"Stay and wait." Anne Brumley heard these words years ago in the bell tower at Saint Michael's Church in Charleston. She's certain they were from G...
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Oct 10, 2011
Brenda
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I did enjoy this book. There is a lot of reference in it to the Bible which could put some people off. The story is about a minister and his daughter, his wife died 6 monhths after she was born, who is called to minister a church in Charleston. Roy Summerall has happily been the minister of a much smaller church to country folks in another much smaller city for years and he has no idea what he can bring to the members of this very old, very rich church in Charleston. He keeps asking but he does
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Sep 12, 2010
Jodie
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I enjoyed this book and would definitely try reading more of Beth Webb Hart's books. This was one of those books where the characters had "real" problems and faced struggles that I could relate to. They had issues from questioning their faith to being a single parent to unemployment to marital problems to mental issues. I appreciated the author's use of street names and stores in Charleston. It helped make the story come alive. Love, Charleston was the first book by Beth Webb Hart that
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Aug 24, 2010
Brenda
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Love, Charleston is an amazingly well written book, with characters so real that you totally relate to their feelings. You can feel the ties that bind families together.
Roy Summerhill is a minister to a small country church, even though he has suffered personal tragedy he continued to serve God faithfully, so when he is chosen by the prestigious St. Michael's as their new rector he reluctantly accepts. He is sure he will never fit in but he knows God is leading him to Charleston.
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Roy Summerhill is a minister to a small country church, even though he has suffered personal tragedy he continued to serve God faithfully, so when he is chosen by the prestigious St. Michael's as their new rector he reluctantly accepts. He is sure he will never fit in but he knows God is leading him to Charleston.
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Sep 19, 2010
Cymbelly
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The story revolves around the lives of sisters Alisha and Anne, their cousin Della and a priest named Roy. Alisha has always wanted a happy family, but it seems his husband's ambitions are getting in the way. Anne had heard God tell her to wait in Charleston for the love of her life to come. But she's getting impatient, and Alisha and Della are encouraging her to find it elsewhere. Della's former fiance returns and she doubts she had made the right choice when she married her talented yet unempl
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Aug 30, 2010
Carman
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Well, I have mixed feelings about this book. The author has a unique writing style that appealed to me, where she often includes little details that other authors would leave out. One unusual thing is that the “main” characters don’t even meet until you are over 150 pages into the book. But, the storylines for the other characters kept me interested, so it worked out alright.
There was one thing that I didn’t care for, and that would be Lish’s situation. It broke my heart to read what she w More...
There was one thing that I didn’t care for, and that would be Lish’s situation. It broke my heart to read what she w More...
Sep 02, 2010
Anna
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I absolutely, positively LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book. It is now one of my absolute favorites & I'm going to recommend it to everyone I know! This book is amazing. I was going to sit here & type out a long review. But first, I want to introduce you separately to the characters, because I fell in love with all but one!
Della- I would have to say that she is my favorite. She is placed in the position where she basically has to choose money over love, and I am so proud of her for her deci More...
Della- I would have to say that she is my favorite. She is placed in the position where she basically has to choose money over love, and I am so proud of her for her deci More...
Aug 30, 2011
Lydia
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This book caught me by surprise (in the best way) because the descriptions is quite misleading. It reads as if this is primarily a love story between Anne and Roy, when they actually play minor roles until the last portion of the book. The two main players of this novel are cousins Alicia and Della and their emotional and psychological hardships.
I love character driven stories and this is an excellent one! Be More...
This book caught me by surprise (in the best way) because the descriptions is quite misleading. It reads as if this is primarily a love story between Anne and Roy, when they actually play minor roles until the last portion of the book. The two main players of this novel are cousins Alicia and Della and their emotional and psychological hardships.
I love character driven stories and this is an excellent one! Be More...
Aug 25, 2010
Casey
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While a fast read, I have to say that I enjoyed LOVE, CHARLESTON. The story took off right from the start and I was pulled in when likable characters were pushed into difficult situations. What followed was filled with dips and dives from valleys to mountain tops with the characters.
There were several characters view points, but never did I get their storylines confused; the story flowed well and I had a difficult time putting it down. The pacing was good, the character growth and c More...
There were several characters view points, but never did I get their storylines confused; the story flowed well and I had a difficult time putting it down. The pacing was good, the character growth and c More...
Nov 09, 2010
Lisa
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From the publisher: Family, friendship and faith converge in a beautiful story about how God’s transforming love works in the Holy City of Charleston.
If you tend to pick a story based on the back cover and the first chapter, and don’t much like to be surprised, you’ll find Love, Charleston, rather a surprise.
