She's got the rock, so when does happily ever after kick in?
At long last, Ashley Stockingdale--patent attorney, fasionista, and homeowner--c... read full description
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Mar 28, 2010
Scooter
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I can't help it -- how lame am I that my guilty pleasure is totally Christian chick lit? But, you know, this is just like when I started reading in the first place: I don't have anyone girl friends in my life who really struggle to be close to God and make good choices. Not ones with whom I can reflect on my constant failing to do so and my subsequent need for grace.
I would like to write a book that is not part of a series, with a character who is less the ubiquitous Christian Bridg More...
I would like to write a book that is not part of a series, with a character who is less the ubiquitous Christian Bridg More...
Sep 21, 2009
Sara
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For the most part I enjoyed the Ashley Stockingdale series. I liked the character of Ashley and her antics. I enjoy Kristin Billerbeck's style of writing. I think at times though, the characters actions were a bit of a stretch and lacked motivation. I think Dr. Kevin Novak was a little "too good to be true". Of course the catch with dating him was the difficult in-laws, but I still thought he was a little too perfect.
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Oct 08, 2010
Eilla
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Overall, this book is funny but irritating once you just can't settle what's wrong with the lead character. It makes me feel weird that being Christians mean you suppress your anger and get along with everyone. Isn't that just being kinda hypocrite? I guess being Christian means you love everyone and NO HATE shall ever exist. It just weird. I thought we have emotions therefore that's why we're humans and having bad feelings towards someone who is taking over our lives is pretty much normal. At l
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Feb 17, 2009
Heather
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My local Christian book store was having a liquidation sale, so I bought this book which is the third (and final) installment of the Ashley Stockingdale series. I had read the previous two a couple of years back and then gotten off the series because Billerbeck was a little too churchy-preachy for me (granted, I'm a Christian, but rather than you coming right out and telling me what she's struggling with and how she's overcoming it, or not, just let me figure it out on my own). Anyway, I decided
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Nov 22, 2011
Denise
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I felt the first book in this series was the strongest of the three. As the series went on, I found Ashley to be too materialistic and whiny and found her more and more difficult to relate to as a character. In the first book, she was smart and funny and strong, but not without flaws. In this book, I just found her to be annoying. The issue of being Christian in the 21st century is certainly important and questions appear in this book about how that can work, but in the stress of creating th
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Jan 12, 2011
Amancay
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I finally made it through the series *laughs*, "finally!?" more like, "already!" *giggle*
Good stuff, it's so good, I'm so very afraid I'll be hard pressed to find anything of this caliber anytime soon... starting off in the world of Christian Chick-Lit with the master, may become my down fall!
It all makes me want to find my very own prince Charming (as if I have any power in that process), have a fabulous wedding, and move along knowing full well God has über a More...
Good stuff, it's so good, I'm so very afraid I'll be hard pressed to find anything of this caliber anytime soon... starting off in the world of Christian Chick-Lit with the master, may become my down fall!
It all makes me want to find my very own prince Charming (as if I have any power in that process), have a fabulous wedding, and move along knowing full well God has über a More...
Sep 04, 2007
with this ring i'm confused by kristin billerbeck[return:][return:]publisher/date/no. of pages:[return:]westbow, 2005, 294 p.[return:]plot summary: what happens, when & where, central characters, major conflicts[return:]ashley stockingdale should be enjoying this time of her life--she's about to get married, her job is going well, her sister-in-law just had a baby. but her wedding is being taken over by her in-laws, her ex-boyfriend just got hired at her company, and her mom is too focused on b
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Sep 03, 2009
Brooke
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I read the other too books in the Ashley Stockingdale series this summer as well. I actually think I enjoyed the first two books a little better. This book does a nice job of tying up all the loose ends along with adding some new and interesting characters and plot twists. The thing was it also got a little annoying at times. It is still worth reading I just enjoyed the other two in the series a bit better.
Feb 17, 2009
Cherie
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With a title like this, I expected to be more stereotypical. I loved the twists and turns along the way. The whole dress debacle, alarm going off etc, is amusing. I liked the conflict between the two main characters during the entire engagement process showing that real life isn't without strife.
