Book Blurb:
Every Preacher Needs a Wife, Right?
Being a preacher in the countryside is not for the faint of heart nor faith. Four inexperienced preachers face a myriad of challenges including those who figure a man of the cloth needs a wife. Can they meet the expectations of “helpful” congregants and be true to their hearts?
The Mountie’s Rival by Angela K Couch
Canada, 1907 — Tired of living in his twin’s shadow, Jonathan Burton is frustrated to find himself serving as a still wet-behind-the-ears preacher in the same community as his Mountie brother. How is he to find a wife when all the eligible women of the community seem enamored by his dashing brother in scarlet uniform?
Convincing the Circuit Preacher by Carolyn Miller
Australia, 1863 — As soon as Dorothea Maclean saw the country preacher, she knew Mr. Hammill was the man of her dreams. Now she just needs to convince her wealthy parents—and Mr. Hammill.
The Angel and the Sky Pilot by Naomi Musch
Minnesota, 1905 — A preacher with a checkered past sets off to win souls in the lumber camps like the “sky pilots” before him. But can he earn the respect of hard-living men—and still respect himself—after a local trader’s daughter joins the all-male congregation?
Mail Order Minister by Kari Trumbo
South Dakota, 1889 — Olive’s parents mail-ordered a preacher and prayed he’d be a husband for their daughter. The rest of the town—and Olive—have other ideas.
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Courting the Country Preacher is a sweet collection of historical novellas by Angela K Couch, Carolyn Miller, Naomi Musch, and Kari Trumbo set in the 1900s. Each story follows a young woman and an unseasoned preacher facing the challenge of teaching God's word while dealing with well-meaning and not-so-well-meaning townspeople. These four authors are new to me, and it was a nice introduction to their writing styles. I enjoyed that each story had a strong thread of faith woven into it, and I cheered on the couples as they worked through obstacles to come together.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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