Chick Lit Bouquet of Reviews: Christian Chick Lit

Here is my first attempt at what I am calling a Chick Lit Bouquet of Reviews. I could review them all on their lonesome, but what would be the fun of that?! Oh, and yes I do read chick lit and no- I don't need to make excuses for it. Today I am going to focus on Christian Chick lit, just because that is what I have been reading, and what I want to share with you.

A Bride in the Bargain by Deeanne Gist: Starting out in 1860, this novel is the story of Anna Ivey's journey west to escape her past but also to give her better chances for her future. What she doesn't know is that there is a man awaiting her who has paid for her to be brought over in a boat along with a load of women for the single men in Seattle. Joe Denton is that man. However he thinks that the woman is aware of this arrangement- little does he know that she has been lied to, as have the rest of the women on that boat about why they are being brought west!!

I enjoyed this Christian chick lit, it was endearing and I dove right in to the setting and premise- I mean who doesn't love a lumberjack!? A Bride in the Bargain is easy on the eyes, light on the emotions and it kept me reading, reading, reading! I recommend it for all you chick lit lovers, for sure.

The other books by Deeanne Gist I've reviewed: Deep in the Heart of Trouble

Beyond this Moment is the second book in the Timber Ride Reflections series by Tamera Alexander, and I knew instantly when I saw it that I wanted to read it. Tamera Alexander is one of my absolute faves as far as Christian chick lit (or historical fiction as some would call it) she really gets me every time. I read the first book in this series From a Distance last year and was itching to get my hands on this. There isn't much overlap, so you don't need to read the first to enjoy this one, however you get more background and I would recommend reading From a Distance first if you have the opportunity.

Beyond This Moment shows how life is formed from the littlest to the biggest choices we make, even when we don't know that we are making a choice. Dr. Molly Whitcomb arrives in Timber Ridge to be surprised by what she finds but it is fitting, as she herself is full of surprises as well. Will her secrets be too much for the old fashioned Colorado Territory to bear? Life is never easy, especially out in the rugged west with everyone against you!

I loved From a Distance (the first book in the series), and I loved this one too. Sure they are pretty predictable, somewhat far fetched and sometimes over-dramatic...but that is all part of the deal in chick lit, and actually for me the attraction. I can just sit and enjoy and love it- just cause. As far as chick lit (historical fiction) goes I believe Tamera Alexander is one of the best!

The other books by Tamera Alexander I've reviewed: From a Distance

Let them Eat Cake by Sandra Byrd was one that I snapped up at the library the other day. I checked out a Sony Reader (e reader) just to see if it was my sort of thing and then went online and borrowed this tender little title from the downloads our lib has to offer. Oh, it was great (and now I want me a e reader)!!

This novel is the first of the French Twist series, Let The Eat Cake is a modern christian chick lit read that I consumed pretty much as fast as I would have one of the cakes on the front cover! For those of you that know me, you know that is QUICK as I am a sugar freak. Here is the short of it: Lexi Stuart has graduated from college with a degree in French, and really she is absolutely obsessed with anything France related. However her current job, translating labels from French to English in a cubicle just isn't doing the trick. When a meander into a little french bakery leads Lexi to dream of cooking a la French- she takes a step back to question what she is doing with her life. There is so much to live up to, standards to meet, people to please and that constant nagging question of: Will I EVER get married?

Loved this one too...yes I am a sucker for chick lit...really I am. Yet I think even if I weren't this one would have done the trick, or shall I say, hit the spot!? I think you'd eat it up! Give it a nibble.

French Twist Sequels (that I am going to the lib tomorrow am to find): Bon Appétit (2008) and Piece de Resistance (2009)

What do you think of this Chick Lit Bouquet Reviews idea?? Do you have a favourite chick lit book to recommend??