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Trouble #1-2
The Trouble with Brides
Get three historical romances in one omnibus edition from award-winning, bestselling author Deeanne Gist. This special edition introduces new and value-minded readers to Dee's unbeatable blend of laugh-out-loud humor, poignant drama, and irresistible romance. Includes three of Dee's most popular novels: "A Bride Most Begrudging"(2005)(more than 170,000 sold!),"Courting Trouble"(2007), and "Deep in the Heart of Trouble"(2008).
704 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Deeanne Gist
20 books1,965 followersWith over a million copies of her books sold, international bestselling, award-winning author Deeanne Gist has rocketed up bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere with her original, captivating historicals. Her latest release, Tiffany Girl, was touted as a “Must Year of the Year!” by USA Today, was one of the Top 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2015 by Huffington Post, and one of WikiEzvid's 10 Must-Read Novels That Take Place in the Past.
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Published by Simon & Schuster, Gist's awards include a RITA for Best Long Historical of the Year, National Readers’ Choice Award, Best Historical of the Year (RT Reviewers), Librarians’ Choice, Book Buyers’ Best, Golden Quill, Books*A*Million Pick of the Month, Seal of Excellent and Award of Excellence.
Her most recent series takes readers into the heart of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, where USA Today says …
“The historical details are absorbing, never intrusive and always eye-opening ... The characterization is rich and authentic ... The narrative is a treat, the tempo impeccable.”
Gist's credits including People Magazine, Parents, and Parenting. Her entertaining and informative presentations have been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. Deeanne lives in South Carolina with her husband. When not writing, she enjoys boating and keeping up with her readers via www.IWantHerBook.com and her very active online community on her blog, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and on her YouTube channel.
Not familiar with her work? Take a quiz to figure out which Deeanne Gist novel you'd like best.
Published by Simon & Schuster, Gist's awards include a RITA for Best Long Historical of the Year, National Readers’ Choice Award, Best Historical of the Year (RT Reviewers), Librarians’ Choice, Book Buyers’ Best, Golden Quill, Books*A*Million Pick of the Month, Seal of Excellent and Award of Excellence.
Her most recent series takes readers into the heart of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, where USA Today says …
“The historical details are absorbing, never intrusive and always eye-opening ... The characterization is rich and authentic ... The narrative is a treat, the tempo impeccable.”
Gist's credits including People Magazine, Parents, and Parenting. Her entertaining and informative presentations have been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. Deeanne lives in South Carolina with her husband. When not writing, she enjoys boating and keeping up with her readers via www.IWantHerBook.com and her very active online community on her blog, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and on her YouTube channel.
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October 30, 2012
Oh man, I've tried to write this review a few times, but it's daunting. It is such a big book, it's three full length novels in one. I had a similarly hard time with the book and now maybe you are looking at the book and trying to decide if it's worth it. I say, maybe.
I know, I gave it four stars, but that was mostly for the last novel Deep in the Heart of Trouble.
The first book A Bride Most Begrudging was just okay. The plot line is typical, although there was a little too much with misunderstandings that a conversation could have cleared up. The history was well done, the early settlement of the Virginia colony in the 1600s, but it was also the problem. It was so serious and everything was life or death, in fact, a good portion was death. It was just hard for me to enjoy. Maybe it's good to read about that time in American history, but kind of not what I love for a novel I'm reading to enjoy.
The second book Courting Trouble was a great setting, the early discovery of oil in Texas, rich, a little exotic without being wholly unfamiliar, and a previous mystery. The heroine is lovely and fun and someone I could relate to. The book, however, ends on an unexpected turn and there are really tough things in an otherwise lighthearted story. There is also a lot of religion in this one, and while I know Deeanne Gist writes inspirational romances, usually they are heavy on the romance and light on the inspiration, while this one was the other way around. Now, I'm not saying I wouldn't have thought and felt and did the exact same types of things as the heroine did, I probably wouldn't have talked about them. Coward I may be, but there it is.
The last book Deep in the Heart of Trouble, is a delight and a lot more like the later Gist books that I have read and loved. I would have thought you had to read "Courting Trouble" to really get "Deep in the Heart" because they are a continuing storyline, but my sister read it on it's own and liked it just fine. So if you don't really want strong churchy elements, than read the synopsis of "Courting Trouble" and settle down with a thoroughly enjoyable "Deep in the Heart of Trouble."
I know, I gave it four stars, but that was mostly for the last novel Deep in the Heart of Trouble.
The first book A Bride Most Begrudging was just okay. The plot line is typical, although there was a little too much with misunderstandings that a conversation could have cleared up. The history was well done, the early settlement of the Virginia colony in the 1600s, but it was also the problem. It was so serious and everything was life or death, in fact, a good portion was death. It was just hard for me to enjoy. Maybe it's good to read about that time in American history, but kind of not what I love for a novel I'm reading to enjoy.
