Gabe's Pledge

Help and hindrance by family and friends makes this a comical trip down the church aisle for this couple.


Gabriel Shepard has secretly loved Iva Mae Paulson for years, but has been too shy to court her. But when Iva Mae announces at a New Year's Eve party that her 1887 resolution is to find a groom, Gabe must decide if he's ready to lose her to another man, or step out of his saddle shop to pursue her. Iva Mae Paulson loves teaching children but after six years, she wants her own family instead. Since her choice of husband won't take the first step, she'll set her own destiny by signing up to become a mail-order bride. The Grooms with Honor series showcases the six sons of Pastor and Kaitlyn Reagan. The family was first featured in the 1873 year-based Brides with Grit series. Besides the Reagan brothers, the series features other men in their community. "Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others, be faithful unto her as long as you both shall live?" The young men have heard Pastor Reagan say these words to many couples over the years, and they vow to treat all women this way as they walk through life. Gabe's Pledge is a stand-alone sweet historical romance set in 1887, but you'll want to read the whole series to enjoy the stories of the Clear Creek, Kansas community.


Read all these romance novels by award-winning author, Linda Hubalek.


Grooms with Honor Series
1. Angus' Trust (Angus and Daisy)
2. Fergus' Honor (Fergus and Iris)
3. Gabe's Pledge (Gabe and Iva Mae)
4. Mack's Care (Mack and Pansy)
5. Cullen's Love (Cullen and Rose)
6. Seth's Promise (Seth and Lily)
7. Adolph's Choice (Adolph and Poppy)
8. Nolan's Vow (Nolan and Holly)
9. Elof's Mission (Elof and Linnea)
10. Jasper's Wish (Jasper and Julip)
11. Tully's Faith (Tully and Violet)
12. Kiowa's Oath (Kiowa and Mary)


Brides with Grit Series
1. Rania Ropes a Rancher (Rania and Jacob)
2. Millie Marries a Marshal (Millie and Adam)
3. Hilda Hogties a Horseman (Hilda and Noah)
4. Cora Captures a Cowboy (Cora and Dagmar)
5. Sarah Snares a Soldier (Sarah and Marcus)
6. Cate Corrals a Cattleman (Cate and Isaac)
7. Darcie Desires a Drover (Darcie and Reuben)
8. Tina Tracks a Trail Boss (Tina and Leif)
9. Lorna Loves a Lawyer (Lorna and Lyle)
10. Helen Heals a Hotelier (Helen and Ethan)
11. Faye Favors a Foreman (Faye and Rusty)
12. Amy Admires an Amish Man (Amy and Eli)


American Mail-Order Bride Series
21. Lilly: Bride of Illinois


Contemporary Romance Books by Linda K. Hubalek
The Clear Creek Legacy Series, features the descendants of the Brides with Grit and Grooms with Honor families (available and future titles)
The Saddler's Legacy (featuring the Shepard families)
The Rancher's Birthright (featuring the Reagan families)
The Marshal's Gift (featuring the Wilerson families)
The Cowboy's Heritage (featuring the Hamner families)
The Soldier's Bequest (featuring the Brenner families)


Historical Fiction Books based on Linda Hubalek's family history

Trail of Thread Series
1. Trail of Thread
2. Thimble of Soil
3. Stitch of Courage

Butter in the Well Series
1. Butter in the Well
2. Prairie Bloomin'
3. Egg Gravy
4. Looking Back

Planting Dreams Series
1. Planting Dreams
2. Cultivating Hope
3. Harvesting Faith

Kansas Quilter Series
Tying the Knot