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A Cowboy Unmatched (Ebook Shorts) (The Archer Brothers Book #3): A Match Made in Texas Novella 1 Kindle Edition

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Neill isn't sure who hired him to repair Clara's roof--he only knows Clara desperately needs his help. Can he convince this stubborn widow to let down her guard and take another chance on love?

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JF7UONC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers (May 6, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 6, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3283 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 122 pages

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For those who love to smile as they read, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. Voted #1 Readers' Favorite Christian Historical Author in 2023 by Family Fiction Magazine, Karen is a multiple award-winning author and a firm believer in the power of happy endings. She is an avid cross-stitcher, tea drinker, and family board game player who makes her home in Abilene, TX with her heroic husband who vanquishes laundry dragons and dirty dish villains whenever she's on deadline. Learn more about Karen and her books at www.karenwitemeyer.com.

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Sherry welch

Novella...or short story?

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020

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A Cowboy Unmatched couples the youngest--and only unattached--Archer brother with a widow lady who is nine months pregnant. He is hired by an unknown person to repair the widow's roof. Four days into the job, which grew to include other much needed repairs, Neill Archer delivers her baby and puts the two of them in a wagon to escape her father-in-law who wants to take the baby and raise him to be his heir. Although at first glance the book appears to be 136 pages, Neill's story is only 75 pages and the rest is a preview of another book. Due to its shortness, several loose threads remain loose. Who was the mysterious lady who paid Neill via envelope at night in the empty schoolhouse? And why was the name Harrison (the baby) connected to the widow (her mother's maiden name) and to the father-in-law (his grandmother was a Harrison)? What of that plot twist? And for a man who has been a mean bully his whole life, can one good beating really change his attitude? A longer look at Neill's story might clear up these dangling threads of unfinished business. What there is of the book is enough to hold the reader's attention.

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Amy F.

Great book, just need more of it!

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2022

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This was such a sweet addition to the Archer Brothers series, but it was NOT long enough!!! I loved this book and needed more of Neill and Clara!! I know it’s supposed to be short, but I’m not okay with that lol!

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022

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I love the way Karen Witemeyer writes stories. This one was excellent, even though it was short. The pacing seemed good to me, too. In so many other novellas, the ending seems rushed. This story wasn't like that. It's complete and so well-crafted, I had no trouble immersing myself in it. If you enjoy clean, inspirational, historical romance, the I definitely recommend this book to you.

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Another Great Archer Story

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2014

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I loved this last installment in the Archer brothers' trilogy. It was fun to read about Neill, who steadily grew up while we weren't looking. He becomes a man in his own right and not just the little brother. I loved that the story ended at the Archer ranch, where it all began in Meredith and Travis's story. I feel like we came full circle. I didn't understand why Crockett was there, because I thought he had moved on and was pastoring a church of his own, but perhaps I missed something. In any case, it was good to see all the brothers back together again.

Neill is a wonderful hero, and I really liked Clara, too. She is a balance of fiercely independent but desperately in need of some TLC. I definitely enjoyed this quick read and would read it again!

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courtisha johnson

Wish it wasn’t a short book lol

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020

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Beautifully done! What a ride! Neill is such a delightful character to read. I thought Crockett was my favorite brother but I don’t know. How can you beat helping a widow deliver some other man’s baby? 😅 Seriously though you can’t help to love a strong man who fights to find their own way in the world while still having a readily good sense of humor, compassionate toward others and a fierce reliance on his Maker 🙏🏾Great story!

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AnnE

Learning to trust again

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2014

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Clara had been deeply betrayed by her first husband. Now she's widowed, pregnant, on a neglected and run-down farm her no-good husband had provided for her, and being hounded by a ruthless father-in-law who wants her to hand over her unborn child to him when it is born...and he won't take "no" for an answer. Along comes Neill, who is traveling through trying to raise money to start a ranch of his own. He is hired to put a new roof on Clara's house, but when he sees her shabby farm, he begins to go the extra mile to provide for her. Before long, they build a friendship and confide in each other. When Neill overhears Clara's father-in-law threatening her, he becomes her protector. Clara had never felt the feelings Neill inspired in her. Neill determines to win Clara's trust so she will allow him to take care of her always. It's a beautiful short story. My only disappointment, and it's a minor disappointment, is that we never found out who had hired Neill to fix Clara's roof.

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Judith Jane

52% what I purchased, 48% teaser for the next book. Color me disappointed.

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2014

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I read the Archer Brothers series as a break in my normal fare of medieval historical fiction/ time-travel. The first installment hooked me from the beginning. I loved the hard working, loyal, caring Archer boys! The second was as good, and I anxiously awaited youngest brother Neill's story. As I purchased the book, I was disappointed that it was a novella, but desired to "catch up on the family," and have closure on the series. I must say that I enjoyed as much story as was given, however, half of a novella isn't much of a story. I was so disappointed when part of the family gathered at the ranch as Clara and her son's safety was assured, but the ending was definitely abrupt and hurried. At 58% of what I purchased, the saga suddenly ended, and I was left with Witemeyer's remaining 42% as a pitch for her next novel! Six chapters just to get more of my money. If you tend to business and give the customer a well-written, complete story, you don't have to worry about offering the teaser on their dime. Ummm...yeah...I feel cheated.

