Loved this book! Glad it's a standalone.
This story takes us on a trail drive, with all the dirt, grime, stampedes, and 2 unlikely cooks. Highly recommend.
This story takes us on a trail drive, with all the dirt, grime, stampedes, and 2 unlikely cooks. Highly recommend.
A zany historical romance!
This zany historical romance is one that makes the reader laugh but also has some tearjerker moments that will cause you to look inward.
I honestly chose Plots And Pans partly because of the crazy title and mostly because it made me laugh when I read the back cover blurb. The story was exactly what I was looking for, a lighthearted historical romance with a dash of introspection.
This story had quite a few twists and turns. Just when you think everything Jessalyn and Tucker are getting things figured out something happens and there is a misunderstanding and tempers flare. I liked how both of them made mistakes, nailed each other with some hilarious zingers, and yet when it came down to it both of them were warmhearted and kind, even if sparks seriously flew when they were together.
In many ways Plots And Pans is a hilarious battle of the sexes, she thinks she should do whatever she wants no matter how dangerous and he is a bit smothering with his protectiveness.
Kelly Eileen Hake knows her craft well. Realistic characters, a great storyline, and cowboys! What else could you possibly need in a story?
(I received a copy of this book from Shiloh Run Press through The Book Club Network for my honest review. All opinions are my own.)
This zany historical romance is one that makes the reader laugh but also has some tearjerker moments that will cause you to look inward.
I honestly chose Plots And Pans partly because of the crazy title and mostly because it made me laugh when I read the back cover blurb. The story was exactly what I was looking for, a lighthearted historical romance with a dash of introspection.
This story had quite a few twists and turns. Just when you think everything Jessalyn and Tucker are getting things figured out something happens and there is a misunderstanding and tempers flare. I liked how both of them made mistakes, nailed each other with some hilarious zingers, and yet when it came down to it both of them were warmhearted and kind, even if sparks seriously flew when they were together.
In many ways Plots And Pans is a hilarious battle of the sexes, she thinks she should do whatever she wants no matter how dangerous and he is a bit smothering with his protectiveness.
Kelly Eileen Hake knows her craft well. Realistic characters, a great storyline, and cowboys! What else could you possibly need in a story?
(I received a copy of this book from Shiloh Run Press through The Book Club Network for my honest review. All opinions are my own.)
When I heard about this new book from author Kelly Hake, I was very interested in it. It was a historical comedy after all with cowboys and set in Texas:) Who could resist! Not me for sure. I have always enjoyed her mothers books so I knew I would like this one. I just didn't realize how much I would:)
The two main characters are Jessalyn and Tucker. But the secondary characters were almost my favorite. Jess was sent away to a young ladies boarding school in England when she was little and an accident happened. Ever since she believes she killed her father(Not going into details so I don't give anything away). When she finally gets the message he has passed away she escapes the boarding school and heads across the ocean to come home. One of the funniest parts is when she rides up to the ranch. Tucker thinks she is a drifter looking for work and instructs him/her to go to the bunk house. Then when he can't find the drifter he gets upset. You have to read it to appreciate the humor:)
Tucker is a great guy though a bit controlling. At the same time I often found myself taking his side in the arguments between him and Jess. She was quite bossy and wanting to take off by herself while he is trying to watch over her.
This is a really good book filled with humor and fun while at the same time imparting truth from Scripture. As I said above, the secondary characters were almost more sweet than Jess and Tucker. Excellent book!
I received a copy of this book from BookFun for my review purposes. All thoughts are 100% mine.
The two main characters are Jessalyn and Tucker. But the secondary characters were almost my favorite. Jess was sent away to a young ladies boarding school in England when she was little and an accident happened. Ever since she believes she killed her father(Not going into details so I don't give anything away). When she finally gets the message he has passed away she escapes the boarding school and heads across the ocean to come home. One of the funniest parts is when she rides up to the ranch. Tucker thinks she is a drifter looking for work and instructs him/her to go to the bunk house. Then when he can't find the drifter he gets upset. You have to read it to appreciate the humor:)
Tucker is a great guy though a bit controlling. At the same time I often found myself taking his side in the arguments between him and Jess. She was quite bossy and wanting to take off by herself while he is trying to watch over her.
