The Governor’s Half-Blind Scarred Bride

by Faye Sonja

In 1873 New York, where communities were grappling with the after math of the civil wars many wounded and disfigured came home and were lauded for their efforts.
Tara Whitter who had been born in one eye with a scar running across it, her disability made her inferior.

ABANDONED & PENNILESS . . . . .
As a child, she had grown with her deficit being used as a defining factor by the people around her. . .

She try . . . well . . . She will always TRY as she might to show them that she was strong willed, caring and gentle but eventually she will still be treated like something broken.

At twenty-eight she felt her life was at a cross roads.
Would she stay in Long Island with the psychologically abusive siblings she had inherited?
What would her life be like if she stayed?

Over-worked and under-appreciated Tara decided that it was time to get on up and seek a better life elsewhere.

Whilst a four day train ride away in El Paso, Texas, the governor Jonathan Banks was trying to adjust to life without his recently departed wife. His four year old son in particular was in need of a mother figure.

He had two options :
"become the mother his son would need" OR "he could place an ad for a mail order bride."

For him, a woman from El Paso would bring nothing new to his son's life and so he had to get a wife who had more to offer.

But that's a problem - He did not expect the application that would most appeal to him, would be that of a handicapped woman.
Could she be the answer to his problems despite her lack of one good eye and the scar forever graced her face ?

Time would be the only answer to that question . . .
As Tara brings life and perspective to El Paso, they would all come to see that beauty was more than just physical or Tara would find herself homeless, penniless and without a shred of remaining hope.

... "A story of hope, romance and true love." ...

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Fiction, Novella, Fiction

93 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 14, 2015

Reviews

[Emilie]

Keep in mind that the review is for the benefit of other readers, not the author. I read a very wide variety of romances, but I don't mind reading a "clean" one. It makes for a nice change on occasion. I thought the premise of the book was decent, and I liked the female protagonist, Tara, and the boy. There were a lot of typos and anachronisms in the book. I am saying this so readers who would be bothered by that wouldn't read it, and those who don't mind could go ahead. The novella is set in 1873. Tara thinks of working in a diner as working in the "food service industry," which is a late 20th century classification. There are references to horror movies (early 20th century) and plastic bags (20th century invention). A fair amount more of the vocabulary spoken and thought by the characters had words and phrasing that date from the 20th century. If that wouldn't bother a reader, this is a pleasant enough read. I have a history degree and have had several jobs where I worked as a proofreader. "Bother" is a little strong for how I felt, but "noticed" covers it. I notice the typos and anachronisms. I am not trying to be mean to anyone, but just making observations.

(Duplicate of my Amazon review)

[Deb Diem · Rating 1 out of 5]

The Governor's Half-Blind Scarred Bride by Faye Sonja is a historical romance. The story is good, the writing is lacking. This book needed a good editing. It could have also used more research. The author had the main character having a shower in 1873, after 1 minute of internet searching, I found that, no, showers in the US came about after 1873. Tessa was raised by a woman that used her for work in a diner (also questionable for 1873). She sends a letter to apply to be the wife of Jonathan Banks. Jonathan and Tara's story is rocky and a fairly quick, clean (no sex) read. The Governor's Half-Blind Scarred Bride is book 1 of the Brides of El Paso Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

[Cindy DeLong · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story, but it needs proofread for some spelling errors and word omissions. Plus some of the elements weren't correct for the time period. At one point, the main character, Tara took a shower in the 1800! She also discovers that she is pregnant and a year later she is giving birth! I think the writer should keep writing because she is good but if she spends more time proofreading, the reader will enjoy the book even more.

[Phylis Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful

The Governors Half Blind Scarred Bride by Faye Sonja is nicely done. You feel for the characters and see how they come to terms with each other. I enjoyed this short story. Thanks

[Prisca Kesco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely

This book was just incredible. I even started crying. It's so true. Children do not see the differences in another person unless it is taught to them. Adults can always learn from children, from just watching them.

[Gina Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story, too short

Liked the storyline, but it was just too short, along with spelling errors. This book needs an editor, and maybe a few more chapters.

[Sheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the story line but this book needed to be edited before being published because it has spelling errors and punctuation errors.

[Pam McCallister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Mikkel Libby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok book.

Could have used a little more information and sharing in the happily ever after The young boy should have become a major character.

[Brandi · Rating 3 out of 5]

So many mistakes (historically and grammatically) in this book. Since it was a short story I went ahead and finished the book.

[Sydnee Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book. I loved that the main man had to be schooled by his son about love and how to find it.

[Linda Hazelwood · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly good

It was good, just hard to get into. Not very exciting. Nothing out of the ordinary. Wish there had been more mystery in it

[ReadingWench · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am still reading this book.

I like the fact of the flawed character in this book. I do not like the fact that the year of this story, 1873, is mentions 3 or 4 times so far and I am only 22% through the book.

I finished this book. I really like the idea of this book, but I felt it was missing something. It is a short book, but in so many ways it could have been longer to develop the characters and plot more. The epilogue is 1 year after the story ends, yet ***SPOILER*** in the last chapter she was pregnant. Then comes the epilogue a year later and she is in labor. The timing is off. Also the mention of a dark plastic bag on laundry. I know some plastics were developed at that time, but that type? and in a small town?

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick read about Tara, a young woman who feels trapped in an unhappy home life. One day, Tara chooses to answer an ad for a mail order Bride. Before long, she is traveling across the country to meet 're man whose ad she answered. At first things are a little rocky because Jonathan is bothered by the scarring Tara has and the fact that she is blind in one eye. As time progresses, Jonathan learns that Tara has so much more to offer and begins to fall in live.

I did notice several typos, but overall, this is a good read, especially if you are seeking something brief.

[Danielle Kitson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting story, poorly written

This story is interesting, but the grammar is poor, the book needs to be edited for spelling and grammar. The language (spoken) is, in parts of the book, not befitting the time period in which the book was set, it is unrealistic. The second half of the book lacks proper flow, and the story is not fleshed out enough.

[darlene. wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Courage To Move Forward

I loved this sweet love story. It took courage and faith for Tara to take a chance on being a mail order bride. She couldn't know if Jonathon would accept her with her blind eye and scar. It took faith on his part to learn to love the wonderful, warm, loving and smart woman she was. They found a new future with each other.

[Karen Tipton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring

It was nice that a person would take the time to see the real person behind the scars. Gives hope that maybe there are a few out there who would take the time to do that.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast read. Good book

Good book. Finally a book that isn't continued. It has an actual ending, even though there is a series.. enjoying.

[Suheily Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes!!!

I really loved it
It was awesome to see how their relationship grew and to look beyond appearances, I loved it

[Rachel Brantley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too short

There were a lot of typos in this book. Also, it seemed rushed. It would have been a lot better as a full length novel.