The positive range of emotions keeping readers engrossed in this book span from loyalty, gentleness, humor, love - along with negative emotions of anger, deceit, and forcible commands of marriage from a greedy man intent on gobbling up land to sell to the railroad. Their stubborn loyalty leads Meredith and the Archers down a dangerous path and results in an unplanned marriage - ultimately decided on by four brothers drawing straws. Now Meredith chooses once again to dare step foot on Archer land in order to warn them of a dire threat. During most of those same years, Meredith had been hopelessly in love with the kind soul of Travis Archer.
Slide forward and find Meredith practically engaged, only to discover the man who proposed only wants to marry her for her land and plans to burn down the barn on the Archer's property in order to try to force them to sell their land.įor fourteen years, Travis Archer had been vigilant about keeping his brothers and himself safe by not allowing people on their land. Fourteen years ago, Meredith Hayes fell instantly in love with Travis Archer, who rescued her after she caught her foot in an animal trap on his land. The signs posted on Archer land discouraged trespassers. I don't know if there are subsequent books planned for these entertaining brothers, but sign me up for the petition drive. Meredith's hero worship transforms seamlessly into a mature understanding of her husband, without costing him any shine. Travis's confused handling of his bride is endearing. When would Travis figure out that Meredith didn't want him to be SO gentlemanly? Would Crockett, Jim and Neill find brides of their own? (Love their names, by the way.) I was deep into the story when one of my new waiting room acquaintances knocked on the car window to see if I was having car trouble. One chapter stretched into another.and another. Archer what she really thinks of him.and I snorted.snorted loudly earning concerned glances from my waiting-room friends.īut I couldn't stop thinking about the story and when I got back to my car I gave into temptation and decided to sit there and read at least one more chapter - after all, the kids were okay without me for just a bit more. I was completely engrossed in the story when Meredith, under the impression that she's dreaming, tells the scary Mr. When young Meredith steals onto Archer land and Travis - the misunderstood and feared hero - comes to her rescue, I was hooked. Unfortunately, the waiting room was too quiet. I had a doctor appointment recently and was excited to finally have some quiet time to read "Short-Straw Bride". Warning - reading this book in public can lead to embarrassment.
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