A Match Made in Texas (Chatam House #2) by Arlene James

A Match Made in Texas (Chatam House #2) Reviews

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  Marybelle

  This is the third time I've read this book, and the fact is that it is a very nice, traditional romance. It gives a sense of comfort and peace. Sure, the plot's not original, and it's been done many times over with variations. But what makes this unique is the spiritual growth of the characters. Love Inspired books are part of the Christian romance fiction genre. The idea is to look at romantic love from a Christian perspective, in other words, placing God in the center of a relationship. In the book, Steven goes from being a non or periphery believer to a true believer. He learned how to trust in God, as well as in His grace and mercy. Kaylie learns to trust fully in God's guidance. That is what makes it such a enjoyable read. Also, the three aunts make is such fun to revisit Buffalo Creek, Texas.
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  Spring Dalton

  Oh my goodness…I fell so in love with the triplet aunties! Especially that darling and whimsical Odelia—but I know she must be everyone’s favorite. Leading lady, Kaylie, was almost upstaged by her sweet, elderly aunt, I’m afraid. However, I found Kaylie’s father to be irrational and self-righteous. How could a loving father be willing to let his daughter go through life without love? Oh, but he sure was ready to have her shackled to HIM for the rest of his crotchety days! Thank God for meddling aunts and brothers who can see reason. As far as Kaylie’s love interest, Stephen, all I have to say about him is…um SWOON. Altogether well done.
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  Smilinhere

  Pretty close to a 5 star ... but I'm not into all the many many many descriptive words in this book, as well as all the 'out of the norm' words ... this was to be an 'easy read' and I did ... but there were a number of words I didn't take the time to look up the words I didn't know.
  
  okay the story line was predictable as in most of these kind of books; however, was glad at the end that I did read it all the way through despite my challenges I noted above.
  
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  There was many parts that 'jumped' off the pages for me and I'm going to share them:
  
  If it was God's will for here, then she had ....
  
  Was that why God had brought ...
  His sudden presence in her family's life had to do with a loving God's plan...
  God continually reached out to all of His creation
  
  "Lord, guide me. I am so confused, so torn. I'm not sure how to help either of them. I want Your will in all things, so I ask You please to reveal Your will to me in unmistakable ways. I know you I should be able to discern and decide, but I don't trust myself to know what is best. I don't even know what I want!
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  The point of prayer is to keep us in contact with our Heavenly Father, to get to know Him, You can't live your life ignoring God and the things of God and then expect Him to offer mercy on demand. That's like ignoring the law, then when you're caught, expecting the court to come to your rescue. Prayer is as much guidance as rescue. It starts with a personal relationship with God.
  
  
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  Annalisa

  To be honest I got this book by mistake. I was looking for another book with a similar title while using the online catalog for my local library. Thinking I had the other book I placed it on hold and was surprised to get this one but I'm glad I did! It's a nice good clean romance. A light read for a quiet evening at home.
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  Jill Twigg

  It's a story of a professional hockey player Stephen hiding out at the Chatam mansion while recuperating from an accident. He hires the young Chatam niece Kaylie to be his personal nurse. The mansion is owned by three quirky aunts which I remember from a previous book in the series.
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  Jane Kelsey

  The book is so lame and with no story line that I'm not even bother with an extensive review. Just don't read it, the book is not even worth half a star!
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  Justme

  Hockey Player, Steven Gallow, recuperates at Chatam House.
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  Izzy Jarvis

  corny, but cute. :)It's a cute christian romance book.
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  Karen

  Hockey player Stephen Gallow recovers at Chatham House with the help of nurse Kaylie Chatham.
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  Nicky

  Not really my type of thing, but it kept me entertained until the end.