The second book Courting Trouble was a great setting, the early discovery of oil in Texas, rich, a little exotic without being wholly unfamiliar, and a previous mystery. The heroine is lovely and fun and someone I could relate to. The book, however, ends on an unexpected turn and there are really tough things in an otherwise lighthearted story. There is also a lot of religion in this one, and while I know Deeanne Gist writes inspirational romances, usually they are heavy on the romance and light on the inspiration, while this one was the other way around. Now, I'm not saying I wouldn't have thought and felt and did the exact same types of things as the heroine did, I probably wouldn't have talked about them. Coward I may be, but there it is.
The last book Deep in the Heart of Trouble, is a delight and a lot more like the later Gist books that I have read and loved. I would have thought you had to read "Courting Trouble" to really get "Deep in the Heart" because they are a continuing storyline, but my sister read it on it's own and liked it just fine. So if you don't really want strong churchy elements, than read the synopsis of "Courting Trouble" and settle down with a thoroughly enjoyable "Deep in the Heart of Trouble."
March 13, 2012
A Bride Most Begrudging
'Eh. I had heard so much about this book and know several people to have read it and loved it and was expecting something extravagant, but it was just kinda okay. I read it in two days, so obviously it kept my interest. There were two or three chapters toward the end that were a fabulous read, but overall I felt that there could have been just so much more, but I guess I realize that this was the author's first book and could account for some, but I dunno. I did like it, don't get me wrong. It just wasn't the best of all the religious Christian Fiction that I have read.
Courting Trouble
anyone, male or female, all should read it
review I am very much so looking forward to the sequel of this book! Sometimes there are topics that people who have experience certain things are hurting terribly to tell someone to get opinions and help in a way, but the policies of society closes their mouths and keeps them alone in thought. Essie is a girl that is getting to a spinster age and wants nothing to do with it and seeks out herself a husband. Not only is she becoming an old maid at age 30, but she like hats, and gasp rides a bicycle (This is 1894 in Texas). Her first goal for a husband ends up getting baffled, but not before she moves onto desiring a drifter cowboy. This is where confusion and emotions play apart. I would really recommend this book for every girl and woman to read. Even men really. Sometimes you want something so badly that you are willing to break rules to get it, and do not even realize that the rules that you are breaking will take it completely from your grasp as well as effect the rest of your life. Who would imagine that something private you take part in effects everyone you know and love. The basic tells of this story is not of a spinster who looks and searches for her one true love, although that does happen. It is about a woman who wants to be loved so much, and doesn't realize that she already is. Jesus Christ is the one man who will love all no matter what they do, and the hard part in many peoples lives is how we can overlook that fact and get our lives to a ruining stand point before we realize we do not have to go searching just accept.
I recommend this book for anyone. But especially for those who knew me when I was age 16 and 17. This story will explain a lot to them and perhaps render some understanding into what fools we humans can be, but how we can grow and seek the right kind of love.
Deep in the Heart of Trouble
"Deep in the Heart of Trouble" is the sequel to Courting Trouble. They are definitely meant to be read in order. If you skip the first one you will miss most everything that is important that is said, but not quite fully said. Read both and you'll be a very happy reader. *grin*
Here we have a girl who messed up on life, but has taken another chance to live. By owning a bicycle club and teaching others various talents as well as running her father's oil company Essie really has an eventful life. She once attempted to find love and found that Christ was the only groom for her. Through this book she continues with that thought until she realizes that quite possibly she is no longer acting solely upon the respect of the relationship she has with Christ, but that perhaps she is using that as an excuse to hide from possible potential.
Deeanne Gist weaves together an incredible story with fabulous characters that really get into your heart and under your skin. I feel so blessed to have been able to read this story, both in the first volume and now second. The lessons to be learned and the reflections on your own life are quite educational. This series is a must read for most women, and definitely one for discussion afterward.
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'Eh. I had heard so much about this book and know several people to have read it and loved it and was expecting something extravagant, but it was just kinda okay. I read it in two days, so obviously it kept my interest. There were two or three chapters toward the end that were a fabulous read, but overall I felt that there could have been just so much more, but I guess I realize that this was the author's first book and could account for some, but I dunno. I did like it, don't get me wrong. It just wasn't the best of all the religious Christian Fiction that I have read.
Courting Trouble
anyone, male or female, all should read it
review I am very much so looking forward to the sequel of this book! Sometimes there are topics that people who have experience certain things are hurting terribly to tell someone to get opinions and help in a way, but the policies of society closes their mouths and keeps them alone in thought. Essie is a girl that is getting to a spinster age and wants nothing to do with it and seeks out herself a husband. Not only is she becoming an old maid at age 30, but she like hats, and gasp rides a bicycle (This is 1894 in Texas). Her first goal for a husband ends up getting baffled, but not before she moves onto desiring a drifter cowboy. This is where confusion and emotions play apart. I would really recommend this book for every girl and woman to read. Even men really. Sometimes you want something so badly that you are willing to break rules to get it, and do not even realize that the rules that you are breaking will take it completely from your grasp as well as effect the rest of your life. Who would imagine that something private you take part in effects everyone you know and love. The basic tells of this story is not of a spinster who looks and searches for her one true love, although that does happen. It is about a woman who wants to be loved so much, and doesn't realize that she already is. Jesus Christ is the one man who will love all no matter what they do, and the hard part in many peoples lives is how we can overlook that fact and get our lives to a ruining stand point before we realize we do not have to go searching just accept.
