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Love Finds You in Daisy, Oklahoma
Love blooms in unlikely places. In 1912, two years after a tornado left many children homeless, the town of Daisy, Oklahoma, needs help with its orphanage. Enter Rena Jewel, 38 years old and still single, who longs to do something important with her life. A lover of flowers, Rena believes the letter from Daisy to be a sign from the Lord, and she promises to help. Sheriff Gene Wyatt is a widowed father struggling to control 23 unruly orphans—and to keep his own two boys from burning down the town. So when he receives word that help is on the way, Gene rejoices. Until he meets Rena, that is—a genteel and far too pretty woman whom he assumes is not up to the challenge. And after meeting the children, Rena begins to agree with him! At her wits’ end, she helps the children plant a garden and slowly earns their respect and obedience. The new orphanage director arrives just as the garden begins to bloom, and Rena must decide whether she can leave the town, the children—and the man—she’s come to love.
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First published April 5, 2012
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January 13, 2017
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“Love blooms in unlikely places.
1912. Two years after a tornado left many children homeless, the town of Daisy, Oklahoma, needs help with its orphanage. Enter Rena Jewel, 38 years old and still single, who longs to do something important with her life. A lover of flowers, Rena believes the letter from Daisy to be a sign from the Lord, and she promises to help.
Sheriff Gene Wyatt is a widowed father struggling to control 17 unruly orphans—and to keep his own two boys from burning down the town. So when he receives word that help is on the way, Gene rejoices. Until he meets Rena, that is—a genteel and far-too-pretty woman whom he assumes is not up to the challenge. And after meeting the children, Rena begins to agree with him! At her wits' end, she helps the children plant a garden and slowly earns their respect and obedience. The new orphanage director arrives just as the garden begins to bloom, and Rena must decide whether she can leave the town, the children, and the man she's come to love.”
Series: Part of the “Love Finds You” series. (Not connecting to any other books.)
Spiritual Content- Scriptures are mentioned, quoted, read, talked about & referenced; Prayers; Church going; Many Talks about God, His plans, being rooted in Him & God being our Father; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Many mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & thanking God; Mentions of Bibles & verses; Mentions of a mission board, reverends, church going, Sunday School, hymns & sermons; Mentions of godsends & blessings; Mentions of God’s goodness; Mentions of Christmas; Mentions of sins; A few mentions of asking forgiveness from God; A few mentions of those in the Bible; A couple mentions of Heaven; A couple mentions of miracles; A mention of a baptism;
*Note: A mention of a Greek god; Mentions of little devils & acting devilish.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘dag-nabbit’, a form of ‘darn’, a ‘heck’, a ‘shut up’, a ‘sissy’, a ‘stinkin’’, two ‘dumb’s, two ‘stupid’s and three ‘shoot’s; A few mentions of curses & a bar of soap (said, not written); Mentions of eye rolling; Mentions of a fire, a tornado & deaths; Mentions of robbers, a robbery, criminals & crimes; Mentions of liquor, a tavern, drinking & drinkers; Mentions of chewing tobacco; Mentions of fighting & injuries; Mentions of spanking & switches; Mentions of jealousy; Mentions of lying; Mentions of gossip & rumors; A few mentions of hangings; A few mentions of mean names aimed at a little girl for wetting the bed; A few mentions of throwing up; A couple mentions of dead critters & the smell; A couple mentions of nightmares; A mention of a dead body; A mention of a cigar.
Sexual Content- two cheek kisses, a not-detailed kiss, two barely-above-not-detailed kisses, & three semi-detailed kisses; Touches, Nearness & Hand Holding (up to semi-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; Mentions of touches, blushes, attraction & being smitten; Mentions of love letters & romance stories; Mentions of flirting & winks; A couple mentions swooning; A couple mentions of hand kisses; Love, falling in love & the emotions;
*Note: A couple mentions of the female sex (a young girl is horrified/shocked they said ‘sex’); A few mentions of young boys swimming naked & their birthday suits; A few mentions of unmentionables; A few mentions of a woman’s figure.
