Courting Cate (The Courtships of Lancaster County) (edition 2012)

by Leslie Gould

Series: Courtships of Lancaster County (1)

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Title:	Courting Cate (The Courtships of Lancaster County)
Authors:	Leslie Gould
Info:	Bethany House Publishers (2012), Paperback, 352 pages
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This is a very enjoyable read, much different than the other Amish novels I have read. Cate's character is is much different than the normal characterization of Amish women. She was not the homemaker type. After raising her sister to an age of functioning in the home, Cate took on responsibility in her father's business. She had one bad experience with men and always carried a chip on her shoulder. She met Pete but couldn't have been any more wrong about him. He let time be on his side to win Cate's trust. Cate's father would not let her younger sister marry until Cate was married. Cate entered into a marriage of convenience with Pete so her younger sister could marry. But you will have to read for yourself the various trials and tribulations Cate went through to realize Pete truly did love her and how her marriage of convenience changed.

I enjoyed Leslie Gould's writing and look forward to reading more of her works in the future. (

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Snazzy43 | Apr 4, 2013 |

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All in all- an enjoyable Amish read. I thought Cate's character was a bit overdone. Her one bad experience with a boy shouldn't have given her the outlook on life that she had. Pete's character also changed - from very pleasant and talkative to uncommunicative when they moved to his parents house. He gave Cate very little reason why they moved and never would answer her questions. I thought that a bit strange. It was almost like that portion of the book had just been dropped in. It was a vital part to fixing her disposition though.

I did enjoy the overall storyline though. If you enjoy reading about the Amish, give it a try. (

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farmkat | Mar 28, 2013 |

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I received this book as an early reviewer. It is a charming book about an Amish family and a young woman who didn't fit into the typical sewing and quilting mold. I will search out more of the author's books because this was well written and very enjoyable. (

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goodsew | Feb 8, 2013 |

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I received this book from the Early Reviewer's Program. Since Amish fiction/romance is one of my favorite genres, I was really happy to find that I had been picked to review this one. Leslie Gould is a new author to me, and I love the way she based her story on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew". I really was surprised that the main character was not the "typical" portrayal of an Amish women, in that Cate is a very strong women, who has a temper and isn't afraid to show it. Most books tend to depict the women as being meek and obedient - but this character is far from that! I really enjoyed this book and I think that anyone who reads the genre will find it to be a refreshing change. I will be looking for more from this author as well. (

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kitchenwitch04 | Jan 29, 2013 |

For a new twist on Shakespeare's classic "The Taming of the Shrew," this story is set in the heard of Amish country. Cate isn't your stereotypical Amish woman - she beautiful, smart, feisty, and not handy in the kitchen. When Pete decides to court her, she wonders if it's her father's wealth that he is courting or she could really find her true love. (

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In Paradise, Pennsylvania, Cate Miller is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Her sweet and flirty sister, Betsy, on the other hand, seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!

But the sisters' wealthy father has made one hard-and-fast rule: older Cate must marry first, before younger Betsy can even start courting. Unfortunately, untamable Cate has driven away every suitor—until Pete Treger comes to town, that is.

Prodded by the men of the area, Pete turns his attention to winning Cate's hand. But is his interest true or is there a scheme at play?

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#1 Bestselling Author Leslie Gould Delivers a New Amish Romance Series

When Amish farmer Pete Treger moves to Paradise Township, Pennsylvania, seeking a better life, he meets sisters Cate and Betsy Miller. Both are beautiful, but older sister Cate is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Betsy, on the other hand, is sweet and flirty--and seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!

However, the sisters' wealthy father has made one hard and fast rule: elder sister must marry first, before the younger can even start courting. Unfortunately for poor Betsy, and for the men who want to court her, her older sister, Cate, doesn't have any suitors--until Pete comes to town, that is.

Though he finds both sisters attractive, something about Cate's feisty demeanor appeals to him. Soon the other bachelors in the district convince Pete to court Cate. She hardly seems receptive to his overtures, though. Instead, she's immediately suspicious of his interest.

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Cate Miller has scared off every suitor. Pete Troyer has never failed at anything. Could he be the one to finally tame the fiery Cate?

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