Annette H. (nananet) reviewed on 9/10/2012 + 6 more book reviews

This is a story of four sisters who, after losing their father unexpectedly, respond to an ad for mail order brides. Each sister receives a response taking the sisters to four different locations.
This book, book 1 of the series, takes off with the story of Faith. The author did a good job of showing the love and respect the sisters had for each other, their father and the aunt left to care for them. As the story continues Faith arrives in Deliverance, Texas to marry a wealthy rancher who lives with this 52-year-old mother.
The story develops slowly from this point on as if the author was unsure how she wanted to complete it. The character Liza (Nicholas' mother) is extraordinary rude, offense and downright mean to Faith (and everyone else). It turns out all this was due to her going through 'the change'. Really? Who can get away with being that mean for two years and blame it on 'the change? Either should have had another cause or not as mean all the time - maybe mood swings instead.
The story seesaws back and forth with Nicholas and Faith's relationship leaving the reader frustrated.
Then all the sudden a fairytale ending? Very unrealistic. That said, I did read this in one day. Was good for a relaxing easy read.

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