The Scout's Bride

Rebecca Emerson is determined to stay on the Kansas frontier instead of returning east to Pennsylvania. She is not going to let any more men try to tell her what to do. She would not return to her stepbrother, Lyle Hope. "Injun" Jack Bellamy has just returned from a patrol in which his distant cousin Teddy was wounded by a tomahawk. Both men smelled to be stinking drunk. What a great introduction of two strong willed characters. Rebecca is being courted by "Prissy" Porter - Colonel Quiller is determined to send Mrs. Emerson back East. The frontier is no place for a lady. Teddy has nicknamed Rebecca, "Reb" as she helps save his leg - and she does earn Jack's gratitude. And a kiss. You must read of her trials and tribulations in trying to find a job and elude the man who thinks she is good for a tumble. Her problems with the society minded women of the Fort and her friendship with Flora Mackey. And the humor of dealing with Teddy and Jack, who continually has to keep rescuing her. She meets Jack's friend, Wolf Robe and Two White Birds and invites them into her house. Then wouldn't you know, Lyle shows up and Oh, boy ---------- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -- most excellent - enjoyable to read - maybe keep for a second reading????