title: The Trouble with Brides: Three Novels in One Volume
author:  Deeanne Gist 
description: Deeanne Gist -- known to her family, friends and fans as Dee -- has rocketed up the bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere with her very original, very fun historical &amp; contemporary romances. Add to this three RITA nominations, two consecutive Christy Awards, rave reviews, and a growing loyal fan base, and you've got one recipe for success.<br><br>She has a very active online community on her website at IWantHerBook.com and at Facebook.com/DeesCircle.
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  > > THE RELUCTANT BRIDE
  
  
  > > Love’s Imposters
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  > > MAGGIE DALLEN
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  > CONTENTS
  
  > [Chapter 1](index_split_003.html#filepos3154)
  
  > [Chapter 2](index_split_004.html#filepos27740)
  
  > [Chapter 3](index_split_005.html#filepos46348)
  
  > [Chapter 4](index_split_006.html#filepos61688)
  
  > [Chapter 5](index_split_007.html#filepos81347)
  
  > [Chapter 6](index_split_008.html#filepos101383)
  
  > [Chapter 7](index_split_009.html#filepos119011)
  
  > [Chapter 8](index_split_010.html#filepos128030)
  
  > [Chapter 9](index_split_011.html#filepos142672)
  
  > [Chapter 10](index_split_012.html#filepos154978)
  
  > [Chapter 11](index_split_013.html#filepos170469)
  
  > [Chapter 12](index_split_014.html#filepos182528)
  
  > [Chapter 13](index_split_015.html#filepos196124)
  
  > [Chapter 14](index_split_016.html#filepos209956)
  
  > [About the Author](index_split_017.html#filepos225482)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  > CHAPTER ONE
  
  
  Lydia’s hand remained steady as she poured another cup of tea. Propositioning
  a man was a first