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The Biggest Heart in Choctaw Hollow
Brooke Adler knows that money can't buy happiness. Born into a wealthy family, she watched her status-driven mother make her father miserable. Determined to break free of society life, Brooke makes a bargain with her grandmother: If Brooke can prove that she can be self-supporting within a year, her grandmother will allow Brooke to give her trust fund to charity. Setting out for the rugged Ouachita Mountains in Oklahoma, Brooke intends to teach art to underprivileged children. But when she is injured in a car accident, she finds herself in the care of Dr. Drew Griffin. Shortly thereafter, financial difficulties force her to take a part-time job at Drew's clinic. He thinks Brooke won't last a week - especially when she faints at the sight of a bleeding woodsman. Determined to prove Drew wrong, Brooke vows to win the respect of the compassionate doctor. And in the process, she learns something about love as well.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 24, 1997
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Bernadette Pruitt
10 books1 followerLibrarian Note: Also writes under the pen name Bernadette Tabor Pruitt and Annie Terniak.
Bernadette Tabor Pruitt started her writing career in the fifth grade with pretend newspapers showing male classmates behind bars. Despite that, she was later allowed to write for some real newspapers, including the Tulsa World and the Dallas Morning News. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma Professional Writing Program, she also taught journalism at the college level. A curious traveler, she once spent a year touring Europe and North Africa in a Volkswagen camper with her husband and two small dogs. Other interests include interior decorating, genealogy (she’s half Slavic) and reading. She and her husband live in Wichita Falls, Texas. Her latest book, “Oldies but Goodies,” is about three seniors who sneak off from a retirement home to right the wrongs of their pasts.
Bernadette Tabor Pruitt started her writing career in the fifth grade with pretend newspapers showing male classmates behind bars. Despite that, she was later allowed to write for some real newspapers, including the Tulsa World and the Dallas Morning News. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma Professional Writing Program, she also taught journalism at the college level. A curious traveler, she once spent a year touring Europe and North Africa in a Volkswagen camper with her husband and two small dogs. Other interests include interior decorating, genealogy (she’s half Slavic) and reading. She and her husband live in Wichita Falls, Texas. Her latest book, “Oldies but Goodies,” is about three seniors who sneak off from a retirement home to right the wrongs of their pasts.
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March 27, 2014
SWEET ROMANCE
Charming story set in the Ouachita Mountains of Oklahoma features a hard working doctor who falls for an heiress who is seeking independence by teaching art in the mountain schools. Well written with likable main characters and supporting cast of townspeople including a loveable mutt. The couple fight their attraction, realizing that they come from different worlds and never the twain shall meet except for this brief time and space. How they work out the conflict is well done and a page Turner.
Charming story set in the Ouachita Mountains of Oklahoma features a hard working doctor who falls for an heiress who is seeking independence by teaching art in the mountain schools. Well written with likable main characters and supporting cast of townspeople including a loveable mutt. The couple fight their attraction, realizing that they come from different worlds and never the twain shall meet except for this brief time and space. How they work out the conflict is well done and a page Turner.
October 13, 2016
Such an uplifting and fun read in a day of gloom and uncertainty. Love the authatthor's premise that maybe we humans do better when we have to struggle a bit. Also important to note caring for one another in community brings joy. Love the characters. Can't wait tcantcao read more of this author's books.
Such an uplifting and fun read in a day of fear and worry. Love the author's premise that maybe we humans mature better when we have to struggle a bit. Also important to note that supportive community brings joy. Can't wait to read more of the author's books.
Such an uplifting and fun read in a day of fear and worry. Love the author's premise that maybe we humans mature better when we have to struggle a bit. Also important to note that supportive community brings joy. Can't wait to read more of the author's books.
March 20, 2014
Good light quick reading
Good light quick reading
though it has elements of fluff, it is light quick read. Recommended to spend an afternoon with an interesting community of people.
Good light quick reading
though it has elements of fluff, it is light quick read. Recommended to spend an afternoon with an interesting community of people.
March 1, 2015
Feel good reading
This was a good book for anyone looking for a pick-me-up read. There is some turmoil but throughout it all Brooke remains true to herself and her beliefs. My only issue with the book, like many books, is I want to know what happens...after.
This was a good book for anyone looking for a pick-me-up read. There is some turmoil but throughout it all Brooke remains true to herself and her beliefs. My only issue with the book, like many books, is I want to know what happens...after.
February 10, 2016
It was too predictable for me to fully enjoy the story.
October 6, 2016
Cute
Cute relaxing read set Choctaw Hollow . The story is not unexpected and follows the boy meets girl formula to a T.
Cute relaxing read set Choctaw Hollow . The story is not unexpected and follows the boy meets girl formula to a T.
January 12, 2017
Very good story. Well written and interesting.
April 9, 2017
Biggest Heart 2
Good reading, but ended too soon. Enjoyed the characters and the storyline. Choctaw sounds like a lot of small towns that we never hear about.
Good reading, but ended too soon. Enjoyed the characters and the storyline. Choctaw sounds like a lot of small towns that we never hear about.
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