Wonderful collection of romance stories. Seven Texas Rangers find love as they work to eradicate a band of outlaws who are terrorizing residents around Hartville, Texas. When the governor sends the Texas Rangers to Hartville to take care of the Markham gang of outlaws, each Ranger is married to his job. While fighting for justice, each one meets the woman that can change his mind. Full of stagecoach robberies, kidnapping, and daring rescues, Seven Brides for Seven Texas Rangers won't disappoint in the romance department.

I have read and really liked a lot of the romance series by this publisher and these authors , but this one was a bit a disappointment. The last story in the group on Branch and Constance was great, but the rest were so lackluster that it took me weeks to get though with a book, that normally would take me a couple days. I kept forgetting who was who with too many disconnected names that were not explained, I didn't know who everyone was. It wasn't until the second to last story in the collection that I finally remembered the Hart family from another series that was talked about in this collection like everyone should know and remember their story. The villains were the only ones I could keep straight but even then the story wasn't consistent as Spyder was captured robbing a bank at gun point, but in the next story they mention that he was in jail but not how the back he got out. Some of the stories just seemed a bit far fetched. I really hate to say it since so many collections and stories by these authors are so good, but this collection I could take or leave. Again, the last story about Branch and Constance is the only one I would read again and really enjoyed and remembered.

Just as good  as the first one seven brides for seven Texans

And even though we didn’t see the harts much till the end it was good to check in a bit and see how some of the them were doing 

At first I thought all the stories were gonna be similar or alot like stories I’ve read recently,but than each story started to be more and more different.

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This is well worth your time and money. If you love Texas Ranger stories or stories about brides. This is a wonderful collection. Each one builds on the other. The characters reappear in the other stories as all the rangers belong to the same Company and Commander.

All of these authors are very good on their own, so to get this collection with stories from each is a steal. The story thread continues in each ranger's story as they are after the same bandit gang. Each one has a different twist, a ranger with a different personality and history, and a new heroine.

I highly recommend this for your summer read and give it 5 stars for excellence. I received this from netgalley for my honest opinion.

Seven Brides For Seven Texas Rangers Romance Collection is fun to read - read all 7 Novellas. Each one as good as the next - I found myself laughing on some of them. The first Novella is about Justice. The next in line is about rescues. The third one is about rekindling love. The fourth one is rescuing. The last one is about safety. The one thing they all have in common - can you guess what it is? - - - Yup Faith in GOD This is so worth the read.

This was a great collection of stories and while each can be read as a standalone they are also connected. I really enjoyed these and found it difficult to stop reading each time I finished a story and wanted to get straight to the next one.A must read for all romance lovers

While I got bogged down in the first chapter with the names of all the Rangers, I HEARTILY enjoyed reading this beautiful collection of Ranger love stories. I especially liked Griff and Evelyn, and Micah and Laurel's characters and stories. And little Lane!!
While I've never been much for short stories (they always feel rushed) with the exception of a few details, these stories didn't feel rushed or too short--rather, they proved to be a delightful foray into new characters that I loved discovering, breathtaking scenery and fast-paced plots.

I just loved this collection of stories that takes us back to Hartville (7 Brides for 7 Texans), but this time with Rangers that get bit by the marriage bug, despite saying there is no way, no how they are getting married. We follow 7 different Rangers and different members of the Markham gang throughout. Plus we get some glimpses of some of the Harts as well. Would love more stories centered on Hartville, but not sure what they’d come up with next. This collection is totally separate from 7 Brides for 7 Texans, but it would be fun to read that one first if able, then this one. These are among my favorite collections.
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These seven correlated novellas from seven authors tell the story of a group of Texas Rangers hunting the elusive Markham gang. While the authors did an excellent job weaving a cohesive narrative in this collection, I grew tired of it before I made it half-way through. Yes, each story highlights different characters within a different plotline, but each story could also boil these plots down to the same basic elements: strong Ranger does not want to get married, meddling Ranger wife sets him up, Ranger meets strong-willed, spunky woman, spunky woman finds herself in danger, Ranger attempts to protect woman, woman—attempting to display her strength and independence—does something stupid that puts her in further danger, Ranger realizes he loves spunky woman, Ranger rescues woman, Ranger and woman get married. While I typically appreciate strong female leads, this whole storyline felt contrived and even pandering. Heavy-handed character development also grew tiresome. Characterization in novellas can be difficult, but I have seen it done well. Again, I concede that romance writing tends to be somewhat predictable, but this collection went beyond even my threshold for toleration. I forced myself to finish each story hoping that the next would improve. It never did. If you’re looking for a fun novella collection, Calico and Cowboys and Regency Brides are much more satisfying and worth your time.

