On Tour with Prism Book Tours
His One and Only Bride
(The Business of Weddings #5)
Tara Randel
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 pages
January 1st 2018 by Harlequin Heartwarming
He never thought he’d see her again!
After being reported missing, presumed dead, globe-hopping photojournalist Mitch Simmons never thought he’d see his estranged wife, Zoe, again. Yet here he is back in their coastal Florida town, where Zoe is mayor. Turns out she isn’t the only one he left behind.
Discovering he has a baby son awakens thrilling new emotions in Mitch. And there are his still-powerful feelings for the high school sweetheart he vowed to love and honor forever. Thankfully, they’ll have the chance to find the love that was always there…
Goodreads│Amazon│Barnes & Noble│Harlequin
Review:
Finally, an HEA for Zoe!
His One and Only Bride is a second chance romance for two characters who have been apart for two years–in fact, she thought he was dead–and were heading quickly toward another type of separation for several years before that. For much of the novel, they’re still apart–Zoe’s moved back in with her mom, and Mitch is staying with a friend–and for a lot of the time, it doesn’t seem as if an HEA is at all guaranteed. There is a lot of trust to rebuild between the two, and quite a few past hurts to get over. If you’re looking for a book with a lot of shared, romantic moments, this isn’t that book. But if you’re looking for a realistic portrayal of what it could take to get a marriage back on track and create a family? This could just hit the spot.
Though it was frustrating at times to read about the walls these two put up between themselves, both before and during the novel, it did serve to make their ending that much sweeter. A heartwarming side romance between secondary characters and Zoe and Mitch’s absolutely adorable one-year-old son really added to the experience.
Rating: 4 stars / B+
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Other Books in the Series:
About the Author:
USA Today Bestselling Author Tara Randel has enjoyed a lifelong love of books, especially romance and mystery genres, so it didn’t come as a surprise when she began writing with the dream of becoming published. Family values, mystery and, of course, love and romance are her favorite themes, because she believes love is the greatest gift of all. Tara lives on the West Coast of Florida, where gorgeous sunsets inspire the creation of heartwarming stories, filled with love, laughter and the occasional mystery.
Website│Goodreads│Facebook│Twitter
Tour Giveaway!
– US PRIZE PACK: Signed copies of Rival Hearts, The Bridal Bouquet and The Wedding March, a Harlequin Heartwarming tote bag, a 2018 appointment planner and a $25 Amazon gift card
– US residents only
– Ends January 31st
Tour Schedule:
January 22nd:
Launch
underneath the covers
It’s All About the Romance
Becky on Books
Katie’s Clean Book Collection
January 23rd:
Rockin’ Book Reviews
Book Lover in Florida
A Baker’s Perspective
Heidi Reads…
January 24th:
Locks, Hooks and Books
Bookworm Lisa
Hearts & Scribbles
Remembrancy
January 25th:
Jorie Loves A Story
I Am A Reader
Reading Is My SuperPower
Nicole’s Book Musings
Two Girls and a Book
January 26th:
Thoughts of a Blonde
The Bookworm Chronicles
Inside The Mind of Mind of an Avid Reader
Paulette’s Papers
January 27th: Grand Finale
Thanks for featuring His One and Only Bride and for your review. Have a great day Becky!
Wow the review is awesome. Love the cover too.
Sounds like a touching story, he’s found his way back to her.
Thanks 🙂 It is a really pretty cover–I love the covers in this series!
My pleasure! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
It is! I love when a marriage in trouble is brought back from the brink.