Deanne Gist’s New Book, Maid To Match

The more Deanne writes the better I like her. I don’t know if that means I’m getting used to her or she’s getting better.

What to say about Maid to Match?

I like the overall story line. Tillie aspires to be a lady’s maid. At first we see only the good side – she would travel, read, get nice clothes, make more money, etc. Then we see the down side – she would constantly be on call, she would have to pretend to not see or hear things that are right in front of her, she would give up the prime years of her life waiting on someone else. Then comes Mack who only wants enough money to take care of his siblings and be able to live in the mountains. [Read more...]

A Bride In The Bargain

A Bride in the Bargain is the first of Deanne Gist’s books that I really enjoyed.  I thought the other ones were ok; this one is good!  I liked Anna as a character; her courage and overall character.  The story line was old, but new – if that makes any sense.  For some reason, the story of Asa Mercer and mail order brides bride in the bargainhas always fascinated me.  Gist threw in information about logging, cooking, Indians, and consumption to round out this interesting story.

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