Books like The Texan's wager by Jodi Thomas
Jodi Thomas’s debut novel of the Texas trilogy combines adventure, romance, and Western grit. When three spirited female pioneers are expelled from a wagon train, they take chances in a dusty town’s infamous "Wife Lottery." The book follows Bailee Moore, who is "won" by a stoic farmer. As their lives intertwine, the promise of a fresh start and the possibility of a new love for Bailee shine through the hardships of frontier life.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Jodi Thomas
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