A review by amanda_reads13
The Reason I Married Him by Meghan Quinn

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Wyatt was left half of his brother's farm when he passed away, but has no interest in it. What he wants is his grandfather's cabin. Unfortunately, the cabin will be inherited by the first married grandchild and his fiance broke up with him the night before there wedding. Aubree is trying to keep her sister's farm afloat when Wyatt shows up with a proposition: she can have his half of the farm if she marries him for a year. 

This was a really cute and funny story.
The banter was hilarious and there was just the right amount of angst. I feel like it could have been slightly shorter as some things were a bit repetitive. 

I really liked Aubree and Wyatt together. I wasn't really sure about Aubree in the first book, but learning more about her past and the trauma she endured explains why she is so guarded. She endured so much physical and emotional abuse in her life. She had high wall up and trusted few people. She is afraid of being hurt again, so she pushes everyone away. 

At first Wyatt comes off as a bit of a sarcastic and selfish man, but the more we get to know him, the more we see his kind, empathetic, and sweet side. I love how Wyatt spent the time to carefully breakdown Aubree's walls and gain her trust. He spends his time building her up and encouraging her. He is truly her biggest fan. He is willing to give up everything for her. 

I generally hate miscommunication, but it made sense in this book. Wyatt keeps a lot from Aubree due his fear of scaring her away. It's super shitty that she learned about
Candace the way she did, but it was definitely what I was expecting to happen.


I love the entire family and their endless support of one another. They are such a tight unit and will go to bat for one another no matter what. Everything they do is to ensure that Mac has a happy life. 

Tropes: Romantic Comedy, Marriage of Convenience,  Small Town Romance, reverse Grumpy/Sunshine, Enemies to Lovers,  Only One Bed, Forced Proximity

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