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Priscilla: The Widows of Wildcat Ridge #1 Kindle Edition

by Charlene Raddon (Author), Widows of Wildcat Ridge (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 755 ratings
After losing her father and husband in a devastating mine disaster, Priscilla Heartsel faces poverty and eviction. She refuses to abandoning her beloved town, Wildcat Ridge, and doesn't want to remarry, despite a desperate need for money.

Meanwhile, Braxton Gamble becomes unwittingly embroiled in a botched bank robbery. In a desperate move to deprive the gang of the stolen loot, he seizes the money and flees, suffering a gunshot wound in the process. Weak and wounded, he stumbles upon what seems to be an abandoned town, and seeks refuge in an empty house, where he loses consciousness.

Priscilla returns home to a startling discovery – an injured stranger in her bed. Out of a sense of duty, she nurses the man so he can leave. When she discovers the stolen money, Braxton gladly surrenders it to the local marshal. Danger returns when the bank robbers demand the loot and threaten violence, but somehow, the money has disappeared.

This sweet romance weaves a gripping narrative of love, danger, and redemption, where Priscilla and Braxton must defy both ruthless criminals and a shadowy marshal to secure their future and find a love more precious than gold.
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    The Widows of Wildcat Ridge
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    284 pages
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  5. Publication date
    September 15, 2018
  6. Reading age
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07G9N8PC7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Silver Sage Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 16 ‏ : ‎ The Widows of Wildcat Ridge
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 755 ratings

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Charlene Raddon

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Hello and welcome to my author page. Let me tell you a little about myself, as that seems to be the main purpose of this profile. Believe it or not, I began my fiction career in the third grade when I told my class that a little sister I never had died of a black widow bite. I also wrote books through my teen years, always about a girl whose mother mistreated her by making her wash dishes, sweep the floor... you get the idea. Never finished any of those stories. But the idea of writing a real book and publishing it never occurred to me. It was a particularly vivid dream that drove me to drag out a portable typewriter and go to work on my first novel. In 1990 my second completed book, Tender Touch, brought me a first place win in a writing contest and the following year became a Golden Heart Finalist. That won me an agent and a contract from Kensington who published five of my western historical romance novels. My books have placed or won in other contests as well. Forever Mine received a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nomination. I've always loved the Old West and I believe my novels reflect that emotion through their depth and vibrancy. I am always working on a new story. I hope you try my books and enjoy them. Follow me here on my author page and on my website at https://charleneraddon.com & get a free book.

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Customers enjoy this western romance novel for its well-thought-out plot with a wonderful surprise ending, and find it intriguing enough to keep them reading. The book features independent women and strong, resilient female characters, with one review noting how it gives strength to the characters in the story. Customers appreciate the pacing, with one mentioning how it draws readers into the narrative, and consider it a great beginning to a series.

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44 customers mention "Plot"44 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, describing it as a delightful western romance with a well-thought-out storyline and wonderful surprise ending.

"...A strong storyline along with well thought out characters I love, and a few that were unsavory and dastardly, made it hard to put down...." Read more

"...Cash and Logan came looking for him. The story gets very interesting when these two come to town. I won't spoil the story for you...." Read more

"...the requisite villains (one will surprise you) along with a generous amount of action and romance are combined into a thoroughly enjoyable book...." Read more

"...Add in a couple of villains and a surprise plot twist and you have a story that keeps you interested and wanting more! I highly recommend Priscilla!" Read more

35 customers mention "Enjoyment"35 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a delightful read that is intriguing enough to keep them engaged.

"...Ridge, starts the series off with a bang and it pulled me in from the very first page...." Read more

"...a generous amount of action and romance are combined into a thoroughly enjoyable book. Sweet (but not saccharine) and clean enough for any audience...." Read more

"...It is a Mostly clean book with believable characters and storyline. It’s intriguing enough to keep you reading." Read more

"...Along came a wounded man, Braxton. It's an interesting read and can be enjoyed by anyone." Read more

16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, finding them delightful and noting the inclusion of requisite villains, with one customer highlighting the independent heroine.

