Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book in exchange for an honest review. Though this is the ninth story in the Land Run Mail Order Brides series, it can be easily read as a standalone. This series truly makes you appreciate how much work went into building the west. It’s definitely captured in this story, with adventure, danger, and romance.

Beck tried once to win land and decides the next time to have help. Rosabelle becomes a mail order bride to Beck. She is determined that the two of them will get land together. Will their ideas work? Or will it be another failure?

This was an enjoyable read.

1893 this is a story about Rosie and Beck. She was unhappy and unwanted in her stepfather's house. Beck had posted a wish for a bride to go on the Oklahoma land rush and claim a spot for his new store. They communicate by letter and decide that she'll go to him, and they'll try to get a claim. She's a doctor and very independent, used to taking care of herself. Well written clean romance as they get to know each other and struggle with issues, with each other and with others. Good read right to the end.
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I really enjoy mail order brides novels. I just could not get into this book. I absolutely could not stand the main female character. I think she is incredibly self-centered and I just don't think they kind of feminism would go over that well back in 1890. I just think honestly that the main male character should have dropped her and got someone else.

It was a sweet, light-hearted love story. I love stories set in this time frame and this did not disappoint. I would say this is safe for most ages besides one part in the story toward the end. Very clean for the most part and enjoyed Rosie being a female doctor. I plan to pick up more of her books in this series.

Linda Carroll-Bradd is one of my go to authors. Her books are light-hearted, clean, historically accurate romances. Rosie and Beck exchange letters leading up to their meeting and agreement to marry and partner for the land run. Although we know the difficulty that came from the land run, it does not take away from the enjoyment of the budding friendship and romance that builds for these two. Beck accepts Rosie for her independence and medical knowledge just as she wants to learn all she can to help him make a claim for them and the family they will have. Ms. Carroll-Bradd seems to make sure each of her stand-alone romances are different, with various personalities and backgrounds to help make her books enjoyable.

Very sweet romance with some historical facts I’ve never heard about. Very enjoyable read, Thank you netgalley and publisher for this arc in exchange of an honest review.

When I am looking for an easy read, something that doesn't tax my mind including a bit of history along with a romance, I search for a novella by Linda Carroll-Bradd. Though this is the ninth story in the Land Run Mail Order Brides series, it can be easily read as a standalone.

The continuing theme about the 'land run' really happened. Sadly, it was not the best of times the US government made a decision which affected many Native Americans. All made in the name of progress. I was touched by this event more than I realized.

I liked both Beck and Rosie and thought they made an interesting couple, but I wanted more romance this time around. It might have been because I didn't care for what Americans understood was theirs back in the 1800s, but I appreciate the effort the author made to make the plot believable.

Thank you to NetGalley, Linda Carroll-Bradd and Inked Figments for allowing me to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"Rosie's Gamble", by Linda Carroll-Bradd, is a novella in the "Land Run Mail Order Brides" series. This time period really fascinates me, so I was interested in reading this book. It centers around Beck Shepherd, who is ready to claim some land both for a home and for his new mercantile business. However, he can't do this by himself, so he writes an ad for a mail order bride. Rosabelle Ardmore (Rosie), whose mother died in childbirth, has received medical training and is ready to get out of her abusive father's house. When Rosie answers Beck's advertisement, they plan to just be business partners at first in order to both get what they want (him: a mercantile; her: a medical practice).

However, their plans to just be platonic partners is turned on its head when they meet and sparks fly. I enjoyed the sweet relationship between Rosie and Beck, though I would have liked a little more chemistry between the two. Overall, this was a quick, fun read. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

A sweet, western romance.

Rosie, a female doctor, is unwelcomed in her step-father's home and decides to answer a mail order bride notice in hopes of moving west and setting up her clinic. Beck made the first Oklahoma territory land run and didn't stake a claim, so he needs a wife to make a second run. They join forces and head out west. The story includes some background information about the Cherokee Strip Land Rush that's very interesting.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. The protagonist is a sweet character who travels to meet and marry. Getting land in the west…historical fiction…a talented and gifted author…friends and family…love and romance…starting over…this is a quick story that is fiction but reads like nonfiction. The story moves quickly. Enjoy..