Oklahoma Weddings: In His Will/Through His Grace/By His Hand

by Cathy Marie Hake, Kelly Eileen Hake, Jennifer Johnson

Contemporary Romance: Stroll down a dusty back country road and into the drama of life's unexpected trials when Sondra is widowed with a child on the way, Grace becomes guardian to two orphans, and Chris reaches the breaking point in trying to raise his teenage sister. Rest in the peaceful shade that faith and love can bring to modern lives in turmoil.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Romance, Fiction, Christian

349 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

As a child, Cathy Marie Hake had an imaginary playmate. Now "grown up," she indulges in a host of imaginary friends as she writes. She teasingly says she decided if those voices in her head were talking, she might as well write down what they said and make a living by doing it. She met her sweetheart in the High School department at church and married him after finishing nursing school. They live in Southern California and have two children and two dogs (one of them even moos - one of the dogs that is, not the kids). Faith in God, a loving family, and a wacky sense of the ridiculous keep her going.

Known for surfing across the kitchen on a dropped dill pickle slice, waterskiing on sea anemone spit, and using Right Guard® as hair spray; she considers herself living proof that God does, indeed, possess a healthy sense of humor.

Cathy loves classical music, romantic getways with her husband, and Diet Pepsi Free®. "I need chocolate to survive, love my friends, and enjoy a deep personal relationship with the Lord. Although an extrovert, I'm very conservative on a personal level."

In her writing, Cathy attempts to capture a unique glimpse of life and how a man and woman can overcome obstacles when motivated by love. In her inspirational pieces she enjoys the freedom of showing how Christ can enrich a loving couple's relationship.

Reviews

[Maleah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. I enjoyed the first book the best. It was the most interesting of all the books. The second was kinda boring. Maybe I'm a little jaded because I loved the first one so much but to me it was boring in a lot of areas. The third book was pretty good. I enjoyed the last 5 chapters and extra chapter at the end more than the story itself. All in all I'd say that it's a book worth reading.

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and the Christian aspect of the book. It's nice to read a romance book that isn't filled with sex and lust! I did find that there were parts that were predicable (like others have mentioned), especially after finishing the first segment of the book. I love that all the characters are connected in some way or another!

[Donna Rosenberger]

There are three separate short stories. All of them are tied together with common characters re-appearing as minor characters in some of the stories. This was an interesting way to put a book together. I believe it was well done.

[Anita · Rating 2 out of 5]

there are three separate stories with interchangeable characters. The first two stories, I really liked. The third story kind of ruined it.

[Jencey/ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the book. I found it to be predictable in some places. The book kept my interest.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

a good read

[Libster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written. Great book on everyday people living life through life's ups and downs

[Phares Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

"In His Will" is the first story included in the book Oklahoma Weddings. It was a charming tale about a pregnant widow and a cowboy who meet only because of the stipulations of a mutual friend's will. The amazing writing drew me into the story. I cried for the widow's lost husband, and I rejoiced at her baby's birth. Very well written, perfect for reading over a cup of coffee and a bowl of ice cream. Rating - 4 stars due to compelling story

[MaryRedford]

sorry i haven't read it yet.
Thanks.....I read forevermore and it was so fabous I was wanting to ask the owener if it was a sires by any chance??I loved the setting and the time it was and the way she got away from her hubsand.
thank you

Mary Redford