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Audiobook (abridged)6 hours
Courting Trouble: A Novel
Written by Deeanna Gist
Narrated by Brooke Sanford Heldman
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
Essie Spreckelmeyer has got to be one of the more intriguing and lovable characters I've met this year. In 1894 and reaching the age of 30 years old Essie has made up her mind that the Lord has more important things to do than bring her a husband. So Essie must go out and capture one herself. After studying the pros and cons of all the eligible bachelors in Corsicana, Texas, she’s ready to begin her campaign; unfortunately Essie is an original who marches to the beat of a different drummer. Essie rides her bike Peg (short for Pegasus), slides down banisters, and catches snakes. It’s not just anybody who is going to appreciate Essie’s joy and zest for life but someone very special!
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Reviews for Courting Trouble
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I have to say, this story took me down several paths I was totally not expecting to go. The author even finished the story in a way I wasn't expecting. (But it did make me want to pick up the sequel, 'Deep in the Heart of Trouble', and begin reading.) I found myself in the late 1800's, in Corsicana, Texas, being introduced to Essie Spreckelmeyer; a bike riding, snake catching lady, who would rather ride down the banister, than take the steps. She is definitely not the lady her mother was hoping she would turn out to be, but her oil man father and judge of the town dotes on her. But Essie is turning 30 and knows she needs a husband, so decides to catch one herself. She starts with an eligible bachelor in town and ends up . . . well, I won't give away how she ends up. I will just say that she never ceased to surprise me with her decisions. I didn't think I would grow to like her all that much, but I did come to appreciate her, even though she made some bad choices at times. And I must say the closing pages brought tears to my eyes.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love this book and Essie! Such an unusual main character who is so very true to herself, including her faults of being human and making some bad choices. Not only is the character unusual, but the plot is unusual too as it is not the typical boy meets girl, boy and girl have some dramatic moments that seem to preclude them from being together, and then boy and girl live happily ever after. I liked this format for the story because it is so real life ... and it leads to another book! I will be grabbing the sequel to this as soon as possible in the hopes that eventually Essie will get the happy ending she so desires
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I hope this was supposed to be a comedy, because I laughed all the way through it! Gist's stereotypical cowboy was hilarious and yet, the undercurrent of the story held a serious theme. Not my favorite author, but entertaining nonetheless.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I thought this book was great. Essie wants to be married and is quicly becoming an old maid. I love that although she is an old maid, she keeps true to herself. She keeps wearing her silly hats and being the tomboy that she is. She also doens't always make the right choices and think about how her actions will affect her long term and others around her, but she gets through them. I thought the book was fun and touching in some parts.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I 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.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I so enjoyed this book that I devoured it in less than 24 hours! Essie, the main character, is someone even a woman in today's age can relate to. I especially love how Gist involves Christian beliefs and prayer elements in the story. The last few chapters are especially uplifting in this regard. For those of us struggling to live a Christian life in today's society, this book is an entertaining and hopeful guide.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I really enjoyed this. I thought both the topic- and how it was touched -as well as the main character were both uniquely handled. I also really enjoyed how the writer was able to bring God into the writing without overdoing it. I would definitely like to read more books like this and really hope Gist will write more books like this in the future.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Powerful message of God's understanding of the single woman's heart and His desire to meet her every need.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/53 stars for the writing, 2 stars for the story. Lots of quirky and interesting historical details, but I felt a bit cheated by the story. When I read a romance, I guess I expect. . . a romance! With a hero, a heroine, and a happily-ever-after ending.
This book provides a great heroine, but no hero or happily-ever after. I understand Deeanne has written a sequel; maybe it will contain a bit more resolution in regards to Essie's love life.
As with the other book I've read by Deeanne Gist, I thought this got too physical at times. Deeanne does tend to push the envelope for this genre - i.e., Christian historical fiction. - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/52.5
I did kind of enjoy this book at times. Essie was cringeworthy most of the time, but I think that was intentional. I had to skip reading from the moment when Adam almost walks away but she calls after to him, to the moment they are discovered. I knew what was going to happen and I couldn't stomach reading the build up. I was surprised and delighted by how things ended.