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Courting Cate (The Courtships of Lancaster County #1)
by
Leslie Gould (Goodreads Author)
When This Couple Gets to Courting, Sparks Will Fly!
In Paradise, Pennsylvania, Cate Miller is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Her sweet and flirty sister, Betsy, on the other hand, seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!
But the sisters' wealthy father has made one hard-and-fast rule: older Cate must m...more
In Paradise, Pennsylvania, Cate Miller is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Her sweet and flirty sister, Betsy, on the other hand, seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!
But the sisters' wealthy father has made one hard-and-fast rule: older Cate must m...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
November 1st 2012
by Bethany House Publishers
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GENRE: AMISH ROMANCE
PUBLISHER: BETHANY HOUSE
PUBLICATION DATE: NOVEMBER 01, 2012
RATING: 4.5 OUT OF 5 – EXCELLENT
PROS: Unique concept; Shakespearean play converted well to the Amish setting; first person point-of-view worked well; more of a story of self-discovery than a straight-forward romance
CONS: A couple of elements towards the end of the novel were concluded too easily and felt rushed
Having once been hurt by a man who wanted her money more than he wanted her love, Cate Miller has sworn off c...more
PUBLISHER: BETHANY HOUSE
PUBLICATION DATE: NOVEMBER 01, 2012
RATING: 4.5 OUT OF 5 – EXCELLENT
PROS: Unique concept; Shakespearean play converted well to the Amish setting; first person point-of-view worked well; more of a story of self-discovery than a straight-forward romance
CONS: A couple of elements towards the end of the novel were concluded too easily and felt rushed
Having once been hurt by a man who wanted her money more than he wanted her love, Cate Miller has sworn off c...more
I'm not one to read a lot of Amish fiction. In fact, this is the third one I've read ~ and the only one I've read by this author. I also must admit that I, more often than not, like Shakespeare. This is what got me into this book. Leslie Gould's book Courting Cate is actually based on Shakespeare's play, The Taming of the Shrew.
Another thing that got me reading this particular book, was that it was written from first person point of view. My favorite character perspective... because it's what I...more
Another thing that got me reading this particular book, was that it was written from first person point of view. My favorite character perspective... because it's what I...more
Over the course of a long lazy weekend I immersed myself in reading Courting Cate by Leslie Gould. I literally could not put this book down. You know what I am talking about…like when you love a book so much you hide it under the table during dinner trying to sneak in a few pages. Yeah, it’s that good! I was enthralled by Cate Miller’s story. Cate has built a reputation for being standoffish and uptight. A bit salty if you will. She is actually using her so called meanness as a defense mechanism...more
If I had to sum this book up in one word it would be clever. Why clever you ask? Leslie has taken the skeleton of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew and fleshed it out in her own unique way. It is kind of like Old England meets Lancaster County.
I am a big fan of Shakespearian literature so when I first heard about this book I kept wondering how Leslie was going to stay true to the storyline yet keep it an Amish based book. I was pleasantly surprised at how closely she stuck to the original.
The...more
I am a big fan of Shakespearian literature so when I first heard about this book I kept wondering how Leslie was going to stay true to the storyline yet keep it an Amish based book. I was pleasantly surprised at how closely she stuck to the original.
The...more
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Evidently being a self-sufficient, bull-headed female isn't unique to Englisch women. As Cate Miller shows us, there are Amish women who want to be self-sufficient and not dependent on a man. Cate Miller is a sharp-tongued, independent woman who hides behind her temper in her attempt to shelter her heart. With a head for business, she wants nothing more than help her Da run his many businesses and maybe, just maybe, start one of her own. Unfortunately, Cate lives in a culture where women are the...more
#1 Bestselling Author Leslie Gould Delivers a New Amish Romance Series
When Amish farmer Pete Treger moves to Paradise Township, Pennsylvania, seeking a better life, he meets sisters Cate and Betsy Miller. Both are beautiful, but older sister Cate is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Betsy, on the other hand, is sweet and flirty--and seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!
However, the sisters' wealthy father has made one har...more
When Amish farmer Pete Treger moves to Paradise Township, Pennsylvania, seeking a better life, he meets sisters Cate and Betsy Miller. Both are beautiful, but older sister Cate is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Betsy, on the other hand, is sweet and flirty--and seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!
