Grace and the Preacher: A Novel
Paperback – ebook, hardcover, audio, audio CD
March 21, 2017
Mistaken identity leads to romance, laughter, and second chances in this inspirational historical romance.
At the age of twenty-three, postmistress Grace Cristler has all but given up hope of finding a husband among the narrowing group of eligible men in her town of Fairland, Kansas. But when her uncle decides to retire from the pulpit, Grace is responsible for corresponding with the new preacher set to take his place. She can’t deny the affection growing in her heart for Reverend Rufus Dille—a man she deeply admires but has only met through his letters.
Theophil Garrison is on the run from his past. Ten years ago his outlaw cousins convinced him to take part in a train robbery, but Theo fled the scene, leaving his cousins to face imprisonment. Now they’ve finished their sentences, but the plan for vengeance has just begun. Branded a coward and running for his life, Theo has a chance encounter that could provide him with the escape he needs.
But the young man’s desperate con might come at an enormous price for the tenderhearted Grace—and the entire town. Will Grace’s undeserved affection and God’s mercy make something beautiful from the ashes of Theo’s past?
At the age of twenty-three, postmistress Grace Cristler has all but given up hope of finding a husband among the narrowing group of eligible men in her town of Fairland, Kansas. But when her uncle decides to retire from the pulpit, Grace is responsible for corresponding with the new preacher set to take his place. She can’t deny the affection growing in her heart for Reverend Rufus Dille—a man she deeply admires but has only met through his letters.
Theophil Garrison is on the run from his past. Ten years ago his outlaw cousins convinced him to take part in a train robbery, but Theo fled the scene, leaving his cousins to face imprisonment. Now they’ve finished their sentences, but the plan for vengeance has just begun. Branded a coward and running for his life, Theo has a chance encounter that could provide him with the escape he needs.
But the young man’s desperate con might come at an enormous price for the tenderhearted Grace—and the entire town. Will Grace’s undeserved affection and God’s mercy make something beautiful from the ashes of Theo’s past?
My thoughts: GRACE AND THE PREACHER is an older book by acclaimed author Kim Vogel Sawyer but I'm a bit behind reading. The premise is good - Theo is on the run from a cousin who is out to kill him. So he pretends to be the much anticipated new pastor in Fairland, Kansas, Reverend Rufus Dille. But Theo isn't too bright and didn't think things through - if he impersonates a preacher, he'll actually have to preach, pray, and shepherd a flock... How did that slip past him?? And what to do but continue the deception and hope no one notices he doesn't have a clue?
Grace wrote to Rufus and is half in love with the man before he arrives, but something about "Rufus" doesn't seem to fit with the man she wrote. She is the perfect pastor's wife though, having been raised by a pastor (in everyone's opinion, including her own) so of course the single pastor will marry her...
Grace wrote to Rufus and is half in love with the man before he arrives, but something about "Rufus" doesn't seem to fit with the man she wrote. She is the perfect pastor's wife though, having been raised by a pastor (in everyone's opinion, including her own) so of course the single pastor will marry her...
A historical, hero and heroine don't actually meet until approximately 100 pages into the book. We do become well acquainted with Grace and Theo and a slew of quirky towns people who bring life to the story. I especially liked the US Mail carrier. :)
Fans of Kim Vogel Sawyer or historical fiction will want to rush right out and grab a copy of GRACE AND THE PREACHER if they haven't already. A fun historical romance.
I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.
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