-Rena Jewel, age 38
-Gene Wyatt
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1912-1913
311 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
Older High School Teens- Four Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Four Stars (and a half)
One word to describe this book? PRECIOUS! Absolutely precious! Not only was the plot so sweet & had it’s funny moments, there was lots of Spiritual Content that was so wonderful! The second-hand embarrassment from these characters were so high, y’all! I would flush right with Rena, poor thing! Hahaha! I adore that ending and I’m pretty sure it’s in my top five favorite endings list because it went on a bit further than most “romance” books. All in all, Janice Hanna Thompson did it again and I’m so excited that I finally got to read this novel by her! :)
Link to review:
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*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.
“Love blooms in unlikely places.
1912. Two years after a tornado left many children homeless, the town of Daisy, Oklahoma, needs help with its orphanage. Enter Rena Jewel, 38 years old and still single, who longs to do something important with her life. A lover of flowers, Rena believes the letter from Daisy to be a sign from the Lord, and she promises to help.
Sheriff Gene Wyatt is a widowed father struggling to control 17 unruly orphans—and to keep his own two boys from burning down the town. So when he receives word that help is on the way, Gene rejoices. Until he meets Rena, that is—a genteel and far-too-pretty woman whom he assumes is not up to the challenge. And after meeting the children, Rena begins to agree with him! At her wits' end, she helps the children plant a garden and slowly earns their respect and obedience. The new orphanage director arrives just as the garden begins to bloom, and Rena must decide whether she can leave the town, the children, and the man she's come to love.”
Series: Part of the “Love Finds You” series. (Not connecting to any other books.)
Spiritual Content- Scriptures are mentioned, quoted, read, talked about & referenced; Prayers; Church going; Many Talks about God, His plans, being rooted in Him & God being our Father; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Many mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & thanking God; Mentions of Bibles & verses; Mentions of a mission board, reverends, church going, Sunday School, hymns & sermons; Mentions of godsends & blessings; Mentions of God’s goodness; Mentions of Christmas; Mentions of sins; A few mentions of asking forgiveness from God; A few mentions of those in the Bible; A couple mentions of Heaven; A couple mentions of miracles; A mention of a baptism;
*Note: A mention of a Greek god; Mentions of little devils & acting devilish.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘dag-nabbit’, a form of ‘darn’, a ‘heck’, a ‘shut up’, a ‘sissy’, a ‘stinkin’’, two ‘dumb’s, two ‘stupid’s and three ‘shoot’s; A few mentions of curses & a bar of soap (said, not written); Mentions of eye rolling; Mentions of a fire, a tornado & deaths; Mentions of robbers, a robbery, criminals & crimes; Mentions of liquor, a tavern, drinking & drinkers; Mentions of chewing tobacco; Mentions of fighting & injuries; Mentions of spanking & switches; Mentions of jealousy; Mentions of lying; Mentions of gossip & rumors; A few mentions of hangings; A few mentions of mean names aimed at a little girl for wetting the bed; A few mentions of throwing up; A couple mentions of dead critters & the smell; A couple mentions of nightmares; A mention of a dead body; A mention of a cigar.
Sexual Content- two cheek kisses, a not-detailed kiss, two barely-above-not-detailed kisses, & three semi-detailed kisses; Touches, Nearness & Hand Holding (up to semi-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; Mentions of touches, blushes, attraction & being smitten; Mentions of love letters & romance stories; Mentions of flirting & winks; A couple mentions swooning; A couple mentions of hand kisses; Love, falling in love & the emotions;
*Note: A couple mentions of the female sex (a young girl is horrified/shocked they said ‘sex’); A few mentions of young boys swimming naked & their birthday suits; A few mentions of unmentionables; A few mentions of a woman’s figure.
