Marlene Bierworth and Her Double Trouble Series!

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Benjamin’s Brides

Double Trouble Series: Book 11

Marlene Bierworth 

Thank you for having me. It has been such a blast writing in the Double Trouble series. The name itself suggests mayhem, and amidst my storyline, involving, a touch of mystery, suspense and adventure, therein lies the question: Which bride will Benjamin choose? Sounds like fun, right? Not so for poor Ben.

I started this title by using my parent’s names (definitely not their story, but their names.) From there, the characters took off and created a happily-ever-after of their own. I have never written a summary plot for a book, and rarely know the direction it will take until I write the first paragraph. It only takes one word, or a particular phrase that comes to mind, to send the story off to who-knows-where. I enjoy writing this way—it’s like reading my own book as it unfolds. Benjamin’s Brides is sweet entertainment you won’t want to miss.

I am a Christian who writes inspirational stories. I emphasize character growth, life’s solutions that usually point to God, a historical setting that are not presented like nonfiction, and interesting twists, while not overthinking plots—they just happen. I do not take this gift for granted, and depend on the Master Author to guide my pen.

Double Trouble! The premise of this series is men who must deal with two women intent on marrying them. If they thought one woman was a handful, two is more than they can imagine. How will they choose the right one, and what will they do with the other one? What if they don’t care for either of the brides? So many opportunities for great stories.

Check out the entire series here.

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Here is the blurb for Benjamin’s Brides:

Benjamin Slater has been a good brother, raising his younger siblings after his parent’s death. Now, at the age of thirty-five, the family plots to find him a wife. While working in the hills, Ben meets a battered Leona Baron, and offers her a job on his ranch, only to arrive home and find a mail-order bride awaiting him.

The widow, Lea, is relieved to be rid of her husband who made her life miserable. She realizes she is ill-equipped to survive alone and agrees to follow Ben home, both feeling an attraction they cannot deny.

Rose-Ann Grainfield comes from old money. She answers the mail-order bride ad to marry a cowboy—at least that is what she claims. Is there a sinister plan in the works? The spoiled woman will need to grow in character and integrity to win Ben’s hand in marriage against her cowgirl rival, Lea.

When Devon, the prodigal son returns to the Slater Ranch, plans are foiled, love is rekindled, and loyalties are put to the test. Join in this heartwarming adventure, where broken and trapped hearts search to find their happily ever afters.

Pick up your copy today to see which bride Benjamin chooses.

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I have written two books in that series. Isaiah’s Brides is just as entertaining.

Both are available at Amazon or to Read on KU

Benjamin’s Brides: Get your preorder today. Benjamin goes live with his story on January 15, 2024 THREE days from when THIS BLOG publishes. Pick up your copy here.

Isaiah’s Brides:  It is live on Amazon and KU today. Secrets, loyalties, compassion, God’s faithfulness, and a strange twist of fate rule romance in this historical fun and heartwarming tale of love gone bonkers. Pick up your copy here.

So, my question is: Have you ever (in your past or present) had the option of choosing between two persons seeking your commitment?  Either to keep company with—or even marry? I will choose my winner (Isaiah’s Brides – or another western if you have already downloaded it—no problem) from your answers.

I DID! When I met my husband at the ripe old age of 16, I was going steady with another fellow. Paul was a blind date. I dated him as a favor to my girlfriend who was bugging me to go out with a fellow who worked with her boyfriend at the time. (She didn’t like my steady LOL) I snuck out with him (on a double date with our friends) on Friday night and had a good time, but when he asked me to go out again on Saturday night, I gulped. I had a date planned with my steady.

CHOICES—life is all about choices, and I made the right one. Paul and I have been married for 52 years, have 2 grown children. 5 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter with another great on the way in May.

So other than family life, I enjoy reading, oil painting, socializing, and traveling. I love cruising and celebrating life with family and friends. And I love meeting new readers and authors online.

Hope you will become my new friend today!

Other Places to find Marlene Bierworth

Dream Creations: Sweet Romance (Facebook Readers Page)

Book Bub Author Page

Friday Newsletter

Amazon Author Page

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Heartwarming Romance: My business website.

Meanwhile Isaiah and Benjamin await your viewing.

Thanks for letting me spend this time with you all. I look forward to reading your comments. And if you have any questions, you can ask there too. Hope to see you on the Internet soon.

Respectfully,

Marlene Bierworth

Bringing hope & encouragement to the nations through fictional characters & the written word.

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41 thoughts on “Marlene Bierworth and Her Double Trouble Series!”

  1. It was a case of two beaux, but only one was looking to marry. Luckily (no, God’s hand was all over this), the man who’s now my husband let me know he was serious and I made the right choice. We’re happily married 43 years and counting…

  2. I have not had this conundrum. My husband is just about the only person I’ve ever dated (the only other guy was not one I wanted to keep dating, and I broke up with him pretty quickly). The closest thing I can think of to this problem would be my children competing for my attention when they were little!

    • Ah, yes, the children. It can be a problem keeping our lives balanced equally amongst kids and hubby vying for our attention. Good for you. I often wonder about people who wait until 30 to wed – what baggage they must bring into a marriage. I only had a couple of “fun” boyfriends before my hubby and am very grateful I met him as a teenager.

    • Thank you, Denise. In Ben’s case the choice was taken from him but thankfully, as a result of one determined gal, given back before the vows were said. Double dating can indeed be double trouble. lol Have a wonderful day.

