Letter Perfect by Cathy Marie Hake
Pages: 384
Publisher: Bethany House
Age Group: Young Adult/Adult (13+)
Overall: 5 stars
Source: Library
ISBN-10: 0764201654
Ruth Caldwell has always tried to live up to her mother's expectations of what a lady should be…often with less than impressive results. But when she's forced to journey west to meet the father she's never seen, Ruth hopes that this might be the place she'll finally fit in. But her arrival brings about more mayhem than even Ruth is used to. She soon meets Josh McCain, the son of her father's business partner, but discovers some startling news: Her father passed away years ago. And though Josh urges Ruth to claim her inheritance, he grows suspicious of something more sinister at hand when her "accidents" seem to go beyond Ruth's normal bumbling ways and leave her very life in danger. If her own two feet don't end up tripping her, Ruth Caldwell's mouth is likely to get her into equal trouble. But Ruth has the best of intentions. Truly. It's just that her attempts to live up to her mother's expectations of how a lady should act have often yielded…well, less than impressive results.
Josh McCain is speechless when he sees Ruth step off the stage in Folsom, California. Sure, it looks like she's been sleeping in her gown for the past week, but with a crown of riotous curls and those deep green eyes, she's certainly the most beautiful woman he’s ever met.
But Josh soon finds the sparks that fly upon Ruth's arrival aren't the romantic type. With her legitimate claims to an inheritance, the Broken P Ranch's future is suddenly precarious. And when Ruth's "accidents"-going beyond even her normal bumbling ways—seem to take a sinister turn, Josh must decide where his loyalties lie.
My Review:
My experience with Cathy Marie Hake has been good so far, so when I happened upon this book glaring down at me from the library shelves, I immediately borrowed it. Let me tell you, I enjoyed this book so much!!! Ruth was such a bucket of laughs! She was a very real character that I wish I could meet, with strong moral character. Josh was very amazing, as well. I loved that each of them had a strong faith and shared it with each other. When they found out someone close to them was doing something illegal, they went to God about it, first. I seriously will not give this book a "what I didn't like" area because I honestly cannot think of anything I did not positively love in this book. Suspense helped the story a lot, but wasn't over the top. Romance is totally within boundaries - maybe a kiss or two, but that's IT. (Which I loved. Some of these Christian romance novels get too carried away.) It's the beginning of a series, too! This book made me actually laugh out loud while reading, which is rare! Ruth was just such a lovable character, compassionate and carefree, pretty much everything I wish to be. Others have not given this book such a rave review, but this is what I got out of it. I am seriously considering buying it because I know I would enjoy reading it many more times. Letter Perfect is a totally awesome, sweet, fun, western chick-flick sort of book! Highly Recommended for ladies ages 13+!
*I'm having issues with my Amazon Associates bar, and Amazon isn't cooperating with this book. Sorry! You can find it almost anywhere on the web, though. :)
Stephanie
