{"product_id":"blackthornes-bride-a-bitter-creek-novel-9780399177743","title":"Blackthorne's Bride: A Bitter Creek Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rogue nobleman  a rescued lady  and revenge undone by romance all play a part in New York Times bestselling author Joan Johnstons irresistible novel of best-laid plots  delicious deception  and unexpected passion.  Two years have passed since Josie Wentworth was bought from the Sioux for a gold watch and whisked back to England by Marcus Wharton  the Duke of Blackthorne. When Marcus breaks his promise to return Josie to America  she ends up as a maid in the home of his charming but neglected nephews. Once Josies long-lost family finds her  however  the suddenly wealthy heiress sets out to save the two boys from their indifferent uncleand teach the duke a lesson in honor.  Learning that Marcus is seeking a rich American bride to save his estate  Josie plots to catch his eyecertain hell never recognize the beauty shes become as the ragged captive he rescued. But Josie doesnt wager on her marital charade taking a tender turn  as the nobleman shes despised for years proves to be a very different man than shes imagined. And theres no denying his passionate caresses  as she falls deeper under the spell of a husband determined to claim her heart.  Praise for Blackthornes Bride  Joan Johnstons gloriously dramatic twelfth Bitter Creek novel  the fourth installment in her Mail Order Bride subseries  whisks readers across the Atlantic. . . . This page-turner is replete with romantic angst  sizzling sex  and the promise of an enduring love.Publishers Weekly (starred review)  Second chances  marriage of convenience  revenge  reconnection  and redemption . . . Blackthornes Bride is another winner from Joan Johnston that gives readers a delicious story of love  laughter  forgiveness  and family.Smexy Books  Blackthornes Bride is a sweeping tale that takes you from the Wild West . . . to Regency England. Its a feisty and surprisingly enticing romance that takes you on an adventure through the city streets of London and the countryside.Addicted to Romance  Riveting . . . Johnston excels at descriptions  peppered with period details that make this book a picturesque reading experience.Buried Under Romance  The passionate Westerns in Joan Johnstons Bitter Creek series can be enjoyed together or separately  in any order: TEXAS BRIDE  WYOMING BRIDE  MONTANA BRIDE  SINFUL  SHAMELESS  BLACKTHORNES BRIDE  SULLIVANS PROMISE\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45650524241973,"sku":"ByrdShop_0399177744","price":67.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780399177743.jpg?v=1781799049","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/blackthornes-bride-a-bitter-creek-novel-9780399177743","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}