Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer

Short-Straw Bride

Archer Brothers #1

Karen Witemeyer

365 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional fast-paced
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Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer is a captivating read for fans of lighthearted, historical romance with a strong Christian theme, set in 1800s America, who enjoy stories of redemption, sacrifice, and the blossoming of love in the face of adversity.

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No one steps on Archer land. Not if they value their life. But when Meredith Hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the Archer brothers off their ranch, a twelve-year-old debt compels her to take the risk.Fourteen years of constant vigilance harden...

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Community Reviews

4.06
based on 742 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 87%

hopeful: 67%

adventurous: 41%

inspiring: 41%

funny: 38%

emotional: 25%

relaxing: 25%

reflective: 6%

mysterious: 3%

tense: 3%


Pace

43% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

21% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
28% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

82% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

51% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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