Three Brides

by Lori Buscher

Katie Peterson meets the love of her life at a tennis meet and they quickly fall in love. Jake, who is in the Air Force gets deployed to Afghanistan. While Jake is deployed, Katie puts her all into work while counting down the days until he returns. Sarah Peterson, Katie's younger sister, is in college pursuing her passion. She enjoys spending her free time with her friends. She has had feelings for her best friend for as long as she can remember, but she is too scared to tell him her true feelings. Katie and Sarah's mom is married to her high school sweetheart, Jim, who is a successful attorney. While out playing golf with some work colleagues, Jim has a massive heart attack, and their world is turned upside down.

488 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 17, 2025

Reviews

[Alexa Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hooked. Katie’s devotion to Jake while he’s away, and Sarah’s quiet struggle with her own feelings, made these characters feel like people I actually know. When tragedy struck the family, I had to pause because it felt so real. This isn’t just a romance it’s about family, love, and what really matters in life.

[kessy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful story! I loved how it showed the strength of military families and the sacrifices they make. Katie and Jake’s love story had me swooning, and Sarah’s storyline added so much depth. The writing is simple but deeply emotional. I finished it in one sitting and couldn’t stop thinking about it afterward.

[Leo Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about love in all its forms romantic, family, and the love that holds you together even through heartbreak. I really connected with Sarah’s character; her fear of expressing her feelings felt so real. And when their dad’s heart attack happened, my heart broke for them. It’s emotional, uplifting, and beautifully written.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing story about ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. The author does a wonderful job showing how love can survive distance and tragedy. I admired Katie’s strength while Jake was deployed and the way the family pulled together during their darkest moments. Truly inspiring and moving.

[Juliette Gabriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story felt so real that I forgot I was reading fiction. The relationships, the emotions, the unexpected heartbreak it all came together so beautifully. I loved the balance between Katie’s mature, steady love for Jake and Sarah’s uncertain, young love. The ending left me teary eyed but full of hope.

[Kelly Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t expect to cry, but I did more than once. This story felt so real that it was like reading about people I actually knew. Katie’s love for Jake reminded me of what it’s like to love someone far away and hold onto faith when you have no control. And Sarah’s quiet heartbreak over her best friend? That hit home. This book just feels honest.

[Lil Mhikel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hit close to home. My wife served overseas, and I could relate so much to Katie’s emotions the waiting, the worry, the strength you have to find every day. I also loved the bond between the sisters. Sarah’s storyline was so sweet and innocent, and it balanced the heaviness of the family’s grief perfectly. Just a beautiful story about love and resilience.

[Friedrich claus · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t usually write reviews, but this one deserves it. The writing is simple but powerful, and the emotions are so raw. You can tell the author understands love and loss. When Jim had his heart attack, I had to put the book down and take a breath it hit that hard. What stayed with me was how the family pulled together afterward. Such a heartfelt story.

[Felix bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book took me through every emotion. The love story between Katie and Jake was beautiful, but what really touched me was how the family handled grief. I felt like I was there with them laughing, crying, and holding on through everything. It reminded me to appreciate the people I love a little more.

[Sandra Sampson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story broke me in the best way. Katie’s strength amazed me, and Jake’s letters from deployment (oh, those letters!) made my heart ache. I also really connected with Sarah’s struggle to confess her feelings it felt so real and relatable. It’s a story about love, loss, and how we keep going. I loved every page.

[Elijah william · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s rare to find a book that captures so many sides of love. This one does. There’s the excitement of new love, the pain of distance, the heartbreak of loss, and the comfort of family. I felt like I knew these characters personally. The ending left me emotional but grateful it’s one of those stories that stays with you long after you finish.

[john peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book on a rainy weekend, and it felt like it was meant for that moment. It’s full of warmth, sadness, and hope all at once. The way the author writes about family love is beautiful. Katie, Sarah, and their mom each face their own battles, but they do it with strength and grace. It’s quietly powerful and deeply touching.

