Tempest is one of my favorite romance troupes……an arranged marriage, a heartbroken male whose looking for love and a strong woman. ~ Paige, Guilty Pleasures
Blurb:
What kind of mail-order bride greets her intended with a bullet instead of a kiss? One like Regan Carmichael—an independent spirit equally at home in denims and dresses. Shooting Dr. Colton Lee in the shoulder is an honest error, but soon Regan wonders if her entire plan to marry a man she’s never met is a mistake. Colton, who buried his heart along with his first wife, insists he only wants someone to care for his daughter. Yet Regan is drawn to the unmistakable desire in his gaze.
Regan’s far from the docile bride Colton was expecting. Still, few women would brave the wilds of Wyoming Territory for an uncertain future with a widower and his child. The thought of having a bold, forthright woman like Regan in his life—and in his arms—begins to inspire a new dream. And despite his family’s disapproval and an unseen enemy, he’ll risk all to make this match a real union of body and soul.
I was pleasantly surprised with the book. Tempest is book 3 in Beverly Jenkins Old West Series but can be enjoyed as a standalone. It held
my interested from the start and I thought the author did a great job with the suspense, romance and the challenge of being a black woman in the late 1800’s.
Regan is smart, feisty and hopeful that her intended would fall in love with her. I liked her from the beginning. She immediately took charge of any situation. I found her to be a refreshing leading woman who spoke her mind, whether it was popular or not.
Despite being a doctor Colton Lee is a bit naive when it comes to dealing with woman. He’s heartbroken after losing his wife but knows he needs to find someone to help raise his daughter.
I liked watching their friendship blossom into more. I definitely enjoyed reading how Regan put him and others in their place. She was a great role model for his daughter and other women in the area.
The drama and suspense that was created by the author helped keep the book moving however I think it was a bit drawn out at the end.
Now that I’ve finished I’m looking forward to reading the others in the series.
4.5 stars
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