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Book Review of The Bride Says No (Brides of Wishmore, Bk 1)

The Bride Says No (Brides of Wishmore, Bk 1)
The Bride Says No (Brides of Wishmore, Bk 1)
Author: Cathy Maxwell
Genre: Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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First, there was absolutely too much going on in this story. Aileen and Tara's father is a poor excuse for a human being; I didn't find a single positive thing to say about him. Tara is selfish and self-centered; not great character traits for the second female lead. Ruary and Jane's story was complicated by the sudden arrival of Tara (who has decided she wants the horse trainer instead of the wealthy, handsome Blake).

When Tara runs home to Scotland because she is running away from her betrothal, her father and Blake (the jilted fiancee') arrive at the ancestral home to talk Tara into having the wedding at their ancestral homeplace. However, at that time, Blake meets his future sister-in-law Aileen and they decide they are in love (rather quickly, I thought).

While Tara chases Ruary (who is engaged to Jane), Blake decides to pursue Aileen. One almost needs a scorecard to keep up with the couples. I was very disappointed in this book.