A Wife for Owen Chase

by Kristine Rolofson

When the annual Matchmaking Festival gets going in Bliss, Montana, the folks there know to just go along with it -- everyone, that is, except loner Owen Chase. He's the only man in Bliss not... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373259425
• ISBN13: 9780373259427
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Harlequin Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Another Newly Discovered Author.

In A WIFE FOR OWEN CHASE, Kristine Rolofson offers her reader lighthearted amusement . . . brain candy . . . if you will . . . and sometimes readers need that! Kristine Rolofson holds fast to her delightful writing technique and her story blossoms easily. Mini Synopsis: In the small town of Bliss, Montana, the members of the Hearts club concentrate on their annual matchmaking list. This year, the four elderly ladies deem bachelor Owen Chase will serve as their lead candidate. The man ran a ranch; dedicated his life to raising his nieces; and he almost never went out on a date. Suzanne Greenway sat in a lovely room in the home of the Bliss sisters, Ella and Louise. The old dears had kindly consented to meet with her and share some of their reflections on the town's Annual Matchmaking Festival. Suzanne's latest writing assignment was simple enough: get to Montana, take a few photos, and write an in-depth story about getting married. Or, as Suzanne reflected - the cowboy orgy story! Certainly, she had not expected the tall, robust rancher in a buckskin coat to be "her featured bachelor." And when the man said he liked red hair, Suzanne suddenly felt like an infatuated teenager! She best remember she was a writer and not Owen Chase's date! Owen was about to make a complete fool of himself! It was the classic Montana cowboy versus the sophisticated city-girl tale. He had never been good with women and now a long-legged beauty wanted to follow him around. Good grief, Owen Chase's pride didn't stand a chance! What was it about a stylish woman with reddish-blonde curls? Reviewer's Comments: Marvelous! I have discovered another interesting author. Kristine Rolofson's writing is very reminiscent of a "sexually toned down" Lori Foster story. Rolofson delivers alpha-male heros and vulnerable spirited heroines. It seems the best-loved authors always manage to create a world their readers want to spend some time in! In A WIFE FOR OWEN CHASE, Kristine Rolofson offers such a world. Book 1 - Montana Matchmakers series Grade: B Status: page-turner Sensuality: warm MaryGrace Meloche.

Amusing tale

Six months ago her fiancé jilted Suzanne Greenway at the altar, leading the reporter to renounce marriage as simply a bad deal definitely not for her. I is therefore ironic that her editor sends Suzanne to cover the Annual Matchmaking Festival in the aptly named Bliss, Montana. She is one of the only single female in town not seeking a male. Owen Chase has no time for dating because his plate is overflowing with responsibilities from his ranch and caring for his deceased sister's children. In spite of his situation, many of the ladies in Bliss, including a visiting reporter, consider him prime marital beef. If he will only find the time for Suzanne and if she will only move past her previous rejection, this duo could share a lifetime of happiness together. Kristine Rolofson writes an amusing light romp that stars two nice lead characters and a cast of eccentrics. A WIFE FOR OWEN CHASE is funny because of the antics of the ensemble that enables the humor to overcome a shallow story line. Fans who enjoy an agreeable contemporary romance filled with mirth and a wink or two will want to relax with Ms. Rolofoson's cheerful tale.

Bliss takes a whole new range of meaning -- Recommended

Suzanne Greenway's fiancé left her at the altar six months ago. She sent chunks of cake home with the guests, gave the flowers to a senior citizen's home, and disavowed marriage. Then her editor sent Suzanne to Bliss, Montana to cover the annual Matchmaking Festival. Now she's the only woman in Bliss who doesn't want a man. Not even a sexy man with a heart of gold.Owen Chase is the consummate bachelor, raising his dead sister's children while running a ranch. He wouldn't mind being married, but hasn't the time for courtship rituals and doesn't care for the fact that he's at the top of the matchmaking list. Also doesn't have the time to be the subject of Suzanne article; that is, until others offer to step in for the privilege.A WIFE FOR OWEN CHASE contains a wonderful premise. With a card club devoted to playing hearts and matchmaking, an eighty-something senior citizen ready to find a man, and a man who loves children, fun is had by all. Unfortunately, the plot's a bit thin, lacking the conflict to create a truly dazzling read. Nevertheless, A WIFE FOR OWEN CHASE is light, pleasant entertainment for poolside reading. Recommended.