Will meddling matchmakers make a perfect match? Piper Peterson loves the small community of Holiday, Oregon. She resides there at a beautiful, old farm where she’s surrounded by animals she’s rescued. And she manages the feed store that’s been in her family for more than a hundred years. Despite her contentment with life, her grandfather’s plans to sell the store and farm leave her future up in … her future up in the air. When a sly matchmaker works to set Grandpa up with the perfect woman, Piper jumps at the chance to lend a hand. But the last thing she expects is to fall in love while helping her grandpa find happiness.
Stuck at a crossroads in his life, Colton Ford can’t decide which direction to head. Then an invitation to stay at his brother’s ranch in Holiday provides an opportunity Colt can’t pass up. He hopes time spent at the Flying B Ranch will help him clear his head and sort out his life. Before long, he finds himself entangled in a matchmaking plot involving his widowed aunt and a charismatic old gent. When he agrees to give the budding romance a nudge, he has no idea the man’s delightful granddaughter will capture his heart.
A heartwarming story filled with country charm, laughter, and hope, Easter Bride is sure to bring readers the joys of budding spring and sweet romance.
˃˃˃ Read all the Holiday Sweet Romances
Valentine Bride (Book 1) – Fynlee Dale returns to Holiday to take care of her wacky grandmother. Carson Ford vows to look after his elderly aunt after buying her ranch. They find themselves in the midst of a plot by two scheming old women determined to make them fall in love.
Summer Bride (Book 2) – Sage Presley doesn’t have time for a man in her life beyond the teenage brother she’s raising. Too bad no one let two scheming matchmakers know. . .
Easter Bride (Book 3) – Colton Ford needs a place to hang his hat for a while, not an opportunity to fall in love.
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Piper Peterson, trained as a veterinary technician, is living on her grandfather’s ranch and managing his feed store until he can find a buyer. Colton Ford is staying with his brother until he can find a place of his own to raise and train Quarter horses. A former farrier, Colton’s brother asks him to have a look at a horse that Piper has rescued.
Piper’s grandfather, Rand, has been pursuing Colton’s aunt, Ruth, both widowed, in their eighties and living in a retirement home, but she keeps rejecting him. Matilda, Ruth’s friend, asks Piper and Colton to take them out to eat and “accidentally” run into each other to try to change Ruth’s mind. At the same time, Matilda tells Rand and Ruth to have Piper and Colton carry them to supper every Friday night so that Piper and Colton will fall in love.
Shanna Hatfield’s third Holiday Brides book, Easter Bride, is wonderful and so descriptive. I loved every moment of Piper and Colton’s story. Not only does it reinforce the belief that love finds you when you least expect it, but waiting for the right one brings a lifetime of love and laughter – including a barnyard full of adorable animals in this case. The respect and care each of them show to their family and elders is especially touching and was very meaningful to me.
I received a free Kindle copy of this book. I volunteered to read it and write a review.
Update: I purchased a Kindle edition as well.
She rescues animals. Who will rescue her dreams?
As you can see if you search my reviews by author or read the list of books I’ve read on Goodreads, I really like those by Shanna Hatfield. Her stories are heartwarming, creative, and fun. It was a no-brainer that I would read Easter Bride and enjoy. . .
Neither Piper nor Colton had any intention of even falling into like with each other. Their goal was merely to get her grandfather and his aunt together. But they didn’t take meddling Matilda into consideration.
You’re heard of a “”meet cute””, right? Well, I wonder if it counts if she is covered in pig and goat . . . mud. Maybe this story has a “”meet ugly”” or “”meet stinky””. With Piper’s propensity to rescue and adopt animals, there are plenty of cute moments in this book. Especially the feed store “”chick-mageddon”” and the vampire bunny incident.
Yet the story is not over-the-top or ridiculous. It is heartwarming and has its share of internal struggles as Piper fights feelings of inadequacy and Colton struggles with what his future will be like when he has to leave Holiday.
If you are looking for a sweet romance that will warm your heart, this one just might fit the bill.
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This book is amazing. I have read a few romances in between my normal reads and this is one that sticks out for several reasons and that is because it is so sweet and swoony and a second chance romance for one couple and a romance for the other couple.
Piper works at her grandfather’s farm and feed store in Holiday, Oregon. She loves working at the store and loves the farm but she is sad to see it go because her grandfather is selling the farm and the store. He is going to start his new life after losing his wife. He decides to let a match maker set him up with a widower and he agrees. Piper is so excited she has decided she is going to help in the match making what she never thought was that she would fall in love to.
Colton is stuck in a rut and he knows he has to decide where to go in life so when his brother tells him to come down to the ranch for some rest and relaxation he decides to go to Holiday. Then his aunt is going on a date and he decides to help out and when he does and meets the suitors granddaughter he never though he would fall in love.
When the two couple some together there is romance and second chances that ignite between them and make this romance story amazing just simply amazing!
I am a bit embarrassed to admit this but I didn’t realize this was the third book in the Holiday Brides series by Ms. Hatfield when I started reading, Easter Bride. I only mention this because this book is so good that I am sorry I missed reading the first two but I will be reading them as soon as possible.
I absolutely adored Piper Peterson from the start and could imagine being friends with her. She loves animals so much that she has rescued quite a few of them. she loves living in a small town and the girl has a flair for decorating that made me want to visit the feed store she manages. I loved the way the author described the antiques she used in some of her displays so that I could visualize them. I love her kindness not only for animals but for her aging grandfather as well.
