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In 1860s Seattle, a man with a wife could secure himself 640 acres of timberland. But because of his wife's untimely death, Joe Denton finds himself about to lose half of his claim. Still in mourning, his best solution is to buy one of those Mercer girls arriving from the East. A woman he'll marry in name but keep around mostly as a cook. Anna Ivey's journey west with Asa Mercer's girls is an escape from the griefs of her past. She's not supposed to be a bride, though, just a cook for the girls. But when they land, she's handed to Joe Denton and the two find themselves in a knotty situation. She refuses to wed him and he's about to lose his land. With only a few months left, can Joe convince this provoking but beguiling easterner to be his bride?
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With over a million copies sold, international bestselling, award-winning author Deeanne Gist has rocketed up the bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere with her original, captivating historical & contemporary novels. Her latest release, Tiffany Girl, was touted as a "Must Read of the Year!" by USA Today and one of the Top 10 Most Anticipated Books by Huffington Post.Deeanne's awards include a RITA, USA Book News Best, National Readers' Choice, Best Historical of the Year (by RT Reviewers) , Librarians' Choice, Book Buyers' Best, the Maggie, Golden Quill, Books*A*Million Pick of the Month, Seal of Excellent and Award of Excellence.Her most recent series takes readers into the heart of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, where USA Today says ..."The historical details are absorbing, never intrusive and always eye-opening ... The characterization is rich and authentic ... The narrative is a treat, the tempo impeccable." She has a very active online community on her website at www.IWantHerBook.com and at www.facebook.com/DeesFriends.
