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Serendipity
Serendipity
Serendipity
Audiobook11 hours

Serendipity

Written by Cathy Marie Hake

Narrated by Laurie Birmingham

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Best-selling author Cathy Marie Hake is critically acclaimed for her compelling blend of humor and romance. When Todd travels to Virginia to bring his widowed mother to his Texas farm, illness alters his plan. Maggie makes a living by selling soaps and perfumes, using old family recipes. Marriage is the farthest thing from her mind-until Todd shows up on her porch, seeking help for his ailing mother. Maggie's heart skips a beat. And when the handsome Texan proposes to her, life suddenly begins to change for the dark-haired beauty.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateMar 4, 2011
ISBN9781449867355
Serendipity
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Cathy Marie Hake

Cathy Marie Hake is a registered nurse who worked for many years in an oncology unit before shifting her focus to perinatal care. The author of over twenty novels, she lives with her husband and two children in Anaheim, California.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Originally Requested on NetGalleyBought a copy for myselfOverall Rating 4.25Story Rating 4.00Character Rating 4.50Note: This is the first book in awhile that I read in just one sitting. The family dynamics, down-to-earth romance, and wonderful story was just what I needed to get out of my reading funk!What I Loved: Tess! Normally I am not a fan of teenagers in my romance books but in this case, it really worked. The way she interacted with Ethan and Faith was just fantastic. Was Texx angsty? Sure. Did Tess have very good reasons for being angsty for a 14 year old? Yes! I think she also gave something Ethan needed--a way to prove to himself that he really had changed! The romance between Ethan and Faith was one of the most down-to-earth and organic relationships I have read lately. The interactions between all three were something I looked forward to all of Serendipity.What I Liked: The family interactions were the heart of this story and I really am interested to see how they all play out in the series. Ethan's attempts to rebuild his relationships with his brothers (Dare and Nash) were both heart-breaking and hopeful. I think Tess will help mend the gap over the course of the series. Faith's interactions and acceptance of her mother was tenuous at times but done really well. Kate and Nick were my favorite side characters though and I am hoping they get a story!Complaints: NoneWhy I gave it a 4.25: The was a really good romance with a hopeful story attached!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This was a sweet contemporary romance. Ethan was a bad boy in high school. When his family needed him most he disappeared. Now he's back and looking to make amends. Faith was the golden girl growing up but the mighty have fallen..hard. She's looking to rebuild her life. Together they have enough issues to fill a warehouse, but they just might be what the other needs...

    I really liked how well Ethan and Faith fit. I also liked that they didn't gloss over or make light of their issues. I did think Faith took things a little too far in the end, but overall I enjoyed the story and the romance.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    While I really liked a lot of Ms. Phillips' early writings, the last few have just not done it for me. This one, though, gives me great hope for the future. It just hit all the right notes. There was a flow, a comfortableness from the beginning. A little bit of angst, but a whole lot of fun. Got to read this via Overdrive/Free Library of Philadelphia. It was a wonderful find.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    While I really liked a lot of Ms. Phillips' early writings, the last few have just not done it for me. This one, though, gives me great hope for the future. It just hit all the right notes. There was a flow, a comfortableness from the beginning. A little bit of angst, but a whole lot of fun. Got to read this via Overdrive/Free Library of Philadelphia. It was a wonderful find.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    What a great story in this "Only in Gooding Series"!! There was just something about both Maggie Rose and Todd Valmer that I fell in love with. They both had struggles to work through in their marriage, but they kept working at it and never giving up on it and each other. The beginning of their marriage was built on a need they each had, but love grew and it was very enjoyable watching it blossom. The road was very rocky at times, but Maggie Rose was loyal to her husband, and didn't let anyone try to come between them. She was plain spoken but had a heart that was full and ready to love. She also had more patience than anyone I know when it came to her caring for her mother-in-law who suffered from a stroke. I was sorry to see the book come to an end.Maggie Rose lives in Carver's Holler with a ragtag bunch of old men. She makes a living making soaps, lotions and perfumes from her special rose recipe and is content with where she is at. When a handsome young man shows up at their door with his mother who has fallen ill in the midst of a snow storm, Maggie Rose takes them in. Todd Valmer finds himself in a desperate situation. His mother, who he went East to bring back to his farm, is now in need of a caretaker and he needs to get back to his farm in Texas. Taking Maggie back with him seems like the best solution. She can cook, care for Ma and tend his house while he works in the fields.Serendipity means "something unexpected that brought gladness or thanksgiving" (according to the author in this story). And this will be what Todd will find in his new wife Maggie Rose. I liked how honest and open Todd was with Maggie's uncle before he proposed to her, "There is a word: serendipity. It is when something unexpectedly good happens in the midst of the trials of life. For me to meet my wife now - it is because God has worked in a bad situation. Let Margaret become my bride. I will heed God's commands, and I will come to love her as you loved your wife and as Christ cherishes the church. Until that love blooms, your niece and I have serendipity - this providence from God - that brought us together. It is a fine start." And thus begins a journey that I thoroughly enjoyed. It was hard for me to put the book down and sad to see it end.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I am a devoted fan to Cathy Marie Hake now! I only read her work in the multi-authored book, Virginia Brides, and loved her work then. But, now that I have read Serendipity and I've seen the blessedly tender characters she created along with the amazing, God filled plot line, I am, forever more, a Cathy Marie Hake fan! I loved reading Maggie Rose's story. She was a "take me as I am" kinda gal, and walking along side her, her man Todd, and her mother-law-law Helga, was truly a magnificent experience. Traveling from the Ozarks to Texas was wonderful fun! Not only did Cathy Marie Hake create these lovable characters (even with stubborn ol' Ma Helga!), she incorporated God's love and messages through out. Seeing the way Maggie was selfless and always trying to do right by others, thinking of them first before herself, really pulled at my heart! But, her man, Todd.....now THAT is a man that made me peeved a time or two. His marrying Maggie for convenience was one that happened quite often in those days, so that wasn't a surprise. What was a surprise was all the events that happened after the marriage. His following God's will to do right by the marriage.....THAT is tender! Mixed with just the right about of sweet humor and wholesome messages (not to mention the fun loving trip back into History!), this is an unforgettable sweet 5 star novel, that I recommend to EVERYONE with the highest of praises. I am officially hooked on Cathy's books and will be looking for her past works, along with all her future works, too. Well done, Cathy!