The Wooing of Jane Grey

by C.E. Hilbert

Jane Grey's life was fine. Fabulous check. Faithful check. Serving in the church check. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. And yet… Jane had promised herself she'd never let life become predictable. Now she finds herself thirty-something, feeling a bit lumpy, lonely and lost. A nagging pit in her stomach tells her she desperately needs a change. Proving He has a sense of humor, the Lord deposits not one, but two handsome suitors into Jane's life-seemingly overnight! Practical Paul Wade, a successful attorney, seems Jane's perfect match… on paper. Meanwhile, pro hockey hunkster Lindy Barrett is clearly out of her league… or is he? To decide, Jane must finally seek out that sweet spot lying somewhere between her head and her heart. Whose woo will win the heart of Jane Grey? God knows, but He's not telling!

Genres: Romance

272 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2012

Reviews

[Stefanie A Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the writing. The dialog has a good sense of humor. There is a different personality for each character making you wonder early on how they will blend but it works. And I’m in Columbus where the story takes place.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jane Elizabeth Grey was a friendly, Christian, middle-child. Her older sister was a full-time mom and she adored her children. Her younger sister was “The Princess”, always the cutest, smartest, best at most things. Jane was Jane. She didn’t give an inch and she had had a crush on one of the Columbus Jackets hockey stars for many, many years. Linden “Lindy” Barrett was a tall hunk of a man, and when she finally met him, the sparks flew like angel kisses. But there was one issue: Lindy wasn’t a Christian.
Jane has a boyfriend, a lawyer named Paul who adores her. He is devout, kind, gentle and trying to respect Jane’s wish to “wait until marriage.” He cooks, he send flowers, he loves her mother (that’s a bit scary!), her father and everyone else in her life. Mostly. He’s not too fond of her friend Lindy.
What’s a girl to do? She has her own career, her own apartment which she adores and two men on the leash. Her best friend forever, Millie, tells her to “get a life” she did – she has two lives! One in hockey and one with her Christian lawyer. In this humorous story, C E Hilbert takes us through all of Jane’s issues, her helpless conversation s with God and His decision on how to live her life. No cussin’, no feudin’ (well, not much!), no sex scenes but just a wonderful, well-written story.

[Mindy Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! If you are from Ohio, you will love the mentioning of OSU and Columbus Bluejackets. My sister in law was given their book by the authors sister. She read it on vacation and thought I might like it. Great read!

[Joyce Ferrante · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was a great, easy to read book! I am also a middle child and grew up in the midwest. I enjoyed following Jane as she questioned what she really wanted out of life - the hockey player she loved from a distance for so long or someone else.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely adorable!

[Wendy Hux · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice, sweet romance.

[Katy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story, especially fun because it takes place in Columbus!

[Chasity · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book especially because it took place in my hometown!

[Cookielover · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly did not expect this book to woo me. But it did with its very realistic characters and a very real-not at all tacky-love story that lets you know God has perfect timing.

[Barb Booher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet ( but not too sweet) Christian romance set in Columbus, Ohio.

[Martha Huscroft Reeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

You will definitely be on the edge of your seat with this read. The author paints the picture and you feel like you're a part of the story.

[Janet Lyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and an easy read.