Why read A Tailor-Made Bride?

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Jericho "J.T." Tucker wants nothing to do with Coventry, Texas's new dressmaker. He's all too familiar with her kind--shallow women
more devoted to fashion than true beauty. Yet, except for her well-tailored clothing, this seamstress is not at all what he expected.
Hannah Richards is confounded by the man who…

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2 authors picked A Tailor-Made Bride as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Margaret Brownley

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I loved how this wholesome romance novel effectively captured the essence of frontier life through its relatable characters and their interactions within a close-knit community. I especially liked the heroine, Hannah, who stands out due to her occupation as a tailor, which was quite unusual for women during that era. Initially, the hero misjudges Hannah, perceiving her as someone who prioritizes fashion over more serious matters.

This created much of the romantic tension that kept me turning pages. I really enjoyed the humor of Hannah’s attempts to assist the hero’s sister in finding a beau. This subplot not only provided…

From Margaret's list on The best clean historical western novels that combine humor, quirky characters, a sense of community, and romance.

Amanda Hamm

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First, I have to say that I am ranking these books under protest. I prefer to say that I really liked all three without having to say I really liked one more than the others or even more than I really liked a few I’m not including. Picking the top three was hard enough without having to put them in order.

A Tailor-Made Bride stood out as one reread from the past year that I enjoyed as much as the first time I read it. The banter between the 1800-something dressmaker and her love interest is amusing but at times…

From Amanda's 3 favorite reads in 2023.