"...A strong storyline along with well thought out characters I love, and a few that were unsavory and dastardly, made it hard to put down...." Read more

"...a sensitive man (handsome, of course), the requisite villains (one will surprise you) along with a generous amount of action and..." Read more

"An absolutely beautiful western historical! The characters are a delight and well crafted...." Read more

"...It is a Mostly clean book with believable characters and storyline. It’s intriguing enough to keep you reading." Read more

8 customers mention "Female power"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the portrayal of independent women in the story, with one customer noting how the female characters maintain their femininity while being strong.

"...A lot of same ol' same ol'. What a treat to find a town full of interesting women willing to do whatever it takes to make new lives for themselves...." Read more

"...author managed to give the heroine strength of character without sacrificing femininity, a rare feat these days and much appreciated by this reader...." Read more

"...I love this story. A mix of crime, tragedy, female power, humor and love...." Read more

"A wonderful escape with adventure, danger, independent women and true love. A most delightful read, highly recommended...." Read more

8 customers mention "Start date"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the start of the series, with one mentioning it begins with a bang.

"Book one in this exciting new series, Widows of Wildcat Ridge, starts the series off with a bang and it pulled me in from the very first page...." Read more

"...share with your daughters and feel good about today and this is a lovely example of just that very thing...." Read more

"...A very creative idea for a series. I hope everyone starts at book one and continues on to the end. I highly recommend this book.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖💖💖💖💖..." Read more

"This looks to be a promising start to a new series. Already book one presents a plot twist and trust is tested before the happy ending." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book engaging, with one customer noting it's easy to get into the story, while another mentions it's complex enough to be enjoyable.

"...I love a strong heroine and the author didn't disappoint me. Priscilla is a strong, somewhat stubborn woman, who dusts off her hands and gets back..." Read more

"...explicit sex and rough language are unnecessary for creating a top quality book!)" Read more

"...The characters are a delight and well crafted. The plot is riveting and entertaining, keeping the pages turning. ENJOY" Read more

"...first book full of surprises and interesting people that draw you into the story that you cannot put down...." Read more

6 customers mention "Strength"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the character, describing her as a resilient woman who overcomes hardships, with one customer noting how her broken heart is mended throughout the story.

"...Priscilla is a strong, somewhat stubborn woman, who dusts off her hands and gets back to the tasks of living after suffering a great loss...." Read more

"...A strong woman (beautiful, of course), a sensitive man (handsome, of course), the requisite villains (one will surprise you) along with a generous..." Read more

"...The main characters are Priscilla Heartsel, a strong resilient woman who lost both her husband and father and Braxton Gamble, a man who she nurses..." Read more

"This is a sweet story overcoming hardships, loss, and fear .It is set in the mountains of Utah ...." Read more

