Bride Wanted (From This Day Forward #2) (Silhouette Special Edition, No 836)

Bride Wanted is the second book in the From This Day Forward series by popular American author, Debbie Macomber. It’s the day that Lesley Campbell would have wed, if her fiancé hadn’t called off their engagement and married someone else. Trouble is, Lesley is still in love with Tony, and feeling fragile. When she sees a billboard “Bride Wanted” on the way to the mall, she wonders what sort of desperate man would need to advertise for a wife. Certainly not the stranger chasing down the mugger who steals her handbag in the carpark. Chase Goodman is attractive and friendly, and he and Lesley hit it off right away. But soon enough, Lesley learns why Chase feels he has to advertise for a wife.

The premise of this tale was a good one, and, for the most part, the execution was well done. Chase and Lesley are appealing characters, their dialogue is enjoyable, especially Lesley’s interactions with her neighbour, Daisy, and the romance is sweet. Only the ending feels a little rushed. 3.5 stars