  4. Yes, I did have that situation but unfortunately, I chose unwisely. How dumb we sometimes are when young.

    • Youngsters make many mistakes, but sad that it was that big for you. It must give you compassion and wisdom to share with the young people in your life now, watching them stumble in the throws of hormones. Trust you found your happy place and are enjoying life now. Have a blessed day.

    • Twice! Partners can lead us down the garden path, to be sure. A good time to lean on the Lord for His guidance. Hope you have rectified the situation in your perfect match. Enjoy your day.

    • Yes! I can relate to that. I met my hubby as well at 16 and married at 17. Three years of fun and then children. Of course, my blessings came after I had to break the heart of my current boyfriend. That bothered me, but I did make the right choice. The other fellow did not amount to much in life or spiritually.

  7. Welcome Marlene! I have read one or two books from this series. What double trouble for sure! I will have to read your two books. I’ve not had that problem of choosing. I had dated some in high school. But, had a crush on one. But over time had to give him up. You just kinda know through time when something was meant to be or not. When I met My husband, he was someone I had knew but never dated in school. What I thought was another date with no expectations ended up in wonderful marriage of over 43 years. Life can surprise you!

    I have saved Benjamin and Isiah to read in my kindle. I’ve not had a chance to check out any other books of yours. Is westerns your only subjects? Have you thought of writing other venues?I love historical romances. I’ve read a few contemporary, but not my love. The past is intriguing to me!

    Best wishes to you! I enjoyed your post!

    • Thank you downloading Benjamin and Isaiah. I loved your story and grateful that you shared. 43 years is a great achievement in the world we live in. Congratulations. In response to your question, I have dabbled in contemporary, some young-at-heart titles about dogsledding, a couple of marriage manuals, but in 2018 I found historical romance (always sweet and faith-based) That is my favorite. I have a couple of projects on the go that will dive into Canadian history – building the railroad (but still, mostly romance and HEA). And I am involved with a Once Upon A Courtship boxset – 12 book from 12 great authors (a diversity of historical content) that is on preorder now. If you ask to join my Dream Creations FB page, you can keep up with my publishing. I must admit, on the backburner, I am co-writing a fantasy romance with my granddaughter who loves to read that stuff. It is way of my comfort zone, but the bonding with her make it all worthwhile–and hey, romance is romance no matter where its found. LOL. I only started this writing venture when I retired so 100 books later the Lord keeps giving me more tales to tell. Loved chatting with you, Tracy.

  8. I can’t say I ever had to pick between 2 fellas, but I had occasions when I was dating one guy, when my interest was in another who did not know I existed. The typical teen love story. I say teen because I was married when I was 17 1/2 after I graduated from high school. So all this drama happened in high school.
    Too young! Wish my dad had denied me the chance, but then I wouldn’t have my two kids whom I love very much.

    • 17 seems to be the magic age LOL . Lots of drama when we are young, All those hormones working overtime. lol Blessings on your 2 children and the life you enjoy now.

  9. It’s so good to see you here, Marlene. I’ve been a regular here for several years and sometimes guest blog too. I consider myself an avid reader, always reading at least 360 books a year.

    • Hello, Janice. This is my first time here and I am loving meeting new friends and some already in place. I do love to read, but writing and all the business stuff that goes with publishing zaps me of much spare time. That and my hubby who LOVES to drag me off here and there. lol Glad he does, we are enjoying retirement. 360 books is almost a book a day! You are awesome. Sure hope Benjamin and Isaiah make your list in 2024. Have a blessed day.

  10. I was in this situation, and unfortunately I chose the wrong man. But I have two beautiful daughters and after my divorce, I found my soulmate.

    • The soulmate and the daughters were worth the pain of a heartbreak. Maybe not at the time when the world seems to crash around you but in looking back, he was there waiting for you all the time. Blessings, Kim, and have a great day.

  13. Good morning, no I have not been in that situation , I didn’t date much, when I was 21 I met my now husband and when I first saw him, I knew it was him that I had waited all these years for. We have been together for 47 years and been married for 47 years. We have 2 adult grown children with little families of their own and we have 3 grandchildren. So God has greatly Blessed me. I am so very happy that you chose the right man . Have a Great day and a great weekend. God Bless you and your family. Your books sounds like Great reads!.

  16. When I was in college( Sophomore and Junior years) I seriously dated a young man from my hometown. He decided he didn’t want to continue a long distance relationship. Luckily a short time later I met my future husband. We have been married for 46 years. My Senior year my ex boyfriend transferred to my university. He wanted to get back together and regretted dropping me. I said no way.
    No regrets!

  18. Yes I have. When I was 17 I was dating two guys (they both knew about the other). Both of them actually proposed to me but only one of them truly held my heart. We were married 37 years before the good Lord called him home.

    • Good idea to let the right one come to you. I love your blog name. My mother-in-law loved to quilt and I learned from her. I haven’t done one in many years due to the space it takes. Downsizing has its bad points.

  20. I never really had to make a choice between interested persons. I never really dated much in high c\school and didn’t date at all in college. I was focused on school and the job I had lined up afterward. When I met my future husband, there really was no question for either of us that there was something there to explore further. Like you, it has been a while. It will be our 52nd anniversary this coming June. I hope the weather where you are isn’t too bad. It looks like the whole country has serious cold weather issues.

    • You are just 8 months behind us. Such a wonderful feeling to be with one fellow you never regretted marrying. We are totally blessed. I am snowbird who lives in Florida during the winter months. It has been cooler here this past month than in other years and not as sunny – I do miss the sunshine. But not nearly as cold as my summer home in Canada, and I do not have to shovel the buckets of snow they are getting right now. Have a wonderful day. It was nice chatting with you.

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