Ask Me to Marry You

The Brides of Evergreen, Book 2

By: Heather Blanton

Narrated by: Meghan Kelly

Here comes the bride…and he isn’t happy.

Part I - "Male-Order Bride" - With her father’s passing, Audra Drysdale accepts she needs a man to save her ranch. A mail-order groom will keep her prideful men working and a neighboring rancher at bay. What could go wrong?

Part II - "A Proposal So Magical" - Evergreen’s sheriff, Dent Hernandez, has fallen in love and now actually has to do something about it or risk losing the woman he loves.

Once, the toughest lawman in the territory, Dent has been brought to his knees by love and he knows it’s time to ask Amy to marry him. He has to make the proposal in a truly magical and courageous way. A handsome ghost from her past, though, has designs of his own on Amy.

Hunting outlaws was never this hard....

Other books by Author Heather Blanton:

Romance in the Rockies Series

• A Lady in Defiance, Book 1 - His town. Her God. Let the battle begin.
• Hearts in Defiance, Book 2 - Men make mistakes. God will forgive them. Will their women?
• A Promise in Defiance, Book 3 - Choices have consequences...even for the redeemed

Standalone books

• Grace be a Lady - Act like a man. Think like a lady.
• In Time for Christmas - Charlene needs a miracle. God had one waiting...a hundred years in the past.
• Love, Lies, & Typewriters - A soldier with a purple heart. A reporter with a broken heart. Which one is her Mr. Right?

Brides of Evergreen Series (standalone books)

• Hang Your Heart on Christmas, Book 1 - he wants justice - some say revenge. She wants peace. A deep betrayal may deny them everything.
• Ask Me to Marry You, Book 2 - Here comes the bride, and he's not happy.
• Mail-Order Deception, Book 3 - Secret identities lead to stolen hearts. Can love survive the truth?
• A Proposal So Magical, Book 4 - Sometimes, it takes a really strong man to surrender to love...
• To Love and to Honor, Book 5 - Faith. Honor. Love. Which one will they sacrifice?

Books in Collections (All standalone books):

• Locket Full of Love - Was her husband a sinner or a saint? A spy or a traitor?
• Hell-Bent on Blessings - Though she be but little, she is fierce
• For the Love of Liberty A Time Travel Novel - Give me Liberty. Or give me death.
• A Good Man Comes Around - She has a list of qualifications for her groom. He doesn't measure up.
• Daughter of Defiance - Though her sins be as scarlet...

©2016 Heather Blanton (P)2019 Heather Blanton

Wonderful!

Part one: Audra is used to hard work and running the show, but the death of her father leaves her with a ranch she can't run. The ranch hands don't respect her, and she knows it's because she wears a skirt. She needs a husband, and the one old man who has his eye on her property doesn't fit the bill. She's stuck between a rock and a hard place, but she's not about to give up.
Dillon is in trouble, and his lawyer has a plan to keep him out of jail. He has to marry Audra for a year, and only a year, to be released. Dillon isn't thrilled, but sees the upside. He'll be free after his "sentence" and she'll get a man to back her up on the ranch. But this mail order husband isn't ready for what life in a Wyoming small town really entails.
Part 2: Dent never expected to fall in love with Amy, but once he realized how precious she was, he knew he could never let her go. As he makes plans for their future, someone from her past appears, bearing gifts and a few plans of his own.
I'll start this review by saying you should listen to or read Hang Your Heart on Christmas, the first book in The Brides of Evergreen series. While you could hypothetically just listen to this one, you'd miss out on some world building and characters from the first book, and miss out on how Amy and Dent got together! I loved seeing their relationship grow from basic enemies to the couple we see now.
I'll start by saying I adored Audra. She was witty and strong, even when the odds were stacked against her. While some women might have sold the farm or married someone simply based on their ability to provide, she decided she would only marry on her terms.
As always, Meghan Kelly astounds me with her range. She can be a sultry temptress, a gruff cowboy, a little kid, or a witch at the drop of a had. She gives everyone a distinct voice, making it a breeze to follow along with who's talking without thinking you missed something.
Overall, this sweet romance has plenty of heart and enough drama to keep any reader, or listener, thoroughly entertained.

Great book

Another great book by Heather, you just never know when or where you'll find love, it could be in the form of a mail order husband. The narration by Meghan was wonderful

A Male order groom...a conflicted lawman...tell me more!

This is my first intro to the series and I thoroughly enjoyed it! In the first story, Audra inherits the family ranch when her father is thrown from his horse and dies. She is exasperated by the lack of respect from her ranch hands just because of her gender. In addition, the owner of the neighboring ranch is after her and her ranch...but she’ll die first before she admits defeat. She goes to her uncle, and attorney, who arranges for mail order brides. Audra requests a MALE order groom!! What better way to fend off the unwanted advances of her old neighbor as well as have control over her ranch hands? Dillion Pine is in jail, charged with conspiracy to murder and is looking at 3-5 years in prison. When his father’s friend, and matchmaking attorney, offers him a way out of his impending prison sentence, Dillon jumps at the chance. That is, until he gets the details...he’ll have to marry Audra for a year so she can keep her ranch. After some deliberation, Dillon agrees and he marries Audra. Now he just has to survive living with the bossy woman for a year. But when word gets out that he’s a male order groom, and the taunting begins, will Dillon stick around or run? Will Audra give up her dreams to keep Dillon safe? This is a quick story with more action than a re-run of the old western ‘Gunsmoke’! Narration was on point! The narrator did a great job with the various characters...even the males!
In the second story, school teacher, Amy, is settling down into her new job and new town...and new love with the town sheriff. She is hoping that he will soon propose...but that’s in jeopardy when a family friend arrives with the rest of her belongings and a hefty donation of books to the town library. Sheriff Dent Hernandez is an ex US Marshall...and hangman...something that he’s not particularly proud of...but he loves Amy and is ready to propose. However, Dent needs guidance and goes to the church to pray...there he meets the pastor, who explains the meaning of true love. Will Amy choose the right guy? Another quick story of choices, true love and waiting on God’s timing. Once again, narration was spot on!
I voluntarily accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Fantastic Audible Listen🎧 I Love this Series!

