning how she feels, and
even their relationship. One chance encounter with Wild Horse, a gentle soul
whom the frontier soldiers have painted as savage, cements what she knows to be
true: her husband, her neighbors, her community were all wrong. But will her
secret encounters with Wild Horse set her free—or lead her into a world of
sin?
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 IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAINS
(originally published by Bantam Books,
7/91)
Bold,
headstrong, and passionate, the indomitable Kirklands struggled to survive in a
treacherous, hostile land. From penniless settlers to wealthy mine owners to
Denver's regal first family, together—and separately—they pursued
their dazzling dreams of love and glory. From the era of the covered wagon to
the rise of the western railroad, from the gold rush years through the golden
age of the American West, IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAINS is the
breathtaking saga of a remarkable family who endured tragedy and hardship to
build a glorious mountain empire.
" I just finished IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAINS and
words can't say how much I love this story! I couldn't put this book down and
now my eyes are like hot, burning coals--hahaha. I was crying my eyes out
towards the end. This book had a profound affect on me and I will never forget
this wonderful story. I have been reading heavily for many, many years and I
must say it is now my favorite book of all time. I am truly amazed at your
"God-given" talent. Your romantic love scenes are amazing and the
storyline of these strong characters makes me want to just keep on reading. --
Jeri, 12 March 2019
"In The Shadow Of The
Mountains, is eloquently written, very compelling. Bea and David Kirkland's
rise from poverty to wealth and becoming a huge part of developing the Queen
City of the West, Denver, CO., all from secretly loving and raising a little
Cheyenne Indian girl, Morning Dove, also known as Irene, who never knew her
true identity or that she was also a twin. This book will Leave you enthralled.
This is a book of secrets, deception, revenge, and family. It's a must read
that will forever hold your heart." -- Tonya, 26 April 2016
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 THE FOREVER
TREE
(originally published by Bantam Books,
3/95)
They came from two different
worlds, but nothing and no one can keep them apart.
Will Lassater
comes to California to build a logging empire, never expecting to fall in love
with the golden land. Then he beholds Santana, the exotic Spanish beauty, and
in her dark, luminous eyes he sees all that is beautiful and irresistible about
the rich and fertile country -- all that he wishes to possess yet does not
fully understand.
With every
beat of her innocent heart Santana knows that this tall, handsome, blue-eyed
American is the only man she could ever love. But between Santana and Will
stands a lifetime of tradition -- and a powerful and ruthless Spanish don who
vows to kill any man who dares to covet his intended bride. Now, as Will's
dream of Lassater Mills becomes a reality, he will risk everything to make
Santana his own. And though love cannot protect them from vengeful enemies or
the fires of change raging across this land, it may give them the strength to
face an uncertain future, and in the midst of tragedy the courage to begin
anew.
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 TAME THE WILD
WIND
(originally published by Bantam Books,
10/96)
When Gabe
Beaumont was forced to choose between the Sioux tribe of his mother and the
white family of his father, his choice ended up costing him everything.
Settlers murdered his Indian wife and child, and now revenge is all he lives
for.
Riding
westward with a renegade Sioux band, he becomes Tall Bear, a warrior with a
wounded soul—until a raid on a Wyoming stagecoach station brought him
face-to-face with a feisty, red-haired beauty who could change his life...
Now two
independent spirits will move heaven and earth to be with each other—and
to fight for love against the shadows and the danger that lurks in his wild
heart of the frontier.
"The
characters were so wonderful and the story moved so quickly that I just
couldn't put it down...I believe it is a mark of a great author to move people
emotionally and you consistently do that." -- Laurie, email
"...Terrific,
just like all your books. You can not write them fast enough for me...you and
Judith McNaught are my favourite authors." --Sharon in Ontario, Canada,
email
"I have
just finished Tame the Wild Wind , and I am so excited! It's just
coincidence that I picked up your book in the bookstore during my short trip to
the U. S., as I've been interested in the Native American culture. Never I have
imagined that such a beautiful, yet strong romance exists! I love your strong
heroine as well as the ideal hero Tall Bear. I really missed when my happy
moment reading it (about 12 hours) had to come to an end!" -- Kiyoko in
Japan, email
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 RAPTURE'S GOLD
(originally published by Zebra Books,
9/86)
One look is enough to smoulder,
a journey together could consume them both in the flames of passion.
