Loving Liza Jane (Little Hickman Creek Series #1)

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He feels he's failing at raising his girls, and the thought that if he only had a wife to help him comes to mind daily. When the new schoolteacher moves in to his grandfather's house on his property, he keeps an eye on her - simply being a good neighbor. But when his feelings for her become more than neighborly, will the mail order bride he ordered take obligatory precedence in his emotions, or will Liza be the future Mrs. Liza showed remarkable gumption when she learned the town ran off three teachers in as many years, but she stuck to her guns, and her faith even when it seemed like coming, and staying seemed like the worst decision possible.

The characters really stick with you, and makes you want to know more about each one of them. A very interesting story that kept my interest from the first page. Jan 25, Kendra rated it really liked it Shelves: Will she ever grow accustomed to its rolling hills and wide open spaces, not to mention the lack of modern conveniences? Although filled with doubts, she is convinced God has led her to this point, and soon the new schoolteacher is beloved by all, including Benjamin Broughton, a handsome widower with two young children.

Loving Liza Jane by Sharlene MacLaren (2007, Paperback)

Liza is the new teacher for Little Hickman, the fourth one in four years. Each one being made to leave due to the actions of some of the students.

She doesn't have fear because she is confident that she will succeed where the others hadn't. There are some rules of etiquette Liza must follow,one of those are no contact with the opposite sex. Ben is a widow, with two small children to look after. He is in need of a wife to take care of these young children of his so he can tend to his fields and o Liza is the new teacher for Little Hickman, the fourth one in four years. He is in need of a wife to take care of these young children of his so he can tend to his fields and other work.

When he sees an advertising for mail order brides he wonders if this is something he should go for. But would he be able to marry some he doesn't even know or met? And does he want to now that the pretty new school teacher has caught his eye? This story has much more between the pages then the blurb lets up. The banter between Liza and Ben is great, he is rather a charming fellow. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the trilogy. Mar 21, Helen rated it it was amazing. This book was a fast read.

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I liked that it was edifying. It did not have trash which I don't like in novels and hence why I read Christian novels that are safe from trash. Sometimes there is hell, fire and damnation in these books which I do not like. This one talked mildly about God to give encouragement for those who believe in faith, prayer, etc. Sep 26, Cathy Caffas kowalkowski rated it it was amazing Shelves: Sharlene MacLaren is one of my favorite authors. She has taken genres that have normally turned me off Historical fiction AND Christian romance and revolutionized them for me.

The characters of that genre are usually contrived and dry but hers are genuine and substantial.

Her books have themes like classic literature. Real life lessons that are deep and meaty, not simple and juvenile. Jun 05, Heather rated it liked it. It was light at sweet. I wish the author had gone deeper into the characters' psyche, which is why I gave it 3 stars.

For example, the character of Clement remains one-dimensional throughout the story. Jun 04, Tena rated it liked it Shelves: A good historical fiction, if you don't mind it being obviously Christian fiction as well. I think there were some flaws as to word choice back then they called them beaus not boyfriends but it was easy to overlook that. Jun 10, Pat rated it it was amazing.

I was edified by the Christian themes in this book, and loved the historical, one-roomed schoolhouse connection to teaching. Now I'm off to read the second book in this series because I've grown to care about these characters. Sep 18, Kathleen rated it liked it Shelves: This book is not very well-written or historically accurate.

Also, the main characters have serious issues in the way they discern God's Will. Jul 11, Amanda rated it really liked it. The last three teachers lasted only a year. Will Liza Jane be different? This was an absolutely delightful story, filled with memorable characters and descriptions that brought rural Kentucky to life. I'm so glad there are more books in the series. Aug 30, Lisa C. This was a decent story, highly predictable and easy to read. Not a lot of thinking involved when reading it, which is not always a bad thing.

Good book to pass a winter's evening with or sitting by the pool. May 26, Kendra rated it really liked it. This is the 1st book in the series. I went into our local Christian bookstore and the saleslady really recommended this book.

I have really enjoyed this series. Feb 02, Michelle rated it liked it. There's not a lot of depth to the plot but I knew that going into it! Aug 30, Michelle rated it really liked it Recommends it for: This one turned out to be really good. Predictable, but in a good way for me. Great characters, and it is the first in a series. Will definitely read the next one when it comes out.

Apr 11, Suzanne rated it really liked it.

Series: Little Hickman Creek series

I Loved this book. It made me think of Little House on the Prairie. I also enjoyed scripture throughout the book. Some parts made me laugh. It was a sweet warming Christian fiction love story.

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Nov 24, Mackenzie rated it really liked it. Book 1 of 3. Jun 30, Vickie McDonough rated it really liked it. Aug 21, Strawberry rated it it was ok.

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Wanted to read this series because my sister live near a Little Hickman Creek. I'll probably read the whole series even if they don't get any better. Aug 07, Carol Preston rated it really liked it. Great read, really enjoyed this story. Mar 07, Shelly rated it it was amazing Shelves: I loved this whole series. I can't wait to read the next series she wrote or to read the Christmas in Hickory Creek that will be coming out closer to the holiday Jul 31, Joanne Sher rated it really liked it. Sep 12, Beth Phillips rated it really liked it. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. After 31 years of teaching second and fourth grades, Shar decided to say, "Bye-bye, Students!

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