The Accidental Bride

I really liked this one. It did not grab me from the first page and there was a slight hump I had to get through, but it was completely worth it. Once again overall, Denise Hunter does not disappoint. Oh and a slight hiatus on reading to watch the film The Accidental Husband (on Netflix instant view) was quite entertaining as well.

Thanks to The B&B Media Group, Inc. for providing a copy for review.

original post: http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2012/01/09/the-accidental-bride-by-denise-hunter/

4.5 stars.
Okay, okay, I admit I picked this one for the title and the cover. Who can resist? Especially when it's on the $3 bargain shelf? And then I discovered a new favorite author! I didn't even bother to grab book one before diving in, and it's so well written that it stands alone easily.
So the story begins with Shay playing bride in a reenactment, and she almost backs out when she finds out that the “he” of the reenactment is the man who left her at the altar years ago the night they tried to elope, and it's pretty quickly obvoius that her heart is still back there waiting for him, even though she's trying so hard to convince herself to forget there was ever anything and pretend he doesn't exist. And then...well, they find out there's been an oops and the staged wedding was legally binding.
Can they figure out a way to at least be civil to each other long enough to get out of this mess? Excellent dialogue and some funny and heartbreaking moments...and a wonderful ending. Of course cowboys and a ranch make a perfect backdrop...
Since I read this in two gulps and reread it, it gets five stars.