{"id":14911,"date":"2013-06-05T22:24:53","date_gmt":"2013-06-06T03:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=14911"},"modified":"2013-06-05T22:24:53","modified_gmt":"2013-06-06T03:24:53","slug":"stealing-the-preacher-by-karen-witemeyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=14911","title":{"rendered":"Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have been a fan of Karen Witemeyer since her very first novel and have read each and every one of them. I can’t think of anything I don’t like about them except the fact that each one comes to an end and I am forced to wait for the next one to be published. “Stealing the Preacher” lived up to my expectations and provided several enjoyable hours of reading as well as reinforcing my decision to make sure to obtain a copy of all future novels by this author.<\/p>\n

I loved the idea of the reformed outlaw who decided to kidnap a preacher off the train for his daughter’s birthday. Silas did not realize that the primary reason she wanted another preacher for their church was to help her bring her father to salvation. Little did Silas suspect how that one decision would affect the lives of himself and his daughter.<\/p>\n

I don’t believe that “Stealing the Preacher” was quite as humorous as some of this author’s earlier novels but it did have its moments. There was also a good balance of action, drama, danger, and romance to keep things moving along quite nicely. Crockett and Joanna complemented each other well and other characters added interest to the story, especially Silas, Jackson, and Bessie. I would mind seeing Bessie or Jackson turn up in future books with their own stories. It was also fun to read a bit about what was happening in the lives of the other Archer brothers and hope to see another Archer novel in the near future.<\/p>\n

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This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong>
\n\"Stealing-the-Preacher\"A cowboy who wants to be a preacher. An outlaw\u2019s daughter who wants to change his mind.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

On his way to interview for a position at a church in the Piney Woods of Texas, Crockett Archer can\u2019t believe it when he\u2019s forced off the train by an outlaw and presented to the man\u2019s daughter as the preacher she requested for her birthday. He\u2019s determined to escape\u2013which would be much easier if he could stop thinking about Joanna Robbins and her unexpected request.<\/p>\n

For months, Joanna had prayed for a minister. A man to breathe life back into the abandoned church at the heart of her community. A man to assist her in fulfilling a promise to her dying mother. But just when it seems her prayers have been answered, it turns out the parson is there against his will and has dreams of his own calling him elsewhere. Is there any way she can convince Crockett he ended up right where he was supposed to be?<\/p>\n

With her signature blend of humor, history, and lively western romance, two-time RITA Award finalist and bestselling author Karen Witemeyer delivers a Texas love story sure to steal your heart.<\/em><\/p>\n

Purchase a copy here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong>
\n\"KarenTwo-time RITA finalist and winner of the coveted HOLT Medallion and ACFW Carol Award, CBA bestselling author Karen Witemeyer writes historical romance because she believes that the world needs more happily-ever-afters. She is an avid cross-stitcher, shower singer, and bakes a mean apple cobbler. Karen makes her home in Abilene, Texas, with her husband and three children.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Karen and her books at www.karenwitemeyer.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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