GRR Reviews Millie Marries a Marshal by Linda K. Hubalek

Millie Marries a Marshal is a definitely above average "mail order bride" historical Western with a proper darkest hour even though the couple just feels a bit too... contemporary, and what's with trying to SAVE the marshal? Hmmm?

Millie Donovan arrived in Clear Creek, Kansas hoping to settle down with her groom, Sam Larson. She was instead met by Marshal Adam Wilerson, with grave news: Sam was killed in an accident before she arrived. Now Millie is in a strange town with no money, and a 2-year old son. When Adam's own family scolded him for leaving a woman and a child alone and homeless, the decision was made for him by his ma: Millie and the kid will be living with Adam as his housekeeper for room and board. Adam soon realized Millie was running from something and admit he may have fallen for her himself. The town solidified around Millie, welcoming her and her wild child into their folds. When someone from Millie's past arrived in town, Millie is determined to protect the town... and her Marshal...

Without spoiling anything, there's the HEA ending after a good resolution. The town does seem a bit nosy, but then, it's a small and friendly town. And the 2-year old is cute and good comic relief when things got a bit depressing. And really, what's with a woman trying to save the Marshal? He's the law? But still, all in all a fun novel.

Category: Historical Western

Primary Plot: Woman arrived in town to find her groom's dead... and the marshal is forced by his family to put her and her son up temporarily

Tropes: single parent, mail order bride, law enforcement, family secrets, protector, woman in peril

Overall Rating:  4/5