A troop of Texas Rangers are brought to Hartville, Texas in 1886 to capture a notorious gang of outlaws. The result is a story of love, God hand, and finding the woman that was meant to be yours, especially when your not looking for her. I liked the continuing but separate stories of these men and woman and how God brought them through danger, courage and determination, and unexpectedly by a gang of outlaws. There are 7 stories in this anthology focusing on each of the Texas Rangers who have come to town. These stories give a second meaning to the town's name of Hartville, for the family who settled there and the hearts given in love by these men and women.

Seven Texas Rangers arrive in Hartville Texas for there new assignment, along with their Commander and his wife. Once they arrive he gives them the mission that the Governor has sent them on, and from the beginning the Captain's wife wants her boys as she calls his unit to settle down. Of course none of them are ready for that to happen and don't want to be tied down for different reasons, until they meet the woman they can't resist,

The Ranger's Reward by Gabrielle Meyer Jan. 1886
Griff Sommers is the rookie of the Texas Rangers and thought his duties would be different. When the Captain Sperling sends him to check on a widow he's not expecting Evelyn Prentis and her son. He's invited for supper and told his help isn't needed but when the Markham gang show up just before they're about to eat they're forced to work together for their survival. Out numbered Griff and thought to be the owner of the farm by the gang Griff doesn't fight back. Evelyn her son and Griff must became a convenient family to stay alive. Having no experience with gunshot wounds Evelyn is forced to take care of the injured outlaw. they are kept hostage until the leader can come back with his healer. When unexpected guests show up they put up a front to keep everyone safe, while they are actually falling for each other. When the Captain comes a plan is made. the outlaws make an early visit and kidnap the son. Griff and the Rangers must track them down to get the boy back, but when Evelyn shows up and disrupts their plan. Some of the outlaws are injured and captured and the boy is rescued. Evelyn and her son go back to the farm and want Griff to come back. He comes to the farm and a proposal is made.

More Precious than Rubies by Lorna Seilstad March 1886
Whit is on his way back to Hartville on the train when he runs into a childhood friend back her way home. Violet was Whit's childhood sweetheart but because of him wanting to be a Ranger they separated. They find out that they are in the same town now. As they catch up the train is robbed by the Markham gang and her jewels are taken. She's determined to get them back even though Whit tells her he will. They end up working together to find the stones and save her family business all the while realizing that they still care for each other. Violet is instrumental into figuring out how the outlaws are getting the information needed to rob the safes and not blowing them up. Whit and Violet take a train back to from Austin that is a good target for the gang. When they are taken to be killed Whit over powers the guy and with Violets help but the rest get away. Violet realizes that she has the courage and love to accept the life that Whit leads as a Ranger when he proposes.

Jesse's Sparrow by Amanda Barratt May 1886

Sara has a past that she doesn't want to talk about. After escaping for former life she is taken in by a doctor and his wife and after their deaths she decides its time to return to help the friends she promised to help. When the stage Sara is on is robbed she takes charge as they wait for help. Jesse and Griff are headed home and come across the stage. Unfortunately Sara must be left behind and Jesse promises to come back. He does but her reaction when she wakes up makes him wonder what happened in her past to make her react to him so. Inadvertently the outlaws take all of Sara's money that was in the lining of her carpet bag and she's determined to get it back. Jesse let's her follow along but when her horse is injured she becomes his second partner. They become close and Sara trusts him with her past. They work together to free her friends and find her money. When Jesse is rescuing her friends Sara is kidnapped for Jesse's horse. Once Jesse has Sara's friends safe he and Griff track down his horse and Sara and rescue her. The get her carpet bag Sara and her friends move to Hartville where she and Jesse start courting and when he proposes they will get married after the gang is captured.

