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Award Winning Author and USA TODAY Bestseller 

"When Kate Bridges' pen hits the page, she creates magic."  The Best Reviews


 

 

      Welcome!



I'm thrilled to announce that ALASKAN RENEGADE is a finalist in the Daphne Award of Excellence for Best Historical Romantic Mystery/Suspense! It's an honor to be among the nominees.

Check out the amazing contest at The Romance Reviews for your chance to win one of several free books, including my latest release, ALASKA BRIDE ON THE RUN! Contest runs until August 31, 2010. 
                                        
Would you like to join my newsletter for the latest updates on my career, books and screenplays? 
I recently finished postgraduate studies in
comedy script writing, if you'd like to hear about it.

For writers out there, check out this article in my Writer's Corner. "Using Screenwriting Strategies in Your Novels." 

My research trip to the
Yukon and Alaska sparked a series of books set in the Klondike...



Now in bookstores...

ALASKA BRIDE ON THE RUN
978-0-373-29599-9

"With an electric attraction at its center, this novel sizzles."  Love Western Romances

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#7 on Borders national bestseller list - May 2010!



               May 2010...

                        
                 MAIL-ORDER MARRIAGES
                     978-0-373-29568-5

"In this short story, Ms. Bridges shows her mastery in creating realistic characters, honest emotions and stirring attraction."  Love Western Romances 
*5 spur review!


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A Daphne Finalist for Best Historical Romantic Mystery/Suspense!

Also nominated for Best Western of the Year by the website Love Western Romances!



       
Recommended by readers as a Fresh Pick!

November 2009...

ALASKAN RENEGADE
978-0-373-29568-5

"Brimming with humor, suspense, well-drawn characters, an exciting plot, a feisty heroine and a hunky hero, this book is a keeper." Romance Junkies


"The wild north heats up whenever Bridges brings her alpha heroes and strong-willed heroines together in a battle-of-wills romance." Romantic Times magazine

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     February 2009...

     WANTED IN ALASKA
              978-0-373-29531-9

       
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"Ms. Bridges paints beautiful landscapes with her words. WANTED IN ALASKA seems to have everything - vivid imagery, multi-faceted characters, fast-paced action, and blossoming romance." Fresh Fiction

"Kate Bridges does it again with WANTED IN ALASKA, entertainment at its best."  CataRomance




April 2008...

KLONDIKE FEVER
978-0-373-29491-6

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"...humor, sensuality and high adventure..." 
Romantic Times BOOKclub magazine





DESERT ROSE GOLDEN QUILL AWARD
 -- Finalist for Best Novella for "Shotgun Vows!"



May 2008...

WESTERN WEDDINGS
978-0-373-29495-4
An anthology of romance and adventure on the wild frontier, written by three bestselling authors -- Jillian Hart, Charlene Sands and Kate Bridges.
Contains the novella "Shotgun Vows" by Kate Bridges.

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WESTERN WEDDINGS was short-listed for Best Western of the Year by one of my favorite websites, Love Western Romances! Thank you for making the book such a big success in 2008!  Click on the logo to visit the site.
THE COMMANDER
BARCLAY GOLD AWARD WINNER 
Best Historical Novel of the Year!  

ANNE BONNEY READERS' CHOICE AWARD 
shortlisted
for Best Hero of the Year!

What an honor! Thank you to the readers and judges of the Lake Country Romance Writers and to the Ancient City Romance Authors. 

Read more about THE COMMANDER.





KLONDIKE WEDDING

Sept 2007...

KLONDIKE WEDDING
ISBN 978-0-373-29463-3


"...likable characters and an engaging storyline that keeps the reader entranced the whole way through. " Top honor--5 ribbons. 
Dina Smith, Romance Junkies

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REVIEWERS' CHOICE AWARD WINNER
from CataRomance!




ANNE BONNEY READERS' CHOICE AWARD -- Finalist for Best Book of 2008 in the Favorite Heroine Category!
 
ALSO a REVIEWERS' CHOICE NOMINEE -- by Romantic Times magazine 
Best Historical Hero of the Year! 


May 2007  ISBN 978-0-373-29448-0

"Her heroes are the strong silent type, and it's simply delightful to watch them fall in love with her headstrong heroines. Not only is the romance wonderful, the unique backdrop adds another fascinating dimension to a terrific story."  
Romantic Times BOOKCLUB magazine


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Entertainment Tonight Canada...

Lights, camera, action...This episode with romance novelists Kate Bridges, Margaret Moore and Kayla Perrin aired on Valentine's Day. 

Interested in more photos?
click here



 

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