The Courtship of the Vicar's Daughter

Lawana Blackwell 's second book in Gresham Chronicles.Love her characters ...... Delighted to have found this author and this series . Her stories have inspiration , humor do not offer the same old same old , read one story same as the other path . Looking forward to reading more of her books .

At the end of book one, Julia and Andrew have decided to wait for several months before their wedding. Book two deals with the time period of their engagement. Quite a lot happens in this few months: both Laurel Phelps and Philip Hollis are now old enough to attend boarding school, a mysterious stranger and his young son come to Gresham, the prickly Mrs. Kingston finds herself being courted by none other than the Squire himself, and Mercy Sanders dreams of a way out of her impoverished and underappreciated lifestyle. Elizabeth Phelps, declaring herself finally over her broken heart from book one, concentrates on her relationship with Paul Treves, knowing that it will lead to marriage. But as their relationship progresses, so do Elizabeth's doubts. She really is not sure if she loves him as a betrothed wife should, and she seeks out the advice of her future stepmother. While Elizabeth is still struggling with her questions about her future with Paul, an unexpected visitor comes to Gresham. Will he be able to win Elizabeth's heart, and, more important, to convince the Vicar that he is worthy of her attention? Will Philip ever be able to adjust to the cruel taunts and pranks played by the older boys at boarding school? Will the mysterious Mr. Langford let down his guard to the good people of Gresham and be able to become a true father to young Thomas? Does the Lord really have a husband in mind for Mercy? Will Mrs. Kingston let the Squire break through her barriers and be able to love again? Once again, Blackwell has portrayed a lively village full of romance, family values, and the assurance that God sees his flock through everything in The Courtship of the Vicar's Daughter. This was a wonderful additon to the series, and I am looking forward to my next visit to Gresham.

This 2nd book in THE GRESHAM CHRONICLES is full of life and vitality. Though it may seem at first kind of like a soap opera it's anything but! Julia Hollis and Andrew Phelps are busy preparing for their wedding. Julia is also sending her eldest child, Philip to secondary school. Will he be able to handle all the pranks and taunts of his fellow students? Mercy Sanders has been living with her family's reputation for a long time. Will she ever escape to find love? She is stunned at the advice given to her to win the heart of Gresham's newest resident and his adopted son. Elizabeth Phelps, Andrew's eldest daughter is wrestling with her decision to marry Paul Treves. But Jonathan Raleigh appears and turns her world upside down. Will she follow her heart to find her true love? Will the grumpy old Squire Bartley find love? This book is full of humour that creeps upon you. I heartily recommend this book for anyone who likes a good fireside read. Great story by Lawana Blackwell!

Blackwell has created a town full of charming inhabitants that I'd really like to visit. Since I can't, reading the books is the next best thing! The Gresham Chronicles are well-written. I've read the first three, and I eagerly await an addition to the series. In "The Courtship of the Vicar's Daughter," young Elizabeth Phelps deals with handling her emotions and learns about what makes a solid foundation for a marriage. I highly recommend this book to readers young and old, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

I couldn't put down the book. It really keeps you wondering what will happen next. I also enjoyed the everyday aspect of Christianity that she writes about.

Reading this book is like reading a letter fromhome. Ms. Blackwell really makes you feel attachedto her characters and you can't wait to see whathappens to them next. She also expertly weavesthe message of God's love and grace to us throughout the story. I am so glad to have found anotherauthor to read and am looking forward to Book 3in the series.