The Countess and the Cowboy by Kathleen Y'Barbo August 1886
Ava and Ezra were planning to elope until her father meddles and separates them. Sent to Europe to marry a count and Ezra becomes a Texas Ranger. When after a day of marriage Ava is widowed she takes care of all the business with her deceased husband and then heads back to Texas to live. Its where she's always wanted to be. With her family off on different pursuits Ava is alone at the ranch. when she learns that Ezra is supposed to come for a horse she sells it not wanting to see him. When he realizes the horse has been stolen he goes after the man. With Ava's help the track him down only to be accused to stealing the horse back. They work through there past issue of what happened when they were supposed to elope. When they figure out that part of the Markham gang was involved. Ava and Ezra and her chaperon work together to get the horse back all the while rekindling the love that they have for each other. Ezra makes a deal with one of the outlaws. Ava is kidnapped and used as bait to bring Ezra into a trap. After the outlaws are taken care of Ezra and Ava get married.

Simple Interest by Susan Page Davis September 1886
O'Neal is in the Hartville bank flirting with the teller Augusta. She's not interested in any man but if she was it would be O'Neal. The bank is robbed by the Markham gang and Augusta is taken hostage.. She reveals to herself that she wants O'Neal to come after and he's the type of man she could fall for. O'Neal is trailing the gang and wants to rescue Augusta only she beats him too it and safes him from setting off a trap. They work together to get the money and her wedding ring back from the gang. They come up with a distraction only to have an boy and outlaw stay behind. The outlaw gets away using the boy as a hostage but O'Neal and Augusta get the money and ring back. they are just about back to Hartville when they are ambushed by the outlaw that got away. The help he's been waiting for finally arrives. they return to town and her ring is found in the bag of money and O'Neal returns it only to bring a ring of his own and proposes.

Partners in Crime by Vicki McDonough October 1886
Laurel works in her father's silversmith store and has just won the county fair competition. She is abducted by the Markham gang and taken to their hide out. Micah is a Texas Ranger but is working undercover trying to get the boy out safely and figure out what the gang is up to. Lane trust Micah and they work together doing chores so he helps him out when he's assigned to take care of the prisoner. Laurel is scared and doesn't know what they want her for and plans to escape. She succeeds but is captured by Micah and is told he'll help her escape. They become closer as time passed and it's revealed what the gang wants her to do. Most of the gang doesn't know how pretty she is so she's safe for a while. When a couple of the gang start showing interest Micah realizes its time to get her out of there and the boy. Lane is injured by one of the Markhams so they have to take it easy when they leave. Laurel figures out Lane's secret. Micah takes them to a safe place. Laurel realizes he's not an outlaw but a Texas Ranger and tries to figure out how she feels about him. Micah takes off with the Rangers & Harts to round up the gang, only to find that most of them have fled. They kill Lane's father. Laurel must stay safe until the gang is captured and Micah realizes Lane's true identity. Micah and Laurel start courting.

Guard Your Heart by Erica Vetsch December 1886
It's been almost a year since the Rangers have come to Hartsville after the Markham gang and when the businesses are starting to be robbed the towns people are wondering about the Rangers. Constance is running from scandal in Shreveport, LA and has come to live with her sister. They work together in the dress shop. When Branch comes in to warn them about the gang hitting the general store, he can't forget about Constance. She can't forget about him either. They end up at the hotel restaurant eating at different tables. When Branch is called away from the meal the woman isn't happy. Constance doesn't want to be there either so when she can she heads back to the shop to finish the hat she was making. Absorbed in her work she doesn't realize how late it is until she hears noises outside. When she looks Constance sees a man dumping the body of a woman behind the shop. She won't talk to anyone but Branch. When her sister won't start talking about what happened. the gang come and beat her up thinking she's to testify to get her not to. Branch and the Rangers take them to a safe place, but with the Hart family coming together Branch wants to move Constance to a more secure place. Unfortunately, they're ambushed by the gang and Branch send his dog Jack to get help. A trail is held and Constance's secret is revealed by the defense attorney. Branch was just beginning to think that his fellow Rangers had it right when Constance secret is revealed. He thinks she should be in jail. The Captain tells him to talk to her and she tells her side. They bring all the wives and fiancés to be protected at the Ranger office until the hanging is over because Willie Markham swears his siblings will come for him. When they do Branch is injured and realizes that he loves Constance. Constance realizes she loves him they marry and are going to head back to Shreveport to look into her situation. When Captain Sperling says he's retiring to take the Hartville sheriff's job and Branch is to become the Captain and the Ranger are to stay in Hartville. The Governor took care of Constance situation. The Rangers are called to take care of a situation.

It was a nice group of stories that were intertwined with love, courage, and God putting the right people together even though the circumstance might not have been the best. It showed the with his help and courage and determination you can find the person your meant to be with in the most unique situations.

