by Candy-Ann Little
Irish Caitlin Gallagher never wanted to be married, least of all to an Englishman such as Dillion Cade. Forced into this arranged marriage, Caitlin vows to hate him, and Dillion must put up with his ill-tempered bride.
In order to avoid deportation back to Ireland, under the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, Caitlin Gallagher must marry a citizen of the United States. Her parents hastily arrange her marriage to Dillion Cade, a newspaper owner who is vocal against the Alien and Sedition Acts. Caitlin despises the match and her husband--because she wants her freedom, and he is English.
While the subject could make an interesting story, the author's simplistic writing style makes it difficult to read. The publisher and editor, each did horrible jobs. From grammar, incorrect historical facts, to phrasing that doesn't match the time period this book is ill written; For example:"That was one heck of a kiss!", the word "heck" use and origination dates to the late 19th century, almost a century after the setting of this novel. Other examples include "She was so board..." and the use of the word ridicule instead of reticule.
Lacklusterly written, and poorly researched, The Unwilling Bride is hard to get through despite it's short length.
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