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Boardwalk Brides #3
Sweet Harmony
Tangie Carini had her sights set on landing a lead in a Broadway play. But when her career flounders, she ends up in Harmony, New Jersey, as a church drama director. Will Tangie find the role of a lifetime where she least expects it? Stodgy music director Gregg Burke realizes he needs help.
But how is he ever going to work with the outrageously eccentric Tangie Carini?
Or will he discover that opposites do indeed attract?
Enjoy this third book in the Boardwalk Brides collection from Christian author Janice Thompson.
But how is he ever going to work with the outrageously eccentric Tangie Carini?
Or will he discover that opposites do indeed attract?
Enjoy this third book in the Boardwalk Brides collection from Christian author Janice Thompson.
202 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Janice Thompson
267 books757 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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May 18, 2018
About this book:
“Tangie Carini had her sights set on landing a lead in a Broadway play. But when her career flounders, she ends up in Harmony, New Jersey, as a church drama director. Will Tangie find the role of a lifetime where she least expects it? Stodgy music director Gregg Burke realizes he needs help. But how is he ever going to work with the outrageously eccentric Tangie Carini? Or will he discover that opposites do indeed attract?”
Series: Book #3 in the “Boardwalk Brides” trilogy. Review of Book #1 Here! and Book #2 Here!
Spiritual Content- A couple Scriptures are read; Many Prayers; Lots of Church going; Mostly about a play at a church & organizing it; Many talks about God praying, & witnessing; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Many, many mentions of God; Many, many mentions of churches, church going, Sunday school classes/kids’ ministry/youth groups, pastors, services, choirs/worship songs, & plays; Many mentions of prayers, praying, & thanking God; Mentions of witnessing & faiths; Mentions of God-given talents, gifts, & ministries; Mentions of Christmas, Easter, & plays; A few mentions of miracles; A couple mentions of events in the Bible; A couple mentions of Lent.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘stupid’ and two ‘dumb’s; A bit of eye rolling; Mentions of Tangie’s tattoos & nose piercing; A couple mentions of jealousy;
*Note: Mentions of TV shows, movies, actresses, songs, & a composer; A couple mentions of Woodstock; A couple mentions of a car brand.
Sexual Content- a cheek kiss, two nose kisses, and three barely-above-not-detailed kisses; Remembering a kiss (barely-above-not-detailed); Wanting to kiss (barely-above-not-detailed); Touches & Embraces (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing; Mentions of a kiss & kissing; Mentions of dates, dating, girlfriends, & boyfriends; A couple mentions of breaking couples up; A couple mentions of jealousy; Love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: Mentions of unwed mothers & Greg not knowing his birth father.
-Tangie Carini, age 22(?)
-Greg Burke, age 26
P.O.V. switches between them
202 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
All the books in this trilogy are such unique ones, but I have to say that this final book is my favorite of the series! Tangie’s personality is so exciting and fun! Since this is a Janice Thompson book, it’s already a given that there will be lots of Spiritual Content, but this one had tons, which I loved. The epilogue is also a favorite of mine and so sweet! :)
Link to review:
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*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.
“Tangie Carini had her sights set on landing a lead in a Broadway play. But when her career flounders, she ends up in Harmony, New Jersey, as a church drama director. Will Tangie find the role of a lifetime where she least expects it? Stodgy music director Gregg Burke realizes he needs help. But how is he ever going to work with the outrageously eccentric Tangie Carini? Or will he discover that opposites do indeed attract?”
Series: Book #3 in the “Boardwalk Brides” trilogy. Review of Book #1 Here! and Book #2 Here!
Spiritual Content- A couple Scriptures are read; Many Prayers; Lots of Church going; Mostly about a play at a church & organizing it; Many talks about God praying, & witnessing; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Many, many mentions of God; Many, many mentions of churches, church going, Sunday school classes/kids’ ministry/youth groups, pastors, services, choirs/worship songs, & plays; Many mentions of prayers, praying, & thanking God; Mentions of witnessing & faiths; Mentions of God-given talents, gifts, & ministries; Mentions of Christmas, Easter, & plays; A few mentions of miracles; A couple mentions of events in the Bible; A couple mentions of Lent.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘stupid’ and two ‘dumb’s; A bit of eye rolling; Mentions of Tangie’s tattoos & nose piercing; A couple mentions of jealousy;
*Note: Mentions of TV shows, movies, actresses, songs, & a composer; A couple mentions of Woodstock; A couple mentions of a car brand.