At seventeen,
strong-willed Harmony Jones has made it to Cripple Creek all by herself. Now
all she needs to reach her inherited claim is a guide – and the only one
she can find is the devastatingly handsome Buck Hanner. She has three weeks
alone on the trail with this man, her fate in his hands. The challenge and
dangers of searching for gold in the rugged Rocky Mountains forces Buck and
Harmony to recognize the strength and bravery each possesses, and the love that
grows in their hearts leads them to a much greater treasure as they discover
RAPTURE’S GOLD.
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 TENDER BETRAYAL
(originally published by Bantam Books,
10/93)
Stolen kisses
and secret rendezvous lead to a passion that war cannot sever. Beautiful, proud
Audra Brennan felt like a stranger in a foreign land when she came north from
Louisiana to study music. But when she savored her first forbidden taste of
desire in the arms of handsome lawyer Lee Jeffreys, his caresses sparked a
flame within her that burned away the differences between rebel and Yankee, all
objections silenced by the fierce beating of two wild hearts falling
impetuously, impossibly in love.
Suddenly
cannon fire shatters the country. Princiipled, impassioned, and committed to a
nation united, Lee answeres the call to fight against the Confederacy, while
Audra hurries home to a plantation shadowed by the darkening cloud of war
… a war that could destroy all that Audra and Lee have found together.
"I just
read your wonderful novel...what a story it was! Wow. I want to commend you on
your research and historical background that went into the novel...Your story
moved me more than any other civil war based novel because of the rich balance
of love story and war facts that went into it. Nicely done, Ms. Bittner!"
-- Tracy
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 HEART'S SURRENDER
(originally published by Zebra Books,
2/88)
Forbidden
love knows no bounds in this heart-rending story about the Cherokee and the
Trail of Tears.
When Andrea
Sanders moves to the hills of Georgia, she’s terrified to discover she
lives next door to the Cherokee. But when she first sees the muscular, handsome
warrior Adam, she is even more afraid of the turbulent passions he arouses in
her.
The proud and
fierce Adam once swore he would never fall in love with a woman who carries the
blood of his enemy, but when he meets the sky-blue gaze of Andrea Sanders, she
soon wins his heart. But their utter devotion to each other is tested beyond
endurance when the betrayal of a Nation tears apart the Cherokee and forces
them into a march to a new land, forever known as the Trail of Tears. Adam
learns how brave and strong a white woman can be when Andrea risks all for
Adam’s love as hearts and lives are torn apart.
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 LAWLESS LOVE
(originally published by Zebra Books,
11/85)
A man
ruled by his gun meets a woman led by her heart in bestselling author Rosanne
Bittner’s dazzling romance.
When Moss
Tucker smelled danger he shot it. When he needed shelter he grabbed it. And
when he wanted a woman's touch he bought it. But then he saw Amanda Boone's
sparkling azure eyes—an innocent beauty like her would never get involved
with a lawbreaking man like him.
Chestnut-haired
Amanda tried to keep her gaze on the vast frontier that flashed past her train
window—but it kept straying to the buckskin-clad stranger. Every inch of
him was virile and strong. She knew it was wrong to even think of his muscular
arms crushing her soft curves in a fierce embrace. Yet she vowed that before
the trip was through he would be the one to tame her savage desire with his
wild and lawless love.
"Mandy and Moss buried themselves deep in my heart and I adored watchin'
the old outlaw find and fall in love with and protect his innocent girl.
