{"id":13519,"date":"2012-11-17T03:04:56","date_gmt":"2012-11-17T08:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=13519"},"modified":"2012-11-17T03:04:56","modified_gmt":"2012-11-17T08:04:56","slug":"courting-cate-by-leslie-gould-litfuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=13519","title":{"rendered":"Courting Cate  by Leslie Gould &#8211; Litfuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An Amish romance novel based on Shakespeare\u2019s <em>The Taming of the Shrew<\/em> \u2013 what an interesting concept! Every time I think that there cannot possible be anything new under the sun as far as Amish fiction goes, I am reminded of how creative so many of our Christian fiction authors can be. Amish fiction is not my favorite genre but I keep reading it and am constantly being surprised by new and interesting plots.<\/p>\n<p>I loved the character of Cate who had internalized her emotional wounds over the years. It had become so instinctual for her to be defensive with others that she didn\u2019t realize how much her caustic reactions pushed people away. Pete\u2019s arrival in Paradise Township changes everything. In a story rife with misunderstandings and difficulties, Cate is forced to meet some challenges head-on. What she doesn\u2019t realize is that as she is being sifted, her spirit is undergoing some radical positive changes and her outlook on life also undergoes a major change.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0764210319\">Courting Cate<\/a> is a fun read with a serious message. Fans of Shakespeare will probably find themselves looking for the similarities to <em>The Taming of the Shrew<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10857\" title=\"divider2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png 317w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2-150x28.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Courting-Cate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-13521\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;\" title=\"Courting Cate\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Courting-Cate-150x231.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Courting-Cate-150x231.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Courting-Cate-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Courting-Cate-662x1024.jpg 662w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Courting-Cate.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>When This Couple Gets to Courting, Sparks Will Fly!<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>In Paradise, Pennsylvania, Cate Miller is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Her sweet and flirty sister, Betsy, on the other hand, seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!<\/div>\n<div>But the sisters&#8217; wealthy father has made one hard-and-fast rule: older Cate must marry first, before younger Betsy can even start courting. Unfortunately, untamable Cate has driven away every suitor-until Pete Treger comes to town, that is.<\/div>\n<div>Prodded by the men of the area, Pete turns his attention to winning Cate&#8217;s hand. But is his interest true or is there a scheme at play?<\/div>\n<div><em>Book 1 in The Courtships of Lancaster County series.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Purchase a copy of Courting Cate <a title=\"Courting Cate\" href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/eSNfb \">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LGould-104.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-13522\" title=\"Leslie Gould\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LGould-104-150x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LGould-104-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LGould-104-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LGould-104.jpg 166w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Leslie Gould is the co-author, with Mindy Starns Clark, of the #1 bestselling <em>The Amish Midwife<\/em> and <em>The Amish Nanny<\/em>. She is also the author of numerous novels, including <em>Garden of Dreams, Beyond the Blue<\/em> (winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers&#8217; Choice for Best Inspirational Novel, 2006), and <em>Scrap Everything<\/em>. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Portland State University and has taught fiction writing at Multnomah University as an adjunct professor. She resides with her husband and four children in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?e=001FX_C5s5dOdkv6mbr1xH0uISEUficX-tAn6r6OAVzDsrBiiHMUndd3ASvQYVmLTs7pUxxQ9aFJ1fOuqJv1SyussqZJs1lWYM02Y3c2oTPOvrzjWgxrvTlVA==\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">www.lesliegould.com.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>A retelling of the Taming of the Shrew! Leslie Gould is celebrating the release of <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0764210319\/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=sprightly-20&amp;camp=0&amp;creative=0&amp;linkCode=as4&amp;creativeASIN=0764210319&amp;adid=18MR3CAAHS8HMKJ4JPF3&amp;\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Courting Cate<\/strong><\/a><em><strong> with a fun Kindle Fire Giveaway and a Facebook Author Chat Party (11\/20)!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/website\/6\/contests\/301211\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2977\" title=\"Courting-Cate-Gould\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Courting-Cate-giveaway300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>One lucky winner will receive:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Kindle Fire<\/li>\n<li><em>Courting Cate<\/em> by Leslie Gould<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on November 19th.<\/strong> Winner will be announced at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/166057660185003\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>&#8220;Courting Cate&#8221; Author Chat Facebook Party on 11\/20<\/strong><\/a>. Connect with Leslie, get a sneak peek of her next book, try your hand at an Amish trivia contest, and chat with readers just like you. There will also be gift certificates, books and a Book Club Prize Pack to be won (10 copies for your book club or small group)!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>So grab your copy of Courting Cate and join Leslie on the evening of the November 20th for a chance to connect with Leslie and make some new friends. (If you haven&#8217;t read the book &#8211; don&#8217;t let that stop you from coming!)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/twitter\/233\/contests\/301211\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/twitter.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/sweepstakeshq\/contests\/301211\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/facebook.png \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/website\/6\/contests\/301211\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/email.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don&#8217;t miss a moment of the fun, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/166057660185003\/\" target=\"_blank\">RSVP today<\/a>. <\/strong>Tell your friends via <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/sweepstakeshq\/contests\/301211\/invites\/new\" target=\"_blank\">FACEBOOK<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/promoshq.wildfireapp.com\/twitter\/233\/contests\/301211\" target=\"_blank\">TWITTER<\/a> and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 20th!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MY REVIEW: An Amish romance novel based on Shakespeare\u2019s The Taming of the Shrew \u2013 what an interesting concept! Every time I think that there cannot possible be anything new under the sun as far as Amish fiction goes, I am reminded of how creative so many of our Christian fiction authors can be. 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