"A fast read with plenty of emotion."

Tracy LeDeaux is a woman in crisis. She has had a difficult life filled with the mental abuse of her manipulative mother. She is trying to break away from her mother's destructive influence, but her self esteem is so low that she just doesn't believe she can ever overcome her past. When she accidentally wrecks rancher Ty Cameron's car, and he insists she repay him by working at his ranch, she suspects he is only trying to get back at her for her past misdeeds in regards to his friends, and that he will be looking for ways to belittle her. At first she refuses to work for him, but then she comes to the realization that this may very well be her last opportunity to prove to herself and others that she has value and can accomplish something, so she accepts his terms of repayment.

THE MAN SHE'LL MARRY is a compact little book, a fast read, that has plenty of emotion. It is told mainly from Tracy's point of view, and although we only witness Ty's thoughts occasionally, it is enough of a view inside his head for us to know that he is a wonderful, compassionate man. Tracy's struggle against the demons of her past and her attempts to become a better person are moving and well presented. This book has almost no sensuality, just a few tender kisses so I think it would also be a good choice for the younger romance reader.

This is a sequel to Ms. Fox's WILD AT HEART, which I have not read, but is now on my TBF (to be found) list.

Reviewed by Janice Bennett
Posted September 16, 2001