Melissa Jagears continues her Frontier Vows series with Marrying Mr. Wrong.
Book Blurb
Can a man who’s completely wrong for her help her find Mr. Right?
Gwendolyn McGill wants to be loved and accepted for who she is, but that’s hard to do in a small town where everyone judges her by the scandal her father caused. Unfortunately, the man she hoped would sweep her away from all the wagging tongues is no longer interested in marrying her. Unable to leave town, she’s determined to prove she’s more than just a pretty face who knows how to bat her eyelashes.
For years, Timothy O’Conner has loved Gwen from a distance, knowing someone like her would never be attracted to a lowly ranch hand with a blemished face like him. When Gwen unexpectedly shows up at the ranch, asking him to help her learn how to attract a man of quality, Tim’s feelings become even harder to suppress.
When danger pushes them together, they discover there’s more to each other than either of them imagined. Though God is no respecter of persons, is the desire of their hearts strong enough to defy society’s expectations?
My Thoughts
I’ve enjoyed every book I’ve read so far by Melissa Jagears, and Marrying Mr. Wrong was no exception. After getting glimpses of Tim and Gwen throughout the series, it was nice to finally to see their story.
I loved getting insight into Gwen’s character after so many hints in the previous books. Jagears does a great job showing Gwen’s growth throughout the book. And Tim, a character who piqued my interest in Pretending to Wed, caught my attention once again. I loved seeing Gwen and Tim battle their insecurities and come into their own.
Their relationship wasn’t forced and developed naturally, something I’ve always considered this author talented at. It really added to the theme about seeing past appearances and station.
Marrying Mr. Wrong can be read as a standalone, but I found myself thrilled at all the cameos from previous characters. Jagears brought this town to life in her series, and I hope there are more stories in the future.
Overall, Marrying Mr. Wrong is a delightful historical romance with well-rounded characters and a thought-provoking theme.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy for review. I was not required to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
Further Information
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If you haven’t read the first book in this series, check out my review for Romancing the Bride.