More Evergreen Greatness! Love this series!
Ask Me to Marry You
The Brides of Evergreen, Book 2
By: Heather Blanton
Narrated by: Meghan Kelly

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in “The Brides of Evergreen”, Dent and Amy’s story in “Hang Your Heart on Christmas” and this book is just as great and heartfelt. This novella contains two stories, it starts off with Audra and Dillon’s story and includes a nice switch from mail order bride to groom. After her Dad dies Audra inherits the ranch and is fully capable to do so, but in those days woman were not looked upon to do so, ranch hands not wanting to be bossed around by a woman leave, some were pressured to leave for other reasons as well. So her Uncle comes up with an idea to find her a husband. Dillon is was sitting in the jail cell being railroaded for a crime he did not commit is offered a plea deal to get him out of jail. That deal included being Audra husband for a year. I loved how this worked out and what it leads up to. This a short story but there is plenty of drama, twists, angst, and a nice build up to friendship and romance. The second story is a continuation of Amy and Dent’s story, they are furthering their relationship. Amy is settled nicely into the town and is a well respected teacher. Jeremy, a friend from her former home in Ohio comes bearing gifts for her and plans of his own. More twists and drama here but I love how it ended. It was nice seeing the other town folk including Audra and Dillon in this story too. I am forward to see what type of trouble Jeremy will be stirring up since he decided to stay in town. Heather Blanton, thanks for another great story!

I listened to the Audible edition, Meghan Kelly is an awesome narrator and voice performer. She brings the character to life, gives each their own voice and personality. She does a wonderful job projecting the emotions of the characters and the drama of the story in her performance. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for another awesome listen🎧

Wonderful Story!

Heather Blanton wrote an exciting tale of the old west involving marriage and the men and women that make the time of our past. Meghan Kelly just didn’t read the story, she performed it. I love the way she can portray the male and female characters. Any one can listen to this sweet story.

Breathtaking!

These two romances add in just enough intrigue and adventure to put you on the edge of your seat. You should keep your Kleenex close to wipe the tears of laughter and the tears of love. I was left wanting more and hope that these characters all resurface soon to find the rest of their love story.

Two for one!

What a great treat to have two stories in this Brides of Evergreen book! The first gives us Audra. She takes over the ranch when her father dies, but finds that running it as a woman has it's disadvantages. She decides that a husband will made the difference and she marries Dillon. The agreement is for a year, so she can get her ranch in order and he can serve out a prison term. Will this "male" order bride live happily ever after? Book 2 leads us to Dent and Amy. When Amy's polished friend shows up to help set up the library, and tries to woo her, will Dent tuck his head and bow out? I love these two stories. They are full of great characters just warm my heart. I love the growing relationship between Dillon and Audra. Their circumstances are tough. Between public humiliation and losing men, their situation does not look promising, but that does not stop their feelings from growing. And then we have Dent, who is impossible not to fall for. He is all man, though not polished but his feelings are true. His journey to Amy is one to make your heart sing. Great stories to keep you smiling.

Meghan Kelly is just amazing with her narrations of this book. I love her voice and cannot say enough good things about it! She knows her characters well, and with that is able to make sure their personality shines through. She chooses the best voice for each, gives them all the emotional draw and inflections so we can feel with them and gives a listen well worth the credit!

The best men win

This is an audiobook of TWO stories!

Male Order Bride
Instead of a man seeking a woman, this convicted man marries a women in exchange for his freedom! Loads of fun! I loved the fact that they both had to humble themselves!

A Proposal so magical
Just when life couldn’t get any better, a blast from the past disrupts the apple cart! Perfect ending!

Grab this second book listen

This is book 2 in the series . This one is a great Novella . This will hook you Like the first one did . Will it have a happy ending like the first one did . The author also had a lot of twists and turns that you wonder if they know they are meant for each other .

Narrator is Meghan Kelly .
Heroine is Audra . Hero is a Dillion .

Audra is in a bind , she needs a husband, to stop the trouble and earn the respect from the ranch hands and the surrounding county.
Audra and Dillion tie the knot , and Audra hopes that all the troubles disappear. Little does she know that the marriage in name only doesn’t help her situation. Both Audra and Dillion got married to save Dillion . Grab it and see what the reason is .
Meghan nailed it , her voice is fantastic, her tone , her character voices , Meghan knows how to do the voices for each character dead on

not a fan of cliffhangers

I was glad Audra finally saw her "bargain bridegroom " for what he was and gave him the chance he deserved. In the second story Audra is not communicating properly with her husband. Very frustrating to me. The second story I empathized with Dent having to "fight" Jeremy for his girlfriend and her dad's interference. Jeremy was a weak bully who made my skin crawl. I hate the way it ended with things still up in the air. Despise cliffhangers. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator was good.