Rene Gutteridge
Paperback | Pages: 310 pages Rating: 3.84 | 858 Users | 152 Reviews
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| Title | : | Never the Bride |
| Author | : | Rene Gutteridge |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 310 pages |
| Published | : | June 2nd 2009 by Waterbrook Press (first published 2009) |
| Categories | : | Christian Fiction. Fiction. Womens Fiction. Chick Lit. Christian. Romance. Contemporary. Contemporary Romance |
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Eleven Bridesmaid Dresses Don’t LieSince she was just a little girl, Jessie Stone dreamed up hundreds of marriage proposals, doodled the romantic ideas in her journal with her treasured purple pen, and fantasized about wedding dresses and falling in love. She’s been a bridesmaid nearly a dozen times, waved numerous couples off to sunny honeymoons, and shopped in more department stores for half-price fondue pots than she cares to remember.
But shopping for one key component of these countless proposals hasn't been quite as productive–a future husband. The man she thought she would marry cheated on her. The crush she has on her best friend Blake is at very best…well, crushing. And speed dating has only churned out memorable horror stories.
So when God shows up one day, in the flesh, and becomes a walking, talking part of her life, Jessie is skeptical. What will it take to convince her that the Almighty has a better plan than one she’s already cooked up in her journals? Can she turn over her pen and trust someone else to craft a love story beyond her wildest dreams?
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| Original Title: | Never the Bride |
| ISBN: | 0307444988 (ISBN13: 9780307444981) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.84 From 858 Users | 152 ReviewsWrite Up Regarding Books Never the Bride
Even though I'm not religious, I thought this was a cute story. I would have liked to know more about the protagonist though, aside from her desperate urge to get married and general obsession with proposals. God was definitely being kind of a dick, but it's pretty funny.Never the bride was a Christmas gift to me from my eldest sister. I come from a huge family and nearly all of my sisters are married, except me. I started reading this book today, while dealing with some drama with a boy friend. Half way through today, he broke up with me, half way through this book I realized what God wants from me. Never have I read a book that struck home. I was in tears for most of the book, because I relate so much to Jessie. This line from the book struck home for me. "
Never the bride was a Christmas gift to me from my eldest sister. I come from a huge family and nearly all of my sisters are married, except me. I started reading this book today, while dealing with some drama with a boy friend. Half way through today, he broke up with me, half way through this book I realized what God wants from me. Never have I read a book that struck home. I was in tears for most of the book, because I relate so much to Jessie. This line from the book struck home for me. "
Interesting way the story progressed. Could relate to a lot of the feelings Jessie had. She definitely overstepped and showed a major lack of proper respect with one of the characters... but in doing so it makes you think. For the most part I really enjoyed the book.
Funny, but bizarre! Dont think I will try another one of their books.
Other reviews said God comes along in the form of a hot guy. This sounds so ridiculous as to be unbelievable. I had to read it for myself. Yes, God is a character in the story. I was reminded of the 1970s "Oh,God" movie starring John Denver and George Burns. Nowhere in the book is Jesus mentioned, so this is not Christian fiction. It really is a feminine version of the "Oh, God" movies. Toward the end of the novel, the author makes and apparent nod to George Burns. The author's style of prose is
At its base level, the purpose of this book is a message about a loving God knowing each of us, and us learning to overcome our own faults and trusting Him enough to do what he asks us to do. I found the premise of the book, however, actually absurd and irreverent. I know the authors didn't intend for it to be thus, and though I read the book very quickly and it was entertaining, it was very far fetched. I just couldn't get over my uncomfortableness with their "modern and creative" handling of
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