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Vows #3
A Family To Call Her Own
When Rebecca Matthews falls for dashing Zach Wright, he offers her a glimpse of happily-ever-after. Will her strong Christian faith help her overcome her fear of intimacy--and pave a loving future with Zach?
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
About the author
Irene Hannon
105 books2,575 followersIrene Hannon, who writes both contemporary romance and romantic suspense, is the author of more than 65 novels. Her books have been honored with three coveted RITA awards from Romance Writers of America (the “Oscar” of romance fiction) and she is a member of that organization's elite Hall of Fame. She has also received a Career Achievement award from RT Book Reviews for her entire body of work. Other awards for individual books include National Readers' Choice, HOLT Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Retailers Choice, Booksellers' Best, and Reviewers' Choice from RT Book Reviews. She is also a two-time Christy award finalist.
Millions of her books have been sold worldwide, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages.
A former corporate communications executive with a Fortune 500 company, Irene now writes full time. To learn more about Irene and her books, visit www.irenehannon.com.
Millions of her books have been sold worldwide, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages.
A former corporate communications executive with a Fortune 500 company, Irene now writes full time. To learn more about Irene and her books, visit www.irenehannon.com.
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October 20, 2014
Rebecca Matthews has major issues with intimacy. She "freaks out" anytime a man tries to touch or kiss her, and no man has been able to stand her issues. She is destined to believe that she will never marry. There is no man who would ever be able to break through her fears...
Then we have Prince Charming. Prince charming does not ride in on a white horse and rescue Rebecca from the claws of the dragon. No...Prince charming rides in foolishly through fog and gains a concussion, one that Rebecca must save HIM from!!!
I cannot say enough about this book. It was WONDERFUL! I have absolutely no complaints about this book, except that I did cry...A LOT!!! The secondary story in this one was as heart-wrenching, if not more, than then main story. Josef and Isabelle's story was wonderful. I cried so hard a the tragedy that family had to face!!!
I'm convinced that no man would be so patient as to wait for Rebecca's issues to resolve. He is definitely one of a kind, an imagined image of what all us women with issues would love our Prince charming to be like. But it was so nice reading what a perfect man this Zach was...
And he gave up EVERYTHING for his princess. Just read the book and see all that he gave up...
This is the last in the series about these wonderful characters. I know I had some issues with the first two stories written, but none with this one. (SIGH) It was just a heavenlly story...A bit emotional at times, but WONDERFUL!!!
I also give kudos to the author for admitting that the marriage bed did not happen right away. Like everything else, it too came slowly. I'm sure there were many nights that Zach went to sleep frustrated that his needs hadn't bee fulfilled, but in the end she came around. The way the book ended was PERFECT!!!
Then we have Prince Charming. Prince charming does not ride in on a white horse and rescue Rebecca from the claws of the dragon. No...Prince charming rides in foolishly through fog and gains a concussion, one that Rebecca must save HIM from!!!
I cannot say enough about this book. It was WONDERFUL! I have absolutely no complaints about this book, except that I did cry...A LOT!!! The secondary story in this one was as heart-wrenching, if not more, than then main story. Josef and Isabelle's story was wonderful. I cried so hard a the tragedy that family had to face!!!
I'm convinced that no man would be so patient as to wait for Rebecca's issues to resolve. He is definitely one of a kind, an imagined image of what all us women with issues would love our Prince charming to be like. But it was so nice reading what a perfect man this Zach was...
And he gave up EVERYTHING for his princess. Just read the book and see all that he gave up...
This is the last in the series about these wonderful characters. I know I had some issues with the first two stories written, but none with this one. (SIGH) It was just a heavenlly story...A bit emotional at times, but WONDERFUL!!!
I also give kudos to the author for admitting that the marriage bed did not happen right away. Like everything else, it too came slowly. I'm sure there were many nights that Zach went to sleep frustrated that his needs hadn't bee fulfilled, but in the end she came around. The way the book ended was PERFECT!!!
July 3, 2021
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
Rebecca had been damaged, but was not beyond repair. There is something to be said, however, about high school jocks who abuse their privilege. I'm uncomfortable with a father who falls to protect his daughter. Melanie didn't deserve that. The author highlighted what life was like for children growing up in war torn countries.
Rebecca had been damaged, but was not beyond repair. There is something to be said, however, about high school jocks who abuse their privilege. I'm uncomfortable with a father who falls to protect his daughter. Melanie didn't deserve that. The author highlighted what life was like for children growing up in war torn countries.
April 14, 2023
Wonderful novel April 12, 2023
I have enjoyed all of Irene Hannons novels and this one especially drew ,e in from the very first page. We often think we are the author of our lives only to realize our Heavenly Father is very much at the helm of our lives. That is the case in this novel and I enjoyed every moment as changed directions unfolded for the best of everyone concerned.
I have enjoyed all of Irene Hannons novels and this one especially drew ,e in from the very first page. We often think we are the author of our lives only to realize our Heavenly Father is very much at the helm of our lives. That is the case in this novel and I enjoyed every moment as changed directions unfolded for the best of everyone concerned.
October 19, 2017
Lovely
A great cast of characters. A lovely love story. Characters deal with real emotions .Author is good at making you empathize with those in the story.
A great cast of characters. A lovely love story. Characters deal with real emotions .Author is good at making you empathize with those in the story.
May 26, 2022
A romace. Rebecca saves a man on a foggy night. They end up falling in love. Okay story.
May 11, 2023
Great book.
This was a very good book. It had some sad moments but in the end it was very happy. Irene Hannon is one of MT favorite authors.
This was a very good book. It had some sad moments but in the end it was very happy. Irene Hannon is one of MT favorite authors.
December 9, 2009
For a romance novel, it was pretty good. I didn't want to put it down.
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August 23, 2012
A good romance novel. Easy read!
February 11, 2016
2.5-star read
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