-Rena Jewel, age 38
-Gene Wyatt
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1912-1913
311 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
Older High School Teens- Four Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Four Stars (and a half)
One word to describe this book? PRECIOUS! Absolutely precious! Not only was the plot so sweet & had it’s funny moments, there was lots of Spiritual Content that was so wonderful! The second-hand embarrassment from these characters were so high, y’all! I would flush right with Rena, poor thing! Hahaha! I adore that ending and I’m pretty sure it’s in my top five favorite endings list because it went on a bit further than most “romance” books. All in all, Janice Hanna Thompson did it again and I’m so excited that I finally got to read this novel by her! :)
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*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.
June 5, 2023
When I heard SummerSide Press was being bought out and the Love Finds You series was being disbanded my heart sank. These books were my way of traveling in my early 20s and I literally bought the entire 50+ book series taking up several shelves in my personal library. Now, I enjoy them slowly as if to savor the feelings from a decade ago but now being able to travel more and more I feel like the LFY series prepared me for landscapes and each book floods back to me, whether it's a historical or modern storyline. Thank you, Janice Hanna/Thompson, for part in this. I'll never look at a Daisy without remembering Rena, Gene, and the children.
October 4, 2018
Rena is 38 and basically an old maid. She's been living with her brother in Mississippi since her parents died in a house fire when she was 14. While she loves them, the work she does knitting and sewing for charity just seems like such a small offering. When Rena becomes aware of a need for a director at a children's home in Oklahoma, she is convinced it's what she's meant to do. It's in a town called Daisy...and that's her favorite flower. She quickly writes and accepts the position.
However, the actual job of caring for 17 rambunctious children is more than she thought it would be. Not to mention that half the town is convinced that the orphanage should be closed. Thankfully, she has the support of the local sheriff, a widower who just happens to be kind and pretty good looking. Can Rena win over these children and get a handle on this orphanage director thing? And what does she do about the secret love letters showing up occasionally?
This was a very sweet and fun read. One unique part was that each chapter begins with "parenting tips" from one of the characters in the story which is something I have not seen before.
The characters were likable and even the most grouchy softened over time. I didn't give this five stars because the first 2/3s of the book was just OK. Fun enough to read but not terribly exciting. It really did pick up in the last 1/3, however. I wouldn't read it a second time, but I'm glad to have found it for this once. It would be a great summer or beach read!
However, the actual job of caring for 17 rambunctious children is more than she thought it would be. Not to mention that half the town is convinced that the orphanage should be closed. Thankfully, she has the support of the local sheriff, a widower who just happens to be kind and pretty good looking. Can Rena win over these children and get a handle on this orphanage director thing? And what does she do about the secret love letters showing up occasionally?
This was a very sweet and fun read. One unique part was that each chapter begins with "parenting tips" from one of the characters in the story which is something I have not seen before.
The characters were likable and even the most grouchy softened over time. I didn't give this five stars because the first 2/3s of the book was just OK. Fun enough to read but not terribly exciting. It really did pick up in the last 1/3, however. I wouldn't read it a second time, but I'm glad to have found it for this once. It would be a great summer or beach read!
April 5, 2020
I actually really enjoyed this book. I thought the way the author introduced some of the charters, by including their 'tips for dealing with unruly young'uns' was really fun. I also really appreciated the way Rena especially was determined to follow God's call on her life.
And, the children! Such scamps! I loved them, especially the few we got to see more of, as they responded to Rena's gentle lovingkindness towards them.
TBH, the romance part of the book was sweet, but was definitely not my favourite part of the book, as there was just so much MORE to love.
4.5 stars
And, the children! Such scamps! I loved them, especially the few we got to see more of, as they responded to Rena's gentle lovingkindness towards them.
TBH, the romance part of the book was sweet, but was definitely not my favourite part of the book, as there was just so much MORE to love.
4.5 stars
July 27, 2024
Another good, clean, Love Finds you book. My favorite so far!
