The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
saradavcamp's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. This whole series has been really sweet and fun to read. I wish I had read the previous one sooner so I would have remembered the other characters better, but if I hadn't read it ever it wouldn't have been a problem. This story had a few twists that surprised me. For a while there I was thinking it was hopeless--how could they overcome the obstacles? But I loved how it ended as much as I loved the whole story. The characters are very endearing--including the mother, which was fun. I just really liked it overall. Good writing, good story, fun to read. I'd also recommend all the other books she has written. I really like this author!
bookswithnopictures's review against another edition
3.0
‘Rainbows only come after storms, you know.’”
It wasn't my favorite, but it was likable. I would have preferred to see more of Abby's emotional journey in overcoming the nasty hand she was dealt.
It wasn't my favorite, but it was likable. I would have preferred to see more of Abby's emotional journey in overcoming the nasty hand she was dealt.
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Rachael Anderson is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors! This second book in the Serendipity series is just as fabulous as the first book. I love her characters because their personalities, especially their humor, are infectious and endearing. The story was compelling and hard to put down. Excited to read the third book in the series!
ghumpherys's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars. Rachael's books are always up there among my favorites!
sarahsbookstack's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful Regency novel with heart! Abby has been dealt a hard hand. Jasper marries her to keep her from a ruined reputation (being forced upon and falling pregnant). Jasper dies and Abby continues to stay in the house of her in laws. Her mother in law is not so warm to Abby at first, but warms up and starts to like her. Morgan falls slowly in love with Abby, but knows in the eyes of the law- that he can't be with her. It all ends up beautifully!
jamiegc's review against another edition
3.0
The second book in the series, this novel focuses on Prue’s friend, Abby.
It was predictable, but sweet.
It was predictable, but sweet.
bellesmoma2021's review against another edition
5.0
Rachael Anderson may be one of the best Historical Romance authors of our time. Her stories are WONDERFUL. I put on hold my entire review schedule when the latest Regency-era novel by Anderson releases. If you have not yet read any of her historical romances, I implore you to purchase her books immediately!
My Brother’s Bride is a fast-paced, highly-engaging, endearing story that left this reader smiling big time. I very much appreciated the relationship between Abby and Brigston, and enjoyed the sense of humor they have with one another. A sense of humor in any relationship is imperative. Life on this earth is filled with so much pain that you need laughter to balance the scales. Within a relatively short period of time, Abby experiences some serious hurts, let downs, devastations, and disappointments, but she doesn’t let these moments drag her down. Instead of pushing her hurts down deep, Abby bravely expresses how she feels to Brigston during her rough moments. This in turn allows Brigston to share his true feelings, and a fantastic relationship blooms between the two filled with many moments that had me chuckling.
Early on in this story, someone important to Abby and Brigston dies. In polite society, the practice is to keep true feelings bottled up. One does not talk about certain things like the death of a loved one. But what if talking is what one needs to heal? One of the characteristics I love so much about Abby is that she politely goes against polite society in certain ways. Not talking about her loss seems rather silly. At first, Brigston is slightly shocked that Abby would be so free with her feelings, but then realizes how cathartic it is to talk about their shared loss. It turns out that talking about, rather than bottling up, the feelings leads to healing. Personally, I prefer to remember the good times, to reminisce and laugh.
My final favorite thing about My Brother’s Bride is its message on hope. We need to never stop hoping for good days, fun days, dreams-to-be-realized days. Life is full of disappointing moments that push us around and kick us when we are down, but we can’t give up our hope. And, we need to remember not to take the good for granted. The good moments in life act as balm to our souls so we can get through the bad times.
My Brother’s Bride is another fantastic historical romance by Rachael Anderson. If you need a lovely and engaging Regency-era story to escape into this winter, I highly recommend My Brother’s Bride!
I received a review copy of this novel in eBook form from the author via Kathy at I Am A Reader. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
My Brother’s Bride is a fast-paced, highly-engaging, endearing story that left this reader smiling big time. I very much appreciated the relationship between Abby and Brigston, and enjoyed the sense of humor they have with one another. A sense of humor in any relationship is imperative. Life on this earth is filled with so much pain that you need laughter to balance the scales. Within a relatively short period of time, Abby experiences some serious hurts, let downs, devastations, and disappointments, but she doesn’t let these moments drag her down. Instead of pushing her hurts down deep, Abby bravely expresses how she feels to Brigston during her rough moments. This in turn allows Brigston to share his true feelings, and a fantastic relationship blooms between the two filled with many moments that had me chuckling.
Early on in this story, someone important to Abby and Brigston dies. In polite society, the practice is to keep true feelings bottled up. One does not talk about certain things like the death of a loved one. But what if talking is what one needs to heal? One of the characteristics I love so much about Abby is that she politely goes against polite society in certain ways. Not talking about her loss seems rather silly. At first, Brigston is slightly shocked that Abby would be so free with her feelings, but then realizes how cathartic it is to talk about their shared loss. It turns out that talking about, rather than bottling up, the feelings leads to healing. Personally, I prefer to remember the good times, to reminisce and laugh.
My final favorite thing about My Brother’s Bride is its message on hope. We need to never stop hoping for good days, fun days, dreams-to-be-realized days. Life is full of disappointing moments that push us around and kick us when we are down, but we can’t give up our hope. And, we need to remember not to take the good for granted. The good moments in life act as balm to our souls so we can get through the bad times.
My Brother’s Bride is another fantastic historical romance by Rachael Anderson. If you need a lovely and engaging Regency-era story to escape into this winter, I highly recommend My Brother’s Bride!
I received a review copy of this novel in eBook form from the author via Kathy at I Am A Reader. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.