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THEIR MAKE-BELIEVE MATCH
Their pretend relationship...is becoming all too real.
Irrepressible Sadie Stotzfus refuses to wed someone who doesn't understand her. To avoid an arranged marriage, she finds the perfect pretend beau in handsome but heartbroken Isaac Hostettler. Spending time with the uncoventional Sadie is helping Isaac avoid matchmaking pressure -- and helping him handle a difficult loss. But can they really be sure their convenient courtship isn't the real thing?
My Review:
The young men in Sadie's district don't seem to appreciate her "unusually enthusiastic nature" and she's fine with that...mostly...but her parents aren't and they issue an alarming matchmaking ultimatum that strikes fear in Sadie's heart.
Meanwhile, newcomer Isaac is still reeling from a tragic romance and isn't looking for a wife but that doesn't stop the pursuit of marriage minded maidels from making his stay a tad uncomfortable. What's the solution? Fake relationship, that's what, one of my favourite tropes!
A pretend courtship with a 'friends only' agreement is the perfect solution for everyone! And yet irrepressible Sadie works her charm on not only Isaac but his ailing mother as well and pretty soon the line between pretend and real starts to blur.
Such a fun story! And I think this is Jackie Stef's debut. Love the unorthodox heroine -- still Amish but very much an individual. She has a giving heart and sunny disposition (think Amish Pollyanna) and enough enthusiasm to embrace everything Gott has to offer her.
"I know there is hope because Gott allowed the sun to rise today. There's still fresh air to breathe, and the birds haven't stopped singing. Gott is still providing, even when it's difficult to see. Where he provides, there is hope." (p. 61)
In other words, Isaac doesn't stand a chance and watching him heal and learn to love again made for a tremendously entertaining and inspiring read.
Goal Update: #3 Read more debut authors
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy. (there's a bit of a crease in her upper right hand corner, but she arrived that way. :-( )
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Their Make-Believe Match, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday August 13 2022 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Their Make-Believe Match, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday August 13 2022 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck
Just this week, I was introduced to this new to me author. It was through that introduction that I got my first glimpse of "THEIR MAKE-BELIEVE MATCH".
ReplyDeleteReading your review just confirms that I need to read this author's first novel. Such a sweet cover that makes me wish I had it in my hands already.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
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I love discovering new authors! Looking forward to more from Jackie Stef. Good luck, Kay!
DeleteI just found out about this book yesterday and put it on my list. I enjoy debut authors. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWe need to book twin over this one, Lucy. Good luck!
DeleteThis book sounds interesting, please enter me, thanks! lclee59(at)centurylink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteYou're in, Connie. Good luck!
DeleteI love the yellow umbrella and have not read this author. cilydav at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI know that pop of colour symbolizes Sadie's sunshine-y personality perfectly. Good luck, Cindy!
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