The back cover claims a Jan Karon-esque story line about a lonely Episcopal priest, Roy Summerall, sent to Charleston and encouraged by his friends and family, which More...
If you tend to pick a story based on the back cover and the first chapter, and don’t much like to be surprised, you’ll find Love, Charleston, rather a surprise.
The back cover claims a Jan Karon-esque story line about a lonely Episcopal priest, Roy Summerall, sent to Charleston and encouraged by his friends and family, which More...
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Aug 23, 2010
Ana
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Love, Charleston By Beth Hart
An inspiring, heart-warming novel set in romantic Charleston, South Carolina.
“Stay and wait.” Anne Brumley heard these words years ago in the bell tower at Saint Michael’s Church in Charleston. She’s certain they were from God and has been waiting for true love ever since. But her sister, Della, and their cousin, Alicia, have their doubts. Could Anne have misunderstood His calling?
Saint Michael’s new rector may be the answer to Ann More...
An inspiring, heart-warming novel set in romantic Charleston, South Carolina.
“Stay and wait.” Anne Brumley heard these words years ago in the bell tower at Saint Michael’s Church in Charleston. She’s certain they were from God and has been waiting for true love ever since. But her sister, Della, and their cousin, Alicia, have their doubts. Could Anne have misunderstood His calling?
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Jan 05, 2011
Dtate
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I received a free copy via Goodreads which I really appreciated. However, it came to me during a busy season at my office so I must apologize to the author for my delay in reading.
When I started the book I thought it would be a "sappy" book but felt I should read it since it was given to me. Well...I was in for a surprise. This book was a fast read but covered a lot of topics that we all have seen in either ourselves or our female friends. This is a story of faith, bonding, illne More...
When I started the book I thought it would be a "sappy" book but felt I should read it since it was given to me. Well...I was in for a surprise. This book was a fast read but covered a lot of topics that we all have seen in either ourselves or our female friends. This is a story of faith, bonding, illne More...
Sep 03, 2010
Amber
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Although the back cover can be a bit misleading, the characters mainly focused on in this story are Roy, Della, and Alisha (Lish)--all three of them going through their own real struggles and learning some powerful lessons. Each of their stories feel very authentic, but can also be very hard to read.
I had a hard time buckling down and finishing this story, not because the writing was bad, but because this is not a fun book. The ending does indeed give the reader hope, and the title fit More...
I had a hard time buckling down and finishing this story, not because the writing was bad, but because this is not a fun book. The ending does indeed give the reader hope, and the title fit More...
Oct 21, 2010
Kris
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While a fast read, I have to say that I enjoyed LOVE, CHARLESTON. The story took off right from the start and I was pulled in when likable characters were pushed into difficult situations. What followed was filled with dips and dives from valleys to mountain tops with the characters.
There were several characters view points, but never did I get their storylines confused; the story flowed well and I had a difficult time putting it down. The pacing was good, the character growth and change More...
There were several characters view points, but never did I get their storylines confused; the story flowed well and I had a difficult time putting it down. The pacing was good, the character growth and change More...
Aug 11, 2010
Peter
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The full bouquet of Charleston is on every page of this delightful book. Beth mixes divine spiritual intervention with post postpartum depression and the realities of being a working author masterfully in a city of Bell Ringers, Uppity Parishioners, Red Neck theologians, and Carriage Tours, Suicidal Physicians. The first half captures Charleston's magical gardens, Old South Eccentrics, and Contemporary Urban Haute-Bourgeois. The second half shifts effortlessly into a page turner where f
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Jan 05, 2011
Sheree
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First, I have to comment on the cover of this book. It's dreamy! Looking at the cover and reading the author's descriptions of the city of Charleston make you long to live in a city with so much history and variety.
This is the first book I have read by Beth Webb Hart. She has a very good writing style. Beth is a master story teller keeping the reader's interest. I enjoyed the dialogue between all the characters of the book. It was real.
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This is the first book I have read by Beth Webb Hart. She has a very good writing style. Beth is a master story teller keeping the reader's interest. I enjoyed the dialogue between all the characters of the book. It was real.
A few things I would like to mention th More...
Nov 02, 2010
Pamela
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"Love, Charleston" by Beth Webb Hart is the warmest, most charming novel I've read in a long time. It was a real page-turner, and I found myself picking it up every chance I got. I'm so happy that I was chosen to receive it from the Goodreads First Reads Program.
It, initally, starts out about Rev. Roy Summerall, and his not wanting to move to Charleston after a job proposal has been presented to him. As time goes on, this move proves to be the best thing for him and his family More...
It, initally, starts out about Rev. Roy Summerall, and his not wanting to move to Charleston after a job proposal has been presented to him. As time goes on, this move proves to be the best thing for him and his family More...
