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Texas Weddings #3
Sweet Charity
A vivacious, undisciplined two year old named Charity has Shauna Alexander seriously questioning her calling as a child care provider. The toddler seems to thrive on wreaking havoc wherever she goes. Pastor Kent Chapman's heart is still raw from losing his wife. He knows he spoils his daughter, but he can't help but see his wife in her. Then during a computer repair mix-up, Kent finds himself distracted by Shauna. But when Shauna's and Kent's worlds collide over the rebellious toddler's behavior, both must learn to accept responsibility and work toward reconciliation. Will the Lord cause Kent to choose between his daughter and his heart? Or will love sweeten Charity and their future? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!
176 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 2005
About the author
Janice Thompson
243 books603 followersWelcome to the wacky, wonderful world of inspirational author Janice Hanna Thompson, where romantic comedy rules the day! I hope you love to laugh, because I make it my goal to tickle your funny bone at every turn in my light-hearted tales.
Whether you’re looking for inspirational romance, quirky cozy mysteries, light-hearted historicals or fun books for younger readers, you will find it here. You will also find an abundance of non-fiction books, guaranteed to ease life’s burdens.
Why do I focus on the light-hearted stuff? Because life is hard! My readers lead busy, chaotic lives and need those special “Calgon, Take Me Away!” moments! Providing “Love, Laughter and Happily Ever Afters” brings me great delight. Lest you think it’s all fluff, think again!
Woven between the lines of each cheerful tale you will find the ultimate love story, one guaranteed to stir your soul and get your heart fluttering. Talk about a real happily ever after! There’s something for everyone on my site, so settle back in your chair, grab a cup of Earl Grey tea, and get ready to discover a light-hearted approach to life!
Whether you’re looking for inspirational romance, quirky cozy mysteries, light-hearted historicals or fun books for younger readers, you will find it here. You will also find an abundance of non-fiction books, guaranteed to ease life’s burdens.
Why do I focus on the light-hearted stuff? Because life is hard! My readers lead busy, chaotic lives and need those special “Calgon, Take Me Away!” moments! Providing “Love, Laughter and Happily Ever Afters” brings me great delight. Lest you think it’s all fluff, think again!
Woven between the lines of each cheerful tale you will find the ultimate love story, one guaranteed to stir your soul and get your heart fluttering. Talk about a real happily ever after! There’s something for everyone on my site, so settle back in your chair, grab a cup of Earl Grey tea, and get ready to discover a light-hearted approach to life!
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September 6, 2017
4.75⭐️
August 11, 2017
About this book:
“A vivacious, undisciplined two-year-old named Charity has Shauna Alexander seriously questioning her calling as a child care provider. The toddler seems to thrive on wreaking havoc wherever she goes. Pastor Kent Chapman's heart is still raw from losing his wife. He knows he spoils his daughter, but he can't help but see his wife in her. Then during a computer repair mix-up, Kent finds himself distracted by Shauna. But when Shauna's and Kent's worlds collide over the rebellious toddler's behavior, both must learn to accept responsibility and work toward reconciliation. Will the Lord cause Kent to choose between his daughter and his heart? Or will love sweeten Charity and their future?”
Series: Book #3 in the “Texas Weddings” series. {Connected to the first and second book; review here! and here!}
Spiritual Content- Scriptures are mentioned, quoted, remembered, & talks about; Many prayers, thanking & praising God; Church going & sermons; A Christmas service & hymns; Many talks about God, His plans, & faiths; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Kent is a pastor; Many mentions of God; Many mentions of prayers, praying, thanking God, & blessings over food; Many mentions of churches, church going, pastors, sermons, evangelizing/preaching, & worship; Mentions of God’s peace; Mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; Mentions of those & events in the Bible; Mentions of Christians & faiths; Mentions of youth groups & Sunday School classes; Mentions of Christmas, a service, & hymns/songs; A couple mentions of Bible studies; A couple mentions of angels; A mention of inspirational fiction.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an ‘idiot’; Mentions of car accidents & a death; Mentions of alcohol, drugs, drinking, drunks, & a drunk driver; Mentions of divorces & exes; A few mentions of a fire & deaths; A few mentions of bath accidents with children; A couple mentions of throwing up; A mention of suicide; A mention of smoking.
Sexual Content- three cheek kisses, a not-detailed kiss, two barely-above-not-detailed kisses, and a boarder-line barely-above-not-detailed // semi-detailed kiss; Touches, Nearness, & Embraces (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; three ‘babe’s; Mentions of boyfriends, dating, & dates; A few mentions of blushes; A couple mentions of a flirt; Love, falling in love & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of a single dad having to talk with his daughter about “girl stuff”.
