1. Stuck Together, Trouble in Texas Series #3
    Mary Connealy
    Bethany House / 2014 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Digging4Pearls
    Shippensburg, PA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great End to the Saga
    July 16, 2014
    Digging4Pearls
    Shippensburg, PA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Stuck Together is the newest saga in Mary Connealy's Trouble in Texas series. Mary is a very talented author, and I always enjoy reading her works. This book is a delightful end to the stories about the lives of four men who met during the Civil War.

    In this tale, Tina Cahill does whatever she can to close down Broken Wheell's saloon, even if it means picketing outside it every day. She's determined to 'civilize' the town and isn't afraid to stand up against the men who frequent the saloon.

    Vince Yates has his hands full dealing with the pesky woman while also trying to figure out what to do with his female prisoner he has in custody. His life is turned on end when his family arrives and his father dumps off his mother who has signs of dementia and a sister Vince never knew he had.

    Stuck Together is a fun story and a delightful read. Put it on your list as a book to read this summer. You won't be disappointed.

    This book was provided free for review by Bethany House Publishers.
  2. tickmenot
    Kansas City
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    He Who Finds A Wife Finds A Good Thing
    July 10, 2014
    tickmenot
    Kansas City
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This tale takes place in 1869, shortly after the Civil War has ended, in the small town of Broken Wheel, Texas. Stuck Together is the story of Vince Yates and Tina Cahill. Tina was orphaned at an early age, and raised by a maiden aunt, Iphigenia, who made it clear she didn't want the responsibility of caring for a child. Iphigenia was stiff, set in her ways, and never showed Tina any affection or love. Because of her aunt's cold treatment, beautiful Tina believes she is unlovable. Suddenly, Iphigenia marries, and Tina finds the new uncle uncomfortable to live with. Impulsively, she sets out to find her older brother, Jonas, and live with him instead. The day Tina arrives in Broken Wheel, Vince is immediately smitten with her.

    Vince Yates was raised with little love. His mother, Virginia Belle, came from a rich southern family, and, although kind, was distant. His mother's riches have been multiplied many times by his father, Julius, whose only love is money. Julius raised Vince with a heavy hand, and was cruel and intolerant.

    Virginia Belle suffers from an early form of dementia, and most of the time, is confused about who she is, where she is, or the identity of those around her. Because of that, she must be watched constantly. Julius has no compassion for his wife, and his only feelings about her condition is that it is an embarrassment for him in society. Vince is concerned he will either inherit the dementia his mother suffers from, or become cruel like his father, so he vows never to marry. This becomes a difficult resolution to keep the longer he is around Tina.

    Vince is a Civil War veteran who had survived the infamous Confederate Prisoner-of-War Camp, Andersonville Prison. Vince forged life-time friendships with Jonas Cahill, Dare Riker and Luke Stone while incarcerated there together. The four had become known as "The Regulators" as they worked with each other inside the prison to bring order to the miserable disease ridden Andersonville. After that ordeal, the men consider each other family. They all had settled in the Broken Wheel area after coming there to help Luke get back a ranch that was rightfully his.

    The author uses humor while telling a story that includes the serious subjects of indifferent and hard-hearted parenting, and the difficulty an adult child experiences with the long-term caretaking of a sick parent. The story also includes kidnapping, a jail break, erratic and dangerous behavior as a result of alcohol, and conflict between American Indians and white settlers. In the midst of all this, romance blossoms.

    This is the third book in the series, Trouble in Texas, and the story can stand on its own. I have read a number of the author's works, and have enjoyed all of them. She is an expert at interweaving many character's stories, and including humorous situations, too. Ms. Connealy's tales are always entertaining, interesting, and written from a Christian perspective. This book is no exception, and I recommend this 5-star book to anyone who enjoys tales of the Old West, romance, or clean fiction.

    The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through Bethany House Publishing for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated in any other manner. Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment, and I have given an honest opinion.
  3. Shannah
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A satisfying conclusion to an exciting series!
    July 1, 2014
    Shannah
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This was a fantastic book! I absolutely love Mary Connealy. Her stories are always entertaining and the dialogue is always hilarious. This story is no exception. There were several laugh out loud moments that I truly appreciated.

    I also enjoyed getting to keep up with the other characters from Swept Away and Fired Up. Luke, Ruthie, Glynna, Dare, and Jonas make excellent secondary characters that keep the story flowing swiftly. Vince and Tina are my favorite couple because it took them the longest to realize their love for each other! Their characters had to go through some pretty difficult obstacles, that I also appreciated.

    The message of the story is clear: put your trust in the Lord and let go of your fear. He will not lead you where His grace won't keep you. I loved that Vince had to learn to let go of the fear of his past and future because he realized it was defining his life and his relationships. I loved that Tina had to realize that her fear of being unlovable made her who she was and it was great to see her let it go.

    Overall, this was satisfying conclusion to the Trouble in Texas series and I look forward to reading more by this incredible author!

    *Thank you, Bethany House, for providing me with a free copy of this book via the Bethany House Blogger program in exchange for my honest review.*
  4. weatherlover1
    U.P Mi
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great Read!
    June 28, 2014
    weatherlover1
    U.P Mi
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Book three is the last book in this series. I was a little surprised as I thought there would be four books since there was four male friends but this book though focusing on Vince also tells Jonas's, Tina's brothers outcome.

    What I liked: This was a fun book. Being the third book in the series the characters are well established and made it easier for me to keep up with what everyone was doing. I struggled in the first book because I could not keep everyone straight. I really liked the plot and how Vince's family came to town and turned everything upside down. The suspense was also good and made this a very good read.

    What I did not like: The only thing that bothered me was that this was the last book and that instead of Jonas getting his own book he ended up with a side story in this book and I found that disappointing as I was looking forward to his story and feel short-changed a little.

    Overall this was a great book and I enjoyed it. I can't wait to see what the author has planned next. I highly recommend this book, series and author.
  5. Vera
    North Carolina
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Author gives a good story that is very enjoyable
    June 16, 2014
    Vera
    North Carolina
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Whenever I've picked up a Mary Connealy book, I've know I'm in for a bit of history, a bit of sweet romance, and a lot of fun and levity. She writes with the magic of an author that can weave a good story, tuck in some salient information from history, and leave you relaxed and feeling happy to have read her book. That is talent.

    Lively Tina who so desperately needs to feel the connection and love of family and invincible Vince from the team of guys who have made up the "Trouble in Texas" series, clash and smash it out as they discover that they are getting stuck together in more ways than one.

    The action is quick moving, the dialogue to the point and sprinkled liberally with levity, and you move with the characters through the pages bumping into trouble and solving issues in the town, on the ranch, and in the hearts and lives of the characters.

    A good read anytime, but especially for a relaxed, lazy summertime bit of enjoyment.

    DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from Bethany House a division of Baker Publishing Group in exchange for my review. Opinions are my own. I was not compensated nor required to give a positive review.
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