Swoon!! " -- Michelle R
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 COMANCHE SUNSET
(originally published by Zebra Books,
11/91)
He saved
her life. She rescued his heart.
Mail order
bride Jennifer Andrews headed to Texas ready for adventure. But when her
stagecoach was attacked, the auburn-haired beauty wished she'd never left St.
Louis. All at once the renegades were gone—and she was cradled in the
strong arms of fellow passenger Wade Morrow. The handsome man had saved her
life, and though they were all alone on the vast Texas plains, she felt safer
than she ever had before.
Though
Comanche blood ran in Wade Morrow's veins, he'd been adopted by a white family
as an infant, and knew nothing of his Indian heritage. Still, something in him
yearned for the wild, untamed land where he was born. So he headed to west
Texas to join his past with his future—and ended up with Jennifer Andrews
in his arms. Burned by past betrayals, Wade wanted to harden his heart against
the sweet desire she awakened. But how can he deny the passion they share?
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 CARESS
(originally published by Zebra Books,
7/92)
Romance
author extraordinaire Rosanne Bittner’s bestselling novels leave readers
spellbound. In this gorgeous tale, she weaves a mesmerizing tale of revenge and
passion.
Blake
Hastings travels to Kansas with revenge on his mind. He plans to bring the
pro-slavery killer who murdered his father to brutal justice. But his mission
is sidetracked when he meets a beautiful woman whose fiery nature matches his
own. Samantha Walters is not one to be trifled with, and the simmering passion
she feels for Blake, and that he feels for her, makes him question his bloody
mission, and whether salvation and peace can exist instead in her arms.
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 SWEET MOUNTAIN MAGIC
(originally published by Zebra Books,
3/90)
Bestselling
author Rosanne Bittner delves deep into the memories of a lonely man, a
passionate heart, and a mountain with a deep past.
When Sage
McKenzie comes across a wild-eyed beauty in obvious distress, his first
instinct is to turn and flee like the Native tribes who fear this "crazy
woman." As a man of the mountain, affairs of the heart are low on his
priority. But her violet stare has him ensnared, and Sage knows he has to help
her in any way he can. Taking this silent beauty as his new travel companion,
Sage begins a journey to find out where she's from and who took her away from
her home and family.
With her
memory seemingly vanished, the girl known only as "White Deer" has a
past she knows must be terrible -- why else would she have erased it from her
mind? But now, in the protective arms of Sage, she finds herself living for his
gentle touch and ready to confront the secrets of her past.
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 UNFORGETTABLE
(originally published by Zebra Books,
1/94)
Romance
stalwart Rosanne Bittner pens a gorgeous, tragic, heartfelt novel of the
promises we make, and the love that can come from breaking them.
Orphaned at a
young age, street-savvy Ally Mills and her brother Toby agree on one thing:
sticking together no matter what. When their daring escape from an evil man
leads to the dusty plains of Oklahoma, they find their chance to make their
fortune. Disguised as husband and wife, they set out on a journey to claim
their own land in a new town.
Eagle-eyed
army scout Ethan Temple sees through the fiery red head's disguise. Suspicious
of the duo and drawn to Ally's tenacious spirit, the striking half-Cheyenne
marksman can't help but keep watch over her.
Ally made an
unbreakable pact, but the longer Ethan stays at her side, the more terrifying
her realization grows: She's in love. Can Ally tell Ethan how she feels before
he rides out of her life for good?
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT
UNFORGETTABLE:
"UNFORGETTABLE was
captivating, spontaneous, & nail-biting. This is the second time I have
read this book and I believe I loved it even better this time through. Ally and
Ethan kept me on pins and needles, at times I was trying to scream some sense
into both of their stubborn minds. I love how Rosanne Bittner's heroines are
strong willed ladies who can stand up for themselves against adversary after
adversary. Her heroes are strong minded men who know how to treat a lady, even
though she drives him crazy. This is a fantastic book. This book is very
special to me because I have visited all the places that this book is set in,
and I know the area very well, so this is a close one to my heart. Never a
disappointing moment with a Bittner book." -- Tonya, 1 November 2016
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 SHAMELESS
(originally published by Zebra Books,
2/93)
The heart
knows no law in this sweeping romance from bestselling author Rosanne
Bittner
After the
brutal murder of their parents at the hands of American soldiers, Nina Juarez
and her brother Emilio have learned to survive by any means necessary. Skilled
with horses and not much else, the two make their name as outlaw wranglers.
