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Bride #4
His Island Bride
She wasn't looking for love, but love found her... while vacationing on the sunny island of Jamaica.
With mixed emotions, Jessica Mills can't wait to escape to the Caribbean - away from an arranged marriage agreement to honor her new found heritage. She is to meet her potential groom-to-be in two weeks. She finally books her long-awaited vacation to a resort in Jamaica only to be double booked in the same suite as a gorgeous, irresistible stranger - who happens to get under her skin.
Sexy, undercover billionaire, James Carrington has more on his mind than relationships. On the verge of making an important business decision that can affect his entire future and everything he's worked for, he goes to Jamaica to think and indulge in recreational activities. He did not count on having a beautiful brunette in his suite - a pleasant but ill-timed distraction.
There's no mistaking the sparks that fly between Jessica and James at one of the island's hottest resorts. But Jessica is betrothed to someone else... which direction will her heart follow?
With mixed emotions, Jessica Mills can't wait to escape to the Caribbean - away from an arranged marriage agreement to honor her new found heritage. She is to meet her potential groom-to-be in two weeks. She finally books her long-awaited vacation to a resort in Jamaica only to be double booked in the same suite as a gorgeous, irresistible stranger - who happens to get under her skin.
Sexy, undercover billionaire, James Carrington has more on his mind than relationships. On the verge of making an important business decision that can affect his entire future and everything he's worked for, he goes to Jamaica to think and indulge in recreational activities. He did not count on having a beautiful brunette in his suite - a pleasant but ill-timed distraction.
There's no mistaking the sparks that fly between Jessica and James at one of the island's hottest resorts. But Jessica is betrothed to someone else... which direction will her heart follow?
96 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2012
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Shadonna Richards
73 books161 followersCheck out her website: https://shadonnarichards.blogspot.com
USA Today bestselling author Shadonna Richards enjoys reading and writing about the magic of romance and the power of love. She has a B.A. Degree in Psychology. Winner of Harlequin’s So You Think You Can Write 2010 Day Two Challenge, she is a proud mommy and lives with her husband and son.
USA Today bestselling author Shadonna Richards enjoys reading and writing about the magic of romance and the power of love. She has a B.A. Degree in Psychology. Winner of Harlequin’s So You Think You Can Write 2010 Day Two Challenge, she is a proud mommy and lives with her husband and son.
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September 7, 2024
I thought this was a very endearing book I must say. It was nice to read where the everyday girl, Jessica, gets the handsome rich guy, James.
The way the storyline was written was very cute in way of mishaps at the hotel & their "meet cute". It made me sad to hear the mother thought of her daughter as homely, not a beauty, & slightly overweight. Yet, when James sees her for the first time he sees a curvey, voluptuous, & sexier than hell. I just thought the whole arraigned marriage thing was just a weird, kind of funny way to write this story. Yet, in a strange way it work very well. I enjoyed it.
The way the storyline was written was very cute in way of mishaps at the hotel & their "meet cute". It made me sad to hear the mother thought of her daughter as homely, not a beauty, & slightly overweight. Yet, when James sees her for the first time he sees a curvey, voluptuous, & sexier than hell. I just thought the whole arraigned marriage thing was just a weird, kind of funny way to write this story. Yet, in a strange way it work very well. I enjoyed it.
January 18, 2013
The set up (first chapter) of this is so bad I can't keep reading to get to the real story. Completely ridiculous premise - a mother who is a breast cancer survivor, laying a guilt trip on her single daughter to meet this guy who inherited an earldom, all because they have some bizarre genetic link to an impoverished duke. And by meet, apparently she means marry, because they're talking about arranged marriages. What? How about try a premise that makes sense next time.
No thank you.
No thank you.
August 30, 2012
Funny, I had it figured with in the second chapter, maybe earlier, but cute
July 11, 2016
cute short story.
a curious plot but was missing a little bit of a characters development.
a curious plot but was missing a little bit of a characters development.
