My Thoughts on The Farmer's Marriage Bargain by Heidi Main

 

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They agreed to a practical marriage

But love never goes as planned…

Raising three children alone was never part of the plan, but after losing her husband, Emma Bailey is doing the best she can. Until she discovers that she can’t afford the medication her youngest child needs. Suddenly, her late husband’s best friend comes to the rescue. Carter McCaw promised he’d always watch over the family and the farm. But when he proposes a marriage of convenience, Emma’s not so sure. It seems like the perfect solution…until love blooms between them and complicates everything.

My Thoughts:

A marriage of convenience is my favorite trope. There is just something that is special when it is a modern day telling versus a historical or fantasy. Don't get me wrong, those are my favorites, but when an author can pull that trope off in a modern day setting and it fits, let me tell you I highly enjoy it.

Widow Emma is a single parent to her three-year-old triplets while trying to keep her and her late husband's goat farm operational and open. Unfortunately, one of her children is dealing with arthritis that needs a special medication to relieve symptoms and pain. Emma cannot afford the astronomical prices, and her insurance will not cover it.

In steps Carter who knows a thing or two about joint pain, and it just so happens his insurance will cover that expensive medication. He also is keeping an eye on Emma and her children as he was best friends with her husband. Now, the best plan they come up with between them is a marriage of convenience, a simple business arrangement between them. However, it is not so simple after all.

This was a great story that shows the merits of marriage, the walking with a partner for life in the way God intended. The sharing of trials and triumphs. Carter and Emma have a somewhat bumpy road to maneuver but their already friendship and unbeknownst to them, blooming love will see them through.

I was provided a copy of this novel by the author. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.