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  • Arlene Judy Esposito
    5.0 out of 5 stars Priscilla: The Widows of Wildcat Ridge Series Book 1
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2018
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    Book one in this exciting new series, Widows of Wildcat Ridge, starts the series off with a bang and it pulled me in from the very first page. A strong storyline along with well thought out characters I love, and a few that were unsavory and dastardly, made it hard to put down. An unexpected surprise was fun!
    I love a strong heroine and the author didn't disappoint me. Priscilla is a strong, somewhat stubborn woman, who dusts off her hands and gets back to the tasks of living after suffering a great loss. Add Braxton, our hero. Handsome and with a devilish way about him and you have the romance and angst along the way to a HEA.
    I really enjoyed this book by a favorite author, Charlene Raddon. Been reading her books for a long time and always a 5 Star Book.
    I am looking forward to reading each one in this new series, written by several different authors, many that are favorites of mine. JudyE
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very good story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021
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    Most of the men were killed in a mining accident leaving many women widows. What were they going to do? How would they survive? They came up with the idea that they should all marry again because women couldn't own businesses so without a husband they we're doomed. Meanwhile in another town Braxton Gamble got drunk and accompanied Logan and Cash to the bank to make a withdrawal, only it was to rob the bank. They wanted Braxton to kill the elderly woman who worked in the bank. He managed to hit Cash and escape. He was shot as he escaped. He ended up in the town where the women lived and since he was shot he broke into what he thought was an empty house. It was Priscilla house and she found him injured and passed out on her bed. She nursed him back to health only to have the Marshall arrest him when Priscilla and Braxton told her about the robbery. Cash and Logan came looking for him. The story gets very interesting when these two come to town. I won't spoil the story for you. Read the book, you'll enjoy it.
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  • Mary Soelberg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021
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    Charlene Raddon took all of the best components desirable in an historical western romance a and put them into "Pricilla". A strong woman (beautiful, of course), a sensitive man (handsome, of course), the requisite villains (one will surprise you) along with a generous amount of action and romance are combined into a thoroughly enjoyable book. Sweet (but not saccharine) and clean enough for any audience. (I'm always grateful for authors who continue to prove that explicit sex and rough language are unnecessary for creating a top quality book!)
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  • Debra Brigden
    5.0 out of 5 stars Widows of Wildcat Ridge begins with an explosion and riveting introduction with a surprise
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2018
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    Widows of Wildcat Ridge is a new historical series that explores what happens to a mining town after an accident at the mine takes the lives of most of the men, leaving their widows to survive and rebuild the town. Priscilla is the first book in the series. It can stand alone, but it draws the reader into the community and leaves the reader wanting to continue to read the following books to learn more about what happens in Wildcat Ridge. The main characters are Priscilla Heartsel, a strong resilient woman who lost both her husband and father and Braxton Gamble, a man who she nurses back to health from a gunshot wound obtained during a bank robbery. These two make an unlikely couple that work well together, leaving the reader rooting for their HEA. Add in a couple of villains and a surprise plot twist and you have a story that keeps you interested and wanting more! I highly recommend Priscilla!
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  • Willa
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3 Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021
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    3 Stars Not the best I've ever read or the worst. There was one bit of excitement and one surprise. I certainly won't tell you about and ruin it for you.
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  • Meri Overstreet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022
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    An absolutely beautiful western historical! The characters are a delight and well crafted. The plot is riveting and entertaining, keeping the pages turning. ENJOY
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  • Ann M Simmons
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
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    I give it 4 stars because I only give truly clean books five stars. It is a Mostly clean book with believable characters and storyline. It’s intriguing enough to keep you reading.
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  • Cindy Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars When most of the men die in a mine cave in, the women must rise to the occasion and lead their town.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018
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    Priscilla is orphaned and widowed in one fell swoop when the mine caves in. She and the majority of women in town are on their own to try to save the town and their homes that the mine owner seems to own. Priscilla discovers a hot spring up in the mountain she loves to hike in. Will this be the means for the women to bring their town to life, and thwart the mine owner? Braxton Gamble is fooled by his two companions into drinking way too much whiskey, then they take him to the local bank to rob it using him as their stooge. When he refuses to kill the elderly woman teller, they shoot him. Injured, but willing to fight for his life, he picks up the saddlebag of money, hits one of the robbers with it, then shoots at them in the bank as he goes outside freeing their horses and mounting his own to escape from them. He comes to what looks like a deserted town, and enters a house on the outskirts of the town to hide and try to stop his shoulder wound from bleeding him to death. Enter Priscilla who find Braxton in her bed bleeding all over the crocheted cover her mother made, and we have the start of a very interesting story. A good friend who isn't as good as everyone believes, a bad mine owner who wants to make all the women leave, and two outlaws looking for Braxton and the saddlebag of cash combine to make a great story and the start of a new series. I look forward to more stories about the widows of Wildcat Ridge in Utah.
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