2021: IDK, man. I like this book, but Denise Hunter got even better as time went by and this doesn’t feel like a 5 star anymore. 2013:Changing to 5 stars...every time I read this book, it gets better.

I started this book skeptical that the author could create a believable scenario for an accidental marriage. I was pleasantly surprised with the way she pulled it off. The legal aspect at least felt plausible. I enjoyed the general writing style, which made me want to keep reading. Travis was certainly likable. Who can resist a guy (mostly) doing everything in his power to win over the woman he loves? Shay, on the other hand, was hard to root for. I get that she was hurt by Travis leaving her on...

4.5 stars to a novel that completely charmed me! I’ve gotta start this review off with props to the dialogue. It has some of the best dialogue to read and is fast-paced, quick and to the point and escalates the tension so quickly! Shay comes off snarky and stubborn, but I loved her. She knows what she wants and has struggles to overcome, but deep down, she is so completely relatable. More often than not she had me giggling at something she said or did. Oh, of course she was upset with Travis whe...

The Accidental Bride was a fun and sweet romance! Denise Hunter is one of my top favorite contemporary romance writers, so I wasn't surprised to have enjoyed the book so much.I loved the hero of the story. I liked how he didn't give up and kept pursuing her. I also loved that the romance was a story of second chances -- a favorite plot of mine.All in all, if you like romance I definitely recommend The Accidental Bride! *I received a complimentary ebook copy for my honest review. As always, all t...

A pretty cute read. I liked both the main characters, though Shay did annoy me with her stubbornness sometimes. I thought that it took a little too long for the relationship to grow, though. They'd have a small "moment" and then before the scene was even over Shay would take 3 steps back. Overall, though, it was quick, cute read and I'll probably read some of the other books in this series.

First things first, I did not know this was a christian/inspired kind of story when I began. My past 2-3 experiences with the genre has been bad - preachy bad! But surprisingly, this author does a good job without going overboard (until the end, that is). The tone is sweet and understanding rather than the usual gloom and doom. (view spoiler)[And people can have conversations with God that are silly, pleading, coaxing, for selfish reasons but still their faith can be true. And I like how the h c...

First posted on my blog, Legacy of a Writer.The Accidental Bride will have you gripping the pages, breathless. And not the kind of suspense 'breathless-ness' us thriller-readers might think. But a romantic kinda suspense that has you cheering--urging--Travis to prove to Shay that he's a changed man. It's definitely a book that, when you read the last page, you close with a content sigh. You go through such turmoil to get to the 'happy ever after', you're just too thrilled to think of anything bu...

I really like this author. They way she writes is so anxty! Lots of misunderstandings and good romance:} Her stories make sense, flow well and have great resolutions. This leading man I just loved he was so human and so honest. Very fun book. They were Christian but no specific religion and no preaching scene. Adult romance.

2.75 starsI’m a long time Denise Hunter fan, but think her early works, and this particular series is just not for me. It’s an older trilogy and is mired in the stereotypical tropes of the romance genre: lack of communication when a simple conversation would solve all, and an unreasonably stubborn character who makes life much harder for herself and those around her. The Accidental Bride was quite simply, frustrating to read. And while I do understand that it’s set in a small, Midwestern town an...

travis, the man... :)After reading Wade's story, the momentum for DH's book decrease. I like Wade but there's no wow factor there buttttt Travis is another story. He increased my reading momentum like nobody's business...The story of Shay and Travis and sweet Olivia. Shay has been hurt twice and even when they say third time's the charm, Shay is still pessimist. I was a bit angry at Shay but I understand her. Growing up the way that she did. Been jilted the way that she had, Once Bitten Twice Sh...

I read A Cowboy's Touch last year and really enjoyed it, so I'd been highly anticipating the next chapter with The Accidental Bride! Unfortunately, my memory was a bit vague on the characters, so it took a little while to place who I was actually reading about. I did finally put everyone in their rightful place, I THINK!While I didn't like this one quite as much as A Cowboy's Touch, I still really liked it. I couldn't help but like Shay, but she did get on my nerves at times. She was just SO INC...

3 1/2 stars

This was one of those books where I could totally relate to the heroine’s insecurities, which made this ring true for me. It’s just so hard sometimes to remember that God’s opinion is the only one that matters and He’s got everything under control. The romance between Shay and Travis had just enough spark to keep it interesting and Travis was another swoon worthy hero. His tenderness with Olivia, Shay’s daughter, made me love him. This is definitely a book I’d read again and just one more fine,

4.5 stars.Okay, okay, I admit I picked this one for the title and the cover. Who can resist? Especially when it's on the $3 bargain shelf? And then I discovered a new favorite author! I didn't even bother to grab book one before diving in, and it's so well written that it stands alone easily. So the story begins with Shay playing bride in a reenactment, and she almost backs out when she finds out that the "he" of the reenactment is the man who left her at the altar years ago the night they tried...

This isn’t my favorite DH but it’s enjoyable. Shay was just okay. I feel like her only character trait shown was her stubbornness & that she had no other likable qualities. Like, I couldn’t really understand why the hero loved her or wanted to fight for her.

I’m so glad I get to read this entire series back to back! The chemistry between Shay and Travis was amazing. Plus the faith elements were sweet to see consistently throughout the story. And I love how Shay was such a hard worker and could hold her own. Although I was miffed at Travis for how he treated her in the beginning, he won me over and then some. Can’t wait to read the last book in the series next!

Shay Brandenberger is a single mom who tries to keep up with the demands of keeping her ranch, raising a daughter and she is at her wit’s end about her financial troubles.To add insult to injury, she crossed path with the person she hates the most---her high school sweetheart who left her once at the Altar!Until fate brought them again together and their make-believe wedding turns out to be real!This is a feel good romance tale with a bit of drama, lots of humor and tension between the two main

Somehow I accidentally:) signed up for two blog tours with this book, The Accidental Bride, so I am reviewing it twice on my blog. If you didn't catch it the first time, check it out now!MY REVIEW-I was blessed to be able to review the first book in this series, A Cowboy's Touch. The way I see it, this series is about people who have had mistakes in their past, and now want to make things right. In this book, Shay and Travis have met after Travis ran out on Shay many years ago. Shay has been mar...

I've already met Shay when I read (and loved) a previous book by Denise Hunter, featuring Abigail and Wade. Wade's and Shay's daughters are friends. It was fun to peek into Abigail's and Wade's life after the last book ended. But this story is Shay's.Shay was stood up at the altar by Travis, her high school boyfriend, who left for the rodeo. By the time he figured he goofed, Shay had remarried. Now, 14 years later, Shay is divorced and her ex-husband has died. She's single parenting and running

I give up on this one. I'm 3/4 of the way through, but it is just not keeping my interest. I have read many of Denise Hunter's books and this is the first one that I don't care for. The premise is a little weird anyway, and the characters just act in ways that frustrate me. It all comes down to lack of honesty and communication between them. Two other things: I can't find it in large type and the very small print strains my eyes, which also frustrates me. Also, I have 6 other really good books w...