August 18, 2012
Although I have read and reviewed several books, I usually find it a little more difficult to rate short stories. "His Island Bride" by Author Shadonna Richards is no exception. It is not easy for an author to fully develop a story line in a novella and despite this fact, Shadonna has done a fine job.
I enjoyed the main characters, Jessica Mills and James Carrington, in their chance encounter in Jamaica. However, I would have preferred to know more about them and their backgrounds in order to make the plot of this story a little more believable. It seems odd that a beautiful woman and a successful, handsome man, would ever consider the possibility of an arranged marriage but...that's what creative writing is all about isn't it? That being said, I do believe that this short story is very well-written. It is one of the few e-books that I have found with little or no errors. In fact, I don't recall any at the moment. That in itself, along with the romantic theme in this novella, is actually quite refreshing.
This is my first read by Author Shadonna Richards and I must say she is a talented author with much potential!
I enjoyed the main characters, Jessica Mills and James Carrington, in their chance encounter in Jamaica. However, I would have preferred to know more about them and their backgrounds in order to make the plot of this story a little more believable. It seems odd that a beautiful woman and a successful, handsome man, would ever consider the possibility of an arranged marriage but...that's what creative writing is all about isn't it? That being said, I do believe that this short story is very well-written. It is one of the few e-books that I have found with little or no errors. In fact, I don't recall any at the moment. That in itself, along with the romantic theme in this novella, is actually quite refreshing.
This is my first read by Author Shadonna Richards and I must say she is a talented author with much potential!
October 30, 2012
Cute short story about a woman closing in on her thirtieth birthday and her parents are anxious to ensure that she gets married. Her mother is working on setting up an arranged marriage when Jessica goes to Jamaica on vacation. The hotel, that Jessica has reservations at, has screwed-up and double booked her room and they don't have another room available. Who is double-booked at the hotel with her? And how does this unwanted twist effect her life?
February 15, 2013
Turn the world off for 30 min and dream that what the world of books allows us to do.
This little short was extremely romance, cute and what an ending !
So when you think that you have, had enough take 5 and dream......
This little short was extremely romance, cute and what an ending !
So when you think that you have, had enough take 5 and dream......
February 8, 2013
The books are too quick with barely a climax. There are some points that were good, but comparing to other books of the same genre, I feel this author could have put in a little more time with character development. The books had promise, but just not enough to warrant more stars.
May 27, 2013
Another freebie waste of time. Totally skimmed it.
September 2, 2013
should have stopped with the first one.
September 21, 2013
The premise is interesting. The story was underdeveloped. I was disappointed.
August 20, 2012
Enjoyed this series.
They are quick easy reads.
Would recommend this series
They are quick easy reads.
Would recommend this series
February 23, 2025
Sorry, not a fan. It is not well written — incorrect word usage — he gives her a salacious grin in the middle of a very innocent paragraph. Other sentences have non matching subject and object. There is a very immature attitude to love. From an instant attraction, ok, hers cute, the protagonist goes straight to it’s love at first sight. To be honest, I was surprised to discover that Richards has written so many books. She comes across as a naive teenager. Additionally, both protagonists have no problem sharing a room with someone neither has met before. A lot of really odd ideas and sentences
March 16, 2018
Started His Island Bride this afternoon and couldn't put it down. The sparks are flying between Jace and Brooke throughout the book. Jace does seem a bit like an jerk throughout some of the book, but he claims the intentions are good. Brooke definitely didn't take any crap from him, and it was great reading a lost love story where the girl isn't bending over backwards to try to get the guy back. The story overall was great, and had me in tears with all the tragedies that Brooke has had to deal with. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a sweet read
June 27, 2024
This has been in my library for years and I wanted to switch and read a different genre.
Characters have no depth, simple story, no villains, no suspense, no romance, sex outside of marriage with bedroom almost shut, storyline farfetched.
No cheating, no cliffhanger and standalone. (ljb)
Characters have no depth, simple story, no villains, no suspense, no romance, sex outside of marriage with bedroom almost shut, storyline farfetched.
No cheating, no cliffhanger and standalone. (ljb)
August 30, 2017
Good book.
