Author Deeanne Gist, whose writing credits include People Magazine, brings the harsh beauty of colonial Virginia to life in her first novel. Reluctant love and shared faith blossom during the daily chores and arguments of tobacco farmer Drew O'Connor and Lady Constance Morrow. Constance is everything Drew despises in a wife-she cannot cook and she prefers mathematical equations to cleaning. Worst of all, she has red hair! But when the two are forced into a marriage of convenience, Drew soon realizes how blessed he truly is.
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"I surprisingly enjoyed this book. I am not much for Christian historical romance, but this book was recommended by some friends and was well worth the read. It was a page turner from the start. I loved the tension and flirtatious comical romance between the two main characters. A very sweet book."
— Britney (4 out of 5 stars)
“A Bride Most Begrudging demonstrates a nice touch with early American history, as well as what happens what God gives you what you need instead of what you want.”
— Fort Worth Star-Telegram“A Bride Most Begrudging is a fantastic colonial romance...A wonderful historical tale.”
— Midwest Book Review“[A] clever first novel...Highly recommended.”
— Library Journal" I absolutely loved this book. It's an inspirational historical romance set in the Virginia colony in the 1640's. I really liked both the hero and heroine; the author made them seem very real, and I wanted them to resolve their problems and get the happiness they both deserved. "
— Martha, 2/13/2014" Not my favorite Deeanne Gist book but it was also her first (so they got better!) I had a hard time with the first half of the book but the second half was better. "
— Leah, 2/10/2014" This book absolutely moved me! Beautiful writing!!! Loved every minute of it! :) "
— Andranae, 2/7/2014" I have read other books by this author. This one I had to force myself to finish reading. The characters did not speak in the English of their time and putting the feminist view in the 1600's just does not fit at all. "
— Sozelle, 1/31/2014" Interesting, historical story; ruined (for me) by the overmuch sensuality. "
— Mary, 1/27/2014" One of my fav books from her! "
— Stacey, 1/24/2014" Seemed like I was reading the same book i read of hers before. "
— Heidi, 1/17/2014" I loved this one. Great love story. Strong characters, not so sappy! And for Tangi a happy ending! "
— Shanna, 1/14/2014" A fun christian romance that is more true to life than a lot of romance books. You have the attraction and the struggle to keep it pure and the disagreements that you find in any relationship. "
— Bethany1991, 12/30/2013" Meh. Is my review. Didn't regret reading it. Can barely remember it now. So if you like this genre read it. But for me --- Meh. "
— Heidi, 12/26/2013" A captivating little Christian romance set in young America. An enjoyable read, though there isn't much to it. "
— Tasha, 12/23/2013Deeanne Gist is a bestselling historical and contemporary romance author. She has received four Rita Award nominations and two consecutive Christy Awards. Some of her works include Love on the Line, Maid to Match, Beguiled, Deep in the Heart of Trouble, and others. Before becoming a novelist, Gist worked in elementary education, ran an antiques business, and was a freelance journalist, writing for publications such as People, Parenting, Family Fun, the Houston Chronicle, and the Orlando Sentinel. She currently lives in Texas with her husband and their border collie.
Jill Tanner was a principal actress with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival for eight years and has appeared in many classical and new American plays. She has been in productions on Broadway, off-Broadway, and in most major theaters in the United States.