myenchantedarchives 's review for:

Married to the Alien Mountain Man by Ursa Dax

5.0

emotional funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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 As always with Ursa Dax’s Cowboy Colony Mail-Order Brides series, I devoured this in one sitting - and yes, I’ve fallen head over heels for yet another Zabrian.

I am absolutely besotted with Oaken. From our very first introduction, I knew he was a good one - so full of quiet longing and genuine sweetness. He’s a compassionate soul with a heart that overflows, and the way he lit up at the chance to finally have a bride, even after things didn’t work out with Magnolia and he knew that this was a temporary situation, completely melted me. 

The acts of service girlie in me was screaming. Oaken is a dream. He puts everyone before himself, never with expectation, only love. He deserves the entire universe, and I’m so damn glad he finally got his HEA.

Jaya was a wonderfully relatable FMC. She’s independent and wary, and I appreciated how she didn’t immediately jump into the idea of a marriage of convenience. Watching her slowly warm to Oaken, unpack her own fears, and allow herself to feel safe in his care made their relationship feel so grounded and real. She needed love without conditions, and Oaken offered just that.

This story was beautiful... emotional, tender, and healing in all the right ways. Considering everything Oaken’s been through, it felt like such a powerful payoff to see him finally loved the way he deserves.

Also... I ADORED getting more of Killian. I love that wee boy with my whole heart and soul.