I recommend this book for anyone. But especially for those who knew me when I was age 16 and 17. This story will explain a lot to them and perhaps render some understanding into what fools we humans can be, but how we can grow and seek the right kind of love.
Deep in the Heart of Trouble
"Deep in the Heart of Trouble" is the sequel to Courting Trouble. They are definitely meant to be read in order. If you skip the first one you will miss most everything that is important that is said, but not quite fully said. Read both and you'll be a very happy reader. *grin*
Here we have a girl who messed up on life, but has taken another chance to live. By owning a bicycle club and teaching others various talents as well as running her father's oil company Essie really has an eventful life. She once attempted to find love and found that Christ was the only groom for her. Through this book she continues with that thought until she realizes that quite possibly she is no longer acting solely upon the respect of the relationship she has with Christ, but that perhaps she is using that as an excuse to hide from possible potential.
Deeanne Gist weaves together an incredible story with fabulous characters that really get into your heart and under your skin. I feel so blessed to have been able to read this story, both in the first volume and now second. The lessons to be learned and the reflections on your own life are quite educational. This series is a must read for most women, and definitely one for discussion afterward.
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November 2, 2016
I love Deeanne Gist as an author. She writes fantastic stories with likable protagonists in the midst of historical fiction. I love the way she handles her romances. The way she crafts a budding love with special little things like nightly walks home or washing dishes together, witty and forthright banter & overcoming conflict. Before you know it she has fashioned a tale of romance and given you just enough to evoke emotion and passion without exploiting it. Of course what novel would be complete without a twist intern which she furnishes as well. Nicely done. I rarely re-read novels and just read the trouble with brides that encompasses all three of her bride novels in one book. I had previously read number one and number three but had not read number two. I checked the book out planning only to read the second story but instead reread the entire three novels and enjoyed them just as much as the first time.
September 6, 2012
Both of these books bugged me on so many levels, and for so many reasons, I hardly know where to begin. The first book: First of all, I should say that I rarely like books that take place in the Puritan era of North America. I find the complete lack of tolerance stifling, and I don't like reading about it. As much as I appreciate all that they did, it just bothers me. And although the whole idea was rather like a "mail-order-bride book", I just didn't like the way the story went from there.
As for the second book, it felt completely disjointed for a "romance". The main character, who was rather bizarre, kept falling in love with someone new. I like for a plot to keep me guessing, but certainly not in this way.
I'm really wondering why I bothered to finish either book--I most definitely didn't bother with the third.
As for the second book, it felt completely disjointed for a "romance". The main character, who was rather bizarre, kept falling in love with someone new. I like for a plot to keep me guessing, but certainly not in this way.
I'm really wondering why I bothered to finish either book--I most definitely didn't bother with the third.
October 23, 2015
Really enjoyed these 3 stories in one book. It made for a 700+ page chunk to drag around with me; definitely not something that would fit in my purse!
A Bride most Begrudging is set in 1600's American Colonies.
Courting Trouble and Deep in the Heart of Trouble is late 1800's Texas.
I wrote a much longer review that got erased by the computer, so that's all I'm going to say this time. Book #2 was my favorite....I've never read a romance novel like it, for sure. They are all worth a read.
A Bride most Begrudging is set in 1600's American Colonies.
Courting Trouble and Deep in the Heart of Trouble is late 1800's Texas.
I wrote a much longer review that got erased by the computer, so that's all I'm going to say this time. Book #2 was my favorite....I've never read a romance novel like it, for sure. They are all worth a read.
May 24, 2014
My favorite author
I have now read several of Ms. Gist's books and she has become my favorite author. Her female characters are strong independent women with enough quirks to make them real, her male characters are irritating and pig headed but also fair, honest and true. Her stories are inspirational, Christ centered and very enjoyable. I would highly recommend them to readers of all ages from preteen to golden age.
I have now read several of Ms. Gist's books and she has become my favorite author. Her female characters are strong independent women with enough quirks to make them real, her male characters are irritating and pig headed but also fair, honest and true. Her stories are inspirational, Christ centered and very enjoyable. I would highly recommend them to readers of all ages from preteen to golden age.
April 11, 2011
A great compilation of 3 fun stories. Since the 3 books are hard to find in hardcover this would be the option. In this book is the fun story "A Bride most Begrudging" and the Trouble series.
All three are fun books.
All three are fun books.
November 17, 2013
There were three different stories in this book. I really liked the first one as it had a semi original story line from the 1600's early American colonies. The 2nd and 3rd stories have nothing to do with the firs and they were a little long.
Want to read
October 12, 2012I read this book every time I go to the bookstore. I pop a squat right in the aisle and pick up where I had left off. I plan to buy it, I really do, but I just need to conjure up the money to do so.
October 13, 2011
Liked the first one, didn't enjoy the second and the third was just alright.
April 22, 2012
Great read
September 6, 2012
I like that both charcters are so good at math and I also like that they had different ways of sloving the problems.
Read
April 9, 2013It's a compilation of three of her other books, so make sure you carefully read the description before buying!
August 7, 2014
Sad to know that women were treated as properties in the old days.
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