11/24/2020

E.E. Burke's Best of the West: Linda Broday's Newest Outlaw Bride

Greetings, readers! After a hiatus, I am back with Best of the West, and wanted to kick off this holiday season with a spotlight on a new release in the Outlaw Bride series from New York Times bestselling author Linda Broday.


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Once Upon A Mail-Order Bride


Accused of crimes he didn't commit, ex-preacher Ridge Steele is forced to give up everything he knew and make his home with outlaws. Desperate for someone to confide in, he strikes up correspondence with mail-order bride Adeline Jancy, finding in her the open heart he's been searching for. Upon her arrival, Ridge discovers Addie only communicates through the written word, but he knows a little of what trauma can do to a person and vows to stand by her side.


Addie is eager to start a new life with the kind ex-preacher and the little boy she's stolen away from her father - a zealot priest of a terrorized flock. As her small family settles into life at Hope's Crossing, she even begins to find the voice, and confidence, she'd lost so long ago.


But danger is not far behind, and her father will not be denied. While Addie desperately fights the man who destroyed her childhood, a determined Ridge races to the rescue. The star-crossed lovers will need more than prayers to survive this final challenge...and find their way back to each other again.


Meet Linda

Linda Broday is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 24 full length western romance novels and short stories. She resides in the Texas Panhandle on land the American Indian, Comancheros, and early cowboys once roamed, and on a still day she can often hear their voices whispering in the breeze. She loves research and looking for little known tidbits to add realism to her stories and is inspired by historical events

Website: LindaBroday.com 

Facebook:  http://facebook.com/lindabrodayauthor  

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lbroday

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Let's find out more about the new release...

Who are your favorite characters from this series?

This is a hard one. I’ve loved each one I breathed life into. Each had their own set of seemingly impossible challenges. But I think Adeline (Addie) Jancy in this one had so much more to overcome. She can’t speak and has to rely on writing everything down. She’s been through sheer hell. Whipped and put in prison by her own father, kept in the dark for two years then hunted once she’s released from the penitentiary. Addie doesn’t think anyone could ever love her—until she meets the outlaw, Ridge Steele. He shows her what unconditional love and a true marriage is. From the moment he meets her, he treats her as an equal. Her wishes and dreams are just as important as his. But then Ridge is the most caring, giving one of the outlaws. And when Addie is taken, he doesn’t stop until she’s back in his arms. I just love this couple who are so right for each other.


Is this the last book of the series?

Yes, this is the 4th and final book of the series and I’m so sad to leave this special outlaw town of Hope’s Crossing. The town has been a safe place of refuge for people seeking asylum and a new start. The four original outlaws who started the town have gotten amnesty and new lives with wives and children but there’s still much to do. They see themselves as caretakers of the land and the ones to find justice for those too weak to find it for themselves. Even so, they know they’re the last of a dying breed. The world is becoming more civilized and the law is fast catching up. They’re ready to turn over the reins to the lawmen though so it’s time to end the series.  


Are you taking your characters in new directions?

I certainly have in this book. The world is changing so fast and westward expansion has put settlements in the far reaches of Texas. Ridge knows his time as an outlaw is short so he works at gaining respectability and settling old scores. He wants to clear his name and get right with the law. He’s tired of looking over his shoulder and is constantly thinking about what he has to do to protect Addie and keep her safe. I’ve never written a non-speaking character before but I wanted Addie completely vulnerable. I found out exactly how hard it is to write someone who can’t utter a word and I can say that I probably won’t attempt it again. Still, I’m glad I did it with this book.


What have you loved most about this series?

I’ve loved writing about these men living outside the law—their honor, the rules they set down for themselves, and the lines they don’t cross. They have so much heart and the sense of justice beats inside them. They’ve been wronged and harshly judged but they keep working to make better lives and finding wives to share their lot with. They want to walk tall in the sunshine and they find a way to make it happen. There is no giving up in these men. They fight hard and love with as much enthusiasm. I would be proud to have any or all stand by my side when the going gets rough. They’re the best of the best and they live inside me.   


What’s next?

I begin a new series in April 2021—Lone Star Legends. Each book will feature one of the children who grew up on the famed Lone Star Ranch as an adult. A new generation of Legends to carry on the family name. Book 1 is The Cowboy of Legend and it features Gracie Legend who is neck deep in the Temperance Movement. She butts heads with a saloon owner in Fort Worth’s Hells Half Acre. Then I’ll have Book 2, A Cowboy’s Christmas Legend, in September 2021. 

