Review: A REAL GEM
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 28, 2013
Set in the Great Depression era of the thirties in the US this is the story of Trey McCade a farmer from Virgina, and Genevieve Kelly who is living in a shanty town in New York. When Genevieve's father dies leaving her alone, the local priest tells her of Trey who's a farmer in Virginia looking for a wife. Trey has lost his wife and parents in a very short span of time..Trey and Genevieve exchange letters, he's looking for an ugly wife, Genevieve who's taller than average with bright red hair, considers herself very plain, and feels that she fits Trey's requirements. For his part Trey is offering a safe and secure home.When Genevieve arrives in Virginia, she is confronted by Trey who at around 6' 7" is a giant of a man. He towers over Genevieve's 5' 7". His first words to her are "your not ugly, but I'll guess you'll do" made me laugh.I have read numerous mail order bride stories before, but nothing quite as good as this. Trey McCade is gruff, speaks his mind, expects to be obeyed immediately, and has a jealous streak a mile wide. He's all alpha. Fans of Linda Chance's heroes will love this guy. But we soon learn his bark is worse thn his bite. Genevieve is by turn feisty and submissive, she's so grateful to Trey for literally rescuing her from her meagre existance, she tries to keep her opinions to herself. Not always very successfully. The books I've read before with this theme are pretty tame compared to this book. This is definitely what I would call spicy. With an interesting cast of side characters, especially Treys handsome brother Cole. Who I hope is getting his own tale. Make this an excellent read.Highly recommend