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The Unwilling Bride (2000)

by Candy Ann Little(Favorite Author)

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review 1: his was a wonderful cocktail of history and romance. Dillon Cade is a relatively new immigrant from England and he is already independently wealthy and educated so he creates a weekly newsletter to present his political agenda and also various other viewpoints as he is a gentle and open minded person. Caitlin is young, the third child and only daughter of the Gallagher family who are also recent immigrants from Ireland, they are a politically exiled family because of the war between England and Ireland. Caitlin's family are going to be thrown out of America and sent back to Ireland because of a recently passed law by President Adams so they hide this information and marry Cailin to Dillon Cade so that she can stay safe in America and start a new life under the safe, kind, ... moreeducated (and hot!) Cade family name.There is a lot of secrets in the Cailin and Dillon couple and it peppers and spices the story at different moments. There is also a mystery plot line that follow the two women that want to destroy their lives; Henrietta and the step-mother Lady Cade.This is a sweet christian romance without any sexy scenes but lots of romance. There is a HEA, so don't worry! I did like the 'jealousy' moments with the Vice-Pres Jefferson... I always did have a thing about that man! Yum! So great that he makes a cameo in this romance.Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? Yes NoReport abuse | PermalinkComment Comment2 of 4 people found the following review helpful5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT READ!, February 12, 2012By Books4Tomorrow (South Africa) - See all my reviewsThis review is from: The Unwilling Bride (Kindle Edition)This historical romance had me riveted to my chair for hours at a time and I read through it in just two days. Set during a time of war and political upheaval, this book tells the story of some of those not directly involved but still deeply touched by it. Caitlin, the main character and the very unwilling bride of Dillon Cade, at first struck me as a spoiled little girl who was used to getting her way by stamping her foot, pouting or sulking. However, as the story progresses, her character develops into that of a responsible but still spirited young woman.The author accurately writes about the way of life in late eighteenth century America. Even the dialogue between the characters is accurate to that time. The descriptions of homes and country scenes combined with the historical facts of the time, made me feel as though I was there living the story with Caitlin and Dillon.I was touched by the gentleness with which Dillon treats his unwilling bride and often felt like all Caitlin needed was a good lesson - one which she gets when a jealous woman and her mother-in-law make a combined effort to wreck her marriage, as well as her life. Believe me, Dillon's stepmother is the personification of evil stepmother and horrible mother-in-law rolled in one.The romantic relationship between the main characters develops slowly, but when adversity strikes and they need to support one another, they become the embodiment of marital unity. This story is not without its moments of suspense which, several times, made me wonder whether the story can end in anything other than disaster. Of course, that is what the reader has to find out.For all of us who love a really good and tasteful romance with a strong element of intrigue and excitement, "The Unwilling Bride" is an absolute must read and well deserving of its 5 stars.
review 2: Christian Romances are not my usual genre, however, I have to keep my eyes open for more books by Candy-Ann Little. This novel is very well written, the spirituality is not overwhelming. This book will be enjoyed by both Christians and non-christians alike. If you like a good romance, and be honest- we all need a little romance in our lives, read this book. I really liked the strong female lead, Caitlin Gallagher. She is sassy and funny without behaving like a shrew. As for Dillon Cade, you are going to love him! I guarantee it!The book has a wonderful historical aspect to it. I give it 5 stars and look forward to reading more from Candy-Ann Little less

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