Short-Straw Bride

This was an adorable sweet romance about a little girl's crush influencing her as an adult to rush to the rescue. Hearing about a plot to sabotage the man who saved her from a bear tap as a child leads us on an adventure reminiscent of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

A great, quick read for moments when you want to escape and feel all warm like a Hallmark special.

The minute I saw that this book was set in Palestine, Texas, where my mom was born, I knew I had to read it next. I enjoyed it so much! And Meredith was such a spunky Texas woman, going into a fenced place to warn someone of danger because it was the right thing to do, no matter the danger to herself. Each brother had such a strong, individual personality.
I liked that both hero and heroine were already Christians, with growing to do that brought then closer to God and each other. Enjoyable and refreshing.

This was the first book I read by Karen Witemeyer, and I can't recommend it enough! I was hooked on the very first page (literally), and could not put it down. With every spare moment I dashed to my room, grabbed the book, and madly began to read. I walked around in a daze, unable to stop thinking about it while I worked, and when my sister insisted on turning out the lights at night, I agonized over what was going to happen next as I lay in the dark. It was one of my all time favorite books.

Travis Archer was a perfect hero, coming to the rescue in perfect timing, but also showing plenty of flaws that made him human. Meredith was a woman of action who kept the reader cheering as she ran to the aid of the man she loved, regardless of the consequences. The romance was absolutely perfect, holding the right balance of longing and hesitancy as Travis and Meredith explored their deepening relationship.

Short-Straw Bride made me laugh, it made me cry, and it left my heart singing with a happily ever after. This is definitely a must read for anyone who loves historical Christian romance.