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Ellie: Runaway Brides of the West - Book 13 Kindle Edition

by Zina Abbott (Author), V. McKevitt (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 80 ratings
Ellie is on the run from a marriage being forced upon her by her uncle. Her only chance of escape is the man to whom she had been writing for a year. If only his letters spoke of more than friendship.

Paleontologist Rand avoids becoming entangled in marriage. A wife would expect him to stay home with family instead of spending his summers digging for his beloved dinosaur and mammoth bones.

When Ellie arrives in Iowa City, only to discover Rand is gone, his friends send her to the wilderness of southern Wyoming. Will she find love amidst the dirt and rocks or only bones of creatures long dead?
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  1. Book 12 of 20
    Runaway Brides of the West
  2. Print length
    170 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    October 22, 2022
  6. File size
    4.9 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B2Z7TVX1
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2022
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 170 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 12 of 20 ‏ : ‎ Runaway Brides of the West
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 80 ratings

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Zina Abbott

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ZINA ABBOTT is the pen name used by Robyn Echols for her historical novels.

Except for the first year of her life, Robyn has lived in California. She started her young life in San Diego and has had gradually moved northward. She has been writing since she was in junior high school.

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The author currently lives with her husband in California near the “Gateway to Yosemite.” She is a member of Women Writing the West, American Night Writers Association, and Modesto Writers Meet Up. She currently lives with her husband in California near the “Gateway to Yosemite.” She enjoys any kind of history including family history. When she is not piecing together novel plots, she pieces together quilt blocks.

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Customers find the book's storyline engaging, with one review highlighting its romance and angst elements. Moreover, the book keeps readers interested throughout. Additionally, they appreciate its educational value, with one customer noting its well-researched content.

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Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one customer highlighting its romance and angst elements, while another notes how it picks up from the previous story.

"A magnificent western historical! The plot is ingenious and very educational as it unveils...." Read more

"...Another great book by this author and in this series. I highly recommend it and think you will like it as much as I did." Read more

"...What I love is it picks up from the last story and we find out what happens to Rand and his two friends!..." Read more

"This sweet book has a lot of twists and turns and it kept me flipping the pages of Ellie's and Rands story to see what was going to happen next...." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging, with one customer particularly enjoying the dinosaur bones digging scenes, while another notes how the plot keeps readers busy until the satisfying ending.

"...The characters are believable and well crafted and portrayed. ENJOY!" Read more

"...This book held my interest from the first page, until the last. Another great book by this author and in this series...." Read more

"...So enjoyable reading about the digging of bones of dinosaurs and thinking about how amazing that was and still is today!! Loved this story!" Read more

"...with a storyline filled with romance and angst, keeping our couple busy until the satisfying ending. Recommend. JudyE" Read more

4 customers mention "Educational value"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the educational value of the book, with one customer noting its well-researched content and another mentioning it includes a science lesson.

"...The plot is ingenious and very educational as it unveils. The characters are believable and well crafted and portrayed. ENJOY!" Read more

"...Well researched with a storyline filled with romance and angst, keeping our couple busy until the satisfying ending. Recommend. JudyE" Read more

"This was a combination of a science lesson and a romance story! Great story...." Read more

"...Highly recommend reading this book." Read more

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  • Meri Overstreet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025
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    A magnificent western historical! The plot is ingenious and very educational as it unveils. The characters are believable and well crafted and portrayed. ENJOY!
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  • S Reesor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ellie: Runaway Brides of the West
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2022
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    This was a fantastic book! I loved it and really enjoyed Zina Abbott's venture into the world of paleontology with this book. With how the author described the scenes is how I imagine the early paleontologist prepared for and conducted their dig site. And as far as Rand and Ellie, I think they made a lovely couple, since they both liked to dig. Rand for bones and Ellie for precious stones. Even though he didn't want her there, his feelings continued to grow for her and eventually, he realizes that she is the perfect woman for him. This book held my interest from the first page, until the last. Another great book by this author and in this series. I highly recommend it and think you will like it as much as I did.
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  • Lori Dykes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2022
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    1879 Mainly Wyoming Territory

    Bone Diggers! Oh Zina takes us on a true adventure with Ellie and Rand's story!! What I love is it picks up from the last story and we find out what happens to Rand and his two friends!

    Adventure, true history, and a stubborn man who insists he will not marry brings this couple on a journey not soon forgotten!!

    So enjoyable reading about the digging of bones of dinosaurs and thinking about how amazing that was and still is today!! Loved this story!
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  • Arlene Judy Esposito
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kellie: Runaway Brides of the West. Book 13
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
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    This sweet book has a lot of twists and turns and it kept me flipping the pages of Ellie's and Rands story to see what was going to happen next. Well researched with a storyline filled with romance and angst, keeping our couple busy until the satisfying ending. Recommend. JudyE
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  • GH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ellie Runaway Brides of the West
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
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    Ellie runs from her uncle when he plans to marry her to an old man and she travels to meet Rand and after much twist they fell in love
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  • Marian Cortese
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
    I didn’t like this book as much as the author’s other books. Usually she gives more history behind the scenes of her stories which makes me enjoy the book while learning at the same time.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Determination
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
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    Ellie has to have the determination to set her own course in order to escape a forced marriage. Rand is pushed to act as her fiance. This is a very interesting story!
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  • Judy Frayne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ellie and Rand 💞
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2022
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    This was a combination of a science lesson and a romance story! Great story. Rand didn’t last long as a confirmed bachelor once he encountered the fiery Ellie 🥰
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