October 15, 2016
Proposing to a man was the last thing quiet seamstress Nora Underhill ever thought she'd do. Yet when she learns that her greedy brother and his spoiled, demanding wife are moving to Seattle, she sees her hard-won independence vanishing and strikes a desperate bargain with upstanding Simon Wallin--her 160-acre land grant for his protection in marriage. It's the perfect answer to both their problems, and, naturally, their pragmatic marriage could never become real. Never. Delightful family interactions (a crew of rowdy brothers are memorable), admirable protagonists who come into their own, and descriptions that bring the colorful historical Northwest to life combine in a well-paced story that saves a twist or two for the end. VERDICT Tender yet laced with humor, this well-researched, faith-suffused Christmas romance should please both inspirational and sweet historical fans; a worthy addition to this popular series. Scott (A Rancher of Convenience) lives in Tacoma.
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