-Shauna Alexander
-Kent Chapman, age 27
P.O.V. switches between them
176 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
Tons of Spiritual Content, sweet characters, & an interesting plot—I so enjoyed this Janice Thompson book! No surprise there! ;)
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
“A vivacious, undisciplined two-year-old named Charity has Shauna Alexander seriously questioning her calling as a child care provider. The toddler seems to thrive on wreaking havoc wherever she goes. Pastor Kent Chapman's heart is still raw from losing his wife. He knows he spoils his daughter, but he can't help but see his wife in her. Then during a computer repair mix-up, Kent finds himself distracted by Shauna. But when Shauna's and Kent's worlds collide over the rebellious toddler's behavior, both must learn to accept responsibility and work toward reconciliation. Will the Lord cause Kent to choose between his daughter and his heart? Or will love sweeten Charity and their future?”
Series: Book #3 in the “Texas Weddings” series. {Connected to the first and second book; review here! and here!}
Spiritual Content- Scriptures are mentioned, quoted, remembered, & talks about; Many prayers, thanking & praising God; Church going & sermons; A Christmas service & hymns; Many talks about God, His plans, & faiths; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Kent is a pastor; Many mentions of God; Many mentions of prayers, praying, thanking God, & blessings over food; Many mentions of churches, church going, pastors, sermons, evangelizing/preaching, & worship; Mentions of God’s peace; Mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; Mentions of those & events in the Bible; Mentions of Christians & faiths; Mentions of youth groups & Sunday School classes; Mentions of Christmas, a service, & hymns/songs; A couple mentions of Bible studies; A couple mentions of angels; A mention of inspirational fiction.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an ‘idiot’; Mentions of car accidents & a death; Mentions of alcohol, drugs, drinking, drunks, & a drunk driver; Mentions of divorces & exes; A few mentions of a fire & deaths; A few mentions of bath accidents with children; A couple mentions of throwing up; A mention of suicide; A mention of smoking.
Sexual Content- three cheek kisses, a not-detailed kiss, two barely-above-not-detailed kisses, and a boarder-line barely-above-not-detailed // semi-detailed kiss; Touches, Nearness, & Embraces (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; three ‘babe’s; Mentions of boyfriends, dating, & dates; A few mentions of blushes; A couple mentions of a flirt; Love, falling in love & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of a single dad having to talk with his daughter about “girl stuff”.
-Shauna Alexander
-Kent Chapman, age 27
P.O.V. switches between them
176 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
Tons of Spiritual Content, sweet characters, & an interesting plot—I so enjoyed this Janice Thompson book! No surprise there! ;)
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
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April 9, 2020
May 27, 2017
Riveting
Another riveting story by Janice Thompson. She knows how to grab your attention and pull you heartstrings. Get you tissue ready as you read this one.
Another riveting story by Janice Thompson. She knows how to grab your attention and pull you heartstrings. Get you tissue ready as you read this one.
July 14, 2017
This is a sweet, clean, Christian romance. I appreciate that they are both good people, but that they each had something to learn about love.
March 22, 2015
Ooooh... what to say.
First of all, this was far, far better than I expected it to be. I got a paper sack full of 'Luvvv Inspired' books from a library sale, and when I got them home and read the back of this one, I was positive I would despise it. A book about a bratty 2-year old, the pastor father that spoils her, and the daycare teacher (I hate teachers, period.) challenged with the both of them? It was going to be painful, I was sure.
Instead, it was delightful. Pastor Kent's message on the phone when he tried to ask her out had me laughing out loud for a GOOD long time. He was so... *likeable*. And typically male. Not pious and obnoxious like I was expecting. Shauna (teacher) handled things exactly the way that I would've - irritated to the nth and crankily. And while I hated 2yo Charity, her screaming, her tantrums, her bad behavior (no one child can do all that Charity does, btw)... it all came around for the good.
Which left me happily surprised.
BUT... I had trouble with the book. First, the outreach church wasn't a mega-church at all. It's like the author wanted to write about an outreach church but actually goes to an old-school church and didn't know what she was writing. (Which is also probably why I could stomach this book. Because we've gone to an outreach church. That never ends well.) The book never has any 'outreach', so thank goodness for that.
Second, Charity gets the chicken pox. In 2003 (going on the publishing date). They started vaccinating kids for CP in the late 90s, so unless this took place BEFORE that, Charity wouldn't be getting chicken pox... unless she'd just had a mild reaction to the vax. I know this, because I started popping out my babies in 2000, and they were vaxxing, then.
Third, WHY was Pastor Kent calling Shauna's father the day of their first date? Isn't that a little creepy, a guy who asks you out who phones your parents before the date to... what? Pump her daddy for information on the grown woman he's going on the date with? That's weird. Very wrong. Very creepy.
