Craver pens a heartfelt inspirational romance with Marrying Mallory.  Mallory might have always felt that she’s been “luckless,” but her luck is about to change when she makes a decision that most of her friends find surprising, but refreshing – Mallory wants a rhinoplasty.  The story is set in the Toledo region of Ohio, and opens with Mallory telling her friends, Heather and Elizabeth, that she’s going to have a rhinoplasty.  Her friends are supportive, but think she doesn’t need it. Mallory feels this is important to her. She supported her ex-husband, Toby, through law school, only to divorce him when she discovered he cheated on her. It’s time Mallory did something for herself and getting a rhinoplasty is a step in the right direction for her. Mallory goes to meet a prospective surgeon, Dr. Seth Whitman, and the sparks fly between them. Mallory wants Seth to do the surgery, but will their attraction get in the way of the doctor-patient relationship they’re suppose to maintain?

Craver’s writing flows well and is easy to read. Her characters are interesting. Seth is an upstanding guy. Mallory is richly complex, struggling with being a divorced Christian. It’s this hurdle she has to reconcile before she can give her heart to Seth. Craver’s supporting cast is deliciously human and fun to get to know. The friendship between Mallory, Heather, and Elizabeth is endearing. Craver’s dialogue is realistic. The novel is “sweet to sensual” for CRR readers with several sensual kisses and caresses between Mallory and Seth. Overall, Marrying Mallory is a solid character driven romance.