The set up (first chapter) of this is so bad I can't keep reading to get to the real story. Completely ridiculous premise - a mother who is a breast cancer survivor, laying a guilt trip on her single daughter to meet this guy who inherited an earldom, all because they have some bizarre genetic link to an impoverished duke. And by meet, apparently she means marry, because they're talking about arranged marriages. What? How about try a premise that makes sense next time.No thank you. Although I have read and reviewed several books, I usually find it a little more difficult to rate short stories. "His Island Bride" by Author Shadonna Richards is no exception. It is not easy for an author to fully develop a story line in a novella and despite this fact, Shadonna has done a fine job.I enjoyed the main characters, Jessica Mills and James Carrington, in their chance encounter in Jamaica. However, I would have preferred to know more about them and their backgrounds in order to make the plot of this story a little more believable. It seems odd that a beautiful woman and a successful, handsome man, would ever consider the possibility of an arranged marriage but...that's what creative writing is all about isn't it? That being said, I do believe that this short story is very well-written. It is one of the few e-books that I have found with little or no errors. In fact, I don't recall any at the moment. That in itself, along with the romantic theme in this novella, is actually quite refreshing.This is my first read by Author Shadonna Richards and I must say she is a talented author with much potential!
What do You think about His Island Bride (2012)?
I already half-guessed what was going to happen from the beginning, but it was a sweet read.
—Edi
sweet short read. would have made for a great novella
—cinderella
