Book Review
Love in the Bargain by Lucette Nel (Christian Fiction)
Amelia’s grandfather is sick and dying. He issues her an ultimatum to either go back to New York immediately or get married before he dies, which could be any day, to get her inheritance. She does not want to go back to New York and she will need money if she is going to keep the hotel. She had decided never to marry so this complicates things. She decides to propose to Micah her deceased best friend’s brother. Simply a business arrangement nothing more.
Micah has always liked his sister Emily’s best friend but he never expected to be asked to marry her. After his sister died, he has been guardian of her two children. However, this has been rough financially and being an ex-convict doesn’t help matters. He sees the benefits to accepting Amelia’s proposal, the kids will be taken care of for one. However he wants more than a paper marriage and she doesn’t. After some unfortunate circumstances, of becoming homeless and almost losing custody of the kids he agrees to marry her.
Both of them have control issues. Will they learn to trust each other with that control? Especially with their hearts?
This is a really good story about learning to trust and not have complete control of everything. There was a part in this story that literally made my jaw drop! I was NOT expecting that at all! 😊I loved how Amelia didn’t know anything about taking care of children, including changing diapers. Micah is so good with his niece and nephew. Amelia is very protective over letting Micah into her heart to the point sometimes she is ridiculous. I will say Micah is the most patient man in the world. I loved watching them learn to trust each other. Liked the mystery element too! Lots of damsel in distress moments. I didn’t care for the constant gawking/ogling over each other’s bodies. Overall it was good story!
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Content: Closed door. There is a morning after scene.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
