Stella Bagwell
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Description
At seventeen, Stella married her high school sweetheart: Harrell, and they had a son Jason. She began her writing career almost by accident. She was a hairdresser and worked in her sister's beauty shop. Ironically, Stella developed a severe allergy to hairspray and was forced to resign. With time on her hands, Stella wanted to do something creative. She remembered a high school English teacher telling her she could be a writer if she wanted. Although she always loved reading romances, she never thought to write one herself. Armed with that now notion and an old, manual typewriter, she went to work, attempting to create a story similar to those she liked reading. The result‚ her first book, purchased by Mills & Boon and issued under the Harlequin imprint. After that, she became a full time writer and today, has close to forty published novels. Her for the future is to continue writing romance novels as long as there's an audience to enjoy her work. Next to writing, traveling is one of her most favorite activities. Yet, because the southwest is dear to her heart, she sets most of her books there in rough, rugged ranch country. She feels it's essential to know a place before writing about it; that philosophy gives her more reason to plan trips! The marriage has always lived in southeastern Oklahoma. But, they purchased a portion of a twenty-two hundred, acre ranch; they now make their home there. Before moving onto the ranch, she had a swimming pool in her back yard and spent most of her summer evenings in the water. Her husband has promised to put in another pool, but for now she has to make do with the creek that runs through their property. The closest town of three thousand is fifteen miles away; she says she loves the seclusion, living among the woods and horses and wildlife. The only thing she doesn't like is making the thirty mile round trip to the post office or grocery store. Worse still, is the eighty-five mile trip to get office supplies! One of her greatest joys was to see Jason, her only son, graduate from college with degrees in math and physical education. He now lives in Port Lavaca, Texas, where he teaches high school algebra and geometry and coaches football and weightlifting. Family has always come first with Stella and she enjoys spending time with her son when he visits Oklahoma. Sometimes, she and her husband drive down to the Texas coast to see him. However, her mother, step-father and siblings all live nearby and they have routine get-togethers. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing violin and guitar, both of which she can play by ear. She claims to need years of practice before calling herself a musician. Stella also enjoys gardening and being outdoors.
Books
Outsider
COME IN FROM THE COLD Just when Faith Galloway needed help on her ranch, a mysterious stranger appeared and offered his services. Luke Chandler knew all about cattle, but it was soon obvious he was more than an ordinary ranch hand. Why did he want to isolate himself in the New Mexico desert with only Faith for company? For fifteen years Luke had been on the run. But the moment he saw Faith, he knew she was someone worth stopping for - someone to come in from the cold for. Faith could help him face fears and doubts he'd left far behind, but could Faith trust her handsome outsider to stay?
The Bridal Bargain
Powerful Antonio King is on hot coals, fighting not to mix business with pleasure with his new employee Hannah O'Neill. Yet when Hannah's past catches up with her and the risk of losing this intensely desirable woman stares him in the face, a passionate possessiveness drives him to an impulsive solution: marriage! Kings of Australia
New Year's Baby
In from the cold Lovely widow Kathleen Gallagher Hayes was devastated when a blizzard left her unable to get to her parents' farm for New Year's Eve. She'd resigned herself to spending the holiday alone when she heard a knock on the door. . . and found a very handsome stranger who wanted to come in! Ross Douglas had never been so glad to see a woman. He'd always steered clear of love and marriage, but there were times when a woman's gentle touch was needed--like when he discovered an abandoned newborn on his porch! Ross's unexpected arrival had granted Kathleen's desire for a family--temporarily. But when the snow was cleared her dreams would disappear--unless the magic of the new year could take three strangers and create a real family .. . .
His Texas Wildflower
Proper, polished Rebecca Hardaway came to New Mexico to pay her respects to the aunt she never knew—and discover the truth about her new inheritance. But keeping a broken-down farm wasn’t exactly in the big-city girl’s plan. Until Jake Rollins showed up at her door. The rancher—usually a “love 'em and leave 'em” kind of guy—couldn’t help but wish Rebecca would find a reason to stay, at least for a little while. As she searched for clues about her mysterious past, Jake did what he could to comfort her, to care for her…and found himself captivated by her. And he kept reminding himself that loving her wasn’t in his plan….
