Robbing a stagecoach on Christmas Eve and kidnapping a woman passenger is the last thing Luke Sullivan expects to do. He just wanted to reclaim the money stolen from him, but ends up with a feisty copper-haired orphan thrown over his shoulder who was on her way to marry Sullivan’s bitter enemy.
Emily McCarthy is an orphan out of options. Forced to marry because she was too old for her orphanage, she doesn’t take kindly to her “rescue.” Still she trusts God can turn any situation to good especially when it seems Sullivan may just be the man of her dreams. But Sullivan’s crossed a dangerous man unused to losing and Emily may just be the prize he’s unwilling to sacrifice.
My Review:
published in 2010
‘The Vigilante’s Bride’ has it all – hunky hero, spunky heroine, downright evil villain and a riveting plot.
Loved the dynamics between Luke and Emily. Sparks fly at their very unorthodox meet-cute. This is an enemies to more trope and the author does a great job transforming intense dislike into love. There are some achingly tender scenes, toe-curling ones too with a healthy dose of humour mixed in.
In fact, Harris does a wonderful job of blending drama and comedy while drawing out the suspense. Plus she adds some surprise that I didn’t see coming at all. Impeccable pacing kept me turning pages, eager for more, only to be disappointed when I finally came to the end because it was all over! Love when a story leaves me wanting more!
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a gently read copy, available to any reader anywhere so, YAY, open to International Readers.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Vigilante’s Bride, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your 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 easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday May 9 2026
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Smiling, I like your gently read copies of your retro reads! And … a new author for me! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse(at)gmail(dot)com
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Yay, glad you don’t mind a gently read book giveaway now and again. 🙂 Good luck, Kathleen!
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THE VIGILANTE’S BRIDE definitely sounds like it has it all – all I love in a story. Can’t wait for the opportunity to dive in reading Luke and Emily’s story and see how they move from enemies to more. And I need to mention that the cover is a great one. 🙂
Thank you so much for the chance to win a copy!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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I’ve come across a few enemies to more tropes n my reading lately, haven’t I? Funny how that happens sometimes. 🙂 Good luck, Kay!
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It sounds like such a good book! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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You’re welcome, Bridget. Good luck!
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Thank you for sharing your retro read. Sounds good. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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Good luck, Lucy!
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I don’t think I’ve read a book from this author before, but it sounds good!
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I don’t think she is writing any more. I really enjoyed The Vigilante’s Bride. Good luck, Sabrina!
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Ooh 👀 My older sister read this many years ago and always said she loved it! One of my younger sisters actually just picked up a copy from a local thrift store this past month.
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Love that your sisters have discovered the joys of Yvonne Harris’s writing. Are you in for the draw, Elly?
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Yes, I’d love to be entered😁
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You’re in the draw! Good luck, Elly!
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Sounds great…. and yes, this is a new to me author…. thank you for a chance to win.
angieadams306 at gmail dot com
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Good luck, Angie!
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