Marry Me, A Candy Hearts Romance, is part historical fiction and part magical realism. Millie Moore is a New York City debutante in 1905 who is practically “on the shelf” at the ripe old age of 21. As such, and with a bit of greasy black magic, smarmy and socially unacceptable Guy Elliott is trying to court her. Standing in his way is Raymond Wilson, a handsome young man from a good family who has a bad stutter. His way to communicate is to cast a spell so that candy hearts speak messages for him. As Millie struggles to find her voice, defy her marriage-minded mama, and choose the better man, she must contemplate if a “bad marriage is better than no marriage at all.”
This quirky short story is charming (in both the literal and magical sense), but its brevity results in under-developed characters and a rushed denouement. It’s also a bit disconcerting that so many people seem to have magical powers on display with no one questioning the spells. Despite all, it’s a fun, quick read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from The Wild Rose Press through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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