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Romance in Rapid

Seven Brides of South Dakota, Book 4

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Romance in Rapid

By: Kari Trumbo
Narrated by: Meghan Kelly
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Frances Arnsby has only three weeks to learn about romance. That’s all the time she has before the stagecoach whisks her back to Deadwood. Excited about a glowing future as a romance dime novelist, her hopes are dashed when her manuscript fails to connect. She hasn’t lived enough. Her dream will be over before it even starts if she doesn’t add life, love…passion.

Chief reporter Clive Davidson is intrigued by the vibrant woman submitting her work to the paper. But when his plan to help goes horribly wrong, he must decide if teaching her about romance is worth the risk…to his career and his heart.

As Frances enters a world of upper crust dalliances and deception, she discovers that perhaps Clive was right all along: romance in the stories are just that…fiction. Her career means the world to her, but if she can’t learn what true love really means, it could cost more than she ever thought possible.

Get Romance in Rapid, the fourth book in the Seven Brides of South Dakota series, by Kari Trumbo. A bit of history, a touch of romance, and a whole lot of fun. Scroll up to get your copy!

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Sweet Romance • Engaging Storyline • Distinct Character Voices • Unique Plot • Historical Accuracy • Emotional Delivery
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Kari Trumbo has written a sweet story that everyone will feel all of the emotions. A woman that wants to be a writer and a newspaper man find themselves in the up’s and down’s of life and love. Meghan Kelly did a fantastic job bringing it to life narrating it. I would recommend this one to anyone.

Wonderful!

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The author wrote these as if you had to read it as a stand alone, or out of order you wouldn’t be lost. She puts in just enough of the past books to make the reader not lost but not to much that it’s repeat for those who have read them.
The storyline is different than the other books, taking you to a new town and townlife versus the ranch. And she gives you just a hint of what the next book will be.
The reader did an ok job in this book, doing very well on everyone but the main character (8n my opinion) she chang3s voices and tones which I really like. But the main character she made to whiney don5 know if that was ms Megan making her that way or that’s what the author wanted. Either way I felt she was more independentthan all the whining. But over all nice to listen to.

Very nice continuation to this serie

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Just finished and loved it so far all are so enjoyable and I can’t wait for the others to be available the books are all so different so not boring thank you again Kari and please keep writing

Another entertaining book

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A tale of following your dreams and your instincts. The young lady in this story will learn that it takes hard work to write a romance, a lesson in true friendship, and falling in love
I received a complimentary audio and this review is voluntary.

Dreams

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Romance in Rapid is a charming romance in the Seven Brides of South Dakota series by Kari Trumbo. Although fourth in the series, it is easily a stand-alone story. I have enjoyed several other books by this author and was looking forward to reading this book and was not disappointed. The story moves quickly with a few twists and turns to the plot that helped to keep my interest. Frances is a naive young woman who has written a dime romance novel. Yet she has never experienced real romance. During a visit with her 'pen pal', Constance, a rather self-centered and spoiled hostess, Frances asks Clive, a newspaper reporter, to help her get the book published. He recognizes that the book needs a lot of work and that the author perhaps needs to experience true love. He sets her up with a visiting Englishman. And the adventures, or perhaps misadventures, begin. The author has captured well the era of the setting and the emotions and actions of her characters. They are realistic and relatable and I was drawn quickly into their story and enjoyed watching the romance develop between Clive and Frances. Readers of historical romance books will not want to miss this one. I listened to a complimentary copy of the audio version of the book and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own. Meghan Kelly does a great job narrating Clive and Frances's story, which made the listening experience enjoyable.

Charming romance

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Frances Arnsby sets out to sell her manuscript and become a novelist, but she’s told that her writing isn’t realistic. When she’s put in a situation to try and experience the real emotions, she gets more than she bargained for.

Kari Trumbo has written a sweet historical romance with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing about whether or not there will be a happily ever after.

If you’re looking for a top notch narrator, look no further than Meghan Kelly. She always does a fantastic job with the different characters and bringing out the emotions that they are experiencing.

The combination of Kari Trumbo and Meghan Kelly is an automatic listen for me!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

Is there any such thing as romance?

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l don't think l have ever listened to a story set in the original settlers era. let me tell you it was an eye opener to see how much a news paper article could make or break a life. l was quite indignant on behalf of the ladies concerned and later on a little scared that anyone could have their future dictated for them.
l could never live in a time like that, I'd either be hiding in a closet or never leave the farm.
The story kept my interest throughout and l enjoyed the narration of the many townsfolk and Francis .

Men and Romance💕

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Romance in Rapid is a sweet and adventurous story of self-doubts and innocent love with a side of drama and intrigue. Characters you love or despise have you rooting for the perfect ending. Meghan Kelly’s performance only adds to a wonderful story.

Sweet and adventurous

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Frances Arnsby has always loved to read and she was determined to get her manuscript published. She travels to Rapid City to visit with Constance, a girl her age she has been corresponding with, to stay for three weeks. First Constance ends up being nothing like her letters and is so self absorbed. Then Frances marches right into the local newspaper and ends up at the desk of reporter Clive Davidson. He reads her story and tells her she needs to experience life more to make the characters more believable. He agrees to help her and the adventure begins!
Meghan Kelly is an amazing narrator. She brings just the right amount of emotion and different voices for the characters to make them come alive. Combined with Kari's wonderful writing, it makes for a book I never wanted to end! Loved it!!

So Amazing!

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This is a great series . The author knows how to write a story with adventure, mystery and love . This is book four in the series . The author take on the characters are real like that it seems that they are your best friends.
Hero is Clive. Heroine is Frances.
Frances and Clive has their wires crossed . Frances wants to be a writer, Clive is a reporter. Clive advises Frances how to better make her book a success. The advice Clive gives is misleading. On thing leads to another and before you know it Frances and Clive are relying on each other. Before you know it they are a couple.

Meghan Kelly is unlimited with her success. Her voice is very unique, smooth and Clear. I still can’t get over how dj does all he characters

Romance in a great audio

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