As the third book in the Montana Marriages series, "Wildflower Bride" brings another comedic romance off the pages an into the imagination of readers. Although starting the novel knowing that this was a story of a character that I despised in the beginning of the series it was amazing how author Mary Connealy was able to bring a character's personality into favor for me. The first two books in this series are my favorite from Mary so far. I cannot wait for future stories!

Wade Sawyer, a man changed finds himself in love with Abby Linscott also known as Glowing Sun. Observing the changes in Wade's behavior and soul makes a painful yet hopeful example that anyone can change. Abby born to a white family yet raised by a Flathead Indian tribe after the early death of her birth family then finds herself alone again after the massacre of her tribe. Through the strength of God, Wade is able to return home to face his abusive father and Abby is given the opportunity to open her heart and trust that she will not be alone again. These pages provide a hopeful story of love that will entertain.

*Thanks to Angie Brillhart of Barbour Books for providing a copy for review.* ( )

A book centered around two people who are very different, yet alot alike. Where you will find enjoyable and fun episodes and then dangerous and evil men. Where love is in the air, but also hatred and anger at the ones we should love. A range of emtions going on in this story, which kept it interesting and very enjoyable. I was laughing at loud at times. Although you can read this as a stand alone and enjoy it, it would be so much better if you read the first two in this series (Montana Rose, and The Husband Tree) because there are some characters from the first two books in this story and they are fun to get to know first.

Glowing Sun (Abby) is a white woman raised by the Indians. Wade Sawyer comes to her rescue as her Indian village is being slaughtered by wicked men and taking her hostage. She knows how to handle a knife very well and while Wade watches over her, she has a tendency to get angry and pull out her knife at any and all times. Wade takes her back to his father's ranch, where he has gone to help out his father who has been injured. There is no love between father and son, there is cattle rustlers on the loose and there is Wade, determined to get Abby to love and marry him. It is an enjoyable story which I had fun reading. ( )

This is the third book in Connealy's Montana Brides series. (If you haven't read the first two, I highly recommend that you read them in order.) In the first book, I couldn't stand Wade Sawyer, the cowardly bully who terrorizes Red and Cassie Dawson. In the second book, I began to like him a bit more. He accepted Christ at the end of Montana Rose, and then in The Husband Tree he proves himself a stronger man while he falls in love with Glowing Sun (a white woman who has been raised by a Flathead Indian tribe). Wildflower Bride is Wade's story, but fans of the series will be delighted by the reappearances (several of them) of Red & Cassie and Silas & Belle (and all their respective offspring). It does bring the story full-circle and is a most satisfying conclusion.

In Wildflower Bride, Wade has been keeping an eye on Glowing Sun (from afar, of cours) when it is massacred. He rides in to save her, and Glowing Sun is banished from her tribe, who believe she is the cause of their misfortune. Meanwhile, Wade receives news of his father's ailing health and is asked to return to the Sawyer Ranch. He refuses to leave Glowing Sun, who from this point forward insists on being called "Abby," her birth name. Abby reluctantly agrees to follow Wade home, as she has nowhere else to go. Once he arrives at the ranch, Wade finds himself busy with no-good ranch hands, an angry father, and a group of rustlers who are trying to kill him and Abby. As they fight to save the ranch and each other, they also end up falling in love.

I didn't have much hope for Wade being a likable character, but Connealy manages to make him a man you can love and respect in Wildflower Bride. He's generous, kind, patient, and when he finally stands up to his father, it was the moment I'd waited for. He redeems himself with his actions toward Abby, Tom Linscott, and his continued devotion to the Dawsons. Although his father has treated him with cruelty, he returns home to help him restore order. What's more courageous than that? And yet, for all its charm, this was not the best book in the series. It seems to be lacking in romance when compared to the other two. Besides kissing each other an awful lot, there's really no indication (especially from Abby) that they're in love, or why. There's a great deal of action and suspense, as the band of murderous outlaws devise a plan to kill Mort Sawyer, Wade, and Abby. This one is definitely heavy on the action and light on the romance. ( )

As the third book in the Montana Marriages series, "Wildflower Bride" brings another comedic romance off the pages an into the imagination of readers. Although starting the novel knowing that this was a story of a character that I despised in the beginning of the series it was amazing how author Mary Connealy was able to bring a character's personality into favor for me. The first two books in this series are my favorite from Mary so far. I cannot wait for future stories!

W ...more As the third book in the Montana Marriages series, "Wildflower Bride" brings another comedic romance off the pages an into the imagination of readers. Although starting the novel knowing that this was a story of a character that I despised in the beginning of the series it was amazing how author Mary Connealy was able to bring a character's personality into favor for me. The first two books in this series are my favorite from Mary so far. I cannot wait for future stories!

Wade Sawyer, a man changed finds himself in love with Abby Linscott also known as Glowing Sun. Observing the changes in Wade's behavior and soul makes a painful yet hopeful example that anyone can change. Abby born to a white family yet raised by a Flathead Indian tribe after the early death of her birth family then finds herself alone again after the massacre of her tribe. Through the strength of God, Wade is able to return home to face his abusive father and Abby is given the opportunity to open her heart and trust that she will not be alone again. These pages provide a hopeful story of love that will entertain.

*Thanks to Angie Brillhart of Barbour Books for providing a copy for review.* ( )

This is definitely not a stand alone book. I unfortunately did not read the first two books in the series, so it was hard to follow the characters and figure out the dynamic of each one. I like romantic westerns so I still enjoyed the basic bulk of the story. The author does a fine job with detail and her plot runs smoothly. All in all, an enjoyable read. ( )