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    A Bride Most Begrudging
    A Bride Most Begrudging
    A Bride Most Begrudging
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    A Bride Most Begrudging

    Written by Deeanne Gist

    Narrated by Jill Tanner

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    Author Deeanne Gist, whose writing credits include People Magazine, brings the harsh beauty of colonial Virginia to life in her first novel. Reluctant love and shared faith blossom during the daily chores and arguments of tobacco farmer Drew O'Connor and Lady Constance Morrow. Constance is everything Drew despises in a wife-she cannot cook and she prefers mathematical equations to cleaning. Worst of all, she has red hair! But when the two are forced into a marriage of convenience, Drew soon realizes how blessed he truly is.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJul 28, 2008
    ISBN9781436160131
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    Deeanne Gist

    Deeanne Gist has rocketed up bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere with her very fun, very original historical novels. She has won the National Readers’ Choice Award, Booksellers’ Best Award, USA Best Books Award, and stellar reviews. With a background in education and journalism, Deeanne has written for People, Parents, and Parenting magazines. Visit her online at IWantHerBook.com and at Facebook.com/DeesFriends.

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    • 5/5
      What a great book! So many twist and turns to keep you coming back for more! Such a beautiful story!
    • 4/5
      This really was a lovely story. Normally, I take notes about what I'll say in my reviews as I read, but I was so engrossed I completely forgot to do that. In fact, I sacrificed some sleep and a little of my own writing time just so I could finish the story in a weekend.First, let me comment on the history. 16th century Colonial America is not a time-period I'm strong in, but it seemed well researched and authentic. The dialogue was period-specific enough to sound genuine without being so stiff — as 16th century speaking probably would be — that I couldn't relate to the characters. I also love it when authors give a little of the history at the end of their book. I definitely learned some things while being entertained.Despite this being Christian romance and a clean read, it definitely sizzled. The romance between the characters was heart-felt and genuine, a pretty darn sexy even though the author "shut the door" on the actual activity. I actually didn't even realize the door had been shut until a couple chapters later when I found myself realizing I hadn't been forced into the sometimes uncomfortable role of voyeur.The only real mark I have against this story is the editing. There were numerous places, especially toward the middle of the story where dialogue from two different characters was included in the same paragraph. Several times, I had to stop and sort out who was saying what. Normally, editing issues bother me a great deal, but because the story was so good, it wasn't that big of deal.
    • 3/5
      I REALLY enjoyed the first half but lost interest in the second half.
    • 2/5
      I'm glad this was a FREE book on kindle. Although the history was interesting, I never got very invested in the actual story.
    • 3/5
      After reading the authors other book about a maid at the Vanderbilt house, I thouht I wuold read another of hers. After the first chapter I think I read this book before... it all seems the same with some small differences here and there.
      I was not happy with the books pacing and the interaction between the two main characters seems quite brutish compared to other books Ive read of this period.
    • 3/5
      There was a lot of interesting history in this book.
    • 3/5
      I have to admit that historical christian fiction is a guilty pleasure of mine. I grew up reading Jeanette Oake's books, like Roses for Mama and A Bride for Donnigan. These were facinationg for me because they took me to the pioneers and how the American west was settled. A Bride Most Begrudging's back drop in 1643 and is set during the tobacco boom of Virginia and the tobacco brides that help "settle down" the farmers. This book was fun and I got a few giggles out of it but the language was uneven. Lots of historical speech but then lapsing into a more modern tone. I would suggest choosing one or the other and making it consistent rather than switching. I did enjoy the characters, mainly Constance and Mary but Drew (the love interest) kept making me mad. His constant mood swings and changing his mind every time something came up just frustrated me. The historical elements were interesting and seeing how a tobacco farm would be run in the 1600's was fun to experience but I just thought that the book lacked a bit of polish. This is one of Gist's earlier books and I would be willing to try one of her newer books to see if she worked on some of her earlier flaws. I have Maid to Match (2009) on my Nook and still have the interest to see how Gist may have improved. Plus it is set in a later time period. Overall, a cute fast read with romantic entanglements that lead to the two main characters falling in love. Typical stuff but still worth a few giggles from comebacks and witty remarks. Plus Constance has a love of math that is unusual in any book.
    • 4/5
      This was an interesting romantic read set in the 1600s here in America. Constance is a "fiesty redhead" who finds herself being forced into a situation where she is on her way to America from England as a "tobacco bride". Drew O'Conner wants a maid to take care of his place and someone to care for his young sister. When he ends up marrying Constance straight off the ship, he gets far more than he bargained for. Constance goes from "hands off" to "please love me" and Drew also vacillates between wanting her and not wanting her. The author did a good job of making you feel how it was to be there in the colonies at this time in history. There was very good dialogue and alot of twists and turns in this story and it made for very interesting reading. I found that the more I read, the more I enjoyed the story. I look forward to reading more by this author.
    • 3/5
      I liked this book. I have never really read anything set in early America, so the setting was fresh and unusual. The story was a bit slow going though, but not so bad that I was unable to finish the book. Not my favorite book by this author, but overall it was not entirely disappointing.
    • 4/5
      'Eh. I had heard so much about this book and know several people to have read it and loved it and was expecting something extravagant, but it was just kinda okay. I read it in two days, so obviously it kept my interest. There were two or three chapters toward the end that were a fabulous read, but overall I felt that there could have been just so much more, but I guess I realize that this was the author's first book and could account for some, but I dunno. I did like it, don't get me wrong. It just wasn't the best of all the religious Christian Fiction that I have read.
    • 4/5
      I was a little skeptical about this book. While the premise sounded interesting the description of the protagonist as a "feisty red-head" made me hesitant. I was pleased though with the main character. If called "feisty" she'd take it as an insult. Constance is a woman educated (especially in mathematics). She also knows her worth as a woman, and will not be undermined by men of the colonies who constantly try to put her in her place.Drew, the man who is forced into a marriage with this red-head does so reluctantly. Constance isn't too fond of Drew, primarily because he is quickly angered by her straight-forward attitude. She tells it like it is, and is not afraid of angering even the most powerful man.The book is incredibly witty. From the beginning to the end it is filled with sharp comments and under-the-breath insults by certain characters. Moreover, it reflects human nature--what could possible be more entertaining than that? Many times the book brought a smile to my face. I even laughed when Drew "requested" Constance cook for the men and her response was an innocent, "I don't know how to cook."While the book revolves mostly around humor, there are moments of sympathy for Constance as a man she begins to love treats her as if she were a servant. The book switches from the point of view of Drew and Constance, so I'm sure men who read this book might feel sympathetic toward Drew having to deal with a woman of such arrogant behavior.Overall, it's compelling book that gives readers a glimpse of Constance's life--both the bad and a little of the good, and how misery can be turned into a miracle.
    • 2/5
      This is a Christian writer who is essencially writing a romance novel but without the descriptive sex. It's an okay book--rather corny. And some parts drug on for-ev-er.
    • 3/5
      Set in the colonial American period, this book tells the story of Constance and Drew. Constance is a lady from a well to do family in England, but she was abducted and forced to travel via ship to Virginia where she is auctioned off as a "tobacco bride" Fortunately it is to Drew, who is still hurting after the loss of his first fiance. Even though they are forced to marry he agrees not to be intimate with her and to help her contact her father. But when Constance finds herself falling in love with him she finds herself wanting more than a marriage in name only.This book seemed too focused on the physical/sexual aspects of the relationship. Some spiritual stuff was in there but for me it was overpowered by the contrived scenes that showed the sexual tension between the couple. To me this doesn't seem to be the best thing to focus on in a romance.