Sexual Content- a cheek kiss, two nose kisses, and three barely-above-not-detailed kisses; Remembering a kiss (barely-above-not-detailed); Wanting to kiss (barely-above-not-detailed); Touches & Embraces (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing; Mentions of a kiss & kissing; Mentions of dates, dating, girlfriends, & boyfriends; A couple mentions of breaking couples up; A couple mentions of jealousy; Love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: Mentions of unwed mothers & Greg not knowing his birth father.
-Tangie Carini, age 22(?)
-Greg Burke, age 26
P.O.V. switches between them
202 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
All the books in this trilogy are such unique ones, but I have to say that this final book is my favorite of the series! Tangie’s personality is so exciting and fun! Since this is a Janice Thompson book, it’s already a given that there will be lots of Spiritual Content, but this one had tons, which I loved. The epilogue is also a favorite of mine and so sweet! :)
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.
May 7, 2018
A good story about 2 people being brought together that were complete opposites. Except for one thing and that was their faith.
June 23, 2017
Tangie is a great fun-loving character and with Gregg by her side they prove that opposites do attract. I loved their chemistry and their arguments. Cody, Margaret and Annabelle show how little kids are. The best story of this series was definitely saved for the last one.
April 21, 2020
My favorite
This 3rd and final book in the Boardwalk Brides series ended up being my favorite. I loved the creativity shown and enjoyed how the main character was so comfortable expressing that creativity with her personal style.
This 3rd and final book in the Boardwalk Brides series ended up being my favorite. I loved the creativity shown and enjoyed how the main character was so comfortable expressing that creativity with her personal style.
October 15, 2018
3 Wonderful Books
What a heartwarming book ! I would recommend al 3 books in this series ! Your left with such A Warm Fuzzy Feeling !
To God Be The Glory for these Awesome Books 😍
What a heartwarming book ! I would recommend al 3 books in this series ! Your left with such A Warm Fuzzy Feeling !
To God Be The Glory for these Awesome Books 😍
August 24, 2021
A beautiful book a lovely story and a great christian message well put across
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January 25, 2022Didn't like.
January 6, 2016
This is a sweet story about the theater and those who strive to succeed there. Tangie comes home to Harmony after being discouraged in New York and her failure to get a leading role, well, any role that lasted for more a week or two. She takes a job as the drama director in a local church. The locals don't quite know what to make of her out of the ordinary way of dressing. But she soon wins them over. You feel her pain as she tries to produce an Easter program with kids who are untrained, at best. But, "the show must go on", and it does in grand fashion. Now you have to read the book to find out if she stays in Harmony with the man she's come to love, or will she go to New York and garner that leading lady role? You won't be disappointed in her choice.
November 2, 2015
This is the 3rd book in the series about 3 sisters from Atlantic City. The last sister is Tangie, the actress who moved to NY and performed in some shows off Broadway. Her grandmother calls her and talks her into serving as the drama director in NJ at their church. That is where the story unfolds.
What I like about these books is the strong Christian theme without it being pushy. I enjoy reading about those that have a strong faith (although it may be tested at times!) and knowing that there is more for themselves and they have to let it play out.
The romance was sweet between here and Gregg and it was comical to see how everyone else was setting them up at different times.
What I like about these books is the strong Christian theme without it being pushy. I enjoy reading about those that have a strong faith (although it may be tested at times!) and knowing that there is more for themselves and they have to let it play out.
The romance was sweet between here and Gregg and it was comical to see how everyone else was setting them up at different times.
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December 1, 2015Like the title says..
