This is a sweet, not overly so, introduction to what might be a nice series. Dex and Rachel had kind of loved each other for many years. However, Rachel was expected to go to College, not just get married. And Dex, having given up on marrying anyone from town, figured mail order brides were the only way he'd get a wife.Misunderstandings trip up the couple, both uneducated in this part of life. Will a letter change things? Well, finally! I thought I'd never see the day when I'd read a short story and like it. This was really good. It was short and sweet, with just enough plot and characterization to make for a quick, heartwarming love story. Dex has always had his eye on Rachel, but he thinks she'd never have anything to do with him since he can't read properly and she's the smartest woman he knows. Unbeknownst to him, Rachel is strongly attracted by him and greatly admires his strength and hard-working ways. However she despairs of ever attracting him, since she is convinced he's never looked twice at her. Then, when Dex has recourse to a mail-order bride because he is sure Rachel won't have him, and he needs help writing his response to the letter, what better person is there in town to help him but Rachel? Just awww. It was really cute. The ending was a bit far-fetched and all, but oh well, it's just a novella, and right now I don't feel like fussing over details in such a short work. If you are looking for a sweet, short love story set in the 19th century in the US, I'd recommend this one!
What do You think about Love By The Letter (2013)?
This was a fun little story. Nothing remarkable, but a lighthearted read.
—mitchell
That was a sweet, short read during lunch. :)
—Joy