This is a really good book filled with humor and fun while at the same time imparting truth from Scripture. As I said above, the secondary characters were almost more sweet than Jess and Tucker. Excellent book!
I received a copy of this book from BookFun for my review purposes. All thoughts are 100% mine.
Loved this story! Sweet story of family and belonging, with a rugged cattle drive thrown in. I wish Kelly Eileen Hake would write more books! Highly recommended!
About this book:
Order dictates Tucker Carmichaels life his orders. On a cattle drive, a moments hesitation can mean death. The Chisholm Trail is dirty, dangerous, and no place for women. After years at school, Jessalyn Culpepper has come home and is determined to show everyone that a woman can manage everything from cooking to cattlewhether they like it or not! Tucker tries to manage his partners headstrong sister, horrified when she wants to join the cattle drive. But when they need a chuck wagon cook, Jessalyn seems the only solution. Will God stir up love along a trail filled with their Plots and Pans?
Series: As of now, no.
Spiritual Content- Tucker & Desta have a Faith, and while she was raised in the Word, Jessalyn has a hard time separating her earthly father with her Heavenly Father; Church goin, many Prayers are said, Scriptures are quoted & Bible reading and talks about God, His Will, and Trusting Him.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a heck; Being on a cattle ranch, mentions of chicken pluckers, sewing bulls eyes shut and how they may have to shoot an animal to put it out of its misery (they never do) {Very sensitive animal lovers read with cautionI skimmed those parts}
Sexual Content- One not-detailed kiss; Tucker wants to hold Jessalyn many times.
-Jessalyn Culpepper
-Tucker Carmichael
P.O.V. switches between them & Desta
Set in 1879 (Prologue set in 1872)
313 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
High School Teens- Four Stars
My Personal Rating- Four Stars
This book made me swoon and grin like a ninny! It was so stinkin cute! And it was set in Texas! Bonus points for that! {Whaaat? Me? Biased? Nooooo!} Plus the cover is perfect for Plots and Pans, {Get it? Plots and Pans? Like Pots and Pans? Heeheehee!} the girl on the front cover has a mischievous look like shes up to trouble! Just perfect!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Shiloh Run Press) for this review.
Order dictates Tucker Carmichaels life his orders. On a cattle drive, a moments hesitation can mean death. The Chisholm Trail is dirty, dangerous, and no place for women. After years at school, Jessalyn Culpepper has come home and is determined to show everyone that a woman can manage everything from cooking to cattlewhether they like it or not! Tucker tries to manage his partners headstrong sister, horrified when she wants to join the cattle drive. But when they need a chuck wagon cook, Jessalyn seems the only solution. Will God stir up love along a trail filled with their Plots and Pans?
Series: As of now, no.
Spiritual Content- Tucker & Desta have a Faith, and while she was raised in the Word, Jessalyn has a hard time separating her earthly father with her Heavenly Father; Church goin, many Prayers are said, Scriptures are quoted & Bible reading and talks about God, His Will, and Trusting Him.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a heck; Being on a cattle ranch, mentions of chicken pluckers, sewing bulls eyes shut and how they may have to shoot an animal to put it out of its misery (they never do) {Very sensitive animal lovers read with cautionI skimmed those parts}
Sexual Content- One not-detailed kiss; Tucker wants to hold Jessalyn many times.
-Jessalyn Culpepper
-Tucker Carmichael
P.O.V. switches between them & Desta
Set in 1879 (Prologue set in 1872)
313 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
High School Teens- Four Stars
My Personal Rating- Four Stars
This book made me swoon and grin like a ninny! It was so stinkin cute! And it was set in Texas! Bonus points for that! {Whaaat? Me? Biased? Nooooo!} Plus the cover is perfect for Plots and Pans, {Get it? Plots and Pans? Like Pots and Pans? Heeheehee!} the girl on the front cover has a mischievous look like shes up to trouble! Just perfect!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Shiloh Run Press) for this review.