And fourth... Pastor Kent has only been widowed two years. ((If Charity is 2yo.)) Yet the whole book, the author says it has been SO LONG since he'd been with anyone. His mother wanted him to find someone for AGES. Pg 161: How many YEARS had it been since he felt this way about a woman? ((Two, actually.)) Two years is not unreasonable, so the constant alluding to how interminably long it's been was a little strange.
But mostly... I didn't hate it. When I expected to. So maybe I'll look up Janice Thompson, again.
First of all, this was far, far better than I expected it to be. I got a paper sack full of 'Luvvv Inspired' books from a library sale, and when I got them home and read the back of this one, I was positive I would despise it. A book about a bratty 2-year old, the pastor father that spoils her, and the daycare teacher (I hate teachers, period.) challenged with the both of them? It was going to be painful, I was sure.
Instead, it was delightful. Pastor Kent's message on the phone when he tried to ask her out had me laughing out loud for a GOOD long time. He was so... *likeable*. And typically male. Not pious and obnoxious like I was expecting. Shauna (teacher) handled things exactly the way that I would've - irritated to the nth and crankily. And while I hated 2yo Charity, her screaming, her tantrums, her bad behavior (no one child can do all that Charity does, btw)... it all came around for the good.
Which left me happily surprised.
BUT... I had trouble with the book. First, the outreach church wasn't a mega-church at all. It's like the author wanted to write about an outreach church but actually goes to an old-school church and didn't know what she was writing. (Which is also probably why I could stomach this book. Because we've gone to an outreach church. That never ends well.) The book never has any 'outreach', so thank goodness for that.
Second, Charity gets the chicken pox. In 2003 (going on the publishing date). They started vaccinating kids for CP in the late 90s, so unless this took place BEFORE that, Charity wouldn't be getting chicken pox... unless she'd just had a mild reaction to the vax. I know this, because I started popping out my babies in 2000, and they were vaxxing, then.
Third, WHY was Pastor Kent calling Shauna's father the day of their first date? Isn't that a little creepy, a guy who asks you out who phones your parents before the date to... what? Pump her daddy for information on the grown woman he's going on the date with? That's weird. Very wrong. Very creepy.
And fourth... Pastor Kent has only been widowed two years. ((If Charity is 2yo.)) Yet the whole book, the author says it has been SO LONG since he'd been with anyone. His mother wanted him to find someone for AGES. Pg 161: How many YEARS had it been since he felt this way about a woman? ((Two, actually.)) Two years is not unreasonable, so the constant alluding to how interminably long it's been was a little strange.
But mostly... I didn't hate it. When I expected to. So maybe I'll look up Janice Thompson, again.
June 7, 2011
This is another fun read by Janice Thompson. Sweet Charity is about Kent who is a widowed father to a two year old handful named Charity. Shauna is Charity's new preschool teacher. Sparks fly when they meet Kent and Shauna meet at a computer repair shop. The sparks continue when Shauna begins to attend the church where Kent is pastor. The only problem-They don't realize that they have Charity in common and Shauna has problems with Charity at school because she's going through the terrible twos. They have to work to find common ground in their differences over Charity.
This is also a sequel to two of Janice's other stories "A Class of Her Own" and "A Chorus of One" which are about Kent's mom and sister respectively.
I enjoyed this story and it kept me laughing like Janice's book always do..definitely recommended!!
This is also a sequel to two of Janice's other stories "A Class of Her Own" and "A Chorus of One" which are about Kent's mom and sister respectively.
I enjoyed this story and it kept me laughing like Janice's book always do..definitely recommended!!
October 30, 2008
This was a quick, fun read. Charity, a precocious toddler, brings together a pastor-in-training and a preschool teacher. When their computers get switched at the computer repair shop, Shauna and Kent are destined to be in each other's lives. Shauna is on a search to find her true calling. Kent is struggling to balance a fledgling career as interim pastor and life as a single parent. Charity becomes the link that binds them together.
This is a sweet read. Pacing is great in this book. The only complaint I have is that the storyline was almost predictable for me. I would have loved a surprise or two thrown in.
This is a sweet read. Pacing is great in this book. The only complaint I have is that the storyline was almost predictable for me. I would have loved a surprise or two thrown in.
February 13, 2016
I loved this story. The characters were so real, I felt like I knew them. I fell in love with them especially precious Charity who was crying out for love. I love the inspirational thread. It is one I will want to read again.
January 1, 2010
So Sweet and quick read story.. I enjoyed it ...
December 25, 2012
Really loved this short cute sweet romance story!!! Love how Kent and Shauna met and fell in love with each other.
October 11, 2015
Fun read. Great message.
September 7, 2016
This wonderful story teaches about how you look at people. Strong, Christian Characters and a lively story line make for a super read. Highly recommend.
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