June 7, 2012
Janice Hanna’s passion is writing romantic comedies and her latest book definitely fits that description. Rena Jewell, a 38 year old spinster from Gulfport, Mississippi, yearns to do something worthwhile for the Lord with her life. When she stumbles (literally) upon a letter addressed to her minister brother requesting his help in locating a director for an orphanage in Daisy, Oklahoma, she applies for the position herself. Soon she finds herself there, welcomed by the hooligans with a bucket of water dumped on her head. This is only the beginning of the humorous pranks that mark her career as orphanage director. Without the help of sheriff Gene, his mother Carolyn, newspaperman Jonathan, and teacher Jenny she would not have survived. In addition to winning over the unruly children, Rena also has to contend with the townspeople who want to close the orphanage and ship the children elsewhere. Each chapter begins with “Tips for Dealing with Unruly Young’uns” from the perspective of someone from the town of Daisy who is involved in the story.
Rena’s perseverance and unselfish love slowly win over the children, the town, and a certain eligible man. But when the children discover her secret notebook of romantic stories and use it to try to instigate a romance for Rena, they nearly destroy everything. However, true love blooms in Daisy and soon there are 4 couples planning their weddings. If you want some funny, corny, heart-warming, happily-ever-after kind of reading for your summer break, this is the book for you.
Suanne
Rena’s perseverance and unselfish love slowly win over the children, the town, and a certain eligible man. But when the children discover her secret notebook of romantic stories and use it to try to instigate a romance for Rena, they nearly destroy everything. However, true love blooms in Daisy and soon there are 4 couples planning their weddings. If you want some funny, corny, heart-warming, happily-ever-after kind of reading for your summer break, this is the book for you.
Suanne
April 26, 2012
A fun read with a little romance and a lot of mayhem.
August 24, 2016
A fun romance from one of my favorite authors.
May 1, 2012
Read in one night! Wonderful book. I was hooked from page one!!
August 22, 2020
This historical romance is very sweet and loving. The children's antics are actually kind of funny although I'm glad my child never did anything like that. The many thoughts on how to raise a child are so true according to so many people. The main idea though put forth by the author is true but I will let you figure out what it is. The growing love stories are perfect as so many people learn and change in the book. The narrator does a nice job of emoting and pacing. I received a free copy of the audiobook and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
July 30, 2022
This was a cute little story! I loved all the antics of the children. They were cute little kids that just wanted some love. I liked seeing Rena bond with them and find a place to belong. The bond between Rena and the kids was a lot stronger than the romance, which wasn’t terribly well developed. It was overall a sweet read that I finished very quickly. It was a good palate cleanser after reading a dense Outlander novel.
**read for book scavenger hunt - a book with a flower in the title**
**read for book scavenger hunt - a book with a flower in the title**
August 10, 2023
An endearing historical romance set in a real location called Daisy Oklahoma. I love daisies so this book really drew me in. The main character, Rena had a big heart full of love to share with those around her. The hero, Gene wanted to care for those in need. Both Rena and Gene had a soft spot for the town's orphans. There were many hysterical and heartwarming moments in this book. Of course the ending was a happy and satisfying one.
July 16, 2024
This is an easy to read, humorous story about an orphanage director and the scandalous antics of some of the boys and girls she takes care of. Set in Oklahoma in the early 1900’s, it is a book that is entertaining, but does not require much thought. Clean romance, opposition, and the growth and maturation of many of the characters make enjoyable.
March 26, 2017
Warm-hearted and full of love! The setup is delicious, with refined Rena having no idea what's in store. The ending might be a little predictable but Janice Thompson has enough tricks up her sleeve to keep you guessing as to how the characters are going to arrive there. Enjoyed this one!
March 11, 2018
Combine one Christian spinster with 17 prankster orphans, and you're in for some delightful surprises. Toss in a handsome, single sheriff with two ruffians of his own, and life in Daisy gets a whole lot more interesting. Such a fun book. Janice Hanna has a deliciously devious mind.
January 17, 2019
Such a sweet, feel-good book. I absolutely fell in love with the town of Daisy Oklahoma. In fact, I was left wishing I could move right in with all the wonderfully, loving, quirky characters. This was such a uplifting read. I will definitely be rereading this one in the near future!
