Book Description from Book Look:
All Annie Price has ever wanted is a place to call home. Growing up in the foster care system, that dream seemed far away, but now Annie’s dream may be coming true. A friend she met in an online book group wants to retire and has offered Annie a fresh start managing her little bookstore. Believing the opportunity is an answer to prayer, Annie packs her suitcase and moves to Red Leaf, Wisconsin.
The residents of Red Leaf welcome Annie into the fold . . . everyone except the bookstore owner’s son, Jesse Kent. But Annie refuses to let the handsome deputy keep her from embracing her new home with open arms. She even volunteers to help the local historical society refurbish an old church and agrees to be the “bride” for a special reenactment celebrating the museum’s open house.
Jesse Kent can’t believe his mother has handed the keys to her business over to a woman she met on the Internet. Annie’s beautiful, of course, and smart as a whip, but what do they really know about her, anyway? What if she’s come to their town just for his mother’s money? The only way to see if his suspicions about Annie Price are true is to keep a close eye on her-even if it means he has to marry her! Planning their mock wedding will give him the chance to uncover Annie’s motive for moving to town. But as the day of the wedding approaches and secrets come to light, Jesse must face the truth. He wants Annie to be his September bride . . . for real.
I had a great time reading this novella! It’s light and easy, no need to analyze much about the plot or characters. It’s simple yet romantic, no mushiness, just straightforward acknowledgement of emotions. I find myself agreeing with Jesse about his distrust of people. One can never be too sure of someone nowadays, especially someone we meet on the Internet.
*Speaking to myself, “Look who’s talking! Didn’t you meet your husband online?”*
Anyway, that’s not the point. It’s how God has worked in Annie’s life and has given her a chance to experience joy. It’s how someone has shown Jesse something valuable that he had taken for granted all his life. It’s how to be an encourager; someone who encourages each person to go after his or her dream, even if it might seem silly and without getting something in return.
I highly recommend this book! I love how the author made the characters very authentic, their backstories melded perfectly into the story. I laughed a little, I cried a little, I hoped a little. Very entertaining read!
Note: I got A September Bride e-book to review compliments of BookLook Bloggers in exchange for honest opinions.
It’s how I like my readings to be – light and easy. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon reading while watching over the kids play.
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I know what you mean! It’s difficult to read a profound book while watching the kids.
If this book becomes a phenomenal hit worldwide, for sure a Movie will come out pretty soon. Thanks for your review, it gave me an idea on what to expect about this book.
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I like your review of the book. God indeed can make things beautiful no matter how impossible it may seem. And He uses people, things, circumstances to make it happen.
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Yes, what you say is true. Thanks!
You’re a book look blogger! I haven’t received a new book in a looooong time – kasi the last book i received, i just couldn’t bring myself to continue beyond a few chapters. Maybe I should give it another try and if I still can’t make myself finish reading, then post an upfront review saying it just wasn’t the book for me.
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Yes, that would be good to do. I guess you’ll have to reactivate your account first.
That’s a really interesting book. I haven’t really been reading books on relationships .. will check this one out.
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I haven’t read a novel in a long time! But from your review, it looks like this is something I’ll be reading from the first to the last page. It’s also enriching to read stories where God is involved, whether it’s fictitious or not.
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The story does sound interesting. Haven’t read a book for awhile already!
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I find myself agreeing to Jesse as well. We can never too sure to someone that we found on the internet. I like novels that is romantic but not overdone. Thanks for great review Sis
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The plot seems interesting. I love an easy reading type and won’t entail me to overthink. I would love to look this one up.
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OMG! I forgot BookLook Bloggers again 2nd time. Ugh! I need reinstate it again. I wonder if they will still permit it. It’s the 2nd time though. 🙁
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I think they will permit it. I had it reinstated for twice, too.