By: Carrie Ann Ryan
Recommendation: 👍👍👍👍👍 - (Out of 5 👍)
Synopsis: After seeing what a mess his brother Cooper was after the death of his sister-in-law, Austin Merrick made a pact with his brother Brody to never fall in love. The loser gets the opportunity to name the winner's first born child.
Mable (May) Peterson hasn't returned to her small home town of Maple Hill since the death of her mother ten years ago. Now, May has a daughter of her own and a desire to close the door on her horrible past. She is in Maple Hill to sell her childhood home and start a new chapter of her life far away from the life she once knew.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Victoria James has hit the ball out of the ballpark with 'The Bachelor Contract'. Every time I read a new story by James I am more amazed at the depth of her writing. This book hits on some very painful and tragic life situations. Both May and Austin are like minded in regards to relationships, neither wants a committed relationship but they both came to that conclusion from very different perspectives. In the opening chapter of the story my heart ached for the Merrick family and the loss of a dear and valued family member. At the same time I adore the person May became in life and the strength and persaverance it took for her to get beyond her childhood. James was able to write a story with the perfect balance of tragedy, hurt, happiness, and love. My favorite quote from the book was from Austin's brother Brody, 'I, too, have been concerned about Austin's hooliganism lately.' What an amazing word....hooliganism.
I am in awe of what Victoria James has the capacity to create and look forward to the next great James story.
The Bachelor Contract goes on sale April 17, 2023
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