March 15, 2025
A sweet story of a 38 yr old (old maid) set in 1912 who leaves home to take charge of an orphanage, filled with 17 rapscallions. In the process, she learns to cook, to manage, to bring a town together, and most importantly, she learns to love the children and finds love and respect for herself.
May 8, 2017
Really cute book! A good read :)
June 8, 2018
Cute orphan story.
June 7, 2019
The sweetest summer read! :)
March 4, 2017
Awesome read!
This was a sweet book, a Christian romance. Gods love heals all, causing us to bloom where you are planted. It's set in the town of Daisy. Gerbera daisies are my favorite flower! Beautiful petals of love.
This was a sweet book, a Christian romance. Gods love heals all, causing us to bloom where you are planted. It's set in the town of Daisy. Gerbera daisies are my favorite flower! Beautiful petals of love.
February 13, 2017
The cover of the book caught my eye right away. I love daisies. They are delicate, fresh smelling and come in a variety of colors. I opened the book and was transported back to Daisy, Oklahoma in the 1920s. The author does a great job of describing the town and giving some history on it. It made me think of another small town in Oklahoma that holds very fond memories. It is so refreshing when an author can have you relate to the story and feel as if you are home.
The townspeople are quite a bunch. I think one of my favorite characters had to be the cranky woman in the story named Molly. She didn't care for the children that were staying at the orphanage and tried everything she could to get rid of them. I loved her because even though she may have been mean on the outside, she so wanted to be needed by others. I think we can all relate to that feeling of wanting to be helpful and wanted. The author really does a good job of making Molly a vital part of the story.
Rena comes to town to take over running the orphanage and she has her hands full. The children are unruly and the house is in need of repairs. I loved how she went to Daisy, Oklahoma with an open heart ready to love the children. The children are full of energy and the pranks they play on Rena are comical. There are light hearted moments between Rena and the children that made the story very realistic.
Gene who is the sheriff is a great character with a heart for children. I loved his devotion to the orphanage and how he looked out for their well being. He is hoping that Rena will be able to give the children the love they long for. I found the story to be well written and loved how the emphasis was on being needed and loved. This is one story you won't be able to put down. The book is filled with characters who want to make a difference, show love to others and a desire to feel needed. I highly recommend this book to those who like clean romances with laughter and sweet relationships.
The townspeople are quite a bunch. I think one of my favorite characters had to be the cranky woman in the story named Molly. She didn't care for the children that were staying at the orphanage and tried everything she could to get rid of them. I loved her because even though she may have been mean on the outside, she so wanted to be needed by others. I think we can all relate to that feeling of wanting to be helpful and wanted. The author really does a good job of making Molly a vital part of the story.
Rena comes to town to take over running the orphanage and she has her hands full. The children are unruly and the house is in need of repairs. I loved how she went to Daisy, Oklahoma with an open heart ready to love the children. The children are full of energy and the pranks they play on Rena are comical. There are light hearted moments between Rena and the children that made the story very realistic.
Gene who is the sheriff is a great character with a heart for children. I loved his devotion to the orphanage and how he looked out for their well being. He is hoping that Rena will be able to give the children the love they long for. I found the story to be well written and loved how the emphasis was on being needed and loved. This is one story you won't be able to put down. The book is filled with characters who want to make a difference, show love to others and a desire to feel needed. I highly recommend this book to those who like clean romances with laughter and sweet relationships.
July 6, 2012
Sometimes you feel like God is pulling at you, calling you to greater things than you ever felt possible. Seeing a vase of daisies it seemed like something had been missing from Rena Jewel's life, something more than just the emptiness she felt from the loss of her parents when she was 14. It was more than just her Aunt and Uncle who came immediately and offered her a home filled with love. Despite all her charitable work for the Mission Society, Rena felt God calling her. She knew she found her answer in a letter advertising for help running an orphanage in Daisy, Oklahoma from the local sheriff.
