Sweet Beginnings is the first book in a new series (Honeysuckle, Texas) by Chris Keniston. The book rotates around the Sweet family and their ranch in Texas. The siblings are called home by their mother, only to find out that the foreman and most of the ranch hands have been stealing the cattle as well as building supplies and machinery. Huge amounts of money are needed immediately to save the ranch. There is a trust that will give money to each of the siblings after they have married (and stayed married for a year). That will be a huge help. But none of them are married yet…
Preston and his siblings realize the only way to get the money is for them to marry. One of the neighbors, Sarah Sue, offered to help out by marrying Preston in a marriage of convenience. After her mother died, the Sweet family did a lot for her after her mother died. A marriage of convenience – just until the bank releases the funds needed to Preston. Meanwhile there is a small payment to help them limp along. Is it really only going to be a marriage of convenience or two people who are really fated for each other?
I am excited for a new series from Chris Keniston. I love her sweet books with strong family bonds. I enjoy the setting and the family. Unfortunately, I can imagine the plot line with a widow not realizing she couldn’t trust long term employees while dealing with her grief.
Sweet Beginnings by Chris Keniston is a great start to a new series!
