Bluegrass Hero

Kentucky Corners #1

by Allie Pleiter

Kentucky horsemen clean up their act

Dust-covered men who smell like horses are the norm at Gil Sorrent's farm. Until a trip to Emily Montague's bath shop changes their lives. Suddenly, Gil's lovelorn farmhands are sparkling clean and attracting women instead of working! So Gil barges into the shop, surprised to find Emily, his pretty polar opposite, selling soap by the truckload. Suddenly everyone in town is not only cleaner—they're nicer. And when our bluegrass hero tries out the soap for himself, love-shy Emily better watch out!

Kentucky With God's helping hand, three shopkeepers ring up sales, surprises and love.

Genres: Love Inspired, Christian Fiction, Romance, Christian Romance, Contemporary, Christian

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

An avid knitter, coffee junkie and firm believer that “pie makes everything better,” Allie Pleiter writes both fiction and non-fiction working on as many as four novels at a time. The bestselling author of over fifty books, Allie has enjoyed a twenty-year career with over 1.5 million books sold. In addition to writing, Allie maintains an active writing productivity coaching practice and speaks regularly on the creative process, publishing, and her very favorite topic—The Chunky Method of time management for writers. Visit her website at www.alliepleiter.com to learn more.

Reviews

[Janelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first time reading a Christian romance novel. There's nothing wrong with that I just haven't experienced it until now. Reading this book was like watching an episode of Touched by an Angel. People have issues that they need to deal with, God is there guiding them along their paths, and they learn important lessons at the end. It was a nice read and did make me think about mercy and forgiveness in my own life. It was better than I expected it to be (I was expecting about 3 stars) so I give it 4 stars for surprising me.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bluegrass Hero by Allie Pleiter is a very well written story. This book takes you into the lives of Emily and Gil. On the outside they appear to be polar opposite of each other. They start out contradicting each other at ever opportunity.

It's not until their inner characters are revealed that the reader sees the similarities. Each has pain in their pasts. Each struggle with forgiveness and mercy. They have to learn how to let go of their ideas of how their lives should be and learn to listen and trust God's plan for them.

I can't wait to read the next book in the Kentucky Corners series.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute story. Emily and Gil have been at cross-purposes pretty much from the get-go, but an unexpected trip to her bath/soap shop changes things. As Gil and Emily get to know each other, they realise that much lies below the surface in each of their lives, and that God's plan for them is not what either of them expected.

[Nellie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It was very clean, and romantic. I took about half the book before it got interesting, and caught my attention. Then, it was really heartwarming. I little heart-wrenching at times, and worth finishing.

[Veronica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would give this book a 2.5. It definitely wasn't one of my favorites but it wasn't bad. The characters kind of pull at your heartstrings a little bit. It was a semi-entertaining read if nothing else.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ex-con Gil runs a farm that rehabilitates young men who have lost their way. Emily runs a soap shop in town after her husband was killed in the city. Can the oil and water mix without the lye to make soap?

[joyce lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

altho has a little bit of "deep drama" in it, is another quick easy lite reading in-between heavier "stuff"

[Janelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

An entertaing but quick read. Good when you don't always have a lot of time to devote to a book.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great read!

It had me laughing out loud at some parts and heart aching at others.

Everything was not okee dokee but real life of people failing.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Met this author at the SOKY Bookfest so thought I'd try some of her books.

[Lesley · Rating 3 out of 5]

quick read

[Pat Oringer]

Unique and charming tale of love . The character of Gil Sorrent was very realistic and his personality a perfect counterpoint to the upbeat heroine.

[Ms. Tongate, TLC Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful read. Makes me want to drive down to Ky. Soaps and Such in Stanford, Ky. and stock up on my soap!

[Sparrow12 · Rating 4 out of 5]

just as good he second time

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Inspirational read.

[Alyssa]

I think this was a reread for me, but I didn't remember the plot. Cute, quick romance. Gil and Emily have known each other for quite some time, but it isn't until a (odd) run in with some of her shop's soaps that the two truly get to know each other. Emily's husband was murdered four years ago, and Gil had a criminal past so you know the climax of the novel will be stormy.
I'd be interested in seeing if other books from Pleiter's Kentucky Corner series are still around.