A TAILOR-MADE BRIDE by Karen Witemeyer REVIEW and Book Give-Away!

A Tailor-Made Bride

By Karen Witemeyer

Bethany House Publishers

ISBN 978-0-7642-0755-6 (pbk)

Copyright 2010

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Hannah believes that divine providence landed her with her own dress shop in a new town. She’s the only dressmaker in town, but she is shocked when the livery man has such disdain for women’s fashions and sometimes, it seems, her personally. One moment he deals out unfair judgment and assumptions with a growl, and the next he shows her unexpected kindness. Which is the real J.T.? And what is his problem with dressmakers and a girl wanting to look pretty? His arrogance riles her. She finds herself trying to rile him right back.

 

J.T. aims to steer clear of the new dressmaker. They’re all alike in his mind – confusing fashion with true beauty. However, Hanna Richards confounds him. She doesn’t seem like your normal fashion-obsessed dressmaker. She’s beautiful on the outside, but not what he expected on the inside. She’s gotten under his skin and he’s not sure what to do about it.

In fact, he’s kept his sister away from the trap of fashion for a long time, but when the new dressmaker befriends his sister, that all changes. And he doesn’t like it one bit. What will happen when his sister tries to catch a beau with Hannah’s help? Sparks fly all right – and lead to consequences no one could have imagined. Will Hannah and J.T. be able to close the chasm between them?

Things are not always what they seem. We must search the Scriptures for our answers to our questions and dilemmas and seek God’s answers in our prayers. Do not be quick to judge. We must be open to God’s leading as he may have a surprise or two in store for us. He certainly did for J.T. and Hannah, not to mention his sister. Bumps and potholes may get in the way, but God can work all things together for good for those in Christ Jesus.

This is the first book I’ve read by Karen Witemeyer, but she’s on my must read list now. This book was wonderful and I absolutely loved it! I even had some laugh out loud moments. Karen has a way with words that shows her characters speaking intimately with God in such a genuine and touching way. This story had many facets and all of them were woven in wonderfully. The lessons in this book are intertwined beautifully with the entertaining story, making it a delightful read. I didn’t want to put it down. My teenage daughter saw how much I was enjoying the book and she now can’t wait to read it as well. Congratulations, Karen, on a wonderful book!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Karen Witemeyer is a deacon's wife and mother of three who believes the world needs more happily-ever-afters. To that end, she combines her love of bygone eras with her passion for helping women mature in Christ to craft historical romance novels that lift the spirit and nurture the soul.

After growing up in California, Karen moved to Texas to attend Abilene Christian University where she earned bachelor and master's degrees in Psychology. It was also there that she met and married her own Texas hero. He roped her in good, for she has lived in Texas ever since. In fact, she fell so in love with this rugged land of sweeping sunsets and enduring pioneer spirit, that she incorporates it into the pages of her novels, setting her stories in the small towns of a state that burgeoned into greatness in the mid- to late1800s.

In January, 2009, Karen signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers for three inspirational historical romance novels, and she is thrilled to announce that her first book, A TAILOR-MADE BRIDE will be released in June 2010.

Karen enjoys hearing from her readers. You may contact her or learn more about her and her books at her website http://www.karenwitemeyer/.

BOOK GIVE-AWAY!  
Please feel free to stop and chat with Karen -- via comments -- as she'll be stopping by a few times this week to check in and answer any questions you might have about her book and writing. By leaving a comment, you'll be automatically entered to win a copy of A TAILOR-MADE BRIDE, compliments of Karen. If you're a follower, your comment will get you two entires for a chance to win. Don't forget to leave your e-mail so I can contact the winner. Example: janedoe (at) wherever (dot) com . Drawing to be held on Monday, June 28th! 

Happy reading, everyone .... and let's chat!

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