I had a slow week of reading and read one of the best books! I've got a lovely bouquet of keepers.

I just loved THE UNEXPECTED WIFE by Mary Burton HH 708.
It is a Mail Order Bride story but the hero, Matthias has no idea that fancy society lady that his little boy just threw up on his to be his wife. LOL
Thank heavens Abby is not a shrinking violet and stands toe to toe to fight for what she wants from Matthais. I rated this THE UNEXPECTED WIFE / A+

The other book was ONCE A GENTLEMAN by Candice Hern, it was an ugly duckling story that was also great. Pru has been in love with Nick for 4 years but she is like wallpaper to him until the night she falls asleep at his house and her father and her 4 Viking size brothers demand marriage for their ruined daughter and sister. Great fun as Nick and Pru talk to each other about making the marriage work and their individual dreams. Has so very funny parts where Pru shyly tries to seduce her sexy husband and he has to leave the house to cool down. I rated ONCE A GENTLEMAN / B

Now I am reading THE COURTING OF WIDOW SHAW by Charlene Sands HH 710.
Steven has loved Glory from a far until one night he comes along a house on fire. Boone Shaw is laying stabbed to death and Glory has been beaten but holds a bloody knife. Steven grabs Glory to takes her to the only place he knows she will be safe from the law, his mother's whorehouse. Glory has picketed for years to have brothel shut down but now it might be her only safe haven. Should finish this one this afternoon.

I checked Walmart for some of my wish list but didn't see anything but reprints!
I am going to have to order the ones I really want.