The story was good overall and interestingly told....but with some kinks. I didn't like the language in certain parts of the book nor the body part references. ( )

“I love this book’s deft, fresh take on male-female relationships.”—Marisa de los Santos, New York Times bestselling author of Belong to Me“A vibrant, nuanced novel about marriage, identity, and the moment when we realize that the shimmer of fantasy pales next to the tumultuous reality of ordinary, everyday happiness.”—Carolyn Parkhurst, author of The Dogs of BabelIn The Ninth Wife by Amy Stolls, Bess Gray has just learned that the man she loves, the man who asked for her hand in marriage, has been married eight times before. This funny, touching, and surprising novel follows Bess on her cross-country odyssey to learn about her oft-wed fiancé from the eight ex-spouses who came before. Stolls, an acclaimed author of Young Adult novels and winner of the Parents’ Choice Gold Award brilliantly explores the very grown-up world of male-female relationships and family dynamics in the delightful, unforgettable new masterwork of contemporary women’s fiction. ( )

Sweet love story with a few twists, and lots of interesting characters. Very Maeve Binchey-esque except it takes place in America not Ireland--although there are a couple of Irish characters. ( )

I did enjoy this book. The insecurity Bess has of Rory being married 8 times before, the relationship of her grandparents and Rory's insecurities of why his marriages haven't worked show how everyone has insecurities but you deal with them and life goes on. You should always take chances in life. The one thing I didn't like was the chapters kept switching voices between the characters and the chapters weren't marked. That drives me crazy. I shouldn't have to work to figure out who is 'talking.' ( )

Could not finish. Stopped at 50% ( )