I was looking for a sweet historical story to vanish into for a few hours and this book caught my eye.
I loved the premise of a woman on the run finding herself married to a man and taking care of him and his 4 brothers (a la the classical musical I still adore to this day, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers). The family bond the brothers have, and the way they envelope Myra into their lives was heart-melting. I giggled at the brothers antics and enjoyed getting to know them all and fall for them all just a little.
Anson knew what he wanted in a woman at his ranch but got so much more when his mail order bride showed up. He was a rancher gentleman - rough and strong and protective, but had a gentle, compassionate side. He was exactly what Myra needed in a man just like she was just what he needed in a woman. Myra gave him the feminine softness and presence in his life and home, and showed the promise of the amazing ranch wife she'd become. I loved these two together and how their relationship was easy and how the 'bad guy' story lines just pulled them closer together.
There was alot going on in this story, and surprising twists on how it all plays out. But it all flowed together nicely into one awesome afternoon spent dreamin' in the old west. The charm of this story swept me away and left me with a happy-vibe as the last page turned.
