Pretending to Wed
About the Book Pretending to Wed
Book: Pretending to Wed
Author: Melissa Jagears
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: May 28, 2020
It’s a match made in heaven…as long as they don’t fall in love!
The ranch Nolan Key has spent decades working for, even lost a leg for, is now his—or at least it should be. But an absurd clause in his father’s will means he’s in danger of losing the place to his lazy, undeserving cousin. Nolan finds himself scrambling to save his home—by proposing marriage to the town laundress.
Corinne Stillwater’s hands have betrayed her. Numb from hours of doing the same work over and over, her hands will only heal, according to the town doctor, if she gives up the laundry and marries. But she’s been stung repeatedly by love before, so that is one remedy she can’t swallow.
When Nolan offers Corinne a marriage in name only, how can she refuse? Such a partnership could give them the security they seek, but what if the ranch isn’t as secure as they believe, and their lives—and dreams—aren’t quite as compatible as they thought?
Pretending to Wed is the second book in the Frontier Vows Series by award-winning Christian romance author Melissa Jagears. If you like marriage-of-convenience stories that deal with the nitty-gritty of making a relationship work, you’ll love this authentic romance set in a time gone by that tackles issues still relevant for today.
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My Thoughts on Pretending to Wed:
What a fun novel! I love novels like this that are a marriage of convenience type weddings. They need each other but don’t want love or the “traditional” marriage. But then they end up actually falling in love and fighting it before they let the other one know.
One needs security, and one needs to marry to keep his inheritance. I mean, what could go wrong?!
Such a fun novel! I loved it. This is the second novel in a series and I’m very sad that I didn’t read the first one first but now I’m going to be doing that. The first novel brought you characters and this one expands on some of them and catches you up to their life while also digging deeper into new characters.
Because this is the second novel you should read the first one first. I don’t necessarily feel I lost out on a lot but I do feel that I would understand things better if I had read the first one first. I highly recommend you learn from my mistake and read the first one first!
This is a wonderful read. I loved learning about Corinne and her reasons for marrying. It’s always informative to know how they lived and what life was like. Historical fiction is by far my favorite.
I highly recommend you get a copy of this series. Not just this book mind you, but the series!
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
About the Author of Pretending to Wed
Award-winning author, Melissa Jagears, is a homeschooling mom who writes Christian Historical Romance into the wee hours of the night. She lives in Kansas with her husband and three children. Her ebook novella, Love by the Letter, is her ACFW Carol Award-winning novella and free to try. You can learn more about her, her books, and where she hangs out online at www.melissajagears.com
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The Elusive Electrical Spark to Awaken Frankenstein’s Monster
The plot of Pretending to Wed just wasn’t coming together for me. I had a romantic dilemma, but I didn’t love the characters. They were boring. And if I’m going to write a book, a.k.a. read it a bazillion times, I have to really want to read the book myself.
I decided to take a break from the weeks of struggle and read. Then I was recommended a book because of the author’s great voice (I can’t recommend it because it’s not a clean novel), but I loved the fact that the heroine was a scientific illustrator.
I wondered if I could give my heroine a scientific hobby and came up with inventing.
That single character tidbit was the jolt that awakened Frankenstein’s Monster. She came alive! The research into what she could have patented at the time led my imagination to the egg hatching romance scene in the middle of the story and I was hooked! I couldn’t wait to read my book that didn’t yet exist.
Blog Stops for Pretending to Wed
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, September 17
Writing from the Heart Land, September 17
Through the Lens of Scripture, September 17
Texas Book-aholic, September 18
Inklings and notions, September 18
For Him and My Family, September 19
Connie’s History Classroom, September 19
deb’s Book Review, September 19
Batya’s Bits, September 20
Locks, Hooks and Books, September 20
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 20
lakesidelivingsite, September 21
Genesis 5020, September 21
The Book Chic Blog, September 21
Christian Chick’s Thoughts, September 22
The Collaborative Press, September 22
Betti Mace, September 22
Sara Jane Jacobs, September 23
Mypreciousbitsandmusings, September 23
Melissa Wardwell’s Back Porch Reads, September 24
Remembrancy, September 24
Wishful Endings, September 24
Life of Literature, September 25
Book Love, September 25 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Bizwings Blog, September 25
Ashley’s Bookshelf, September 26
Bigreadersite, September 26
Labor Not in Vain, September 26
CarpeDiem, September 27
Hookmeinabook, September 27
Splashes of Joy , September 27
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, September 28
Artistic Nobody, September 28 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 29
Adventures Of A Travelers Wife, September 29
Blessed & Bookish, September 29
Simple Harvest Reads, September 30 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)
Maureen’s Musings, September 30
NovelsCorner, September 30
Giveaway for Pretending to Wed
To celebrate her tour, Melissa is giving away the grand prize package of a Gift Certificate for the winner’s Choice of Book (up to 16.99 plus S&H) from Melissa’s Local Christian Bookstore, Faith & Life Bookstore, and a signed copy of Pretending to Wed!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!
Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/100e6/pretending-to-wed-celebration-tour-giveaway
Donna Irvin
Great review! I think I would enjoy the series!
Erin S.
I hope you do get a chance to read them.