Review: 4.5 Star Review - HJ Recommended Read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 26, 2013
Set in 1808 Spain, Bound to Be a Bride features a unique setting and an opulent plot.  The practiced art of hojojutsu (Japanese rope tying) brings out an element of eroticism that holds great appeal.  Megan Mulry writes with great aplomb and keeps the storyline entertaining throughout the course of the book. This is a historical lovers dream-come-true!Isabella has been locked away in a convent for years.  She is now being forced to wed a man that she has never met.  Taking matters into her own hands, Isabella has chosen to flee before her wedding takes place.While on the run Isabella happens upon three men who take her captive.  The group leader, Javi, is also escaping an arranged marriage, but little does he know that Isabella is his intended. Sparks fly between the two and it isn't long before they end up in each others arms. It is when they decide to sell a piece of jewelry that they come to the realization that they are on the run from a marriage to each other.Isabella is a feisty heroine who refuses to live by societies rules.  A woman out on her own in the world was unheard of in her day.  I really enjoyed watching Isabella take control of her life and refuse to be pushed around.At first Javi comes across as a little gruff and controlling.  But as the story progressed I came to be enchanted with him.  His hojojutsu skills bring a lot of interest and sexual tension to the story.I thoroughly enjoyed reading Bound to Be a Bride. So often I find that historical romances lack in the historical detail, but that is not the case with this beautiful story.  It is clear to me that Megan Mulry did her research and that her portrayal of the time period in which she writes is spot on.  I found it very interesting that Javi's character was based on a true historical figure.If you are looking for a well written historical romance you can't go wrong with Bound to Be a Bride!