However, the sisters' wealthy father has made one har...more
I loved this book! The main charachter Cate, and her sister live with their father in Paradise, Pennsylvania. Cate is not interested in marrying and her sister who is younger is attracting all of the single men in this Amish community. Her Father, decides that until Cate is courting, her sister Betsy will not be allowed. Boy does that cause problem on the home front. Cate with her sharp tongue and attitude towards the men in the community doesn't want to go to group things where her sister Betsy...more
(I received a free copy from Bethany House Publishers to review)
Shakespeare and Amish fiction? Together? Don’t mind if I do!
I’ve always enjoyed Shakespeare. Even though it takes an expert or Cliff notes for me to actually understand (would not have survived my college Shakespeare class without the latter) what the story is about, when I do I can’t help but love his stories (Macbeth and Midsummer Night’s Dream are my favorites).
And since Sisters of the Quilt, I’ve grown to really enjoy Amish fict...more
Shakespeare and Amish fiction? Together? Don’t mind if I do!
I’ve always enjoyed Shakespeare. Even though it takes an expert or Cliff notes for me to actually understand (would not have survived my college Shakespeare class without the latter) what the story is about, when I do I can’t help but love his stories (Macbeth and Midsummer Night’s Dream are my favorites).
And since Sisters of the Quilt, I’ve grown to really enjoy Amish fict...more
I loved this book - it was an Amish version of Taming of the Shrew which is my favorite Shakespeare play. Cate is an unmarried Amish woman who would rather work in her father's business than marry. Her younger sister Betsy is just the opposite. She is an excellent homemaker and really wants to marry her beau. Their father is worried that Cate, who is sharp-tongued and has a temper, will never find a mate, so he decrees that she must marry before Betsy can do so. When Cate meets the new man in th...more
The Courtships of Lancaster County #1
BLURB: When this couple get to courting, sparks will fly!
In Paradise, Pennsylvania, Cate Miller is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Her sweet and flirty sister, Betsy, on the other hand, seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!
But the sisters' wealthy father has made one hard-and-fast rule: Cate, as the oldest, must get married before Betsy can do so. Unfortunately, untamable Cate has dri...more
BLURB: When this couple get to courting, sparks will fly!
In Paradise, Pennsylvania, Cate Miller is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Her sweet and flirty sister, Betsy, on the other hand, seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!
But the sisters' wealthy father has made one hard-and-fast rule: Cate, as the oldest, must get married before Betsy can do so. Unfortunately, untamable Cate has dri...more
As I sat down to read this book, I was rather certain of the course the storyline would take. Romantic Christian Fiction novels tend to end in much the same manner as the ten before. While the storyline is somewhat expected, I was surprised to find the usual “end” closer to the middle of the plot with lots of dips and spills to follow.
As far as Cate is concerned, I’ve found another kindred spirit. Her sharp words, practical ways, and strong will collided with mine, making us one in the same. It...more
As far as Cate is concerned, I’ve found another kindred spirit. Her sharp words, practical ways, and strong will collided with mine, making us one in the same. It...more
I have always loved Taming of the Shrew and Amish fiction. So when I found a book that combined both of them I was SO excited!
Taming of the Shrew is my favorite Shakespearean work. I have always felt a connection to the character Kate, and the same is with Leslie's rendition. Actually I loved Courting Cate even more than Taming of the Shrew, because it is written in Cate's perspective. The kinship I have always felt with Cate grew by leaps and bounds while reading her thoughts and feelings. Lesl...more
Taming of the Shrew is my favorite Shakespearean work. I have always felt a connection to the character Kate, and the same is with Leslie's rendition. Actually I loved Courting Cate even more than Taming of the Shrew, because it is written in Cate's perspective. The kinship I have always felt with Cate grew by leaps and bounds while reading her thoughts and feelings. Lesl...more
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Taming of the Shrew…Amish style. I really enjoyed reading this novel. I kept thinking about 10 Things I Hate About You and, although Pete is not your average Heath Ledger, Cate and Betsy fit the bill of the characters pretty well. I enjoyed Cate’s hard heart and tough exterior, and, of course, that she was a book nerd. I liked that she wanted to start a business and researched things that could help out her communit...more
Taming of the Shrew…Amish style. I really enjoyed reading this novel. I kept thinking about 10 Things I Hate About You and, although Pete is not your average Heath Ledger, Cate and Betsy fit the bill of the characters pretty well. I enjoyed Cate’s hard heart and tough exterior, and, of course, that she was a book nerd. I liked that she wanted to start a business and researched things that could help out her communit...more
