The details…
- Title: Two of a Kind
- Authors: T.B. Markinson and Miranda MacLeod
- Publisher: indie authors/publishers
- Publication date: March 23, 2022
- ISBN: B09WKNM1LR
- Available formats: ebook, paperback
- File size: 1124 KB
- Print length: 414 pages
- Genre: romantic fiction
- Tropes: butch/femme, grumpy/sweet, country girl/city girl, accidental marriage, insta-connection,
- Themes: family, family business, self-doubt and insecurity, money, ranch life, mistrust
The blurb from the publisher…
Could something you can’t remember be the best decision of your life?
Maisie Sullivan is a hard-working marketing assistant from Milwaukee who wants nothing more than to earn a promotion and finally finish her college degree. But when she’s swept off her feet by a charming cowgirl while on a business trip to Las Vegas, she decides there’s no harm in having a little fun.
Drew Campbell is a no-nonsense Wyoming rancher with a talent for horse training. Her only goal in traveling to Las Vegas for a riding competition is to win enough money to pay off her family’s debts. But when a beautiful stranger catches her eye and then some, she figures she might as well let loose for a night on the town.
What takes place after that, neither can recall. But months after parting ways, when both their fortunes have fallen, they discover what happened in Vegas has followed them home. A quickie divorce will solve the problem, but each woman has something the other needs, and neither will budge until she gets her way.
They just want to get on with their lives, but will they end up falling in love with their wives?If you enjoy a smoking hot clash between a city girl and a ranch girl with a one night to forever romance, don’t miss the latest collaboration of Miranda MacLeod and TB Markinson.
My thoughts…
T.B. Markinson and Miranda MacLeod once again deliver a delightfully entertaining romance for readers to enjoy. This adorable story is filled with fun tropes. The dynamic duo neatly stitch together several of lesfic’s favorites: grumpy/sweet, butch/femme, country girl/city girl, accidental marriage—just to name a few. These two writers expertly weave these tropes together, supplementing the storytelling with the perfect amounts of humor and seriousness. The result is a book that’s a real pleasure to read.
Markinson and MacLeod have always been known to produce well-constructed, character driven stories. However, in Two of a Kind they have a little fun with tropes and add another dimension to their storytelling. The accidental marriage trope has always had great appeal amongst romance readers; it adds levity and humor to the storytelling, and that’s certainly the case here. The “oops, we drank too much and got married” provides giggles and fun while stirring passion and romance between Drew and Maisie. However, it contributes more than just grins; it lays the foundation for story tension and complexity, and that’s what really draws readers to these characters and their unusual romance.
Markinson and MacLeod always deliver great characters, and it’s evident that they put the time into developing Drew and Maisie. Both are appealing and work well in this story. Readers understand each of these character’s fears and desires; they realize what holds them back and what drives them forward. Their internal conflict is logical and pushes the story forward as their character growth unfolds. Not only is Drew and Maisie’s character development solid and well-plotted, it provides a strong theme. The end result is a dynamic journey that’s richly layered, interesting and engaging.
Final remarks…
These two women never stop managing to come up with fresh story ideas and engaging characters. Their creative approach produces entertaining, rich stories that readers can’t seem to get enough of. Drew and Maisie’s romance is sweet and charming; readers will smile and giggle at their crazy courtship. Bottom line, Two of a Kind is a solid romance, and I wholeheartedly give it a thumbs-up.
Strengths…
- Well-written, rich and layered story
- Engaging story arc
- Likable, engaging characters
- Sweet romance
- Fun and delightful storytelling
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