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      The Marriage List

      No one in Denver knows how close Callie Mitchell once came to ruin. Dowdy dresses and severe hairstyles hide evidence of the pretty, trusting girl she used to be. Now her matchmaking employer wants Callie to help find a wife for the one man who sees through her careful facade.

      For his business’s sake, Reese Bennett Jr. plans on making a sensible marriage. Preferably one without the unpredictable emotions that spring to life around Callie. Yet no matter how many candidates she presents to Reese, none compare with the vibrant, intelligent woman who is right under his nose—and quickly invading his heart.

      Charity House: Offering an oasis of hope, faith and love on the rugged Colorado frontier

      “We are friends, are we not?”

      Reese nodded. “We are.”

      “Wouldn’t you also agree that friends help friends?”

      He ran a hand along his jaw. “I would.”

      “I don’t mind if this puts us in close proximity.” Callie’s bow-shaped lips curved upward. “I enjoy your company.”

      “I enjoy yours, too.” A little too much. And therein lay the problem. Reese really liked Callie. He especially liked this new Callie, the one who dressed in rich, bold colors that made her skin glow and her eyes sparkle.

      Her transformation awed him. Her beauty stole his breath.

      “If you will give me a chance—” she pulled her hand away from his arm “—I believe I can be of great assistance in your search.”

      Hadn’t he already arrived at that same conclusion? “That is not the point.”

      “What is the point?”

      He couldn’t remember.

      “I need a day or two to think this through,” he said, grasping for any reason to make his exit before he said or did something he couldn’t take back.

      RENEE RYAN

      grew up in a Florida beach town where she learned to surf very poorly. Armed with a degree in economics and religion from Florida State University, she explored various career opportunities, including stints at a Florida theme park, a modeling agency and a cosmetics conglomerate. She also taught high school economics, American government and Latin while coaching award-winning cheerleading teams. She currently lives in Nebraska with her husband and a large, fluffy cat many have mistaken for a small bear. Renee’s website is www.reneeryan.com. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter, @ReneeRyanBooks.

      His Most Suitable Bride

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      For the Lord does not see as man sees;

      for man looks at the outward appearance,

      but the Lord looks at the heart.

      —1 Samuel 16:7

      To my amazing, handsome, fabulous husband, Mark. Because of the love and grace you show me on a daily basis, writing romance is easy for me. I just have to look at you and know happily-ever-after is real. Love you, always and forever.

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       Introduction

       About the Author

       Title Page

       Bible Verse

       Dedication

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Chapter Fourteen

       Chapter Fifteen

       Chapter Sixteen

       Chapter Seventeen

       Chapter Eighteen

       Chapter Nineteen

       Chapter Twenty

       Chapter Twenty-One

       Chapter Twenty-Two

       Chapter Twenty-Three

       Epilogue

       Dear Reader

       Questions for Discussion

       Extract

       Copyright

       Chapter One

      Denver, Colorado—1895

      The Tabor Grand Opera House

      Tonight should have ranked among the finest of Callie Mitchell’s life. Certainly all the elements were in place. She sat in a box seat, on a plush velvet chair, watching a world-class performance of Roméo et Juliette.

      Based on William Shakespeare’s play, the popular opera consisted of five drama-filled

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