In this novel, I saw myself much to often in the main character to be really comfortable with writing a review, and also found it difficult to finish reading. In spite of this, I will be reading more of the novels of this author. So I am stepping out of my comfort zone by a long shot. No matter who you are, where you have grown up, or the circumstances of your birth, I believe that women have a tendency to be too sensitive. Some of us struggle more with this than others, but with perseverance an...more
Courting Cate is a wonderful addition to the Amish fiction genre. Within a few sentences, Cate Miller had already won my sympathies with the scene of being caught reading in bed as a child. Likely this is because I was the male version of Cate, forever being caught by my parents reading at night – without the candle, of course, as in Cate’s case! Cate is a complex character, shaped by a childhood that had very difficult moments as she was forced to become a mother to her younger sibling at a you...more
This is probably the first of this "genre" book I have read the Amish romance so going into this please know that my knowledge of this culture and its practices is no greater than the average person
I requested this book from Netgalley because the title interested me I wondered if it would be like Taming of the Shrew and once I read the synopsis I knew it would be. Since Taming of the Shrew is my favorite of Shakespeare's comedies I had to get it
I was not disappointed in its similarities to the...more
I requested this book from Netgalley because the title interested me I wondered if it would be like Taming of the Shrew and once I read the synopsis I knew it would be. Since Taming of the Shrew is my favorite of Shakespeare's comedies I had to get it
I was not disappointed in its similarities to the...more
Leslie Gould offers a fresh spin on Amish fiction with "Courting Cate," the debut novel of "The Courtships of Lancaster County" series. The intrigue of Amish life and beauty of pastoral back roads is present in the novel, but the premise makes "Courting Cate" stand out from the other Amish fiction novels that I have read.
It seems that the Amish are usually portrayed in the media as old-fashioned and quaint, strict, or rebellious. Gould avoids the cliches and creates believable characters, who,...more
It seems that the Amish are usually portrayed in the media as old-fashioned and quaint, strict, or rebellious. Gould avoids the cliches and creates believable characters, who,...more
Courting Cate is an provocative, Amish twist on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, and it was every bit as forceful as I imagine the original to be. I must admit, I was frustrated by the beginning of the story because it seemed obvious that Cate's prickly attitude was a result of pain and fear, not a mean spirit, and her father's edict and sister's decision to take advantage of Cate's love for her seemed too much - and then I kept reading.
Reading this story went from frustrating to difficult...more
Reading this story went from frustrating to difficult...more
When the opportunity came along to receive a complimentary copy of Leslie Gould’s new book, Courting Cate, I signed up right away. I was immediately intrigued by the storyline—an Amish romance inspired by Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. My first thought was, “How fun!” And I was not disappointed.
Cate Miller is a single Amish woman with a sharp mind and a sharp tongue. Being more suited for business than for domestic duties, Cate has resigned herself to be content with the life of a single wom...more
Cate Miller is a single Amish woman with a sharp mind and a sharp tongue. Being more suited for business than for domestic duties, Cate has resigned herself to be content with the life of a single wom...more
Leslie Gould in her new book, “Courting Cate” Book One in The Courtships of Lancaster County series published by Bethany House takes us into the life of Cate Miller.
From the back cover: When This Couple Gets to Courting, Sparks Will Fly!
In Paradise, Pennsylvania, Cate Miller is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Her sweet and flirty sister, Betsy, on the other hand, seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!
But the sisters’ weal...more
From the back cover: When This Couple Gets to Courting, Sparks Will Fly!
In Paradise, Pennsylvania, Cate Miller is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Her sweet and flirty sister, Betsy, on the other hand, seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!
But the sisters’ weal...more
Cate Miller is young to Englishers but well past marrying age in the Amish community. Having been burned by love in the past she's resigned to her fate. But it doesn't help that her little sister, Betsy, gets more than her fair share of men. What's worse is that their Dat decides that Betsy can't marry until Cate does. Now the fate of her sister lies in her hands too.
I love a terrific Amish romance. I picked this up late Sunday, went to work on Monday, then finished it before my eyes closed Mon...more
I love a terrific Amish romance. I picked this up late Sunday, went to work on Monday, then finished it before my eyes closed Mon...more
"An ultimatum has been issued by Bob Miller, father to Cate and Betsy, "That beginning tonight, that Betsy doesn't go to the singings if Cate doesn't go, Betsy doesn't court unless Cate courts, and Betsy doesn't marry unless Cate marries first. Understood?"
Betsy burst into tears - something she'd perfected through the years. When she was little she had been known to put her finger in her eye to make herself cry.