Her Texas lawman
Shoulders as broad and strong as TexasThat was Lucita Sanchez's first thought as Deputy Ripp McCleod rescued her from a crash. Here was a man that a woman could count on. One who wouldn't betray his wife and leave her with a son to raise alone. But as Ripp investigated her "accident" they realized someone had targeted Lucita--and her son might also be in danger.Though Ripp vowed to protect Lucita with his life, he was wary about offering up his heart. Still, the proud yet vulnerable ranching heiress compelled him to stay close. Could this disaster be the best thing that ever happened to them?
White Dove's Promise
BREAKING THE BACHELOR VOW Handsome playboy Jared Colton became town hero the day he saved a toddler trapped in a drainage pipe. The tot's mom was none other than Comanche beauty Kerry WindWalker, the only woman in the state of Oklahoma who was immune to his magnetic charm. Now that he had the spirited single mom's attention, he wasn't going to let her go easily. But he never expected the darling family of two to evoke such tender emotions inside him. Jared needed to be rescued before he got in too deep—or had he found salvation the day he answered his little dove's cry for help?
Taming a Dark Horse
Linc Ketchum hadn't been a pussycat before the fire at the T Bar K burned his hands, but now he was next to impossible. And he knew no woman would put up with him, especially not Nevada Ortiz, the so-called nurse that Linc's cousin had sent to take care of him. She was unexpectedly pretty and smart-mouthed to boot. Her jet-black hair and creamy brown skin were a serious distraction, not to mention the feelings that she stirred up. Like any cowboy, Linc hated to admit he might be wrong, but Nevada's tender loving care was slowly changing his mind about women. Or one woman, in particular....
Lover for Christmas
3 authors 3 stories about 3 women who meet at an airport Two's Company - Annette Broadrick (Mark Stevenson & Kayla Parker) Home on Leave - Stella Bagwell (Brodie Barstow & Greta O'Brien Barstow) Smokey Mountain Christmas - Kathy DeNosky (Lucas McCabe & Megan Bennett)
Daddy Wore Spurs
TAMING THE WILD COWBOY Nothing shocks horse trainer Finn Calhoun more than learning he's the father of a four-month-old boy! And when the tall, dark, spur-jangling cowboy arrives in Stallion Canyon to meet his baby, Mariah Montgomery has her doubts about his motives. Until a DNA test is done, she insists Finn stay at her ranch -- where she can keep an eye on him. Contrary to his image, Finn is only too happy to oblige Mariah -- and help to revitalize her own failing ranch and work with her wild mustangs. As his love for her nephew grows, their mutual passions reach new heights, too. But when Finn finally proposes, is he just looking to secure the ranch -- for himself? Or can Mariah trust that he truly wants to build a family with her and baby Harry?
His badge, her baby ... their family?
Six years ago, the demands and dangers of his job cost Carson City detective Vince Parcell his marriage. But when he walks into a hospital room and sees his ex-wife, memories of their love come flooding back. Eight and a half months pregnant, Geena remembers nothing of their shared past. Now Vince has to help her reclaim her identity--and missing family--before she gives birth to another man's baby.
Going to the Chapel (3 Novels in 1)
A trio of charming romances captures the many trials and tribulations on the way to the altar and includes Sharon Sala's It Happened One Night, in which Harley June Beaumont finds herself in Las Vegas and married to sexy stranger Sam Clay, as well as Dixie Browning's Marrying a Millionaire, and The Bride's Big Adventure by Stella Bagwell..
Hitched to the horseman
Gabe Trevino came to the family-owned Sandbur Ranch to train horses, not fall for the boss’s daughter. The sultry ranching heiress could ride and rope as well as any man. She was also hiding something, tempting Gabe to solve the enigma that was beautiful, vulnerable Mercedes Saddler.Mercedes knew better than to trust the handsome cowboy. She’d come home to Texas to start over on the ranch she loved. And Sandbur’s new head horse trainer was a man who could break her heart as easily as he could break in a foal. But Gabe called to something deep within her, making her yearn to heal the past and build a future with this lonesome, wary-of-love loner....
Done To Perfection
A MAN IN HER LIFE Widow Julia Warren and her son were everything to each other. But now Chris was old enough to want a Daddy, and to Julia's dismay, he had set his heart on Harris Hargrove. Harris was everything Julia had ever dreamed of - handsome, charming...a natural as a father. But Harris was a judge, and the tragic circumstances of her husband's death had left Julia with little regard for those who dealt out justice. Yet Harris was a man with a keen sense of right and wrong. And he know Julia was the right woman for him. He was determined to help her overcome her past and to prove to her that not only was he the daddy Chris wanted...but the husband Julia needed.