Could daisies be the sign that confirmed her next path in life? All Rena knew is that she had such a passion and fire for loving children that she immediately sent her reply to Sheriff Gene Wyatt, informing him that she would arrive in October and was looking forward to helping out in any way she could. If only the letter truly explained what awaited her in Daisy, Oklahoma.
Perhaps Gene should have been a little more truthful when sending his request for help running the orphanage, but when Mrs. Wabash, the former director ran out on him, he didn't have much choice. He would let Ms. Jewel decide for herself whether she would be able to handle running the orphanage for 17 children, most of them boys, if he could only convince her to stay for a day without running away herself.
I received the novel, Love Finds You in Daisy, Oklahoma by Janice Hanna compliments of Summerside Press for my honest review, and literally finished this one in a half a day because I could not put it down. It was funny, heartwarming, sad and filled with the promise of hope and the never ending power of what love can truly do.
This reminded me of the old Disney movies, like the Apple Dumpling Gang where you have a band of orphans that are so used to being left they have no choice but to push their boundaries on the town's residents who more than want the orphanage closed. I kinda saw the interactions with the children a bit like the movie Nanny McPhee only based in 1912, in a small western town. The characters are enjoyable and truly believable and Janice Hanna did an exceptional job at giving each of the 17 children beautiful and unique personalities. In the end, I don't think I could have left any of them because they won me over and I fell in love with all of them. I rate this one a perfect 5 out of 5 stars and again have found a forever home for this lovely novel on my permanent book shelf.
Could daisies be the sign that confirmed her next path in life? All Rena knew is that she had such a passion and fire for loving children that she immediately sent her reply to Sheriff Gene Wyatt, informing him that she would arrive in October and was looking forward to helping out in any way she could. If only the letter truly explained what awaited her in Daisy, Oklahoma.
Perhaps Gene should have been a little more truthful when sending his request for help running the orphanage, but when Mrs. Wabash, the former director ran out on him, he didn't have much choice. He would let Ms. Jewel decide for herself whether she would be able to handle running the orphanage for 17 children, most of them boys, if he could only convince her to stay for a day without running away herself.
I received the novel, Love Finds You in Daisy, Oklahoma by Janice Hanna compliments of Summerside Press for my honest review, and literally finished this one in a half a day because I could not put it down. It was funny, heartwarming, sad and filled with the promise of hope and the never ending power of what love can truly do.
This reminded me of the old Disney movies, like the Apple Dumpling Gang where you have a band of orphans that are so used to being left they have no choice but to push their boundaries on the town's residents who more than want the orphanage closed. I kinda saw the interactions with the children a bit like the movie Nanny McPhee only based in 1912, in a small western town. The characters are enjoyable and truly believable and Janice Hanna did an exceptional job at giving each of the 17 children beautiful and unique personalities. In the end, I don't think I could have left any of them because they won me over and I fell in love with all of them. I rate this one a perfect 5 out of 5 stars and again have found a forever home for this lovely novel on my permanent book shelf.
August 11, 2013
This book brought me great happiness. Immediately upon beginning to read it, the author draws the reader into the life of the characters. What a job this young lady (one of the main characters) has taken upon herself to care for a large group of unruly orphans of various ages! She, who has never been on her own before! And her help comes, primarily, from a widowed Sheriff whose own children seem more unruly than any of the orphans. From the town of Gulfport, Mississippi, in 1912, to the tiny town of Daisy, Oklahoma, this young lady finds her way and finds her place in God’s will for her. The author has written a lighthearted story with strong spiritual principles underlying which the reader probably doesn’t notice. And while the characters may seem to be rather light-weight at the beginning, their strengths soon begin to show themselves. This is a delightful story which I recommend to anyone who is looking for some enjoyable reading without blatant sexual activity. Great read, I think.
