Review: Thoroughly Enjoyable Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 21, 2014
Marly Akers is exactly where she never thought she would be: alone, pregnant, jobless and back in Marietta, Montana. Now, it seems that history is repeating itself, as her Mom had been in the same situation with her, and never pursued her big city reporting dreams, instead working it the small-town family paper and raising her child alone.Drake Everett was the popular jock in high school, who stood her up for their one date. When Drake walks back into her life with an apology and an explanation, Marly realizes things aren't always what they seemed. Drake and Marly both have secrets, past and present to work through. Marly also has to work through her misconceptions about Drake, and figure out whether her dreams of the future are hers or her mother's.I like Marly. She is a real person who is trying to make her way though her situation is not what she planned. The character is well-developed and I enjoyed her interactions. I like Drake, as well, he is not at all what is expected by Marly or her Mom. The secondary characters add to the development of both the main characters and the story.The Substitue Bride by Katherine O'Brien is a novella, a quick but thoroughly enjoyable read. This is another strong story in the series, and another fun trip to Marietta, Montana.