Nicole and the Unending TBR

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Bent Tree Bride by Denise Weimer, hosted by   JustRead Publicity Tours ! ABOUT THE BOOK Title: Bent Tree Bride Author: Denise Weimer Publisher: Smitten Historical Romance Release Date: April 13, 2021 Genre: Christian historical romance "Romance. Intrigue. Honor. All that and more. I heartily recommend it." —Michelle Griep, Christy Award-winning author Susanna Moore can’t get him out of her mind—the learned lieutenant who delivered the commission from Andrew Jackson making her father colonel of the Cherokee Regiment. But the next time she sees Lieutenant Sam Hicks, he’s leading a string of prisoners into a frontier fort, and he’s wearing the garb of a Cherokee scout rather than the suit of a white gentleman. As both Susanna’s father and Sam’s commanding officer, Colonel Moore couldn’t have made his directive to stay away from his daughter clearer to Sam. He wants a better match for Susanna—like the stuffy doctor who escorted her to Creek Territory.

These are the kind of time travel that I just love! I really enjoyed the unique aspect of two people who travel from two different time periods and meet in the past. That was super fun and completely built up the angst at the climax! I wasn't aware when starting this book that it was not CF, however it was perfectly clean with some great chemistry between the two main characters. As to the set up of how the time travel was made possible.....I was a tad uncomfortable with that. And it did dim my ability to fully accept the first part of the story. However I stuck with it and I really did enjoy it! The heroine was okay, and she grew on me over the story. But Theo........win, win, win. A great hero that I adored! 4.5 stars

Okay, this book was fun and cute while dealing with very serious issues. A great balance! I love a good fake relationship, and I definitely enjoyed this one. I loved the meddling mother! I adored Cam ! He is such a sweet hero, chivalrous, protective, yet he deals with his own struggles. This book deals with a sexual harassment, and the heroine is in a situation where she feels trapped. I really enjoyed how the author takes the seriously important situations and struggles but has it wrapped up in a contemporary romance set in Australia. I loved it and can't wait to read more from this author!

Okay this author can write in any genre! Like, wow.  I always pick up a Pepper Basham when I want swoony romance and a fun read, but the depth that this book had really shows that this author can write more then that. This time split novel had me fully engrossed in both stories and....yeah. it's hard to talk about without giving something critical away. I just love how she crafts characters that are so lovable! You smile with them, root for them and sometimes cry for them. I just really enjoyed how this author made me care deeply for two sets of characters and had me staying up late to finish the book.  I felt transported in both time periods,  and truly felt each setting.   Bravo I recieved a complementary copy of this book from the publisher through Netgally.  All opinions are completely my own and honest.