I really loved this collection of novellas. It was fast paced and kept me well entertained with some laugh out loud moments. Who could resist a handsome Texas Ranger when he rescues you. These tough men aren't afraid to put themselves in harms way to save the day. They serve and protect but you will see the softer side of them whenever they are with their lady. Who's riding down that dusty trail after the outlaws? The Texas Rangers of course . I loved how this collection had some of the same characters in each story which made it easy and enjoyable reading. I always look forward to reading Barbour's Romance Collections they are simply the best out there!
Pub Date 01 Mar 2018
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Seven Brides for Seven Texas Rangers is a romantic western adventure with a healthy dose of humor and faith! As readers make their way through these happily ever afters, the balance of variety and continuity blur the lines between the lives of these normally solitary rangers as they unite and justice prevails. I heartily recommend this story to fans of sweet western romance and (fictional) Hartville, TX!

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Texas Ranger Company B is stationed in Hartville, TX, their objective is to catch the Markham Gang that has been terrorizing the countryside for years. Their leader is Cass Markham, their signature is a coin with a bullet hole through it. Hugh Sterling is the captain of the Rangers, and is wife Etta, welcomes all the Rangers as her sons, she believes that it is high time that they got married, so she decides to start playing matchmaker for them all.



The Ranger's Reward

Ranger Griff, and Evelyn Prentis must maintain the illusion that they are married to protect themselves from the Markham gang, occupying the Prentis Farm. Evelyn's son, Harrison loves having a "Pa." Can they become a family for real, and catch some outlaws in the process?


More Precious Than Rubies

Childhood sweethearts Whit and Violet are brought back together when they are traveling on the same train. The train gets robbed by the Markhams. Violet is determined to recover her family's valuables, she is surprised by her courage doing things that she never thought she would. I liked how she found her strength, and how Whit helped her and supported her all the way.


Jesse's Sparrow

Sarah is a survivor. When her stage is robbed she keeps a cool head and does all she can to help the others. When Jesse arrives, Sarah convinces him to let him her come with when he goes after the gang. I loved Sarah's faith and coll head in a stressful situation. Jesse is patient and respectful, and keeps offering friendship.


The Countess and the Cowboy

Ava and Ezra get off to a rough start, but get a second chance when they find that the Markhams are involved in a horse sale gone wrong. Ava won't be left behind, which is fine because Ezra likes having her around, she is clever, strong, observant, and a good shot.


Simple Interest

Augusta is a spunky heroine who keeps her head when the bank that she works at is robbed and she is taken hostage. She is clever and leaves clues for Ranger O'Neal to follow. O'Neal has like Augusta for a long time, and had been working up the courage to ask her out, but now that she's been taken he is determined to rescue her and make his feelings known.


Partners in Crime

Ranger Micah is deep undercover with the Markham gang when Laurel is kidnapped and held hostage. Micah has won the trust of one of that gang members and offers to help tend the prisoner. Micah tries to do what he can to make sure that Laurel is comfortable, protecting her without blowing his cover. Laurel is understandably scared, but she can't help noticing that Micah is different from the others. Can Laurel and Micah make it out alive?


Guard Your Heart

This is the last in the series and it ties up all of the stories nicely. Branch is Captain Sterling's right hand man, and is the most vocal opponent to marriage. Branch is tasked with protecting murder witness, Constance, who bonds instantly with Branch's dog, Jack. Jack is more than happy to guard Constance while they await the trial. Constance is courageous and willing to stand for what is right, she takes everything in stride, but she knows what Branch thinks about marriage so she tries not to read anything into his chivalry.



I loved all of the stories in the collection, they work well together, and share many of the same character. All of the rangers are good men who fight for what is right and to protect the woman that they love. Even though all the women come from different background and situations, they share traits of faith and courage. A fantastic read, with plenty of action on the Texas plain.



