Buying His Bride (The Donovan Brothers Trilogy Book 1)

Alison
Ashlyn
Genre: 
Contemporary

Sierra Callahan is strictly business - especially when it comes to men. Past horrors haunt her, making intimacy difficult, to say the least. Michael Donovan is definitely not looking for a real relationship, but when his brothers concoct a crazy idea to help their ailing father get better, he agrees to it. A contractual marriage, for one year. Who knew the perfect woman was waiting for him, and the perfect man for her. Together they sign the agreement, but they soon find themselves fighting the very real chemistry that keeps drawing them together.

Containing a curious twist on the old idea of arranged marriages, "Buying His Bride" makes for a dramatic, romantic tale. Sierra and Michael are deftly developed characters. Each has their strengths, but they also have unique insecurities. Unfortunately, these insecurities are so often mentioned that it drags the momentum of the story down. More attention should have been focused on them overcoming their personal demons. Additionally, the manuscript is riddled with editing errors and could use a polishing. A quick clean up would make the story easier to read. Nonetheless, the story is captivating and the unique twist on the main idea captures the reader’s attention and keeps it, a huge plus in this day and age. 

Penelope Anne Bartotto