Reader Question: Have you ever found yourself committed to an unexpected situation you get into? How did you handle it?

Giveaway:  A book (print or ebook) and a 2021 calendar that I designed.




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19 comments:

  1. Nothing comes to mind right away... but if i did I would do my best! I love this series and can’t wait to read the new one!

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    1. Hi Lindsay, thank you for coming. I'm so happy my outlaws have stolen your heart. I once said I'd help a friend out and when it came down to it, I found myself in a big mess. She'd used me to get into a place when she was underage. Sometimes it gets very sticky. Have a great Thanksgiving.

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  2. Hi Elizabeth, thanks so much for having me. I always enjoy coming over to Get Lost in a Story.

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  3. Hello Linda and Elisabeth!! I always love to hear from you both!!

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    1. Hi Ruth, thanks for coming over. I always love to see your name pop up. I hope you enter for the free book. You can always give it away or donate to a library. Love you, lady.

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  4. Hello Linda and Elisabeth!! I always love to hear from you both!!

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  5. Hello, Ladies. I have gotten myself in many situations where I couldn't back up or out and just had to push on through. I once found myself at a train station in Indonesia at 2 AM (why they dropped people off at that time of night, I don't know). The station was out of town, the only lights were right at the station, and I had no idea how far it was to town. Those who did speak english knew very little. The only way to town was to walk (not an option) or take one of the motorcycle "cabs." Nothing like getting into a vehicle with a stranger in the wee hours, in the pitch dark, not knowing where you are going. It turned out to be a case of suck it up and pray for the best. There is no need to enter my name in the giveaway. I already have the book and can't wait to read it.. I love Linda's books and have enjoyed this series. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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    1. Hi Patricia! Thank you for coming over. It's always great to see an old friend. I cannot imagine how scared I would be in your situation. Not knowing the language always puts us at a severe disadvantage as does the dark of night. I'm glad you weren't drugged and taken to God knows where. Ridge could've gotten himself in a bad fix too. But he trusted his gut and came out okay. I hope you and hubby have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  6. Hello Ladies, I’m so excited when you do get lost in a story. Linda you certainly out done yourself this time. This book was so powerful. I was attacked ine time by the same guy who had just broken my leg and nose, as he was reattaching ms I didn’t know if I was going to live. Thank goodness for others who heard me screaming they called the police snd I was saved. I’ll never forget that ever.

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    1. Good morning, Tonya. I'm so sorry you were attacked. That was such a bad deal. But thank God for the people who saved you. But for the grace of God you wouldn't be here. That thought is sobering. I'm so glad you have Rob now. Thank you for liking Ridge and Addie and for your awesome review. I love you dearly.

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    1. Good morning, bn100! Thank you for coming by. It's always so nice to see you. I'm glad you enjoyed my interview. I hope you win a copy of the book.

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  8. I can't recall anything off the top of my head right now. I want to let you know I love reading your books. They draw me into a world where I can forget my problems for awhile and let my imagination fly.

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    1. Good morning, Wendy! I'm so glad you stopped by. Thank you for liking my books. I've always said that if I could touch one person's heart with my stories I'll be a success. Thank goodness I didn't ask for money or fame!! Ha! I hope you enjoy Ridge and Addie's special love story.

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  9. I would love to win a print copy so i can review on a few sites. I am battling a nerve disease that is thru my entire body and has really crippled my hands. this book has a wonderful cover and sounds so good.I did when I was in my foster home their older brother tried several times to take advantage of me and i told my grandma and they had a diff story and my grandma just stuck to her guns and she was right so glad that sooon after i got to leave and stay with my grandma, Peggy clayton ptclayton2 at aol.com

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    1. Good morning, ptclayton! I'm really happy to see you. What a bad situation you got into but I'm thankful for your grandma. She was your guardian angel. Your nerve disease sounds very debilitating. I'm sorry. I'll see that you get a copy of this book. I'll email you.

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  10. 7 years ago my youngest son was married on Memorial Day weekend in Warm Springs, Virginia. His wife didn't want any family to attend. My husband and her mother eventually convinced them to at least have the parents present. We had to keep the wedding a secret for over 6 months. It was really hard for me as I am close to my 4 children. My daughter is still upset she wasn't invited.

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    1. Good morning, Laurie G! What a bad situation with your son's wife. I'm so sorry. Things like that create bad feelings that last but I hope over time she'll see how wrong she was. Have a wonderful day and good luck in the drawing.

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