Goodreads Summary
Marty Dandridge Olson is a widow looking for a way out of Texas. Widower Jake Wythe has secured a job as a bank manager in Denver, only to discover that the bank board wants him to be a married man. With Texas in his roots, he advertises for a Lone Star bride, and Marty answers the call. They both agree they are done with romance and love and will make this nothing more than a marriage of convenience.
Marty works to carve out a new life in high-society Denver as Jake works to guide the bank through a collapsing economy. But when money goes missing at the bank and accounting discrepancies point to Jake, he must find a way to prove his innocence. Yet all he wants to do is go back to Texas and own his own ranch. Marty, on the other hand, owns a ranch–one she’s never told her husband about. She hates Texas because it represents the losses in her life. But as the couple grows closer and love begins to bloom, Marty realizes she needs to tell Jake the truth. Can she come to terms with the past and her anger toward God in order to make room for love?
My Thoughts
I liked this book. I didn't love it, but I liked it. It was a cute read that kept me good company when I was commuting on the bus to the college I attend.
I want to commend Peterson for having published her 100th book, and I'm sure she has others just waiting for publication. I always admire author's who just plunge themselves in writing and have the vigor for not stopping. Peterson is a great example of that. I have read a handful of her books, and have generally liked all of them. I was not surprised in the least that this book was good too.
There were times though that some chapters felt tedious and could have been shorter for me as the reader, but it didn't hinder from the storytelling that much. The relationship building between Marty and Jake flowed well. There both were at interesting points in their lives and coming together as complete strangers could pose a issue for anyone. I really liked Marty she had a lot of qualities that a person could admire such as honesty, thoughtfulness and compassion. I also love a women character who embodies characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit. Jake sometimes I felt seemed closed off, but throughout the book this progresses into openness with Marty which is a great moment in their relationship.
If you're a fan of Peterson, historical fiction, mail-order and or in name only story lines this book has it all. This is another trilogy so I'm excited to see what other characters are looming in Peterson's imagination that she is going to put into her writing.
For all of you Peterson fans what is your favorite book by her so far?
Rating: 3 out of 5 bookshelves
Disclaimer: I received a free copy for an honest review from Litfuse Publicity Group.
About the Author
Welcome to the campaign launch for Tracie Peterson's 100th book! A Sensible Arrangement launches Tracie's new Texas-based series, Lone Star Brides, that’s sure to please. As a special treat, devoted fans will be able to catch a glimpse of several popular characters from previous series.
Tracie is celebrating by giving away an iPad Mini and hosting a LIVE webcast event on 4/29.
- An iPad Mini
- A Sensible Arrangement by Tracie Peterson
So grab your copy of A Sensible Arrangement and join Tracie and friends on the evening of April 29th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)
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