I fell back against my chair.
Dat boomed, "That's the final word, I'll not budge an...more
Betsy burst into tears - something she'd perfected through the years. When she was little she had been known to put her finger in her eye to make herself cry.
I fell back against my chair.
Dat boomed, "That's the final word, I'll not budge an...more
The premise was plausible, but not completely believable, although even in this day and age, I suppose an Amish father could make a proclamation like Cate's father did here. I liked Cate and Pete well enough, but the rest of the main cast of characters, I didn't care for or connect with. I thought Betsy was one of the most selfish young girls I've ever read about. Her treatment of Cate was downright mean at times. Cate's development and progression were believable however and I did enjoy seeing...more
Such a different Amish read. Once I started I didn't put it down until I finished! Loved it.
Cate has spent her life being a Mother to her sister Betsy. Their Mom died when Betsy was one day old. Could just picture the 7 year old bathing the new born. She knew what and how to do it, her Mom had kept her home from school for the last year of her life.
She loves Betsy and will do anything for her?? Well, when their Dad imposes a edict that Cate will need to marry before Betsy can, and she cannot go...more
Cate has spent her life being a Mother to her sister Betsy. Their Mom died when Betsy was one day old. Could just picture the 7 year old bathing the new born. She knew what and how to do it, her Mom had kept her home from school for the last year of her life.
She loves Betsy and will do anything for her?? Well, when their Dad imposes a edict that Cate will need to marry before Betsy can, and she cannot go...more
Review:
Cate was totally fine with being a spinster and staying home to finish raising her sister Betsy then starting her own business one day. But that all changes. Cate and Betsy's father declares that Betsy cannot court if Cate does not court, and Betsy cannot marry if Cate does not marry. He is well intentioned, but it sends Cate down the hardest road she has ever travelled.
When I started this book, I was immediately caught up in Cate's story. I loved it from start to finish. The characters...more
Cate was totally fine with being a spinster and staying home to finish raising her sister Betsy then starting her own business one day. But that all changes. Cate and Betsy's father declares that Betsy cannot court if Cate does not court, and Betsy cannot marry if Cate does not marry. He is well intentioned, but it sends Cate down the hardest road she has ever travelled.
When I started this book, I was immediately caught up in Cate's story. I loved it from start to finish. The characters...more
Amish Shakespeare. If this was a game of Apples to Apples, it would be a stretch of a combination. Author Leslie Gould takes a chance on the combination in her new book, Courting Cate.
Loosely based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, Courting Cate brings together the "prickly" Cate Miller, oldest daughter of a widower, and the persistent Pete Treger, an Amish drifter looking for work at Cate's father's business. Theirs is a fiery relationship from the start as they hold fast to their pride...more
Loosely based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, Courting Cate brings together the "prickly" Cate Miller, oldest daughter of a widower, and the persistent Pete Treger, an Amish drifter looking for work at Cate's father's business. Theirs is a fiery relationship from the start as they hold fast to their pride...more
Cate lives in the Amish community of Lancaster. She works for her father's business and she loves to read. Cate has raised her sister Betsy from the day she was born and has sacrificed everything for her. Cate's father wants to have grandchildren, he wants Cate to be married and settled well within the community. Cate has no prospects of a future marriage because of her sharp tongue and independent ways. The girls' father has decided that Betsy cannot go to any of the young adult activities unle...more
I have read plenty of Amish romances and fiction in recent times, and I generally love them and award them a 5-star rating with absolutely no trouble. Well, let me tell you something. This is by far one of the best Amish romance I have ever read! It was so different from the others I have read, and in a good way, too! I was drawn into the book from the very beginning, and at times, I was so into the book that I forgot where I was!
This is a unique Amish story. I don't want to give away any spoil...more
This is a unique Amish story. I don't want to give away any spoil...more
This delightful Amish romance takes liberties with Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew and places it in Paradise, Pennsylvania. Those familiar with Broadway's appropriation of the same tale will appreciate the "kiss me, Cate" ending albeit a minor spelling difference is used with our heroine here.
Cate Miller is a lovely girl but her looks are surpassed by the beauty that is her sister, Betsy. Betsy is younger and yes, flightier but the girls' father has decreed that Betsy cannot marry until Cate i...more
Cate Miller is a lovely girl but her looks are surpassed by the beauty that is her sister, Betsy. Betsy is younger and yes, flightier but the girls' father has decreed that Betsy cannot marry until Cate i...more
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