Queen B’s Decree: I love a marriage of convenience trope, especially when the groom has so clearly been pining for the bride (even if she doesn’t notice it at first).
When Willa drunkenly confesses to needing help to save her family farm, Lincoln immediately jumps in to help—by marrying her. Part of me wonders, does that man do it just so he can call her his wife? Because believe me, he is so down bad, wife basically becomes his new favorite word. I love how he just quietly starts helping her, doing all he can to make her day and life better.
Willa has a chronic disability, but she doesn’t let that stop her. And even if I don’t have a disability, her want to not be a burden or ask for help was so relatable. Case in point: Willa has a strong husband to help her carry stuff. She doesn’t ask for help. For me: I have a tall husband who can reach the top cabinets. I’d rather get a step stool instead of ask for help. So yeah, seeing Willa learn that accepting help isn’t a weakness was very heartwarming (and something I need to put into practice).
I read this one on audio and JF Harding and Savannah Peachwood did such an amazing job. If I could have listened to this entirely in one day, I would have, I never wanted to stop.
Another great addition by Brighton Walsh.
Book: The Mr and Mrs Mistake by Brighton Walsh
Series: Steele Brothers of Starlight Cove #3
Genre: Contemporary
Plot Devices/Tropes: marriage of convenience