Laura Swift might have tricked Elijah Banks into signing the marriage agreement but she sure as heck did not enter into it with Elijah’s pompous twin brother, Henry. She wasn’t going to let this bump in the road stop her plans for revenge against one of his family, so she had no other choice but to go through with the ruse, just as she didn’t have a choice when her heart decides Henry is the one she wants.

Henry Banks knew this woman’s type. A beauty for sure, but the cutting tongue soured that and he could not wait to be done with her as soon as he could while pretending to be his twin. Surely after spending the day with him she would forget about trying to tie down his brother, not that his newlywed twin was in danger of that happening anyway. Something about the woman intrigued him and despite his intentions, she got under his skin. What would happen, though, when she learned his true identity?

I really, really enjoyed this story! Laura was a hard heroine to cheer for at first. Her devious plans were obvious and malicious, but as she opened her heart and herself to passion I could feel both empathy and excitement for what was ahead for her. Henry was a bit sly and sneaky as well, but his desire to protect his family from whatever scheme Laura was up to was very well delivered and the battle within him when he learns more of the truth was captivating to read. Laura’s changes and Henry’s persistence were the perfect blend for these characters to find acceptance, forgiveness and love.

~ Lady Rhyleigh for AReCafe ( )

His Brother's Bride is the fourth book in the Banks Brothers Bride Series by Rose Gordon. I have read all four of them now and loved everyone of them. If you are a fan of historical romances and have not yet checked out any of Rose Gordon's books I highly recommend you do so. I have certainly become a fan of her style of writing a humorous and extremely entertaining story. I have more of her books in my to be read pile and I can't wait to read them. I am sure they are going to be just as wonderful as the whole Banks Brothers Bride series has been.

I have to admit when I first meet Laura I didn't much like her. I thought she was offish with the attitude of a snob. However as the story went on I grew fond of Laura and understood that she was not purposely rude or unkind she had a rough life and was never treated as she meant anything to anyone. This poor young woman had been so abused by her husband and family that she has no idea what a real relationship with a husband or family can be like. I admired Laura and her strength she had to endure all she has been through. Much like Henry's feelings for Laura I grew to love her as time went on, I loved how she grew as the story unfolds.

Henry Banks is the twin brother of Elijah who's story was told in His Jilted Bride, and the son of Edward and Regina who's story was told in His Contract Bride. Henry is a jolly fellow who takes things in stride. When Laura showed up on his door step with a contract to marry his recently married brother, Henry takes on the situation. As he is trying to derail Laura's plan to marry his brother he finds himself with feelings for Laura. I so loved watching this relationship grow and unfold. Henry is so kind and loving that he shows Laura the way a husband should treat a wife.

These two have a HUGE hurdle they must overcome in order to make it to their happily ever after. That is where one of the things I loved about this book comes into play. With love almost anything is possible and has Henry says anything can be forgiven.

Over all my opinion on this book has been the same on every book though out the whole series, I could not get enough of this family! I loved the Banks brothers and their Brides. I can not wait to read more by Rose Gordon. I enjoy her flow of telling a story, her humor that I found myself laughing out loud while read, and the characters she creates that makes you feel as if you have just met new friends when you start a new book. I know I will be reading more books by Rose Gordon (some are already in my to read pile so stay tuned for those reviews). ( )