Every now and then a story comes along that simply is a pleasure to read and demands no deep thinking or serious reflection. Just a simple tale of two different people, both wanting to gain their own agenda and yet indirectly both heading in the same direction. Clara and Doreen have been abandoned by the wagon train as without a man around they have been lagging behind. Arriving in the small town of Bottonwood, they are taken in by kind hearted storekeeper Josiah, who has plans of his own. His son, a city trained doctor, has no plans to move back to his small town home and settle down but his father has other ideas. Striking a bargain with Clara, he sets her the challenge to find Saul a wife. Just what lengths will Clara have to go to to get Saul to the alter?In a tale that is long on the laughs and gentle on the romance, Kelly Eileen Hake brings the warmth and charm of small town America and although the story is fairly predictable, the getting there is always the fun part A wonderful way to while away a few happy hours with these delightful set of characters. And with another 2 books in the series, I can't wait to enjoy more time in Buttonwood. I have finished this book and began the 2nd, loved this story about Clara and her aunt moving west in a wagon train. Clara is a strong willed young woman and they get "booted" off the train when they cause one too many problems for the wagon-master. It is ok though because they come to a small comunity where folks help folks and life really gets interesting when Clara meets Saul the kind and handsome dr that comes to town. I strongly suggest this series of 3 books by Kelly Hake to read.
What do You think about The Bride Bargain (2008)?
This is the first book I've read by this author. I really enjoyed it and will be looking for more.
—teo
A pool read, a rather predictable but sweet romance.
—chianne
Light brain candy read, and increadibly predictable!
—adarsh
