UNBRANDED
Montana Bred Series, Book 1
Linda Bradley
Publisher: Akin House Publishing
ISBN: 978-0999579350
Genre: Women's Fiction
Release date: May 1, 2022
Threatened by the unexpected, a devoted rancher refuses to compromise her ambition or her legacy.
CHLOE MCINTYRE is determined to become the co-CEO of her grandfather's Montana ranch, but her father isn't ready to become partners—yet.
Jaded memories of her parents' shotgun wedding gone wrong cloud her attraction for best friend Matt Cooper when she discovers she's pregnant—with his baby. Chloe believes raising a child isn't in her genes, and she doesn't expect a marriage proposal. She keeps her condition a secret to hold her position on the ranch and continue what she does best: wrangling strays and working alongside hired hands.
After her father announces his first choice for co-CEO, a wild ride jeopardizes the pregnancy, and Chloe questions life choices. Will the cowgirl grit she has inherited from her grandmother be enough to rein in her disappointment, or will she walk away from everything that could flourish into love?
"Ms. Bradley skillfully drew me into the lives of the characters that populate this beautifully written novel. I quickly connected with Chloe and couldn't read fast enough to discover how she would handle the challenges of an unexpected pregnancy. I also enjoyed reconnecting with Maggie Abernathy and other characters from the Montana Bound series. I strongly recommend setting aside large blocks of reading time. You won't be able to put this book down." —Amazon Review, Joanne Guidoccio, author of No More Secrets
"Linda Bradley has done it again...Unbranded is a heartwarming story bringing back her beloved, familiar cast of misfit characters. Her magical manipulation of words creates a symphony in your mind building lasting impressions to savor. If you love young women with grit and determination, then this is the story for you." —Roni Hall, author of Montana Wild & Third Man on the Left
"...Unbranded by Linda Bradley is a story filled with emotion. From the get-go, you experience some really intense moments with Chloe and things just pile up as you go. The beauty of it all is that you get to see her overcome each of these unexpected circumstances and events that come her way. Chloe is truly the perfect example of a strong female lead which I love, especially since it contrasts with the setting of the story. The writing and character development within Unbranded were beautifully done and really allow you to become immersed in the story. I found it hard to put this book down once I started reading it. It has a bit of everything for everyone and definitely has its own unique points which make the story so great. Overall, I think this book is well worth a read for any fan of the genre and I encourage other readers to pick this up; you won't be disappointed." —Review by Miche Arendse for Readers' Favorite
"If you like romance, horses and ranchers, but Yellowstone is too violent for you, this book may be your perfect choice for the beach." —Teachernut, Amazon Review
"...another winner from author Linda Bradley." —InD'tale Magazine
"Like visiting old friends... and catching up with the beloved characters." —Pam McCarthy, BookBub
"All the characters are interesting and play their part in the evolving story, keeping the reader engaged and turning the pages. The romance is subtle and heartwarming..." —Sally Cronin, Smorgasbord Blog Magazine
