After I had requested a copy of Short-Straw Bride to review I thought to myself, “Oh goodness--what have I gotten myself into? It’s a romance...it’s probably going to be off-the-wall cheesy.” (What can I say? I’m a realist...over-cheesiness just isn’t my thing, ha ha.) The book’s description still sounded intriguing though, so I was looking forward to reading it despite my apprehension.
I started reading it the same day it arrived, and less than 24 hours later I’d finished it. That was the fastest I’ve read a book since before my son was born, I think.... In brief, Short-Straw Bride was truly a fun book to read! I loved every minute of it and discovered--much to my relief--that it wasn’t really all that cheesy. In fact, it was one of the most ‘sensible’ romances I’ve ever read--while still being romantic nonetheless.
Short-Straw Bride is about Meredith, a young woman who delivers a warning to someone she was indebted to and through a chain of events end up having to marry him. It being a hasty marriage of obligation neither is sure of the others’ feelings and have to adjust to being suddenly married. There is more to the story, but I don’t want to give anything away. :)
The author, Karen Whitemeyer, has the talent for writing a story that really draws you in and takes hold of you while you read it! I definitely found myself growing attached to the characters in the story and was excited to see the story unfold as I continued to read.
I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a fun read!
A big ‘Thank You’ to Bethany House for providing a free copy of Short-Straw Bride for me to read in return for an honest review!
