WITH THIS RING? A NOVELLA COLLECTION OF PROPOSALS GONE AWRY
By Karen Witemeyer, Mary Connealy, Regina Jennings, Melissa Jagears
Bethany House Publishers January 5, 2016
THE HUSBAND MANEUVER
by Karen Witemeyer
5 Stars*****
There is nothing Marietta Hawkins likes better than
hiding out in the hayloft devouring dime novels featuring larger-than-life Dead-Eye Dan.
Well, there is one thing she likes better; that's dreaming of being married to
the real Dead-Eye Dan, Daniel Barrett, former bounty-hunter, now the
foreman of Hawk's Haven, her father's ranch.
Daniel Barrett doesn't like the idea of those books
being written about a part of his life he wants to leave behind. He certainly
isn't happy when he finds out his boss' beautiful daughter Marietta has been reading them.
Daniel thought she knew him for the real man he has proved himself to be, not
the larger-than-life Dead-Eye Dan!
When Marietta overhears Daniel telling her father
it's time for him to move on, she knows she can't let him leave without getting
a proposal out of him. When she comes up with what she thinks is a good plan to
prove to Dan she would make a wonderful wife, things gets a little out of hand!
Will her scheme work or will her dreams of becoming Mrs. Daniel Barrett be shot
down?
***Thanks
to NetGalley and the Bethany House Publishers for
providing a copy of this book in exchange for my
honest opinion. ***
You can find this exciting novella at AMAZON, CBD, BAM and Barnes and Noble
Terrific review, Teresa!! Karen Witemeyer certainly has a knack for writing stories that seizes your attention and heart. I adore her writing and I so enjoyed The Husband Maneuver and reading about Dead-Eye Dan and Daniel Barrett! :-)
ReplyDeleteNOELA, amen to that!! GOD has blessed Karen with an amazing writing talent!
DeleteI haven't read one of Karen Witemeyer's books in awhile b/c of lack of time, but she is an amazing author. Hmmm...I'd love to see how things get so out of hand for Marietta. lol What a wonderfully enticing review, TERESA! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks DIANA, you know it's been a while since I reviewed anything. I won't give away spoilers but let me say the Lord moves in mysterious ways! -wink wink- lol
DeleteTeresa, It's good to read one of your reviews again! Of course, you may written some on here recently and I just missed them.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy Karen's stories. She has a special way with words! I'd love to win a copy of this book. {{hugs}}
Awww...thanks ANNE, it's been a while since I have reviewed a book on here. Slowly but surely I am trying to get back into my routine. You know how hard it is after losing a loved one.
DeleteKaren really does have a way with words; I feel bad that my puny review doesn't do it justice!
Can't wait to read this book. Thanks for the chance to win!
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CANDICE, I'm so glad to be able to offer you the chance to win!! :) I know you will love this collection!
DeleteLove these authors! They are all such talented writers, and without a doubt some of the best in the Christian fiction genre. I read the excerpt of Karen's story and it sounds so humorous, I'm just waiting to get my hands on a copy to see how the story ends! Thanks for allowing me to enter!
ReplyDeleteALICIA, you are so right, I love everyone of these talented authors!!! Karen is a wonderful writer and I will have to say I did LOL on more than one occasion while reading this. :)
DeleteYou are so welcome and thank you for dropping by OWG!
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DeleteThanks for your wonderful review, Teresa - they're always full of joy, just as you are!! "The Husband Maneuver" sounds like such a fun romance, I can't wait to read "With This Ring" - love each of the amazing authors!!
ReplyDeleteBONNIE, thank you so much, it's been a little hard lately to be filled with joy but I have to say reading this collection put more than one smile on my face. :)
DeleteI probably didn't word my comments correctly, Teresa - sorry!! My meaning was that even when finding it hard to personally feel joyful, your inner spiritual joy radiates to others, a true inspiration!! Love, hugs, and prayers!!
DeleteGreat review Teresa! I really enjoyed The Husband Maneuver too! Ever since Karen Witemeyer's A Worthy Pursuit, I wanted to know about Daniel and Etta, plus whatever happens to Dead-Eye Dan!! (No need to put me in the giveaway.) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOHMYGOODNESS....ole DEAD-EYE-DAN made me want to swoon....Karen sure got my attention with him. lol Thanks for coming by ANNIE!!