She is an amazing writer and I enjoyed her book very much. She is a great mother and wife and nurse.
She is an amazing writer and I enjoyed her book very much. She is a great mother and wife and nurse.
November 8, 2017
Can hardly be called a book
April 7, 2018
Jamaica
Fast read, but more like a short story. Wish it had more storyline...Nice short love story. Thank you for free read
Fast read, but more like a short story. Wish it had more storyline...Nice short love story. Thank you for free read
April 12, 2020
Too mills and boonsy
Nice setting, nice characters, nice storyline, but I haven't read a m & b for donkeys yeafs, and this very short story reminded me why.
Nice setting, nice characters, nice storyline, but I haven't read a m & b for donkeys yeafs, and this very short story reminded me why.
February 19, 2022
A predictable short story.
August 29, 2022
Found it to be okay. Thought felt something was missing.
May 29, 2017
If I didn't know any better, I would say that this book hadn't originally been written in English. The writing was just all *sorts* of awkward.
And, I mean, it would be one thing if it were only the occasional sentence that was oddly written, but no. Most of the book was just weird to read.
Otherwise, this book is about what you would expect from a regency romance set in modern times, with WAAAAAY too many convenient plot points.
This book is best enjoyed if you take your suspension of disbelief, and throw it out the window.
Her family didn't know what to think of her luck with men and even suggested "if you could just lose a little weight then maybe..." Yes, maybe, maybe...if she were more attractive meaning skinny in their eyes!
And, I mean, it would be one thing if it were only the occasional sentence that was oddly written, but no. Most of the book was just weird to read.
She was sure the average person didn't know if horses could swim or not. Maybe she was the only one who didn't know it.
She really hoped they would not contact her now to force her into marry Mr. nameless aristocrat who was looking for a trophy bride who happened to have a teeny drop of aristocratic blood way down in her family tree, so she'd recently learned.
"Out? With her partner? Oh, no this could not be, I will have to put a stop to this once and for all. She is to marry someone else and that's that!"
Otherwise, this book is about what you would expect from a regency romance set in modern times, with WAAAAAY too many convenient plot points.
This book is best enjoyed if you take your suspension of disbelief, and throw it out the window.
February 8, 2015
Cute.....
Jessica was not having much luck with the dating pool. So before she headed out for Jamaica her mother convinced her through her ancestry that she was a dutchess and she had the perfect man to marry, an earl, named Earl. That an arranged marriage was just what she needed.
James took off for Jamaica for a brief reprieve before he decided to step down from hid co owner computer software company. Due to family problems he thought it would be best.
Little did they both know the resort the were both staying at had over booked and they had to either end up sharing a room or one would have to stay in the lobby till a room became available. Who would have guesses they would have so much in common, from food to murder mysteries.
Would Jessica be able to tell James of her so called arranged marriage or would she just have a little fling before she headed home. Would James be able to win her heart or would she walk away forever.....or would they end up making Jessica's mom mad and get married??
Get the book, "His Island Bride" and see for yourself!!
Jessica was not having much luck with the dating pool. So before she headed out for Jamaica her mother convinced her through her ancestry that she was a dutchess and she had the perfect man to marry, an earl, named Earl. That an arranged marriage was just what she needed.
James took off for Jamaica for a brief reprieve before he decided to step down from hid co owner computer software company. Due to family problems he thought it would be best.
Little did they both know the resort the were both staying at had over booked and they had to either end up sharing a room or one would have to stay in the lobby till a room became available. Who would have guesses they would have so much in common, from food to murder mysteries.
Would Jessica be able to tell James of her so called arranged marriage or would she just have a little fling before she headed home. Would James be able to win her heart or would she walk away forever.....or would they end up making Jessica's mom mad and get married??
Get the book, "His Island Bride" and see for yourself!!
February 12, 2017
Enjoyable
This is a very enjoyably book. Perfect for a very quick romantic read. It has a very charming plot and a happy ending.
This is a very enjoyably book. Perfect for a very quick romantic read. It has a very charming plot and a happy ending.
