REVIEW: The Bride Wore Starlight by Lizbeth Selvig

The Bride Wore Starlight (Seven Brides for Seven Cowboys #3) by Lizbeth Selvig is an amazing story about finding your inner strength, trusting yourself and finding love again. I have read all of the books in this series to date, and I can tell you that each book stands well on it’s own, but it is so worth reading each and every book. It is like being part of the big crazy Crockett family. This is the story of Joely and Alec.

Joely Crockett seems to have lost a lot. Her father has passed away, her husband cheated on her, she and her mother were in an accident that killed her beloved horse and left her scared and with little use of her leg. When her older sisters request that she be maid of honor in their upcoming double wedding all Joely wants to do is hide away and avoid being the talk of the town. But it time for her to put on her big girl pants and support her family. Even if that means being pestered by Alec Morrissey, who seems to push her buttons, convince her to do things she is not able to do, and unwilling to allow her to wallow in self-pity..

Alec Morrissey knows alot about loss. He lost his cousin in the war, lost a leg in the war, and lost his chance at the career that he once loves so much Rodeo. But he does not let his disability keep him down. And if his voice of reason and his experience can help Joely find the courage that she needs to get out of her wheel chair and start living life instead of sitting on the side lines and watching it pass her by that he will do whatever it takes.

As these two push and pull at each other, they begin to realize that they have so much more in common. Each is willing too help the other get past their fear and self doubt, and in the end, they just might find out that they perfect together, despite their imperfections.

I loved the banter and the prodding that Alec and Joely carried throughout the book. I loved the connection between these two. Joely was unsure of what she wanted in life. She was always told by her father that she did not need to follow her dream of becoming and vet, that she could find so much more to do with her life. She was let down by her husband, who let’s face it, is a scumbag to the highest degree. She is shocked that she and Alec have so much in common and when she learned of his injury, she tries to learn from his example.

Alec tried not to be condescending and pushy. He knows what Joely has been through, but his is always there with an arm to lean on, to help support her and only wants her dreams to come true. He goes to great lengths to prove to her that she is not a sum of her injuries. They do not define who she is and do not limit what she can do. I loved the ending for these two. I was amazing and beautiful and exactly what a HEA should be.

I look forward to more in this amazing series.
 

Book Info:

Publication: Published February 9th 2016 | Avon Impulse | Seven Brides for Seven Cowboys #3

Once comfortable on stage in front of thousands, Joely Crockett is now mortified at the thought of walking—or rolling—down the aisle at her sisters’ wedding. Scarred and wheelchair-bound, the former beauty queen has lost more than the ability to walk—she’s lost her fire. But when one handsome, arrogant guest accuses her of milking her injuries and ignites her ire, Joely finally starts to feel truly alive again, and soon it’s impossible for her to resist her heart’s desire.

Alec Morrissey knows a little something about loss. A famous rodeo cowboy before he was injured in Iraq, he’s managed to create something of a normal life, even if it’s not the one he always imagined. Encountering stunning but damaged Joely, he sees a kindred spirit who can learn from his mistakes.

As these two healing souls begin to fall in love under the Wyoming stars, they must discover if they are willing to give in to the tragedies of life or fight for a future together.

An Avon Romance