"Great historical romance with another hot Mountie!"

Diana Campbell had no intention of participating in the games at the Harvest Fair. But, seeing Inspector Mitch Reid of the Mounted Police perched on the dunking booth was enough for Diana. She wanted to wipe the smug look off his face. With, a good throwing arm and five cents she does just that. However, the prize is the Mountie, for the next 24 hours Mitch's services belong to her.

Mitch thinks Diana will use his services as an escort for the upcoming dance. But, he soon finds she is different than any other woman he has known. She takes Mitch to her factory job and he is soon plucking chickens. Diana is a hard worker with the sole responsibility of supporting her younger brothers and sisters.

Diana feels an attraction to Mitch but, thinks that nothing will come of it. After all, she is practically destitute, and lives far differently than most of the young women in town. Her days are not filled with clothes, parties, and courting. Plus, Mitch has a reputation with the ladies and she has no desire to be another conquest.

Their time together make them both take notice on a deeper level. Mitch realizes that Diana is different and he can't let go of his attraction to her. While, Diana realizes that underneath that charming, sexy facade is a tortured soul racked with guilt. But, when Diana's brothers are implicated in a murder she doesn't know if Mitch is friend or foe.

THE BACHELOR is and engrossing read, one that will make you laugh and cry. Kate Bridges continues to write Canadian Mounties that will take your breath away. Her heroes and heroines always capture the readers heart with their human flaws. Ms. Bridges continues to be at top of her game.

Reviewed by Tami Sutton
Posted April 25, 2006

Summary

She'd won herself a Mountie...but Diana Campbell knew even a brief relationship with Officer Mitch Reid, her bachelor auction "prize," could lead only to disaster for her family—and heartbreak for herself. For she wanted this marvel of a man not just for today—but for all their tomorrows!

Mitch Reid had returned to Calgary a changed man. A newly sworn officer of the Mounted Police, he wanted only to rectify the errors of his wilder days by serving the public. He had neither time nor desire for romance—until Diana Campbell, armed with a nickel and a fastball, won his services for a day!