"It's been years, but Luke Davis is back--older and wiser--and still alone. Returning as Lookout's new town marshal, Luke is determined to face the past and move on. But when he discovers that the woman who betrayed him is now a widow, all his plans fall at his feet. Rachel has carried her guilty shame for eleven years. Her marriage to James Hamilton was not what Luke or the town thought it to be. Now James is dead, and Luke is back. Could they possibly fall in love a second time? Rachel begs his forgiveness, but Luke finds he has none to give. And then the brides arrive. Three of them--ordered for Luke through newspaper ads by his incorrigible cousins. The only place in town for them to stay is Rachel's boardinghouse. And none of the ladies is willing to let Luke go. When choosing a bride becomes a contest, the chaos that ensues is almost funny. When the mayor forces Luke to pick a bride or lose his job, will Luke listen to his heart that still longs for Rachel or choose one of the mail-order brides?"--P. [4] of cover.
I love this book. In the way that I absolutely adore the writing of Christian Historical Romantic Comedy Author [a:Mary Connealy|58306|Mary Connealy|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1361308956p2/58306.jpg], I now feel the same about [a:Vickie McDonough|101317|Vickie McDonough|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1391265571p2/101317.jpg]. This book had me gasp and inwardly scream. I laughed out loud and snickered to myself. I turned the pages without abandon and I am so eagerly excited for the next book in the series [b:Second Chance Brides|7685407|Second Chance Brides (Texas Boardinghouse Brides, #2)|Vickie McDonough|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1269966887l/7685407._SY75_.jpg|10337311] that I forget about the pile of to-be-read books waiting for my attentions.
There are many books and authors that I like, but you have to be something really special for me to absolutely love it. And I love it. I recommend this book without fail. Read it, love it, and escape within the pages to a humorous situation in a historical time that will leave you laughing, giggling and sighing with satisfaction of a wonderful read.
*Thanks to Vickie McDonough and Angie Brillhart for providing a copy for review.*
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