When Amelia Morgan’s brother bet and lost her prized stallion to Alex Laird, a slick gambler, Amelia took the one avenue left that would allow her to keep her horse. She reluctantly agreed to marry Alex. Her brother, Henry, obtained the special license from the court and Sheriff Picken located the preacher. 

One minor problem, Amelia’s father was away on business and had not given his consent but Amelia felt she was her own woman. After the marriage, Amelia and Alex rode out to his home where Amelia was greeted by a large house with packing boxes piled in every room. Alex’ answer to her questions revealed only that they were goods that he had won at cards. Hoping that Alex will fall in love with her, Amelia sets out to straighten the rooms out.

THE BETTIN’ KIND is another Morgan Family Romance. We met Amelia’s older sister, Madeline, in THE MARRYING KIND. If anything, this latest book by Nancy J. Parra is better than her previous book. I know I’ll be looking for more of her books.