The Bargain

The Bargain: An American Historical Romance Novel by Irene Bennett Brown is a wonderful example of what this author does best: writing historical western novels. The story begins in New Hampshire, 1885. Clare Hobb’s powerful family runs a successful lumber, flour and cloth mill. Unfortunately, her fa......more

This delightful, off-the-beaten-romance-track kept me reading until 4:00a.m. Based on Ms. Brown's own family history, she beautifully portrays lovers who appear star crossed but manage to prevail. It is a story of family loyalty and family pathology when terrible things happen to good people. It tak......more

I really enjoyed reading THE BARGAIN. the story kept my interest from start to finish. I was wishing I could just nudge the characters to do something. I saw many instances where it would have benefitted them so much more if they could just get past themselves. It was a very interesting read with lo......more