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I received a copy from NetGalley; this is my honest review. 4.6 stars
00. Prologue ****: I love it when Barbour’s collections start with an epilogue. It lays out the theme/problem of the collection. Well done.
01. The Ranger’s Reward *****: Great clean western romance. No prayers, sermons or verses. Lots of action, suspense and romance.
02. More precious than Rubies *****: Super sweet story with a quick prayer here and there. I loved his sense of honor and her courage. Question: Is Mrs. Palmer the banker’s wife or the lawyer’s wife. The story says she’s both!
03. Jesse’s Sparrow ***: Waste of pages on prayers, sermons, etc. It’s an encouraging story for the less fortunate. Question: If Sara was stranded for five hours before help arrived, why didn’t she pick up “a bunch of stuff lay strewn all over the place”?
04. The Countess and the Cowboy *****: Justice and honor shall prevail. Funny moments. Loved it.
05. Simple Interest ***: Too much verses and prayers -> again waste of pages. Where another woman would’ve fainted, she just hanged on to dear life; good for her.
06. Partners in Crime *****: Brave and kind woman. Short and sweet. Loved the end. Fact: the “pretty calligraphy” created by “an artist in his or her own right” is not an artist at all it was the way everyone was writing at the time, just take a look at old documents and you’ll see for yourself.
07. Guard your Heart *****: The perfect woman for the perfect ranger. Loved it.
08. Epilogue *****: a good epilogue for a very good collection.

I love collections of stories like this, especially when the writers are some of my favorite authors. This collection is such fun!
Sweet, clean stories with great characters. It’s a toss up as to which story is the best, but I always love any story written by Kathleen Y’Barbo.
One of the best story collections published by Barbour Books. Just the book you need when you want something to read for a lazy afternoon’s enjoyment.

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What a great book !! I loved how this book includes characters from the book Seven Brides for Seven Texans in it as well.
Once I got into this book I couldn't put it down !! I really liked how all seven novellas were tied together with one storyline.
I do hope that there is another book after this one,as the end of the book left me hanging.

Can I give this book more than 5 Stars? It is SO good!!! This group of authors have put together an amazing collection of novellas. Each one following the same main storyline, each building off the other. Each story focuses on one Texas Ranger and one leading lady. Erica Vetsch opens with a prologue that grabbed me and didn't let go. I savored the time I spent reading each story. I did not want it to end. I loved the women in each story. They were not the stereotypical damsel in distress. They were in distress but they were smart, strong women that helped in their own rescue.
Erica Vetsch also closes the book with a great story and epilogue. This is an action-packed, suspense-filled, romance with such real people and heart.
I highly recommend this book! Read one novella at a time or read the whole book at once, you will not be disappointed.

I love these collections by Barbour Publishing. I have quite a collection of them and so happy about it, because they are entertaining, easy to read and just enjoyable.

These connect to one another and make for a great combined book. I love sampling all of the different author's works.

Can't miss with such wonderful stories. So very fun to read!

I received an ebook copy of this book by NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a review.

I requested approval to read an e-galley of this book because I've enjoyed so many of the recent novella collections put out by Barbour, the author lineup is full of names I know and whose writing I've enjoyed, and, quite frankly, because the title says "Texas Ranger." Having a Texas Ranger as the male protagonist typically means that adventure will abound, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that this collection returns, 12 or so years later, to the same setting as Seven Brides for Seven Texans and includes quite a few of the Harts of Hartville, Texas in secondary roles.

In one of the best prologues I've read in a Barbour novella collection, Erica Vetsch sets up the premise of Company B of the Frontier Battalion establishing a base in Hartville to pursue their mission of hunting down the infamous Markham Gang.  Led by their captain, Hugh Sterling, and his formidable wife Etta, the seven Rangers aren't looking for love but Etta has matchmaking on her mind.

As with the previous collection of stories set in Hartville, the novellas start with the youngest of the seven men and end with the one who would be voted least likely to find a bride.  While the personalities of the seven Texas Rangers were introduced in the prologue, it is in their interconnected stories that we see each of them in action and learn what drives them.

These are stories of lost love, first love, and second chances at love with women who range from a former prostitute to a widowed Countess.  While widowhood and former sweethearts abound, these are women whose personalities are as distinct as their male counterparts.  A uniting aspect of these female characters, one that I quite enjoyed, was their willingness to act in spite of their fears when faced with the evil of the Markham gang.  Whether they are being robbed, held for ransom, kidnapped, or just plain menaced, these are women with gumption.

If you enjoy a clean romance between tough Texas Rangers and women with the grit and determination to match, then this is definitely a collection of novellas to check out.  These novellas are a wonderful combination of action, adventure, and romance.  Well paced, well written, and not a dud in the bunch.  A new favorite among the Barbour collections, possibly even outstripping the previous Hartville set collection.

This review is based on an e-galley read courtesy of the publisher through NetGalley.  All opinions expressed are my own..