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October Reads Worth Falling For

Danger, desire, second chances, and unexpected romanceβ€”discover this month’s Fresh Fiction Featured Books.

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A poisoned cousin, a five-year-old's life, and a family with too many secrets.


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Supernatural sparks fly
between a bookseller
& her hard-boiled ghost.


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If Her Highness thinks I’ll let another man claim her and my child, she’s lost her royal mind. Sophaya’s mine.


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She found a body. Then she started asking the wrong questions.


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He ghosted her ten years ago. Now she’s stuck with him for Christmas.


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She’s the lady everyone overlooks. He’s the prince who can’t look away.

Heavens To Betsy by Beth Pattillo

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Also by Beth Pattillo:

Dashwood Sisters Tell All, April 2011
Paperback / e-Book
Jane Austen Ruined My Life, February 2009
Paperback
Heavens To Betsy, June 2005
Trade Size
Princess Charming, January 2003
Paperback

HEAVENS TO BETSY
By: Beth Pattillo

WaterBrook Press
June 2005
Featuring: Rev. Betsy Blessing; David Swenson
288 pages
ISBN: 1400070449
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Contemporary Women's Fiction | Inspirational Chick Lit

Life would be perfect for Reverend Betsy Blessing if it weren't for parishioners who keel over during her sermons, steal money from the collection box, and set her up with ex- cons. Not to mention the very inconvenient feelings she is suddenly having for her long-time friend, fellow seminarian, and verbal sparring partner, David Swenson. It isn’t until Betsy is thrust into the position of senior minister for her church, however, that she discovers the real cause of her discontent: her fear of failing has become stronger than her faith in herself.

Is it really possible to keep a good woman down? Can Betsy reclaim her confidence while reconciling her clerical robe with high heels and the right shade of lipstick? A fun- loving look at a single girl’s life on the other side of the altar, Heavens to Betsy is also a hilarious and joyful celebration of strong, stylish, and faithful womanhood.

Awards

Romance Writers of America RITA, Inspirational Romance, July 2006