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Enjoyed it

I enjoyed this book and the characters. A great fluffy read with wounded hearts and bodies and finding the person to heal them. Definitely going to get the next one.

mommasaystoread's review

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emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

If you're looking for a sweet romance that's an overall easy listen, On His Bended Knee will do the trick - if you can suspend disbelief because this one requires a good deal of it. I think the main thing this story could've used was more research on the author's part, but I guess that's where the suspension of disbelief comes in. It is a quick listen, and the marriage of convenience trope is always fun. Plus, being married to a veteran, they tend to have a special place in my heart, especially those grumpy ones that are hiding just how big their heart really is. Meagan Moses does the narration, and this was my first time listening to her. That said, it won't be my last. She does a great job with all the characters and with the emotion of the story. So, this one has several tropes to enjoy, including veteran, wounded warrior, marriage of convenience, cowboy, animal lover... The list goes on, but you get the picture. At this point, I'm not sure I'll continue with the series, but this first one was an interesting introduction.

sugaaaaadigsbooks's review

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3.0

This book ended up not being my favorite, but I think that was more from personal preferences and there are people out there who would absolutely love it! If you’re looking for a book that is so sweet it hurts, this book is absolutely for you. The heroine and hero both believe they are unlovable for different reasons, but they find strength and love within each other.

I was ultimately happy with the end result!

I listened to this on Audio and the narrator (only one female) had a great voice as well!

aliceshepherd's review

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5.0

This starts with a sympathetic vet assistant. She loses her job and home because of taking too many dogs home with her. To save herself and the therapy ranch for disabled veterans, she enters into a marriage of convenience.

constant2m's review

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3.0

Sweet Story

Veterans on a ranch, healing together. A girl with no home or job. An ultimatum to marry or lose the ranch. All of these things mention a marriage of convenience.

There are so many things to like in this story. The main couple see their relationship as a partnership. The girl can't cook and that's okay. Those who have various handicaps are not seen as having any less value. A pastor who cares so much about those he serves that he will push them in ways that are uncomfortable to them but ultimately for their good.

The story was fun, light, happy. I struggled however seeing the main couple fall in kove but not understanding why they were in love. I saw sympathy and understanding. I saw two people who are perfectly capable of healing and moving beyond their pasts. I also saw a lot of hurt happened in the story, and instead of exploring forgiveness, they just overlooked it. Maybe the book was too short to go into depth, but I still think it should have been explored a bit more than it was. The story was told from alternate perspectives, which made it very easy to follow. But rather than focusing solely on the appearance of the other person or the personal hurts, it would have helped the story to show the individuals' thinking and how they moved past previous hurts and opened up their hearts to each other.

carolinegloverr's review

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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