Donovan's Bed

By: Debra Mullins

Narrated by: Joe Arden

Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's Summary

In this battle of the sexes, the ultimate prize is love.

Sarah Calhoun is bound and determined to restore honor to the family name the only way she knows how - make her late father's newspaper, the Burr Chronicle, the most successful in the Wyoming Territory.

Haunted by past scandal, she knows one misstep, one misunderstanding, could bring disgrace back down on her head. Yet that doesn't stop her from running an article about the insulting Jack Donovan. The blasted man is shopping for a wife as he would a horse!

Jack finally has the house in the kind of town he's always dreamed about. Now all that's missing is a wife. At first, he thinks Sarah's scathing article about his quest is a good thing - until he finds himself hounded by hordes of young girls, spinsters, and widows. Still, he can't stop thinking about the sassy newspaper editor who started it all.

Sarah is as determined to ignore her impossible attraction to Donovan as she is to uncover his mysterious past. But the harder she digs for his secrets, the deeper he hides them. Until there's only one rock left unturned. His heart.

©2012 Debra Mullins (P)2017 Audible, Inc.

Critic Reviews

"Narrator Joe Arden portrays a myriad of characters who live in a small town in Wyoming. Rumors and stories circulate among the townsfolk when an elaborately decorated bed is carted down their main street. Local newspaper owner Sarah Calhoun is determined to discover the story behind the bed AND its owner - Jack Donovan, eligible bachelor. Arden ably captures Sarah's strong personality and Jack's debonair ruggedness. Arden's falsetto conveys the snarky attitude of the women who judge Sarah for her scandalous past, including those jockeying for a chance to become Jack's wife. Arden's Southern drawl and well-timed delivery bring out the male characters' jocular humor and exaggerate their buffoonish traits. As the heartfelt attraction that develops between Jack and Sarah is made palpable, Arden's deep tones and dramatic pacing sizzle with temptation and sensuality." (AudioFile Magazine)

Well donemixing to hot topics gracefully

I loved the story line was thrown at first with the Bible reading and faith talk but then just took it in as part of the people.
This book is for those who think love always wins. Dont recommend if your looking for hot love scene their are none. Just a lovely post civil war love tale of inspiratio

3.5 stars for the book 10 starts for Joe!!

At the time I bought this book audible had no reviews for it.
I thought... I love 90% of Joe Arden's books so I'll take a chance.
Joe did give a stellar performance as usual but, for me this book just didn't have that spark.
I still think it's a well written book with a decent plot.
I just wish it would have gave me the feelings and tingles needed to make it a 5 star romance that I can get into.
Maybe it's because I like my romance with a bit more steam.. IDK?
whatever it was? it didn't work for me.
So I say, for some of you this book is definitely credit worthy.
For others (like me).. catch it on sale and save the credit.

Joe Arden at his best as an entire town!!!

No one does it better than Arden. Western that flows smoothly with great side kicks

Joe Arden should do more westerns.

The story was good. Joe Arden made it great with his character voices and western twang.

Good story!

I really like the story, but I think it dragged out too long in places. Of course Joe Arden brings the story to life. Book is definitely entertaining.

Beautiful and Different

this is my first audio from this author and I got it cause Joe Arden was narrating. It was a sweet suprise the story was was sweet and different that what usually read and hear. defenitely going to read more this author.

Enjoyed it a lot!

This was a good story with a good plot and interesting, well rounded characters. I must say I'm coming to love Debra Mullens' writing very much. The narration by Joe Arden was brilliant. All the different voices he conjures up is amazing. Well done to all.

Entertaining Romance

A well written story with a good narrator
makes for an enjoyable Western adventure.

Way to exciting

Couldn’t put it down and a must to go on to next in series. Filled with excitement,live and sex.

Great Story

Held my interest the whole time!!!! Well written and will spoken!!!!!!! Thanks! And it’s Free