Wild Western Bride

Texas, 1890 WILD WESTERN BRIDE is exceptionally well told; however I did not feel its title of "WILD WESTERN BRIDE" fit the contents of the book. I think the storyline concentrated more on the orphans of Orphan Trains, than a wild reckless relationship that the title of WILD WESTERN BRIDE implies. Regardless, it is a 5 star read!

This was the first RA book I read, and it led me to many more great books of hers. I love the strength the main characters show in trying to forge something resembling a family while fighting to keep their hearts from getting hurt. The loves scenes are tender and memorable (especially the first ;) without being gratutious, and while maybe all the loose ends gets tied up with surprising ease, I found myself forgiving that in my happiness for all the characters. A keeper!

Anna Thomas loved riding the Orphan Train and finding decent families for her charges. But when a Texas judge tried to separate two young brothers, the dedicated beauty went beyond the call of duty. She proposed to handsome, blue-eyed Mark Gates, planning to adopt the boys herself! Although Anna told herself the marriage would only be a charade, soon she dreamed of being a wife in more than name. She ached to lie in her husband's strong embrace, yearned to know the heat of his most intimate caress, and longed to sample a taste of wedded bliss!