There is a simple, sweet harmony throughout this tale. No real surprises and quite predictable--but then we do not always need multilayered, complex, deeply developed stories. Being reminded of simple truths leaves me smiling and content every time. I enjoyed seeing the changes in people's lives and there was much that was very realistic. I suspect this author has some real life experience with kids and plays! I enjoyed the absence of preaching and the focus on what applying faith to real life looks like. All in all, this is a light, but satisfying read.
There is a simple, sweet harmony throughout this tale. No real surprises and quite predictable--but then we do not always need multilayered, complex, deeply developed stories. Being reminded of simple truths leaves me smiling and content every time. I enjoyed seeing the changes in people's lives and there was much that was very realistic. I suspect this author has some real life experience with kids and plays! I enjoyed the absence of preaching and the focus on what applying faith to real life looks like. All in all, this is a light, but satisfying read.
November 8, 2020
An enjoyable read!
I liked this book more than I thought I would! The storyline and characters were fun. The romance was sweet, but I wish we could've had more of it. There was some nice chemistry between Tangie and Gregg and we did get some great romantic moments, but they never actually go on a date or show a lot of affection towards each other. So I wish there would've been a bit more physical affection in the book. But still at overall good book!
There is a major Christian/faith theme throughout this book, but I didn't feel it was preachy or overly cheesy and out of place. I felt it fit and flowed with the story and characters.
I liked this book more than I thought I would! The storyline and characters were fun. The romance was sweet, but I wish we could've had more of it. There was some nice chemistry between Tangie and Gregg and we did get some great romantic moments, but they never actually go on a date or show a lot of affection towards each other. So I wish there would've been a bit more physical affection in the book. But still at overall good book!
There is a major Christian/faith theme throughout this book, but I didn't feel it was preachy or overly cheesy and out of place. I felt it fit and flowed with the story and characters.
April 11, 2013
Talk about opposites attracting..what do you get when you mix an out of work actress with a straight and narrow male...sparks..and sweet, sweet harmony....at first I didn't get the name after the other two sisters books were somewhat named after themselves...but after reading..it made perfect sense. Great book!!
December 2, 2015
Pleasant story
This is a very sweet story that will warm any Christian's heart. It is the story of two gifted artists that meet during the making of a church play. I liked the two main characters and liked the ending of the story. If you're looking for a sweet, pleasant story with a Christian undercurrent, you'll enjoy this one.
This is a very sweet story that will warm any Christian's heart. It is the story of two gifted artists that meet during the making of a church play. I liked the two main characters and liked the ending of the story. If you're looking for a sweet, pleasant story with a Christian undercurrent, you'll enjoy this one.
November 1, 2015
Loved this story!
All three books in this series were great, but this was my favorite! It is funny, wholesome, sweet and has amazing characters that make you want to move straight to Harmony so you can become part of the community.
All three books in this series were great, but this was my favorite! It is funny, wholesome, sweet and has amazing characters that make you want to move straight to Harmony so you can become part of the community.
November 27, 2015
The Lord has a better plan for you.p
Rating of 5 stars based on enjoyment of author's writing stylell, ability to develop interesting characters, fast paced. Good plot, lots of action. Recommend to women of all ages who like Christian reading.
Rating of 5 stars based on enjoyment of author's writing stylell, ability to develop interesting characters, fast paced. Good plot, lots of action. Recommend to women of all ages who like Christian reading.
August 30, 2016
I loved this book so much. I fell in love with Tangie. The humor along with the great writing and inspirational thread added to the wonderful package. Even the precious children Tangie interacted with were adorable. Another wonderful book.
August 7, 2015
This was a very sweet and touching story. I love when a Christian author uses allegories to display the love of Christ. It was such a cute story and left me with a smile on my face.
November 30, 2015
Very good
This was a very good book about helping young people in a church program. Good clean reading. Sweet harmony is an excellent title
This was a very good book about helping young people in a church program. Good clean reading. Sweet harmony is an excellent title
February 3, 2016
good Christian romance with lots of good humor.
November 28, 2015
Loved this book. A sweet happy clean Christian romance. Very fun to read and leave you smiling.
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