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Paperback, 352 pages
Published
September 25th 2018
by Zebra |
About the Book
A bright future awaits the women of courage and faith
who boldly chase their dreams across the wide-open Montana Territory, prepared
to embrace adventure and forge their own destinies . . .
When French immigrant Zoe de Fleur is forced out of her position as household
cook for a high society New Yorker, the pretty and talented chef seizes an
unexpected chance to head west for a new beginning. She pursues what she thinks
is a prestigious job in the frontier's "finest kitchen," but instead
finds herself in a matchmaker's agency . . .
Isaak Gunderson is one of Helena, Montana's most eligible bachelors, but he's
too focused on running for mayor and his family's business to think about a
wife and family. His twin brother, Jakob, is supposed to be too busy as well,
yet sends for a mail-order bride anyway. Isaak doesn't want to fuel an ongoing
rivalry with his twin, but this tempting newcomer can't be ignored. If only
she'd come to Helena a different way and loving her wasn't a betrayal.
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My Review
4 STARS!!!
Isaak and Jakob Gunderson are twins who have spent their lives as each other’s best friend in spite of their competitive nature toward one another. They have a great relationship, or so it seems until Zoe de Fleur, a young woman who comes to Montana thinking she is going to have a job as a chef but in actuality is a mail-order bride, enters their lives. It was great fun to watch the word play between the three of them. This is a story of two brothers and a girl, of them coming into their own, realizing what is most important in life and how they ought not to make comparisons between themselves and others. They each have a lot to learn!
4 STARS!!!
Isaak and Jakob Gunderson are twins who have spent their lives as each other’s best friend in spite of their competitive nature toward one another. They have a great relationship, or so it seems until Zoe de Fleur, a young woman who comes to Montana thinking she is going to have a job as a chef but in actuality is a mail-order bride, enters their lives. It was great fun to watch the word play between the three of them. This is a story of two brothers and a girl, of them coming into their own, realizing what is most important in life and how they ought not to make comparisons between themselves and others. They each have a lot to learn!
There is a proposal scene (not a spoiler) that I found to be
hilarious. I was actually sitting outside at the time, and laughed out loud. Then
a few moments later I was engrossed in another scene that had me voicing my
thoughts about a certain no-good woman. My neighbors probably think I am crazy
since I was the only one on the porch.
Several other characters wormed their way into my heart too and
I hope to see them make a cameo in the next book. It was great fun getting a
glimpse of Mac and Emilia after their honeymoon. They are the hero and heroine
of The Promise Bride (Montana Brides
#1). I recommend reading their story first to get the full palate of characters
and backstory.
This is a clean and inspirational read with a light element
of faith so I think any fan of historical romantic fiction will enjoy this
story. The authors have suffused The
Kitchen Marriage with abundant humor, familial bonds that ring true-to-life
and a mystery of the most surprising nature. I just closed the book and I am
all astonishment at the last line. An identity has been revealed and it is a
shocker, at least to me.
I was provided an advanced uncorrected proof of the book from
one of the authors. No review required. No compensation received.
I love laugh out loud books!
ReplyDeleteYou will like this one but read The Promise Bride first so you get the backstory. I don't think it will be as enjoyable otherwise.
DeleteI've put that on my list, Anne. It sounds a bit different to the usual.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to be able to recommend a good book. I highly suggest reading The Promise Bride first (my favorite!!!) to get the full backstory.
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