Tessie Miller is the last of her sisters to marry. Marcus
King is who she has her heart set on marrying, but Tessie’s father opposes the
union. Marcus and Tessie decide that since they love each other, they will
elope. They plan on living as though they are single while trying to convince
Tessie’s family to support their relationship. But when the unthinkable
happens, Tessie fears no one will believe the truth.
I enjoyed this book more than I expected. The characters
were well developed, and Tessie’s desire for her family to believe the truth
about her marriage pulls on the reader’s heartstrings. The beginning and ending
of the story were the most enjoyable to read. The struggle of Tessie wanting her
people to know the truth went on longer than it needed in the middle. This book
showcases how we have a way of going about decisions based on our own feelings
rather than knowing everything involved.
