jjares reviewed Texas Mail Order Bride (Bachelors of Battle Creek, Bk 1) on + 3294 more book reviews
This story just didnt speak to me; the plot line is common enough: A mail order bride arrives in a small town in time to find out that her intended husband isnt going to marry her. In fact, Cooper Thorne didnt even write the letters encouraging Delta Dandridge to come.
Delta, not having money to go back home, decides to stay. I can see that she was kind to everyone because she wanted a place to belong. But to me, she soon turned into a regular Pollyanna.
However, I couldnt believe she let Cooper into her room late at night with no promise of marriage. She couldnt say no or she wasnt thinking about her future; people in small towns were extremely moralistic and would have been shocked by her behavior. Had they known, she would have been shunned and that would have been the end of her Women of Vision organization.
I scratched my head throughout the book; some things didnt seem logical. Because Ive read so many books with this general plot, I looked for something that would set this book apart that it had a different perspective or insight. I didnt find it and felt the story earned 3 stars.
The main characters had a lot of internal conversation with themselves that said the same things repeatedly.
Delta, not having money to go back home, decides to stay. I can see that she was kind to everyone because she wanted a place to belong. But to me, she soon turned into a regular Pollyanna.
However, I couldnt believe she let Cooper into her room late at night with no promise of marriage. She couldnt say no or she wasnt thinking about her future; people in small towns were extremely moralistic and would have been shocked by her behavior. Had they known, she would have been shunned and that would have been the end of her Women of Vision organization.
I scratched my head throughout the book; some things didnt seem logical. Because Ive read so many books with this general plot, I looked for something that would set this book apart that it had a different perspective or insight. I didnt find it and felt the story earned 3 stars.
The main characters had a lot of internal conversation with themselves that said the same things repeatedly.
Miranda M. (Governess4hire) reviewed Texas Mail Order Bride (Bachelors of Battle Creek, Bk 1) on + 146 more book reviews
5 BREATHTAKING STARS!
Oh my, my! I cannot sing this book's praises enough. I simply fell in love with Ms. Broday's writing. It's superb and magical. I really felt as though I were in Texas right smack in Battle Creek. I loved the characters, all of them. The richness of their personalities drew me in quickly. The banter between Cooper and Delta is fabulous. I even laughed out loud in some parts. I say, what good is a story without some humor thrown in?? This story has a bit of everything: passion, action, adventure, mystery... you name it, it probably has it. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves romance, western, or just loves a stellar story to get wrapped up in for a few hours.
This is one of my favorite parts of the book:
Delta covered the space between them so quickly Bandit (the dog) scurried for safer territory. She glared up into eyes that reminded her of a cold winter's day. "I can't believe this. You have a lot of gall, Mr. Thorne. The way I see it, you have up your right to meddle in my affairs when you told me in no uncertain terms that you weren't looking for a wife. Therefore, what I do is none of your concern. if I want to-"
"Do what?" Live in sin with Rand?" Cooper brushed her cheek with a fingertip. "You won't. Women like you won't throw your reputation to the wind. You want it all or nothing."
She glared. "You're awful sure of yourself."
"I know more than you think." His words were soft. "I see the yearning for permanence in your eyes. Dear God, you're a difficult woman to forget."
Cooper tugged her against his lean body, lowered his head, and pressed his sensual lips firmly on hers. The long kiss held passion and promise and warmth. Delta's breath got caught somewhere between the need for more and wishing she'd stayed in town, far away from men who indulged in contradictory behavior.
Her knees grew weak and she clutched the shirt covering his broad chest to keep from falling as the world tilted on its axis.
As the kiss deepened, their breaths mingled in a heated flurry while blood pounded in her ears. She heard a low moan and realized it came from her. Strange how it sounded so very far away.
Her stomach whirled and dipped as though she 'd fallen from a great height. Tingle raced up her spine in some kind of mindless confusion. The anger that had propelled her into dangerous territory melted away and left a strange desire in its wake. She shouldn't have let this happen. Before she could unclench her hands from his shirt to take a step back, he released her.
The kiss ended suddenly, leaving her wanting more.
Cooper's sinful half smile turned her knees to jelly. "And that, Miss Delta, is how we do things here in Texas."
Oh my, my! I cannot sing this book's praises enough. I simply fell in love with Ms. Broday's writing. It's superb and magical. I really felt as though I were in Texas right smack in Battle Creek. I loved the characters, all of them. The richness of their personalities drew me in quickly. The banter between Cooper and Delta is fabulous. I even laughed out loud in some parts. I say, what good is a story without some humor thrown in?? This story has a bit of everything: passion, action, adventure, mystery... you name it, it probably has it. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves romance, western, or just loves a stellar story to get wrapped up in for a few hours.
This is one of my favorite parts of the book:
Delta covered the space between them so quickly Bandit (the dog) scurried for safer territory. She glared up into eyes that reminded her of a cold winter's day. "I can't believe this. You have a lot of gall, Mr. Thorne. The way I see it, you have up your right to meddle in my affairs when you told me in no uncertain terms that you weren't looking for a wife. Therefore, what I do is none of your concern. if I want to-"
"Do what?" Live in sin with Rand?" Cooper brushed her cheek with a fingertip. "You won't. Women like you won't throw your reputation to the wind. You want it all or nothing."
She glared. "You're awful sure of yourself."
"I know more than you think." His words were soft. "I see the yearning for permanence in your eyes. Dear God, you're a difficult woman to forget."
Cooper tugged her against his lean body, lowered his head, and pressed his sensual lips firmly on hers. The long kiss held passion and promise and warmth. Delta's breath got caught somewhere between the need for more and wishing she'd stayed in town, far away from men who indulged in contradictory behavior.
Her knees grew weak and she clutched the shirt covering his broad chest to keep from falling as the world tilted on its axis.
As the kiss deepened, their breaths mingled in a heated flurry while blood pounded in her ears. She heard a low moan and realized it came from her. Strange how it sounded so very far away.
Her stomach whirled and dipped as though she 'd fallen from a great height. Tingle raced up her spine in some kind of mindless confusion. The anger that had propelled her into dangerous territory melted away and left a strange desire in its wake. She shouldn't have let this happen. Before she could unclench her hands from his shirt to take a step back, he released her.
The kiss ended suddenly, leaving her wanting more.
Cooper's sinful half smile turned her knees to jelly. "And that, Miss Delta, is how we do things here in Texas."
