Romance

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4.5 stars

The Marriage Season is the final charming installment in Linda Lael Miller's The Brides of Bliss County series. In this outing, it is Bex Stuart's turn to find love, but will she be able to let go of her fears and fulfill the marriage pact she made with her best friends Hadleigh and Melody?

Bex has not had a serious relationship since her fiancé died in Afghanistan ten years earlier. So when single dad Tate Calder moves to town, Hadleigh and Melody decide to do a little matchmaking for their friends. The only problem? Tate is interested in a relationship but he does not plan to re-marry while Bex thinks she is too busy for a relationship. Bex's life becomes even more complicated when her sister Tara and six year old nephew Josh move in with her but neither she nor Tate can resist their attraction to each other. When Tate offers to include Josh in a weekend fishing trip with him and his two sons, he extends an invitation to Bex to join them. Their feelings for one another quickly deepen, but will Bex and Tate's respective baggage prevent them from taking their relationship to the next level?

Bex is a successful business woman with a big heart. She is very loyal to her friends and family and she will do anything to help her loved ones. Bex has never recovered from losing her fiancé and although she knows her fears are unrealistic, she is terrified of making a permanent commitment.

Tate is devoted to his sons and he is willing to make any sacrifice for them. He left a lucrative career so he could spend as much time with them as possible and despite losing their mother, his kids are happy and well-adjusted. He moved to Mustang Creek to begin a horse breeding program and the construction on his home and ranch is nearing completion. Tate is taken off guard by his attraction to Bex but it does not take long for him to becomes serious about her.

Despite their baggage and reservations, neither Tate nor Bex fight their attraction. They quickly settle into their new relationship and for the most part, there is very little conflict between them. Bex is a bit skittish about their romance and she does need a little space to think things through. But once she works through her hesitation, she is fully committed to Tate. They are both honest about not wanting to marry, but as their relationship changes so do their expectations. Will the wounds from the past stand in the way of their future?

The Marriage Season is an absolutely enchanting addition to The Brides of Bliss County series. The plot is realistic and delightfully free of unnecessary drama or angst. The characters are beautifully developed with true to life problems to overcome. Linda Lael Miller concludes this terrific series with another heartwarming romance that old and new fans are going to love. ( )

Lovely romance, Tate is a widow and Bex's fiancé died, he's a single dad and she has a needy sister and nephew. Both are gunshy about getting involved but their attraction keeps pulling them together. Lots of nice cameo's of Spence and Melody and Tripp and Hadleigh
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ARC REVIEW: THE MARRIAGE SEASON BY LINDA LAEL MILLER  
 
My Review
 
The Marriage Season (The Brides of Bliss County, #3) by Linda Lael MillerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
 
The Marriage Season is a story of hope. Two people despite having been unlucky in love in the past are on the verge of trying again. Linda Lael Miller has written a story that has adorable moments and endearing moments. These all come together to create an emotional dramedy that touches the heart. I received an ARC of The Marriage Season an honest review. A MUST READ JOURNEY. (www.goodreads.com/review/list/25556913-isha-coleman)
 
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