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Bushwhacked Bride (Wink & a Kiss, 2)
400 pages
A boisterous, fish-out-of-water romp that trades historical accuracy for pure, slapstick joy and chaotic romance.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a boisterous, slapstick Western comedy where the stakes are low and the banter is relentless. The pace is brisk and bouncy, propelled by a farcical setup that throws a modern, highly educated heroine into a den of rowdy, golden-hearted outlaws. The mood is relentlessly lighthearted and chaotic, wrapping the reader in a warm, theatrical atmosphere reminiscent of classic musical comedies. Rather than focusing on gritty historical realism, the narrative revels in exaggerated colloquialisms, culture-clash misunderstandings, and the sheer absurdity of a broomstick betrothal. It is a delightfully unserious romp designed for readers who love their time-travel romances served with a heavy dose of cheeky humor, found-family antics, and swoon-worthy, exasperating cowboys.
- Mood
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- slapstick
- warm
- Tone
- farcical
- cheeky
- boisterous
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- fish out of water · taming the rogue · chaotic courtship · found family · culture clash
- The writing
- Exuberant and dialogue-heavy, the writing leans enthusiastically into exaggerated Western colloquialisms and rapid-fire comedic banter.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from bewildered indignation at her absurd predicament to a reluctant, swooning affection for her chaotic captors.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in slapstick historical romances where time-traveling heroines must wrangle rowdy, golden-hearted outlaws.
Content notes
- comedic kidnapping
- mild historical sexism
About the book
"JUMPING JEHOSHAPHAT! YOU'VE SHANGHAIED THE NEW SCHOOLMARM!"
Ma Reklaw bellowed at her sons and wielded her broom with a fierceness that had all five outlaw brothers running for cover; it didn't take a Ph.D. to realize that in the Reklaw household, Ma was the law. Professor Jessica Garrett watched dumbstruck as the members of the feared Reklaw Gang turned tail --- one brother up a tree, another under the hay wagon, and one in a barrel. Having been unceremoniously kidnapped by the rowdy brothers, the green-eyed beauty took great pleasure in their discomfort until Ma Reklaw found a new way to sweep clean her son's disreputable behavior --- by offering Jessica's hand in marriage to the best behaved. Jessie had heard of shotgun weddings, but a broomstick betrothal was ridiculous! As the dashing but dangerous desperadoes started the wooing there was no telling what would happen with... ONE BRIDE FOR FIVE BROTHERS...
Description from Open Library.
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