An Unexpected Surprise
By reading the title of the book, The Westward Christmas Brides, you wouldn't necessarily expect a pirate story to be hidden in the depths of the book, but so it was with Christmas Bounty by MaryLu Tyndall. Something I always expect from MaryLu is exciting adventure, and she did not disappoint.
When we meet Dante Vega he is about to be hung, which is a great way to introduce a pirate, because it brings in the question 'How is he going to escape?'
Newly widowed Caroline Moreau is fighting to protect both her family and her vineyard from the rogues threatening both. Enter the dashing pirate. Caroline marries the pirate to save his life in exchange for him offering her family protection. The story was sweet, though too short as all great novellas are, but I believe that MaryLu Tyndall told a wonderful story with the pages she had to work with. Though Dante was without a doubt my favorite character, Caroline's children were definitely a cute addition to the story. Her rambunctious son always running off and her sweet baby girl. Can Dante and Caroline put their faith in God and begin to trust him for His blessing on a marriage that neither of them expected? Or will their pasts keep them from embracing what is blossoming between them.
After reading Christmas Bounty, I look forward to continuing on with the rest of the stories in The Westward Christmas Brides Collection.