Earth to Betsy (Center Point Premier Romance

Betsy #2

by Beth Pattillo

Betsy Blessing's dreams are coming true. She's been offered the job of senior minister of the Church of the Shepherd . . . and David Swenson‚ her best–friend–turned–love–interest‚ is finally seeing her as a woman. But David's unexpected marriage proposal and a developer's surprise offer to buy the disintegrating downtown church building has Betsy in a tizzy. Betsy's future mother–in–law‚ editor of Budget Bride‚ wants to feature the nuptials in an upcoming issue of the magazine — and not everyone at church likes the idea of moving to the suburbs. Factor in a homeless man named Booger‚ a demanding parishioner with a broken hip‚ and David's clandestine meetings with his former fiancée‚ and Betsy has more than she can handle. Is happily–ever–after out of reach for the fabulous Reverend Betsy Blessing?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Faith, Contemporary, Christian, Chick Lit

334 pages, Library Binding

First published June 20, 2006

Reviews

[Melissa (Always Behind) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another book featuring a woman pastor who is wimpy and won't stand up for herself during wedding planning.

[Marian Beaman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beth Pattillo’s Earth to Betsy is quite a romp. Especially if you like quirky characters, a zippy plot and splashes of humor everywhere. A floundering church, a mostly absent fiancé, and a suffocating mother-in-law propel the plot and allow the author to express her growth as a woman. A must-read for women in ministry and all those who revel in novels that imitate real life.

[Mackenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 of 2
*Great!

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Betsy's sagas as a female pastor struggling to balance the demands of her congregation, her love life, and her family continue. Betsy is all hyped to go on her first official date with David--her pastor friend who finally admitted his feelings for her. Not even a fight with the office copy machine and a disagreement with a church elder over the possible sale of their aging building can dissuade her. She receives the shock of her life though when her first date turns into a surprise engagement party where David's mother--the editor of a budget bridal magazine--announces her plans to feature Betsy's nuptials in the magazine. Betsy feels she has no choice but to go along with everyone else's wishes--and so begins a series of hilarious (for the reader) escapades as she negotiates her future mother-in-laws ideas of the perfect wedding on a shoestring. And she is also involved in what may be the biggest decision ever for her church--whether to stay put downtown or sell out and move to the suburbs. [return]Patillo delivers another fun read with a meaningful message.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the previous book better (Heaven's to Betsy), although this one wasn't bad... it was just more stressful to read. The last time I was in a wedding I was totally stressed out and I was just the maid of honor. This book brought back some of those stressful emotions to me that I now associate with planning weddings.

[Cardelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed Beth Pattillo's Betsy Blessing so much! Perhaps its because I too am a thrity-ish female minister, but I found her relatable, touching and funny. I am reading Earth to Betsy now and can't wait to see what becomes of Rev. Blessing.
Update: Finished the book. After the first chapter I thought I would hate it, but turned out to really enjoy it as well. Great job!

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The sequel to Heavens to Betsy, which finds Betsy and her longtime friend-turned-boyfriend, David, planning a very hurried wedding. Or, rather, having it planned for them by his controlling mother, who happens to edit a "Budget Brides" magazine. I didn't like this book as much as the first one, because the awfulness of everything made me uncomfortable. But I was happy with the ending. :)

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

The main character's passive/aggressive, non-confrontational personality was starting to get on my nerves. But the last third of the book redeemed it and made the read worthwhile. Good summer reading.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love these Betsy books, probably because I am a female pastor. I laughed out loud many times as I read it...in public too! How embarrassing. Hope Pattilo writes some more...the character David made me laugh because he's Lutheran, guess what? Me too.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked Heavens to Betsy more... this one was OK, but not great.

[Dellory Matthews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun book by Beth Patillo. I love her style.

[Tari · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing sequel.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun book, but I skipped some of the middle of the book, because I wanted to move things along a bit. Liked how the story ended up.