THREE STARS
This was a quick read and I enjoyed it until Tessa turned into a big baby and went on and on about how Dean didn’t listen to her and then turned the story into an ongoing series of Dr. Phil.
I liked Tessa at first. I sympathized with her plight. She was stuck in the rigors of society that she hated and wanted to break free. She was close to her family and they were good to each other, but she rebelled against the system and became a mail order bride.
Dean lost his wife and third child in childbirth. He was devastated and overwhelmed. He had a son and a daughter to take care of and a ranch to run. When his brother tells him he needs help needs to place an ad for a bride, Dean facetiously tells him to do it. The ad was placed.
That’s just the beginning. A lot happens after that, of course that led to great family dynamics and strong friendships. I liked that.
If this hadn’t turned into a daytime talk show and the author hadn’t used the word “said” so often, this would have been a better read.
Hanging out with Kristi 