Aug 23, 2010
De Anna
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Oct 14, 2009
Lisa
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Ashley is engaged and this book takes us through all the craziness she has to deal with in planning her wedding. As much as I liked the Ashley Stockingdale series, I have to admit that I'm glad this was the last installment because I'm not sure if there's anymore challenges that the character can go through without making the story drag on.
Oct 29, 2010
Pam
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have a stack of these i borrowed from b & i'm not sure i'm going to waste my time. as they say, so many books. we both agree book 1 was funny & fun to read. this 1 goes downhill quite a bit & then b says the rest get progressively more cheesy. unrealistic, so annoying when u just want the characters to TALK to each other honestly. sheesh!
Apr 20, 2009
Saralyn
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This book made a good point in that once you have a ring from a man, that doesn't mean your troubles are over. Of course, I don't know anybody who actually thinks that... :) What's that phrase? Rollicking good time.
Nov 07, 2009
Marcia
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Almost as entertaining as the first book in the series. This author does a great job of revealing the character's thoughts and desires - for better or worse!
Feb 05, 2009
Sandy
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I took me awhile to finish this book. I think from the series this was my least favorite. The character gets annoying after awhile. She's a character that I wouldn't want as a friend. She's too high maintenance.
Dec 30, 2010
Kelli
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A fluffy tangle within a tangle. Ashley is getting married and her ex-boyfriend suddenly shows up. Definite light reading.
Nov 26, 2009
Erin
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This is the third book in a three part series. The first is "What a Girl Wants", which I loved, and is by far the best of the three. The second is "She's Out of Control", which I also enjoyed. This one, being the third was not quite a good as the others. I feel like it kind of rambled on and got a bit tiresome. I think this series would have been better had it been condensed into just two books. I am, however, excited about this author and look forward to reading some o
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May 12, 2011
Holly
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I liked how this ended. I thought she was going to waffle again, but it turned out good. Fun series!
Jan 27, 2009
Kathy
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I thought this was the best of the three. I loved the part with Kevin and Ashley in the costumes!
Apr 30, 2010
Stephanie
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I totally related to the main character which made the whole book completely hilarious!
Aug 15, 2009
Mcdaniels
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I liked the ending. Some twists...which is good for a chick flick. Not too predictable.
Feb 04, 2010
Lauralee
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I have thoroughly enjoyed the Ashley Wilkes Stockingdale trilogy, ending with this humorous read that did leave me guessing for a while - will there or won't there be a wedding? Kristin writes with great wit and style, you can't help but laugh over the characters she paints. And she does it so well. And as an added bonus, I have gone to the Ashley school of fine dresswear, learning all there is to know about the great fashionmakers out there!
Aug 25, 2008
Laura
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This was definitely a "Laura" book. Meaning, all that bride/wedding stuff and all the drama that goes with it. I had a hard time getting sleepy as I usually do when I read right before bed. Instead I would stay up too late to read "just one more chapter". Definitely a "girly" read, but I thought it was fun and a change of pace from my usual criminal/mystery books.
Aug 05, 2009
Lori
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The third and final installment in the Ashley Stockingdale series. Ashley's trip to the altar takes some hilarious (and down right frustrating!) twists and turns, but in the end Ashley finally figures out exactly what she wants, how she wants it and who she wants it with. A fitting ending to the saga of Ashley. A fun, light summer read.
Apr 13, 2008
Barbara
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This book is kind of annoying. The main character is hard to deal with for almost 300 pages and they threw in a lot of Christian propaganda in random places (for some reason, I didn't get the memo that this was Christian chick lit before I started reading it). It was a decent read.
Mar 24, 2008
Robialice
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I love Ashley Stockingdale, but seriously, sometimes I wonder why the character has no communications skills and those that surround her are absolutely clueless. Frustrating, but appealing, like a Christian version of the Shopaholic in a way.
Apr 25, 2008
Shara
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Such a cute book...I read this before I got married and it made me laugh along with cry. This is a must read for all women who are about to tie the knot!
Jul 30, 2007
Julie
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billerbeck is a great christian chick lit author. i read all three books in this series in a matter of a few days. i wish there were more!
Oct 20, 2008
Paula
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This was better than the first two books. Great insights on engagements and future inlaws, as well as sacrificing for your mate.