July 9, 2013
I really did enjoy this short, and sweet romance. The emotions of the characters were believable, and I could connect to them. The story however is pure fantasy. I do wish James would have purposed to Jessica down on one knee.
The story starts out that before Jessica goes through with an arranged marriage, she takes a trip Jamaica. After landing on the island, she checks into her hotel, and heads straight to the shower. When she gets out wrapped in a towel, there is a handsome man in her room. The hotel had made a mistake, booked them both in the same room. The hotel is full, and has no more rooms left, so they agreed to share the room. The two have many things in common, and a friendship is made. That friendship turns into something more within the two weeks that they shared a room.
The story starts out that before Jessica goes through with an arranged marriage, she takes a trip Jamaica. After landing on the island, she checks into her hotel, and heads straight to the shower. When she gets out wrapped in a towel, there is a handsome man in her room. The hotel had made a mistake, booked them both in the same room. The hotel is full, and has no more rooms left, so they agreed to share the room. The two have many things in common, and a friendship is made. That friendship turns into something more within the two weeks that they shared a room.
November 6, 2013
LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT!!!!!!!
Jessica Mills goes away to Jamaica for a well deserved vacation and get away from her mother who has set her up for an arrange marriage to a total complete stranger , then when she arrives in Jamaica she discovers she is 'roommates' with a guy named James Carrington and sparks fly between the two throughout the pages,both forgot to tell each other that they are 'engaged to married' but only to learn that they are engaged to each other when they meet up again 2 weeks after their vacation when their mothers called for a' meeting' for the arranged couple to meet.
Love this story, absolutely fluffy ,and my normal cup of tea for a sweet contemporary romance novel!!
Jessica Mills goes away to Jamaica for a well deserved vacation and get away from her mother who has set her up for an arrange marriage to a total complete stranger , then when she arrives in Jamaica she discovers she is 'roommates' with a guy named James Carrington and sparks fly between the two throughout the pages,both forgot to tell each other that they are 'engaged to married' but only to learn that they are engaged to each other when they meet up again 2 weeks after their vacation when their mothers called for a' meeting' for the arranged couple to meet.
Love this story, absolutely fluffy ,and my normal cup of tea for a sweet contemporary romance novel!!
September 30, 2013
A good short story.
Jessica has had enough of her mother trying to arrange an arranged marriage for her. So off to Jamaica she goes!!
Billionaire James Carrington has had another of business issues, relationship issues & family issues. So off to Jamaica he goes!!
Jamaica seems to be the place to go to forget your troubles.
Jessica has had enough of her mother trying to arrange an arranged marriage for her. So off to Jamaica she goes!!
Billionaire James Carrington has had another of business issues, relationship issues & family issues. So off to Jamaica he goes!!
Jamaica seems to be the place to go to forget your troubles.
May 23, 2014
This book had a good idea, but it was too short and really cheesy. Did anyone else think it was weird that they liked the EXACT same things and happened to have the EXACT same hotel room? I mean come on, how often is that going to happen in real life. Not to mention how predictableit was, half-way through the book I already knew the ending. Read at your own risk.
May 26, 2014
A good/ok freebie. This was a short soft story. The characters were good and this was written pretty well. This was a little slow and there wasn't really much to it. Not anything special, but something light to read for passing time and short enough for a one-sitter. The ending was good and short. There wasn't really but a speck of conflict, and that was resolved in a few seconds. Good Luck.
January 7, 2015
A Fast Ride.
His Island Bride( The Bride Series) by Shadonna Richards, is indeed a fast romance story. If only life was so, shall I say "easy". All it took was two weeks in a shared ( a doubled booked) hotel suite to fall head over heels in bed, oh I mean, in love. All their problems solved and live happily ever after. Yeesh!
His Island Bride( The Bride Series) by Shadonna Richards, is indeed a fast romance story. If only life was so, shall I say "easy". All it took was two weeks in a shared ( a doubled booked) hotel suite to fall head over heels in bed, oh I mean, in love. All their problems solved and live happily ever after. Yeesh!
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