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My ReviewAn Uncommon Courtship is the first book I've read by Kristi Ann Hunter, and it definitely won't be the last. And I will be buying the rest of the Hawthorne House series. Marriage of conveniences are one of my favorite tropes in fiction, and I especially love them when the characters don’t know each other well. Trent and Adelaide are thrown into marriage after spending a completely innocent night stuck in a crumbling ruin. Adelaide is a great character. Due to an upbringing where she is ignored unless her sister needs something, and an overbearing social climber mother, she is very reserved and doesn’t always know how to express her needs or wants. Watching her break out of this shell and become more assertive and aware of her needs is one of my favorite parts of the book. I adore Adelaide. Trent is also a great character. He is honorable in marrying Adelaide to prevent her reputation from being destroyed, and his relationship with his brother is one of my favorite aspects of the book, though it didn’t overshadow the romance. When he realizes he may have feelings for her and how uncertain Adelaide feels in her new life as his wife, he decides to court her to win her affection. Ms. Hunter is a very capable writer. The setting is so detailed I could picture every scene perfectly and it’s excellently researched. A pet peeve of mine is when titled characters aren’t addressed correctly, so I was glad to see it done perfectly in this book! The secondary characters are also well-done and aren’t merely there to move the plot along. This book is part of a series but can stand alone. I do, however, recommend you read the rest of the series simply because I think this author has written an amazing story and I hope the others are just as good. I can’t wait to read the rest of them. I give this book 5/5 stars and recommend it to readers who enjoy a sweet romance with rich historical detail, main characters who live their faith, and excellent secondary characters. **I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, Bethany House. All opinions are my own.** About the Author
3 Comments
Kathy Jacob
3/28/2017 01:22:38 pm
Good review!
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3/28/2017 07:06:41 pm
Thank you! I loved this book so it was an easy review to write!
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9/30/2020 06:15:52 am
An Uncommon Courtship by Kristi Ann Hunter revolves around the concept of an arranged marriage. I have never and will never be okay with an arranged marriage because I believe that marriage is sacred. It should happen between two people who are in love with each other. Arranged marriage takes away the very essence and purpose of what a marriage should be. It is also unfair to force two people who clearly do not want to be with each other to build a life together. We are all entitled to choose the person we love. Leave a Reply. |
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