Now there has to be a hero for the heroine, right? Of course and boy did the author create the perfect one in Colton Ford! . They first meeting is a bit off putting to him but I sure had a good laugh and that’s when I realized how much I liked her. I’ll just say there is a pig pen, mud and a goat involved making Piper not nearly as beautiful as Colton had been led to believe.
The community of Holiday is filled with fun, lovable and quirky characters who happen to have each others backs and are not opposed to offering sage advice to those they think need it. Family, friends and neighbors are always important in a storyline and the author highlights and nurtures these relationships in the quick and fun read. If anyone is looking for a fast weekend read, I highly recommend this one.
I received an e-copy from the author and was under no obligations to write a review. All opinions are my own.
Another great romance by Shanna Hatfield.
I’m a lover of books, romantic stories, and sweet happy endings. Since I’ve discovered Shanna Hatfield I’ve been in an euphoric bliss.
She’s truly raised the bar and I find myself comparing other authors books to Shanna’s.
It is really hard to find an author that gives me this sweet happy feeling every time.
If you’re looking for a sweet happy no stress romantic book I highly suggest her newest: Easter Bride.
Colt and Piper have wiggled their way into my heart and soul for eternity. Ruth and Matilda are two matchmaking genus’s who will keep you in stitches laughing.
I guarantee Ruth and Rand will melt your heart.
If you love animals then get really to fall in love with Charlie, Doggie, and Piper’s other rescued sweethearts.
I challenge anyone who hasn’t read one of her amazing books to try this one and any of her others. I bet you will not find another author that continuously delivers such satisfying romances into your heart.
I know whenever I start reading one of Shanna Hatfield’s books, I am going to be smiling from ear to ear and this one did not disappoint!
I felt so bad for Piper when Colton came to her farm…no woman wants their first impression to consist of head to toe mud and muck from a barnyard! She took it all in stride and didn’t let that hiccup ruin future encounters with Colton! While I enjoyed their journey to love, I also very much appreciated the addition of the second love story between Rand and Ruth. There were definitely plenty of characters with grit, determination and fun…a winning combination! I highly recommend this story if you are looking for a quick read that will make you smile!
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but the review is my honest opinion.
The matchmakers are at it again with Piper and Colton being their targets. Their first meeting was pretty funny. A really sweet read with a twist I loved. Great ending.
Oh just WoW I absolutely adore Shanna Hatfield books. She can write some of the most lovable characters. Piper, Colt, Rand and Ruth just came on in and cozied right on up into my heart. Oh and that scheming Matilda she is one colorful character. I adore her. When I finish a Shanna Hatfield book I am left with a feeling of Awe I can hardly explain. Easter Bride is just phenomenal and absolutely perfect. Shanna Hatfield Once again you mesmerize with your story telling talent
What a fun story!
Not only are all the characters well done, but the story itself is fantastic!
This is a super fun story with wonderful characters, rescue animals with unique names and chick-ageddon. The funny way Piper and Colt meet for the first time is priceless and the way the story wraps up is lovely. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
this is a wonderful story, Piper is helping her grandfather with the store and house, she also rescues animals , any kind. Colt is staying with his brother not sure what he is going to do. he can shoe animals and wants to raise horses. if you have read the other books you cannot miss this one , love is in the air. but maybe not who you think. I was given a copy of the book but this is an honest review. love seeing the others that where in the other books. but if you have not read then do not worry it can be a stand alone.
This is another really wonderful story in Ms. Hatfield’s Holiday Brides, a contemporary story. I love Piper our heroine and all her crazy animals she rescues. I love how she is so happy managing who grandpas’ feed store and she is happy doing it and taking care of the crazy menagerie of her rescue animals.
Colt is a handsome and wonderful hero who isn’t looking for love but his brother convinces him to go help Piper with her horse she rescued whose hooves do not look healthy and needs helps. He and his wife also tell him just how pretty Piper is.
His first introduction to Piper is pretty much an interesting event as he rolls onto her land and gets out of his truck and he hears a woman’s voice coming from a pig pen as she is talking to what he is not certain. She pops up and goes right back down into the bed so embarrassed that someone has seen her full of muck and mud. She finally just comes back up as he is walking to the pen and steps out with a goat in her arms.
Can you imagine you watching this scene unfolding before your eyes after his brother and sister in law built this woman up as beautiful?
This story had me laughing so much as three octogenarians try to get these two you people together and the two young people and one of the octogenarians wants them to help her get the other two octogenarians together.
It is a fun story full of surprises and antics that you are drawn in right from the beginning and read it non stop until the end.
I loved this one and Ms. Hatfield can write the best stories that has sass, wit and just plain funny events that keep you laughing and reading. And of course, there might just be a happy ending.
I highly recommend this story as I do all of her stories. I received this arc from the author without pressure or even asked to review. I am writing this review because I honestly loved this story and wanted to without any compensation to do so and no asking me to. This is my honest and own opinion on this story.
I adored reading this book!
It’s a refreshing & sweet story.
Great characters, laughter, small town
charm & romance, make it the perfect read.
Well, Matilda & Ruth, the resident HPH matchmakers, are at it again. And this time, Matilda has secretly planned, something else.
I enjoyed everything about the book!
Piper & Colt, will steal your heart from
the very first pages to the last.
This was a great read. I loved the characters and the story line was well constructed. The idea of a place called Holiday, Oregon was fun. I loved all the twists and turns because you think this is a straight forward I know what’s going on and then another hit is added to it. Worth reading and hard to put down.
very sweet, quick book