Book Review: Caroline's Love (Mail Order Brides of Hickory Stick Book 1) - Patricia PacJac Carro
Synopsis:
Caroline Lovelace stared at her callused hands. Once, they'd been soft and covered in white gloves. The War of Northern Aggression had taken everything from her. With few good men left and an abundance of starving widows, Richmond, Virginia, had lost its appeal. After her daddy died, she answered an ad to be a mail order bride. She waved goodbye to her beloved homeland and boarded a train for the wilds of Colorado to Hickory Stick. Apparently, the twig town was named by miners digging for gold. No more starving had sounded too good to pass up. Soon, she would be the bride of Mr. Thomas J. Connors.
Until the woman sitting across from her overhears Caroline mention the man's name. Seems Julia Brooks also has letters from the same man. And think of their surprise when they meet Sarah Graham from New York City who is also on her way to Hickory Stick to meet the now infamous Thomas J. Connors.
My Thoughts:
I thought this book was a good sweet read. The premise was unique and the writing flowed smoothly. I liked how even though all the women were going to the same place and for the same man that they stuck together despite their differences or where they came from. You could see how real the characters were with their interactions not only with the men but with themselves. Women can be catty behind the backs of other women especially when they think they are being wronged.
I liked the fact that it wasn’t instant meet the man and get married. It shows that a love can be instant but grow even when you fight against the inevitable. I thought the coming together of Caroline and Thomas was done great. I thought the ending was a little rushed and could have been drawn out a little more however this doesn’t take away from the story at all.
I can’t wait to read more from this author and see what happens with the rest of the girls.