Inspirational Historical Romance's Rising Star
On his way to interview for a position at a church in the Piney
Woods of Texas, Crockett Archer can scarcely believe it when he's
forced off the train by a retired outlaw and presented to the man's
daughter as the minister she requested for her birthday. Worried
this unfortunate detour will ruin his chances of finally serving a
congregation of his own, Crockett is determined to escape. But when
he finally gets away, he's haunted by the memory of the young woman
he left behind--a woman whose dreams now hinge on him.
For months, Joanna Robbins prayed for a preacher. A man to breathe
life back into the abandoned church at the heart of her community.
A man to assist her in fulfilling a promise to her dying mother. A
man to help her discover answers to the questions that have been on
her heart for so long. But just when it seems God has answered her
prayers, it turns out the parson is there against his will and has
dreams of his own calling him elsewhere. Is there any way she can
convince Crockett to stay in her little backwoods community? And
does the attraction between them have any chance of blossoming when
Joanna's outlaw father is dead set against his daughter courting a
preacher?
A cowboy who wants to be a preacher. An outlaw's daughter who
wants to change his mind.
On his way to interview for a position at a church in the Piney
Woods of Texas, Crockett Archer can't believe it when he's forced
off the train by an outlaw and presented to the man's daughter as
the preacher she requested for her birthday. He's determined to
escape--which would be much easier if he could stop thinking about
Joanna Robbins and her unexpected request.
For months, Joanna had prayed for a minister. A man to breathe life
back into the abandoned church at the heart of her community. A man
to assist her in fulfilling a promise to her dying mother. But just
when it seems her prayers have been answered, it turns out the
parson is there against his will and has dreams of his own calling
him elsewhere. Is there any way she can convince Crockett he ended
up right where he was supposed to be?
With her signature blend of humor, history, and lively western
romance, two-time RITA Award finalist and bestselling author Karen
Witemeyer delivers a Texas love story sure to steal your
heart.
"The plot twist of stealing a preacher is interesting, fun and
romantic... an enjoyable summertime read." --RT Book
Reviews
"Showcases the author's ability to create plots with
unusual circumstances, yet remain believable. Her characters are
well rounded and appealing...an engaging story." --Metro
Christian Living
Karen Witemeyer is a bestselling historical romance author who believes the world needs more happily-ever-afters. She holds a master's degree in psychology from Abilene Christian University and is a member of ACFW, RWA, and her local writers' guild. Stealing the Preacher is her fifth novel. Karen lives with her husband and three children in Abilene, Texas. Learn more at www.karenwitemeyer.com.