"First Things First"
novella by Susanne Dietze
Five Stars *****
A Sweet Reminder
Review by Andrea Stephens
"First Things First" is in First Love Forever Romance Collection (Barbour, April 2018) By Erica Vetsch, Susanne Dietze, Cynthia Hickey, Marcia Gruver, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Martha Rogers, Lorna Seilstad, Connie Stevens, and Jennifer Uhlarik
I was very touched by each of the novellas in this 5 Star book. Each story tells of a couple separated by time for varying reasons, being reunited in unique circumstances.
-First Things First by Susanne Dietze. Georgie and Ward grow up together and fall in love. Thinking he would never be good enough to marry her, Ward leaves town. He returns years later, a lawyer, hoping to better his family name and reputation.
As Georgie and Ward work together to clear her brother of bizarre charges, they realize the feelings they had for each other are still there but they decide to just be friends. I can't say exactly what happens without spoilers. I can say drama ensues, things of the past come to light.
There is a sweet message reminding us to let God take care of things and put Him first.
Giveaway: An autographed copy of First Love Forever.
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I love the separated and reunited storyline. I always love these novella collections. You get to revisit favorite authors and find some new ones as well.
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Perrianne
I love this particular collection. I love how each couple is reunited and all they must overcome.
DeleteA great giveaway and I love these 'collections' books, can't wait to read this one. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
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It is a great giveaway. The book is pretty great too!
DeleteGood luck!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed this and all of the stories. What a blessing! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Susie. I loved Georgie and Ward. You certainly did put some obstacles in their path to overcome.
DeleteI am looking forward to reading this book! I stopped by one of the local Barnes and Noble and asked about it. They said they sold their last copy yesterday and had ordered more!
ReplyDeleteJoy, you are so lucky to have a Barnes and Noble that sells these collections. Mine does not. I hope you get a chance to read this collection soon. It's so good!
DeleteFollowing "First Love Forever" around and would love to win a print copy of this Collection! As we follow Him, He makes our paths straight ~ into His arms. So thankful. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net
ReplyDeleteHi, Kathleen. This is a fabulous collection.
DeleteGood luck in the giveaway!
GREAT giveaway! And I'm SO glad you're including CBD's link in the buying links. SO many don't and I'm happy to see that's changing! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE CBD, Amada! And congrats! You are our winner of the giveaway for Susie Dietze's character interview with Georgie and Andrea Stephen's review of Susanne's novella, "First Things First"!
DeleteThey're pretty great! ;) THANK YOU SO MUCH!
DeleteEPIC giveaway! I love these collections!
ReplyDeleteI agree Caryl!
DeleteTotally agree! :)
DeleteI was so excited when I first heard about The First Love Forever Romance Collction!! This sounds like such a delightful collection of stories from some awesome authors! I enjoyed reading your highlight about Susanne Dietz and her story, First Things First! I look forward to reading more about Georgie and Ward! Thanks for an opportunity to win this wonderful collection!!! ~Alison Boss
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Alison, I think you will love this collection. Good luck in the giveaway. Be sure to fill out the Rafflecopter for the prize pack.
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