Also by Ruth Ann Nordin:
- Meant To Be
- Eye of the Beholder
- An Unlikely Place for Love
- Romancing Adrienne
- An Inconvenient Marriage
- His Redeeming Bride
- With This Ring, I Thee Dread
- Falling In Love With Her Husband
- Loving Eliza
- The Cold Wife
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Published: Feb. 27, 2010
Words: 28038 (approximate)
Language: English
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Tom Larson is having trouble finding a wife, and Jessica Reynolds decides to help him overcome his awkward and clumsy manners so he can attract women. This historical romantic comedy is rated G.Tags
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Review by:
R.A. Lee
on Jan. 30, 2012 :
I really enjoy the Nebraska romance series.
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Review by:
Miss Mary
on Jan. 18, 2012 :
Readers beware, she's an artfully addicting author. You will have to read all of the stories in the series, once you finish this one.
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Review by:
Annalise Grey
on Dec. 22, 2011 :
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Lighthearted, easy read. Sweet and endearing. I enjoyed Jessica and Tom was pretty hot as you got to know him. I'll be reading more!
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Review by:
Brenda Wisdom
on Oct. 18, 2011 :
I like it a lot. I enjoyed this book. Recommended!
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Review by:
David Ritchie
on Oct. 15, 2011 :
Fantastic! A real page turner.
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Review by:
Doris Holmes
on Sep. 13, 2011 :
Really liked this book!!!
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Review by:
Tiffany Johnson
on Sep. 11, 2011 :
LOVE, LOVE, LOVED IT! Along with all the rest of your work. These stories are great!
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Review by:
missyread
on Sep. 11, 2011 :
Took a bit to get into this story. But very nice sweet story, I read A husband for Margret right after enjoyed it more!
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Review by:
P.A. Hopkins
on Aug. 29, 2011 :
This is very close to being a short story. I enjoyed the characters and am looking forward to reading "A Husband for Margaret."
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Review by:
idealsoul
on Aug. 08, 2011 :
a+++
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Review by:
DreamyK
on July 16, 2011 :
Nice book for a freebie but the story didn't quite gel for me. The behavior this hero engages in would send most women running and yet our heroine overlooks it/finds it endearing. The books I have read from this author are from the pioneer era, which I enjoy, but the dialogue the characters employ is distinctly from this era as is the behavior of the heroine, which is a bit jarring.
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Review by:
Carol Marlene Smith
on June 20, 2011 :
I am enjoying this book. Tom is such a loveable character, no wonder Jessica has a soft spot for him. All the characters are truly well done. I also love the humour throughout. It's a great read so far, up there for four stars from me.
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Review by:
Moose
on June 18, 2011 :
This is the second novella I read by Ruth Ann Nordin, the first being A Husband for Margaret. This story takes place before A Husband for Margaret. I enjoy the way the author describes Tom, I can almost feel his nervousness with women. I thoroughly enjoyed the dancing/ hair tangle scene- I actually laughed out loud. Ruth Ann Nordin does a wonderful job depicting characters with character that they seem so real, especially nervous Tom. Definitely worth the read
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Review by:
angela
on May 31, 2011 :
Really enjoyed this book! This isn't my typical read but I loved it and also read a husband for margaret...loved them both
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Review by:
bri ken
on May 28, 2011 :
I enjoyed the outcome. It showed that what we plan for ourselves sometime goes against what is meant to be.
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Review by:
Mark Stewart
on May 27, 2011 :
I thought the start was great. It flowed smoothly. If the start is anything to go by and like all the other books written by this author then this novel will be a great read. A dozen pages and reading.
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Review by:
Ana Shea Woolery
on May 26, 2011 :
Well written. Excellent diction. A storyline you will fall in love with.
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Review by:
Melanie Wells
on May 23, 2011 :
I enjoyed this very much!
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Review by:
michelle gatt
on April 30, 2011 :
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i first read a bride for tom and loved it and cant get enought of ruth ann nordins books this is another example of the excellent books she writes cant wait for the next one
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Review by:
Myra Mather
on April 05, 2011 :
short, cute read!
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Review by:
iamjoy
on March 15, 2011 :
The characters are likable and the story flows smoothly. I think the writing was weak when it came to the setting. It could have taken place anywhere. It was hard to get a sense for the time as well. Some of the dialogue and interactions between the characters seemed contemporary. Over all, it's okay for a light, fun read but people who really like to get "lost in the past" should look elsewhere.
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Review by:
Jutzie
on Feb. 23, 2011 :
I read A Husband for Margaret first and this book precedes it.
Tom is so clumsy around woman that you can't keep your heart from going out to the poor guy. Jessica has a heart of gold and even though she's engaged to Peter, she wants to help Tom with his skills so he can find a wife. Instead she finds this clumsy man intriguing.
I just bought the next three books after A Husband for Margaret as I enjoy Ruth's writing and humor in these stories. The characters are very well defined.
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Review by:
Anab Aden
on Feb. 07, 2011 :
I really do love this book. It really showed the difference between Tom and Peter. Well yeah I love this !
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Review by:
Superfly
on Nov. 15, 2010 :
loved it... Read All of her books and they keep getting better and better!!!
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Review by:
Lynn
on Aug. 19, 2010 :
Nebraska 1868
Tom Larson, has two left feet when it comes to dancing, clumsy as a bear when he is around women , but put him on a horse to work cattle and the difference is like night and day. He wants to move out of his parents home away from his brothers and sister who are forever taunting him. But first he wants to find a wife.
At the local barn dance Jessica Reynolds takes it upon herself to try and help Tom become more confident and to help him overcome his clumsiness so he may be able to attract a women. This seemed to be a disaster in the making. Jessica who is engaged soon sees the difference between her fiancé and the farmer boy. Now she has to make a choice. One who lets mamma rule or one who loves life, as her friend Margaret and her mother try and steer her in the right direction.
This is a laugh out loud short story that is the first book in Ms. Nordin’s “Nebraska” Series. One cannot help but worry about Tom and some of the predicaments he gets himself into . The secondary characters really add to the plot right along with the main characters. Excellent Sweet Historical Romance. Recommended.
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Review by:
Kesia Saenz
on June 18, 2010 :
This is a sweet romantic upbeat book. I absolutely loved it. Mrs. Nordin is now one of my fave authors....
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