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Customer Reviews for Barbour Publishing Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
Barbour Publishing Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
Driving her overbearing father's mules along Pennsylvania's Lehigh Canal, Kelly McGregor dreams of one day owning her own art gallery. But that rosy future doesn't include marriage---not after living with her troubled parents all these years. Will anything convince her that ambitions can walk hand in hand with a love created by God? 224 pages, softcover from Barbour.
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Customer Reviews for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
Review 1 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Cute little love story
Date:October 15, 2012
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This well written love story written by Wanda E. Brunstetter was an excellent read. It reminded the reader that no matter a person's circumstances, if one has faith, God will always move what seems like mountains in a person's life. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
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Review 2 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:September 30, 2012
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Seventeen Kelly McGregor walks her father's mules along the Lehigh Canal in Pennsylvania. Doomed to the poor life of a canaler's daughter, she dreams of the day she can paint with real colors and have her own art shop. Not interested in marriage as a way out like her sister in fear she will have the same fate, she is trapped working for her father with no pay in return.
Mike Cooper owns a a general store along the canal, and he is looking for a wife. Praying that God will provide him the desire of his heart, he is completely unprepared when he meets Kelly. Upon seeing the beautiful pictures she draws with crude charcoal, he quickly offers to partner with her to sell her works of art. But will Kelly be receptive to the love Mike is willing to offer? Or will her fear of having the same life as her parents in love keep her from making the decision her heart wants to make?
A simple, yet poignant story of a canaler's daughter that is romantic, full of fun, and easy to read. Brunstetter makes it really easy to sit down and forget about everything else going on around you and just blow through the book. I enjoyed the simplicity of this romance, and even though it was meant to be sweet and short, it was actually believable and the characters were very endearing. A good read if you appreciate simple, solid, sweet romances.
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Review 3 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Too simplistic
Date:August 25, 2012
prayerpower
Location:St. Petersburg FL
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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This is a story written in an average way. The thing that I liked least was the simplistic language and sentence structure used. It was almost like a book written for teen-agers. Learning the background of the workers on the Lehigh Canal was the most interesting thing the book had to offer. It's a good book to read at night before going to sleep, because it's almost boring and will help you sleep well!
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Review 4 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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I was taken back in time with this novel.
Date:July 26, 2012
kamsamida
Location:Prince George, BC
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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A great author draws the reader in from the beginning of the novel to the end. In Kelly's Chance, Wanda transported me to a time of driving mules along Pennsylvania's Lehigh Canal. An excellent novel is one you want to read quickly but don't want it to end. That is how I felt about Kelly's Chance.
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Review 5 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:June 21, 2012
Terry
Location:Pa
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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I enjoy reading Wanda's books, I like how one book leads to another to let the reader see more into the story. I also like how scripture is also incorperated into the story.
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Review 6 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Good book for the price!
Date:February 10, 2012
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I had never actually heard of the canal and the mules that used to pull the boats up and down the river so these books were quite the surprise for me!
I found them easy to read and while there were like many typical romance stories the setting added a little bit extra to make it worth the read.
I would recommend if someone is looking for a quite, romantic, early 1900 setting. (All 3 in the series were good!)
I found them easy to read and while there were like many typical romance stories the setting added a little bit extra to make it worth the read.
I would recommend if someone is looking for a quite, romantic, early 1900 setting. (All 3 in the series were good!)
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Review 7 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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A quick read that holds your interest.
Date:December 27, 2011
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I find this story so true, a youngster so sure that she will never have her children do what her parents have her doing. Liife also changes our ideas and life sometimes.
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Review 8 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:September 8, 2011
Marilyn
Location:San Diego, CA
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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The story was very predicable but still held my interest. The historical information gave me more understanding of the lives of women in that place and time. She also never fails to show how God can change lives.
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Review 9 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:April 21, 2011
Neet
Location:Bakersfield, CA
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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Good reading. Easy to read and very interesting great author.
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Review 10 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:September 13, 2010
Margaret Whipple
This author always has inspirational stories. Since living in PA for 22 years, there is a very real feel as if you are right there--many years ago. I remember stories like this along the Susquehanna River and the canals that dropped in the river. Great reading.
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Review 11 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:August 10, 2010
Sissy
Wanda out did herself once again, As she always does. I found myself being there while the story unfolds. I am starting on the the second book already can't wait for the third book. Ladies if you have enjoyed this book as much as I have you will LOVE Wanda's other books she wrote with other authors. you will get lost deep inside theses books Holiday Hope, Schoolhouse Brides, Patchwork Holiday, Attic Treasures, and Washington. I have not found one book that Wanda wrote that I have been able to put down for long. Wanda I thank you for your pride you put into your work. I look forward to more of your books..
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Review 12 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:August 2, 2010
green
Easy reading. I liked that the books was split up very short increments so I could pick it up and read for just a little while instead of having to glance ahead to see how many more pages were left in the chapter before I could close my eyes or before I had to get to work.
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Review 13 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:April 30, 2010
Eileen Tarpy
enjoyed reading this book & the sequel. Both were great reads. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
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Review 14 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:March 8, 2010
Mary Eubanks
I thought the book was very good. I feel it is well worth the money and I am looking forward to the next one. Wanda Brunstetter is one of my favorite authors and I always enjoy her books.
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Review 15 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:March 1, 2010
I found this book very well written. It was easy to read and insightful into what life may have been like back then.
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Review 16 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:February 2, 2010
Tiffany English
This book will take you back in time, it is very good. It's another masterpiece by Wanda E. Brunstetter. She makes all of her books come to life! I would recomend this book to anyone.
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Review 17 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:February 2, 2010
Carol S. Reese
I enjoyed reading this book. I was glad Kelly married the store keeper. Her father seemed to be a very self centered person. I couldn't put this book down. Loved it as I do all of Wanda's books.
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Review 18 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:February 2, 2010
Shery
I was not expecting to like this book but I loved it. I am used to the Amish themes of Wandas book. Mules have a special place in my heart and I was pleasantly surprised by this book. My children have read all her childrens books as well.
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Review 19 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:February 2, 2010
Shery
I was not expecting to like this book but I loved it. I am used to the Amish themes of Wandas book. Mules have a special place in my heart and I was pleasantly surprised by this book. My children have read all her childrens books as well.
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Review 20 for Kelly's Chance, Brides of Lehigh Canal Series #1
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Date:February 1, 2010
Nancy Tiffany
What an exciting and heartwarming "gift" this book, Kelly's Chance brought. As others have said, it wasn't Amish, but it still brought to life a wonderful story of the love of God, forgiveness and peace to a troubled heart. A must read for all!
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