DeleteLove the review! sounds like a good read :) brendak081018@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteBRENDA, yes, it was an amazing read, just like all of KAREN's are. Thanks for coming by! :-)
DeleteThank you for posting this! This is definitely on my tbr list! dance.yourself.silly18atgmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteRACHEL glad to hear you have it on you TBR list, maybe you will win it here! Thanks for coming by!! :)
DeleteI can hardly wait to see how Mariette's plan turns out!
ReplyDeletelientjiehuman(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)au
Karen's book always give me a chuckle. Love humor mixed with romance.
ReplyDeletePattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
PATTY there's nothing better than a humorous love story! :)
DeleteThanks for the review. This sounds like such a fun book.
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SUSAN you are quite welcome, thank you for dropping by OWG. This collection was very delightful! It made me lol a lot!! :)
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed "meeting" Dan and Marietta in A Worthy Pursuit so I'm looking forward to reading this novella about them. This whole book (With This Ring) is one I really want since I enjoy all of these authors' works. Unfortunatly the books I want exceed my budget, so I'm thankful for the chance to perhaps win it.
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Well PAM I do hope you will be blessed with a copy of this outstanding book!! So glad you came by!! GOOD LUCK!! :)
DeleteFun story! Sounds like a laugh a minute, would love to find out what schemes Marietta comes up with to get "Dead-eye Dan" to marry her! :-) This whole set has some fun authors & I'm sure they write with all the humor I've come to expect out of them....definitely on my want-to-read list! Thanks for the chance to win a copy for myself, wonderful review!!
ReplyDeleteOh TRIXI, it was so much fun reading this!! These talented ladies DO NOT disappoint, and I promise you will love Miss Marietta's scheme! lol
DeleteTwice in one day I forget this...OY!!
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Thank you for a great review. Keeping my fingers crossed!
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MELANIE it would be great for you to win! I know you will love it!!
DeleteA great review thank you. What a marvellous collection.
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MARY thank you, so glad you dropped by. You are correct this is an outstanding collection!
DeleteEach story sounds wonderful!
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Hi MELODY! YES! Each one was fabulous! Thanks for coming by!! :)
DeleteI'm addicted to novellas and anthologies! Especially when you get to read a bunch of stories from great authors and you get to meet new ones.
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Hi JENNIFER!! WOW! They are so good aren't they? :)
DeleteVery good!
DeleteSounds like 4 great stories. kamundsen44ATyahooDOTcom.
ReplyDeleteYes KIM, four great stories by four great authors!
DeleteA dime store cowboy sounds like a fun catch!
ReplyDeleteworthy2bpraised at gmail dot com
Yes Merry, Daniel was quite the catch for Marietta!! :)
DeleteThanks for the review.. This looks like another winner for Karen! love her books..
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DEANNA, you are very welcome! KAREN always does a terrific job with her stories! :)
DeleteWonderful review Teresa. This books sounds really good and I enjoy these authors books.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Tina
TINA, if you love these authors, you won't be disappointed with these stories! They are all amazing! :)
DeleteTeresa, thank you for the wonderful review. This book sounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteCARYL, you are welcome! This book was an outstanding read; it was so enjoyable! :)
DeleteI can hardly wait to see how Mariette's plan turns out!
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My comment keeps disappearing,so I hope this one works:)
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait to see how Mariette's plan turns out!
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I don't read many novellas, but I loved the "Match Made in Texas" set of novellas and the inclusion of Melissa Jagears makes it that much more enticing. tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteTERRILL, novellas can be fun, these four authors sure made this one enjoyable. Thanks for dropping in!! :)
DeleteTERRILL, novellas can be fun, these four authors sure made this one enjoyable. Thanks for dropping in!! :)
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ReplyDeleteWonderful review!
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DeleteTeresa, your review has caused lots of commenting, which encourages lots of us to want to read this book. Thank you so much. I would enjoy reading this collection, too. AVID
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Phyllis, per random.org you are the winner of a bonus giveaway of With this Kiss paperback! Congrats!
DeletePhyllis, per random.org you are the winner of a bonus giveaway of With this Kiss paperback! Congrats!
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Book sounds great! Praying for you Teresa! Shelia Hall sheliarha64@yahoo.com
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