Feb 09, 2011
Elizabeth_agd
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An inspiring, heart-warming novel set in romantic Charleston, South Carolina.
“Stay and wait.” Anne Brumley heard these words years ago in the bell tower at Saint Michael’s Church in Charleston. She’s certain they were from God and has been waiting for true love ever since. But her sister, Alicia, and their sister, Alicia, have their doubts. Could Anne have misunderstood His calling?
Saint Michael’s new rect More...
An inspiring, heart-warming novel set in romantic Charleston, South Carolina.
“Stay and wait.” Anne Brumley heard these words years ago in the bell tower at Saint Michael’s Church in Charleston. She’s certain they were from God and has been waiting for true love ever since. But her sister, Alicia, and their sister, Alicia, have their doubts. Could Anne have misunderstood His calling?
Saint Michael’s new rect More...
Aug 29, 2010
Renee
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I was really excited to read this since the cover was so beautiful and Beth Webb Hart was a new author to me. While I did like it Love, Charleston wasn't one of the best books that I've read. I believe that it is part of Thomas Nelson's women's fiction line so I wasn't expecting a lot of romance so I wasn't disappointed in that respect. I did like the characters but I felt that there were too many of them for one book! Lish, Anne, and Della deserved their own full length stories. There was just
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Mar 01, 2011
Michelle
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Love, Charleston by Beth Webb Hart is a story following 3 women, a bell ringer, a doctor and a writer who grew up together and one priest. With multiple points of view and a seemingly large amount of characters, the beginning was a little hard to follow for me.
I find the beauty of reading fiction is that you have a chance to take your own personal journey with the themes in the book you read. This book covers psychological issues, health, family, faith, friendship and marital/infide More...
I find the beauty of reading fiction is that you have a chance to take your own personal journey with the themes in the book you read. This book covers psychological issues, health, family, faith, friendship and marital/infide More...
Oct 31, 2010
Brittany
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Love, Charleston seems, in the beginning, like any other work of Christian Fiction. You think you know exactly where everything is going, what the characters will do, and what they represent. However, keep reading. You will be surprised. The stories in Love, Charleston are very real. The characters are well developed and complex. Readers, especially those also from the south, will feel they know the people in the text. It never takes on the "preachy" tone so often associated with this
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Jan 29, 2011
Christy
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This is a light, quick read. I thought this was going to be a silly romance but after reading it, I discovered it isn't that genre. It took me a couple of chapters to get into it but it ended up being quite interesting. I have to say it was quite refreshing to read a novel with morals.
Feb 10, 2011
Karen
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This book was ok. I wish that the story of the main characters had been developed a little more. And, sometimes the author seemed to add alot of details that played little role in the plot of the book..
Jun 05, 2011
Lweslock
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This was the first Beth Webb Hart book I have read. I heard her at the SC Book Festival. I don't usually like inspiration fiction because I find it a little too unrealistic. However I really liked this story. I would recommend it if you are looking for a nice beach book.
Nov 03, 2010
Crystal
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Full Disclosure: I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
There were many things that I liked about this book. The discriptions of Charleston, the well written and developed characters, the smooth flow of the story. I read this in an afternoon, mostly because of how well the story flowed.
I would recommend it.
There were many things that I liked about this book. The discriptions of Charleston, the well written and developed characters, the smooth flow of the story. I read this in an afternoon, mostly because of how well the story flowed.
I would recommend it.
Jun 04, 2011
Paula
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Loved it..but you know me and books about southern women and their friendships. Now looking for her book "the wedding machine".
Jun 09, 2011
Angela
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I really liked all of the main characters and related to some of the struggles they were going through.
Jan 10, 2011
Lori
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A nice refreshing story about three women who encounter 'real' life problems... really enjoyed the descriptions of Charleston!!!
Apr 16, 2011
Lisa
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I was disappointed with this book. I found the back and forth between each of the character's story from chapter to chapter was choppy. I didn't feel anything but a scratching of the surface of each character. Also I think the inclusion of pastor Roy wasn't even needed since his storyline was so simple. I would've also liked to take away a better feel for the city of Charleston which really didn't come through. The one successful part of the book for me was the idea that trusting and having
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Sep 09, 2011
Brenda
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I was mainly drawn to this novel by the beautiful cover! While I enjoyed the story - about two adult sisters and their cousin living in Charleston, and the new priest at their historic church - and liked the characters, something about this book was a little off. One of the sisters suffers from an extreme, life-threatening depression that's never fully explained. The main romance of the book takes place almost entirely "offscreen." Things happen abruptly. It all felt very writing-works
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