The Measure of a Lady was the first book I read by Gist. I was amazed at the reality of emotions she revealed.I think it is sad that some of the comments were negative. I am sure she will continue her writings as the Lord leads.Unfortunately, we live in a world of sin which is exploited before us everywhere we turn. As Christians, we have the responsibility to share with our daughters and other women about the passion between a man and a woman. We continue to let the world reign in this area. Let's put on the armor and go into war, knowing that our Savior makes a way.He made us sensual beings for the bonds of marriage, but satan always takes what is pure and makes it evil.God bless Deeanne!

The Measure of a Lady is one of Deeanne Gists historical stand-alone novels, and is such a fantastic and sweet story! Im not entirely sure what I was expecting when I picked this book up, although I did assume it would be wonderful since Im a pretty big fan of Deeannes, but I just didnt think the storyline would evolve the way that it did! Im definitely not saying that is a bad thing by any means, it just took me by surprise. While I might not have thought the story would turn out that way, Im most certainly glad it did because I cant think of a single thing that would have made it better! Deeanne did an amazing job of weaving this plot together, and Im so glad I had the time to read it last week!

Rachel Van Buren is such a sweet, innocent character, whom I love dearly though she has some of the most warped views of purity and morality! It is completely adorable, I promise you, although I feel so much compassion for her because of all the pain she causes herself! She has somehow adopted the idea that she, as one of the only good Christian women in all of San Francisco, is to be the model of virtue for the entire town, and that is too big of a weight for anyones shoulders. Everyone makes mistakes, and she is no exception, and beyond that her ideas of what morality is are a little skewed. Despite all of that though, I really loved her throughout the whole course of this book, and I really enjoyed seeing her come to grips with what true morality and good Christ-like love actually look like.

On top of everything Ive already mentioned, I also just really enjoyed just getting to live in this story. There were so many twists and turns Id never expected, some good, some bad, and I loved getting to see how both Rachel and Johnnie (youll meet him later) learned all about love and Christianity and whats really right and wrong. Deeanne did a wonderful job of pulling all of that together without making this book seem preachy or like a sermon in any way, and that fact has helped to make this one of my favorites of her novels.

All in all, I really loved this book, and Im now an even bigger fan of Deeannes than I was before. I cant imagine not giving this book all five bookshelves, and Im so glad I picked it up the last time I was at the library. This sweet story captivated me from beginning to end, and I highly recommend it as a fantastic beach read (I read it on the beach this past week so thats why Im mentioning that). Deeanne is a wonderful author and if you havent yet read any of her novels, I strongly suggest that you do! If you like historical novels, I recommend Love on the Line or Maid to Match, but if youre more the contemporary type, Beguiled is the novel for you!

I loved this story! At first I had some doubts.... BUT Deeanne's writting just HOOKED me! LOVED IT! Funny (Johnnie especially!), HOT romance... heck, overall just one GOOOOD story! - WITH a GREAT message- truly.

Deeanne Gist is such a gifted author and I highly recommend this book! It's plot is unique and well written. Great book!

Just finished this one & like the others I couldn't put it down! Took it in the car when we would go places. I love the way Deeanne writes!