Mail order brides is one of the most enduring premises in historical romance, and why not? Who doesn't admire a woman crazy enough to travel across country to marry a complete stranger, or a western man who plunks down good money gambling that the woman of his dreams will step off the train?
What makes this book so great is there are four novellas rolled in one book, written by four of the best authors in the historical romance genre - Margaret Brownley, Debra Clopton, Robin Lee Hatcher, and Mary Connealy.
The match maker in all four stories stretches the truth a little. All right, he stretches the truth a lot. And the brides come with their own problems--one is superstitious, one has a guilt complex, and one brings a ready-made family with her. Nothing the prospective grooms expect; in fact, they have a few surprises for their brides, including one who thinks he's dying. But in the end all four couples find themselves perfectly matched.
There must be hundreds, maybe thousands, of books about mail order brides, but the authors make these novellas fresh and entertaining. Best of all, the stories reminds us that all things work together for good to those who love God.
Sounds like fun. I'll have to add it to my list. Thanks for the review.
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DeleteThanks for stopping by. You'll enjoy this book, very uplifting.
I just received this book as a gift and can't wait to read it! Such a wonderful group of authors!!
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DeleteI won the book in a contest and glad I did. Thanks for commenting.
That's one on my TBR list. If I don't get it before then, it'll be on my Christmas list too. :)
ReplyDeleteI have this book and it sounds as if I made the right choice for my TBR pile. Thanks for the rec!
ReplyDeleteKnow this book is wonderful! It can't help but be.
ReplyDeleteI've heard wonderful things about this book--and no wonder with such a fantastic grouping of authors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review, Elaine!