[JEFFREY SHAWN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes you read a book that doesn’t just entertain you, it touches something deep inside. This was that kind of book for me. I could feel every emotion the love, the worry, the grief, the healing. The author captured life’s highs and lows so perfectly. I’ll be recommending this one to everyone I know.

[Amelia Belmont · Rating 5 out of 5]

Katie Peterson’s love story begins on a tennis court and quickly turns into something unforgettable. Jake’s deployment changes everything, leaving Katie to face long nights and unanswered prayers. Sarah, her sister, battles her own heartache, trapped between friendship and love. When tragedy strikes their family, both sisters must confront what love truly means and what it takes to rebuild.

[Morrigan Calloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Katie falls in love fast and hard when she meets Jake. He’s everything she’s ever wanted, but his deployment leaves her with an ache she can’t ignore. Her sister Sarah has her own struggles with love and courage. When tragedy hits home, their family’s strength is tested, and the Peterson women discover just how powerful love and resilience can be.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book surprised me in the best way. It’s emotional without being overdone, and the characters are written with such honesty. I felt every bit of Katie’s longing, Sarah’s confusion, and the family’s heartbreak. It’s one of those stories that stays with you long after you close the book.

[Catherine Vickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved how the author didn’t rush the emotions. You really feel Katie’s waiting, Sarah’s confusion, and the family’s pain when tragedy strikes. It’s a reminder of how fragile life is and how strong love can be. I closed the book with tears in my eyes but also a full heart.

[Sylvester Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story really touched me. I admired how Katie stayed strong through Jake’s deployment and how Sarah was quietly figuring out her heart. It showed that love isn’t always easy but always worth fighting for. The ending gave me such a bittersweet feeling.

[Isabella Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was completely drawn into the Peterson family’s world. The way the author portrayed everyday emotions made it easy to connect with each character. I especially loved the bond between the sisters. It reminded me of how family holds you together when everything else falls apart.

[Sandra Wesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful and emotional book. The love story between Katie and Jake was heartfelt, and Sarah’s part of the story added a nice layer of youth and innocence. The moment with Jim really broke me, but it also showed how love helps people heal.

[Tianamicheal Micheal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful and emotional book. The love story between Katie and Jake was heartfelt, and Sarah’s part of the story added a nice layer of youth and innocence. The moment with Jim really broke me, but it also showed how love helps people heal.

[Queensley Snipes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the emotional balance in this book. The love story felt genuine, and the family drama gave it more depth. The way everyone handled grief and love showed how strong the human spirit can be. It’s one of those books you think about long after finishing.

[Oliver Leo · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a touching read. Every part of the story had meaning from Jake’s deployment to the family’s heartbreak. I loved how each character grew stronger through pain and love. It’s one of those stories that feel deeply human and comforting.

[Igeorge Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was completely swept away by Three Brides. The way Lori Buscher writes about love and loss feels so true. Katie and Jake’s story touched my heart, and I could feel Sarah’s quiet struggle like it was my own. This book made me cry and smile in equal measure.

[George monic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a touching and emotional read. Lori Buscher paints such vivid pictures with her words that you feel like you’re part of the family. Every character had depth, and the ending left me feeling hopeful and warm inside.

[Lauren Zein · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved everything about Three Brides. The writing is tender and honest, and the story captures how families hold each other up through heartbreak. I read the whole thing in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down.

[Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was absolutely beautiful. Lori Buscher writes from the heart, and it shows in every page. The characters are believable and so easy to love. It’s one of those books that makes you think about the people you love most.

[Jacqui Letran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three Brides was such an emotional rollercoaster. I laughed, cried, and felt every ounce of what the characters went through. It’s more than a romance it’s about family, hope, and finding strength when life changes suddenly.

[Simon Pittman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a book. The emotions in Three Brides hit so deeply. Lori Buscher has such a gift for writing real people with real feelings. It reminded me how precious life and love really are. Definitely a five star story.

[Marvel Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this book from start to finish. The writing is heartfelt, and the story felt like it came straight from real life. The relationships, the heartbreak, the love all of it was just beautifully done.