Last summer, I bought the Seven Brides for Seven Texans novella collection just because I was curious about Gabrielle Meyer. I’d seen her face and books on social media. I’d met her in passing. And I’d just signed up to attend the Mississippi River Readers Retreat she was helping to put on. I wanted to try her writing, so I dove in.
I loved her story!
It was fun and unique but it also packed in plenty of good themes that begged for discussion. So, of course, I asked if she’d be interested in an interview, and she agreed!
With the Mississippi River flowing behind us, we discussed:
- Confidence
- Purpose
- Strength through Trial
- Seven Brides for Seven Texans
- And so much more!
Scroll down to watch the interview, and then ENTER THE GIVEAWAY! I’m giving away a copy of Seven Brides for Seven Texans + a cute bookish necklace!
The Gabrielle Meyer Interview
Here’s a little more about Seven Brides for Seven Texans:
Seven Brides for Seven Texans
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Back Cover:
Seven brothers must marry within 1874 or lose their inheritance.
Meet the seven Hart brothers of the 7-Heart ranch in central Texas. Each man is content in his independent life, without the responsibilities of a wife and children—until their father decides 1874 will be the year his grown sons finally marry, or they will be cut from his will. How will each man who values his freedom respond to the ultimatum? Can love develop on a timeline, or will it be sacrificed for the sake of an inheritance?
First Comes Love by Gabrielle Meyer
As the youngest Hart, Hays has never been first at anything—so he’s determined to be the first to marry. He sets his sights on the new teacher, Miss Emma Longley, but he soon discovers Emma wants nothing to do with marriage, ranching, or Texas and plans to leave Hartville in two short months. Will Hays’ charm be enough to convince her to stay?
The Heart of Texas by Lorna Seilstad
With Texas awash in outlaws, Ranger Chisholm Hart takes his oath to protect the citizens and their property seriously. When he meets feisty, independent Caro Cardova who can face a band of vigilantes, ride as well as a man, and shoot from the hip, he must decide if he can make room in his heart for both the state he loves and the woman who’s stolen his heart.
The Truest Heart by Amanda Barratt
Despite his father’s edict, Travis Hart is determined never to marry. The one woman he cares for is a distant memory, and he won’t settle for a loveless union with anyone else. Yet when Annie Lawrence re-enters his life, the spark of romance he thought extinguished, bursts into flame anew. But guilt binds Annie to her past, and Travis fears that once again, he will have to watch the woman he loves walk out of his life—this time forever.
A Love Returned by Keli Gwyn
When Coralee Culpepper declined his proposal, Houston Hart left Texas for the goldfields of California. But when his father’s edict brings him home, will Coralee—the only woman to ever claim his heart—accept him for the man he is, or will she cling to the stubborn notion that she must marry a rancher in order to be happy?
For Love or Money by Susan Page Davis
Burned out of their house, Jane and her family move into a cave, where she discovers some hidden money. Crockett Hart comes to help them rebuild, and she asks for his help. When he learns where the money came from, he hopes it won’t keep their two families apart, because he’s falling for Jane.
Mail-Order Mayhem by Vickie McDonough
Austin’s best hope to marry quickly is a mail-order bride. But the bride who arrived seems more interested in one of the ranch hands. Her sister Rebekah, who is chaperoning, keeps apologizing. Austin is ready to send his bride packing. Could God have other ideas for a wife for him?
Love at Last by Erica Vetsch
When her former patient, Confederate officer Bowie Hart, shows up on her doorstep, Elise Rivers agrees to his marriage-of-convenience proposal. But as she gets to know her scarred and taciturn new husband, she realizes she has a chance to turn a marriage of convenience into the love of a lifetime, if only she can convince Bowie that he is worthy to be loved.
The Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a copy of Seven Brides for Seven Texans + a bookish necklace. Due to shipping, contiguous US shipping addresses only. ***Participants agree to be added to Jenny’s newsletter mailing list, if they aren’t already on it. See further giveaway rules below.
And if you ever get a chance to go to the Mississippi River Readers Retreat, I highly recommend it!
With love,
Jenny
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EDITED TO ADD: Congrats to giveaway winner, Elizabeth Schachterle! Can’t wait to get this book and necklace into her hands. : )
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Thanks Jenny, for the interview and the opportunity to win this book (And the necklace). Looking forward to reading it. And the necklace is cute.
You’re welcome, Marty! So glad you enjoyed the interview! The book was such a fun, sweet read.
Oh wow! I enjoyed the interview with Gabrielle Meyer.
I’m so glad! Thank you for taking the time to say so, Brenda! <3