The Trapper's Bride
(2025)(The seventh book in the Flat River Matchmaker series)
A novel by Christine Sterling
Society dictates he marries a proper wife. Unfortunately, Petunia’s no lady.
Petunia Beale’s heart has belonged to Tommy Moore for three years, but he doesn’t seem to notice her at all. Now she’s eighteen and ready to marry, but few men want a woman known for her buckskins and trapping skills. When the town’s well-meaning matriarch insists on turning Petunia into a refined and proper lady, this sudden transformation brings about many changes, but can they also capture Tommy’s heart?
Tommy Moore has trapped the hills and rivers around Flat River since he was six years old. He has always admired Petunia’s hunting skills, wild spirit, and kind heart. Despite their close friendship, he can never view her as anything more than a close friend. The fear of her intimidating brother-in-law looms over Tommy, frightening him more than any wild creature he may encounter. As Petunia’s transformation unfolds from rugged buckskins to delicate bows, he struggles with conflicting feelings of affection and jealousy towards the attention she receives from other men.
When a dangerous storm threatens Tommy’s life, it’s Petunia who comes to his rescue, reminding them both of what truly matters. As love and love and pride clash in a battle of wills, can Tommy overcome his fears and accept the love of the only woman who’s ever truly understood him? Will Petunia be able to live up to the town’s expectations of her while also staying true to her wild spirit?
Find out in this small-town, historical romance with a touch of faith.
Genre: Historical
Petunia Beale’s heart has belonged to Tommy Moore for three years, but he doesn’t seem to notice her at all. Now she’s eighteen and ready to marry, but few men want a woman known for her buckskins and trapping skills. When the town’s well-meaning matriarch insists on turning Petunia into a refined and proper lady, this sudden transformation brings about many changes, but can they also capture Tommy’s heart?
Tommy Moore has trapped the hills and rivers around Flat River since he was six years old. He has always admired Petunia’s hunting skills, wild spirit, and kind heart. Despite their close friendship, he can never view her as anything more than a close friend. The fear of her intimidating brother-in-law looms over Tommy, frightening him more than any wild creature he may encounter. As Petunia’s transformation unfolds from rugged buckskins to delicate bows, he struggles with conflicting feelings of affection and jealousy towards the attention she receives from other men.
When a dangerous storm threatens Tommy’s life, it’s Petunia who comes to his rescue, reminding them both of what truly matters. As love and love and pride clash in a battle of wills, can Tommy overcome his fears and accept the love of the only woman who’s ever truly understood him? Will Petunia be able to live up to the town’s expectations of her while also staying true to her wild spirit?
Find out in this small-town, historical romance with a touch of faith.
Genre: Historical