But Nina,
weighed down with the guilt of their crimes and yearning to settle down, wants
out of the business. After their next target, Nina's headed for California or
bust.
When plans go
awry, Nina finds herself at the mercy of an army officer on his last mission.
She owed these gringos nothing, but now she owes the handsome Lieutenant Clay
Youngblood her life.
Clay,
enchanted by his encounter with this Mexican beauty, does the unthinkable for a
lawman -- he lets her go free. Now Nina is caught between the law, her brother,
and the only man capable of taming her heart.
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 LOVE'S BOUNTY
(originally published by Zebra Books,
3/2000)
Bestselling
author Rosanne Bittner is beloved for her sizzling novels about the early
settlers of the West. With LOVE'S BOUNTY, she continues to delight readers with
the passionate tale of a proud woman and the reckless bounty hunter who steals
her heart.
Life hasn't
been easy on young Callie Hobbs. After her father's sudden death and her
mother's murder, there isn't much left for her on the outskirts of Rawlins.
Alone with a ranch to run, Callie could sell it all, cut her losses, and find a
suitor in town.
But Callie
knows only one thing will bring her peace: Seeing her mother's killers hung. To
find them, she turns to the most ruthless bounty hunter on this side of the
country: Christian Mercy.
Distant and
brooding, Christian Mercy is far from the ideal travel companion. But, as their
journey unfolds, Callie finds herself falling for those blue eyes that flicker
with something deeper than she could have ever anticipated.
He wants
redemption. She wants revenge. And as they close in on their targets, Callie
and Chris bite back a fear worse than death. Could their love for one another
douse the burning rage that keeps them going?
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 FULL
CIRCLE
(originally published by Zebra Books in
1994)
"Rosanne Bittner returns
with her hallmark power, passion, tragedy, and triumph." -- Romantic Times
The last
thing sheltered missionary Evelyn Gibbons wants upon arriving at the South
Dakota reservation is to fall in love. Yet, from the moment she clashes with
Black Hawk, the complicated man of the Sioux, she knows he's everything she
could ever want, and everything she can never have.
Living in
the hills with his young son, Black Hawk reveres the ways of his people and is
determined to preserve Sioux traditions. But when he meets Evelyn, a woman from
the society he most abhors, not even his own prejudices can smother the flame
of desire that burns for her.
But in the
midst of their unlikely romance is a storm tide of treachery and hate that
threatens to destroy their love, and their lives.
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 UNTIL TOMORROW
(originally published by Zebra Books in
1995)
"Powerfully charged with
thrilling escapades, colorful history, realism, romance, and a pair of
memorable characters who prove that love can indeed triumph over
everything." -- RT Book Reviews
Addy wants
nothing more than to leave her small Illinois home for the gold-rich hill of
Colorado, where a teaching job awaits. But her plans are thwarted when a band
of outlaws rob the very bank in which she is withdrawing her savings, taking
her hostage in the process. Rogue and ruthless, her captives sweep her off to
the country with evil intent, but one man stands in the way.
Ex-Confederate
soldier Parker Cole doesn't understand his own fierce determination to protect
the beautiful captive from his fellow bandits. Touched by her courage and
spirit, he vows to prove his love to her, following Addy to a mining boomtown
filled with dreamers and desperados. Fearless though he may be, Parker must
summon all of his courage to beat out the line of rich and powerful suitors in
the pursuit of the greatest treasure -- Addy's heart.
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