Wagering for a Wife: {Bridger Brothers Book Three} By Kate Condie-Western Romance Book Review

 Book Synopsis

He made a bet to keep her. She swore to stay away. Only one of them can be victorious.

He promised to find a wife.

Sam Bridger is determined to fulfill his mother’s dying wish and secure a bride to bring west...except he has yet to make a woman see him as more than a handsome face. When his brother proposes a bet over one of the few single women in the company—a stowaway in their wagons—Sam cannot resist trying to earn the fiery woman's affection, even if losing the wager means he must stay away for good.

She vowed to be invisible.

Petra Anderson has received more marriage proposals than any other woman in the county, earning her the title of Runaway Bride. With her reputation in shambles, she and her sister head west with one goal: ensure her sister gets the husband she so dearly desires. But if avoiding bachelors was difficult back home, it’s impossible out west, where men are clamoring for wives with every turn of the wagon wheels.

The trail does not play by a wager’s rules.

When Sam’s attempts to win Petra’s heart are unsuccessful, he must push harder or risk losing her when the bet expires. If Petra cannot convince Sam she’s wrong for him, she could lose her sister’s trust forever.

Return to the trail with Wagering for a Wife, a standalone sweet historical western romance. It can be read alone, or as book 3 in the Bridger Brothers series.

Book Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (August 17, 2024)
• Series: Bridger Brother
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8336118247

• ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

My Review

Wagering For A Wife is the third book in Kate Condie's Bridger Brothers series, a sweet romance set in the West. After enjoying the second book, I was eager to dive into this one.

The Bridger brothers’ mother had one last wish: she wanted all six of her sons to marry as they trekked toward Oregon.

This story centers on Sam, who has a lot on his plate, including looking after his brother Nate, a heavy drinker. The brothers make a bet to see who can win the heart of a girl named Petra. Petra and her sister are stowaways with the wagon train, but things get complicated when Petra overhears their wager. Petra is determined to find a husband for her sister Demi, who bears scars from childhood. She is focused solely on this goal and wants nothing to do with anyone pursuing her. 

The story highlights Petra's dedication to her sister while also showcasing Sam's unexpected feelings for her. Their dynamic reflects the "enemies to lovers" trope. After a series of mishaps, they end up confined to a wagon together for several days, filled with a lot of banter. The struggles of young love are vividly portrayed as neither wants to acknowledge their growing attraction. Meanwhile, Demi and another brother, Alex, also develop a romance in the background.

This slow-burn romance emphasizes the importance of building trust before love can flourish. Readers will appreciate how the Bridger brothers, along with Petra and Demi, support one another through thick and thin. Sam has become my favorite Bridger brother, especially after a standout kiss that leaves you wanting more. This sweet romance beautifully illustrates themes of family loyalty, bravery in difficult times, and following one’s heart toward new possibilities. Kate Condie shines in writing these endearing Western romances.

****Meet Author Kate Condie****

Kate Condie is a speed talker from Oregon. Reading has been part of her life since childhood, where she devoured everything from mysteries, to classics, to autobiographies—and of course, romance. At first, her writing was purely in journal format as she thought writing novels was for the lucky ones. She lives in Utah and spends her days surrounded by mountains with her favorite hunk, their four children and her laptop. In her free time she reads, tries to learn a host of new instruments, binge watches anything by BBC or tries to keep up with Lafayette as she sings the Hamilton soundtrack.

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