I’m not sure if I like The Anonymous Bride or not. It’s a fine book just not my favorite. I do know that I don’t care for the cover picture at all. The story idea is a bit of a twist on the old stand by mail order bride plot. Again, fine but not exhilarating. The hero deals with forgiveness. Seems like a lot of books lately have that theme. I did enjoy when the heroine prayed with one of the brides. There are a lot of main characters, but it was easy to keep them straight. My overall impression is that it’s a fun easy read, but won’t stand out in my mind past this week.
Here is the backcover copy:
How many brides does one man need?
It’s been years, but Luke Davis is back–older and wiser–and still alone. Returning as Lookout’s new town marshal, Luke is determined to face the past and move on. He flippantly tells his cousin he’d get married if the right woman ever came along. But then he discovers that the woman who betrayed him is now a widow, and all his plans fall at his feet.
Rachel has carried her guilty shame for eleven years. Her marriage to James Hamilton was not what Luke or the town thought it to be. Now James is dead, and her long-time love for Luke is reignited with his return to town. So when three mail-order brides appear, she panics.
Could they possible find love a second time?
Rachel begs his forgiveness, but Luke finds he has none to give.
And then the brides arrive. Three of them–ordered for Luke through newspaper ads by his incorrigible cousins. The only place in town for them to stay is Rachel’s boardinghouse. And none of the ladies is willing to let Luke go. When choosing a bride becomes a contest, the chaos that ensues is almost funny.
When the mayor forces Luke to pick a bride or lose his job, will Luke listen to his heart that still longs for Rachel or choose one of the mail-order brides?
Will Rachel find the courage to tell Luke that she loves him? Or take an anonymous part in the contest for his hand?
You can find more information at the author’s site. You can read the first chapter at Where the Story Begins. Published by Barbour.
This book was sent to me through Christian Fiction Blog Alliance for the book tour. The words are fully my own and I have no affiliate links in this post.
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It sounds…cute. I would totally read it though.
and I agree…the cover is not so great at all. And, why is it that almost all Christian fiction is set in the old “wild” west???
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I found a copy of this book at a garage sale a few weeks ago. I have always checked on a site that informs me whenever there are any garage sales near my home. This book is actually a good read I have always been a fan of Christian novels and though it isnt particularly unique, its not that bad either!