August 2, 2013
Another sweet historical fiction romance from the Love Finds You series. I especially enjoyed this one as a retired teacher. Rena Jewel a 38 year old spinster sister of a Missions minister in Mississippi takes on the directorship of an orphanage in Daisy Oklahoma with 14 boys and 3 girls. Each of the boys has been deemed a hooligan by the people of Daisy for all their mischievous deeds. The yearly turnover of directors has been caused by the antics of the boys. Rena is filled with love for these young childen and finds a great balance between showing them the Christian way to behave and loving them into good behavior. Each chapter begins with a tidbit from a submission to the local paper for a column entitled "Tidbits for Dealing with Unruly Young'uns". They were a delight to read and many struck home since I was an elementary teacher. Some surprise romance threads keep this story interesting as well.
August 30, 2013
Love Finds YOU in Daisy Oklahoma by Janice Hanna
I must confess I love to read these LOVE books..do YOU?
There was an orphanage in Daisy with the most unruly children that I have ever heard of. The Sheriff Gene Wyatt and his wife had taken two of the boys to raise and not long after he lost his wife and the boys became the worst of the lot of them. The whole town was against having the orphanage there because the children were so mischevious, they thought sure they would take over the town, have you ever heard the likes of this?
It seems all that come to take care of the orphange soon leave, not being able to handle the children...until Rena came to town.
Rena had lived with her brother and felt God leading her to care for the children here in Oklahoma so she applied and got the job. She felt sure LOVE would conquer all.
Come read this wonderful adventure of how she helps the children,the town and herself too as life unfolds in Daisy, Oklahoma..
I must confess I love to read these LOVE books..do YOU?
There was an orphanage in Daisy with the most unruly children that I have ever heard of. The Sheriff Gene Wyatt and his wife had taken two of the boys to raise and not long after he lost his wife and the boys became the worst of the lot of them. The whole town was against having the orphanage there because the children were so mischevious, they thought sure they would take over the town, have you ever heard the likes of this?
It seems all that come to take care of the orphange soon leave, not being able to handle the children...until Rena came to town.
Rena had lived with her brother and felt God leading her to care for the children here in Oklahoma so she applied and got the job. She felt sure LOVE would conquer all.
Come read this wonderful adventure of how she helps the children,the town and herself too as life unfolds in Daisy, Oklahoma..
August 21, 2015
This book suffered a lot of the same problems as Love Finds You in Groom, Texas for me. I found the time period once again at odds with what the town is actually described as, and the clippings at the beginning of each chapter got annoying quickly, as they got to be quite lengthy rather quickly. The book also had a practically non-existent romance happening, and the children's antics wore rather thin, especially with the lack of true discipline happening. I did like how the garden helped to change the children's attitudes, and thus the townsfolk's attitudes as well, which saved the book from a one star rating. I have a feeling that I just don't care for this author's work, in any incarnation, and will be avoiding her as much as possible in the future.
July 20, 2012
I'm somewhat hard pressed to call it a romance novel, which sounds odd given the title of the book. There are two separate "love" stories in the book, but I really didn't FEEL the romance. Don't misunderstand, it was a sweet book, with a good story line. I just didn't feel the love between Gene and Rena. I'm always disappointed when there's not an epilogue. Then story ending was nice - happy even - but I wanted more from Gene and Rena. What I got felt more like an ending to the story. But, all in all it was a good book.
October 14, 2016
This book is truly amazing. When Rena gets to the children's home her life will completely change. The things the kids do to try to scare her off will have you smiling. Watching the way Rena helps these orphans is truly remarkable. Gene is a very special person you will enjoy reading about. The characters in this book are all very wonderful people. You will feel God working throughout this whole book. This book deserves a higher rating than a five star review.
March 25, 2016
I needed an escape from reality, a book that would be light-hearted and funny, so I picked up Janice's Love Finds You in Daisy, Oklahoma. She surely delivered. What an enjoyable story. You never knew what the kids in the Children's Home would do next. Toss in a sweet romance for a gal who thinks love has past her by and you've got a real treat. Thanks for the good read, Janice.
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