The Bequest

The Birch Creek Ranch Series, Book 1

By: B. E. Baker

Narrated by: Jennifer Jill Araya, Gail Shalan

Abigail and Amanda may have married brothers, but they have almost nothing else in common (and really, they never did get along very well). After their husbands both pass away within a year of one another, they have no reason to interact. Their connection drops to an awkward phone call on birthdays and an exchange of holiday cards.

Until an eccentric uncle of their husbands' leaves a massive cattle ranch to the women's minor children...if they work the ranch themselves. A ranch that's located near a small town on the Wasatch front that isn’t too keen on outsiders.

They're both going to turn the bequest down, clearly. It’s not like either of them could properly raise their kids or find love again in a backwater province like Birch Creek. But when things at home change dramatically - for both moms - they decide to give it a try...just for the summer.

What could possibly go wrong in a mere three months? (Or more importantly...what might go right?)

©2021 Bridget E. Baker (P)2022 Bridget E. Baker

Intriguing and romantic

Nothing that I can think of other than a little too much self-thoughts of negativity

Gail Shalan's voices crack me up

I've listened to the whole series and am back for a second run. I hope the author uses Gail Shalan for all of her future work. She makes listening to the whiney main character a joy, and all the other ages/genders perfectly believable.

Of course, the best narrator is only as good as the writing. The author is witty, skilled, and creative. One of my favorites.

wonderful

loved this story, the setting - the ranch/landscape -, and the characters as well as the narration. Looking forward to Book 2.

yes

Love this story but it's not quite finished. when is the next one coming out?

Good story and characters

Easy listening. No drama but an interesting story. Wish there was a male voice. Amanda took awhile to like but eventually came around. Wish it had an ending but I will listen to the next one for sure.