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Katee

Why did it have to end!

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2017

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I give it 5 stars because this book is just fantastic!!!! I loved everything about the book!! The story line was great and I was looking forward to a longer book like the two other archer brothers books. And I was devistated when I realized it was a short story!! I mean really, my heart hurt!! I didn't want the story to end!!! Ms. Witemeyer, if you ever feel like adding onto Niells story....I'd be the first in line to buy the book!! I just started reading your books and I'm hooked!! Love them all!!

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AddictedToReading-WhenPossible

Great Ending to the Archer Brother Trilogy!

Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2017

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This was a good story, and a nice finish to seeing how all the Archer Brothers ended up. Short Straw Bride, and then Stealing the Preacher are the other two in the series. Those were full length novels, and this is a novella. But being a novella did not detract from this story. I feel in love with Clara. She was in so many troubles, and so vulnerable, and Neill came alone, and in a quiet, but strong fashion, helped her through each thing. Drama, romance, family, friendship, a baby, this story has it all.

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A wonderful Archer btothers novella.

Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2023

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Ah, Neill. That about sums up the story. I've loved Neill since he was a bratty teenager, and now love him as full-grown man. His soft heart coupled with his physical strength and determination made for a great story. As did Clara. What a sweetheart. Also loved how the Archer men look after each other. 🥰

Nadia Mensah

God is good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2015

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I loved the book! The archer's brothers are awesome people! Felt blessed to read this magnificent book! God is Good!

Sherry

Amazing!

Reviewed in Australia on February 23, 2017

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Love the writing of the story, had my stomach in knots through a lot of it, haven't been disappointed with one The of archers story's yet (wish this story had been a bit longer though 😉) thanks for the great read once again and making my heart HAPPY! God bless

Ceri at Babblings of a Bookworm

Third book in Archer brothers series - extremely enjoyable but felt a little short.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2014

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Earlier this year I read the first two books in the Archer brothers series, Short Straw Bride and Stealing the Preacher, and I loved them both! There is only one unmarried Archer brother remaining, the baby of the family, Neill Archer, so I was both pleased to see that his story was available, and sad that it was only a novella length story.

Neill is sick of being seen as a boy by his brothers - he's 28 years old now and he's planning on setting up a place of his own, in partnership with his friend Josiah. While Josiah stays at home and works there Neill is travelling from place to place getting what work he can. He arrives in a new town and makes it known that he's looking for work. He finds a note asking him to replace the roof for Mrs Danvers, a widow. He envisions a poor, defenceless old lady, and when he sees the rickety shack she's living in, he is indignant on her behalf.

However Clara Danvers is not what he'd imagined. She's a mere 20 years old, heavily pregnant, extremely unfriendly and the most exotic beauty Neill has ever set eyes on. The attraction between them is mutual, but Clara has been hurt before so she's not interested in finding herself a man.

'This man's eyes were warm and honest. Kind. And they had lovely green flecks that added a sparkle to the brown depths.
Clara took a step back. No need to look that close. He was a workman, nothing else.'

The only thing Clara is focused on is preventing her father in law from stealing her baby when it's born. For this she needs to keep her guard up at all times for a physical attack or kidnap, and she also needs to make sure she doesn't set a foot wrong, as her father in law is seen as a pillar of the community. So she needs her shack to be in good condition. She's done what she could to maintain it, but she has limited materials and tools and she physically can't manage to fix the roof. Clara is of Comanche blood, so a lot of the townsfolk are wary of her, she has no family, now no husband, and no friends, aside from the anonymous benefactor who sent Neill to her.

Reluctantly Clara accepts Neill's help, and despite herself she begins to warm to him, telling him the sad tale of how she ended up alone and the wife of a man who married her for really hurtful reasons. She isn't filled with self pity, though; Clara is just getting on with things, and focusing on protecting her baby

'Clara Danvers was no fragile flower. She was a coyote who'd learned to scrape and scavenge and protect what was hers.'

Neill is desperate to protect Clara, both out of compassion to keep her and her baby together, and also because he's decided he wants to marry her. Aside from the fact that he can see she is full of admirable qualities and beauty there is also something else drawing him to her:

'No one had ever needed him before, not to this extent. The youngest of four brothers, he'd always been included yet never felt truly essential. Until today. Clara needed him.'

Although I really enjoyed this story, I couldn't help but feel that it was just too short. The relationship between them developed too quickly. In one respect, this made sense because there was a limit to how many days he could stretch out working on her house, and since she was heavily pregnant there was a timescale there too, but I think the story really could have benefited from being longer. The story only covers a short timescale but I would have liked more detail, for example, there is a 2 day journey which is described in just a few pages, when I would have liked to see their relationship building. I also felt the pacing was uneven; it starts out at a moderate speed then gets faster. In common with the other Archer books this book has Christian themes, but they are not explored in great depth.

We see the other Archer brothers too, but unfortunately only very briefly. I'd really recommend reading this book, both to find out what happens to Neill and because even though I felt it was too short, it's still a really good story!

You can buy this story on its own as a novella (but be warned, there is a sample at the end, meaning you get a gaaaaaaah! moment when you reach 58% and the story is over!), or as part of an anthology called A Match Made in Texas which also has stories from other authors.

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