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Wisconsin Weddings
Wisconsin Weddings: The Long Ride Home/Always a Bridesmaid/The Summer Girl
Contemporary Romance: Three young Wisconsin women yearn for love on their own terms. Jena always saw herself as the wife of a minister, not a workaholic lawyer. Will she say no to love? Lara finds love with a childhood friend and is determined that the man she loves will love God first and her second. Melody's younger sister is engaged, and Melody feels like she is doomed to always be a bridesmaid but never a bride. Will these women be open to the will of God for their lives or force their own plans and give up happiness?
361 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2007
About the author
Andrea Boeshaar
62 books323 followersAndrea Kuhn Boeshaar has been married for more than 30 years. She and her husband, Daniel, have three adult sons, daughters-in-law, and two precious grandchildren. Andrea's educational background includes the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, where she studied in English, and Alverno College where she studied in Professional Communications and Business Management.
Andrea has been writing stories and poems since she was a little girl; however, it wasn't until 1984 that she started submitting her work for publication. Eight years after that, she was convicted about writing for the Christian market. She read books in her genre (Inspirational Romance & Women's Fiction), studied the market, and worked hard to hone her craft.
Andrea has been writing stories and poems since she was a little girl; however, it wasn't until 1984 that she started submitting her work for publication. Eight years after that, she was convicted about writing for the Christian market. She read books in her genre (Inspirational Romance & Women's Fiction), studied the market, and worked hard to hone her craft.
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January 7, 2026
These stories aren't intended to be full-size novels, but at least one of them could have been. I felt a little bit like each story was tied up in a sweet, little bow and I wasn't always satisfied with the journey the stories took before coming to their endings.
April 19, 2020
Meh...a crispy clean Christian romance. Three short stories, about women who live in Wisconsin, not that anything in the stories really make you aware of Wisconsin. An easy, good clean read.
March 26, 2012
Oh my goodness. I got this book at a library sale. I was intrigued because from the looks of it, the book was about two things I enjoy: Wisconsin and weddings. I was not aware this was a Christian contemporary piece.
I've read Christian fiction before and most of the time I can stomach it, although it's almost always on accident and by the time I realize what's going on I'm way too involved in the book.
One would think, with 'Wisconsin' being in the title that there would be a lot of Wisconsin references. No, not really. Instead it's mostly about being a good person and very little Wisconsin references.
What always bothers me about these Christian books is how stereotypical they are. Not one character ever has a drink or says anything rated above a "oh darn". For once it would be refreshing to read a book about real people who believe in God but also have a glass of wine. I mean, my family goes to church but we also offer our guests a plethora of drinks when they come over...I mean, we're from Wisconsin after all.
And I'm still not quite sure what the main character meant when she said that her ex-boyfriend had told her he loved her "in the most intimate of ways" but then she goes on to clarify that they never had sex (because they're good Christians, of course and everyone who has sex prior to marriage will burn in Hades). So how intimate things got between the two, is left a mystery. But I'm pretty sure it was not orally.
Often when I'm reading these books I find myself praying that if I can just get through it and not throw this book at the wall...but in this case, I cannot.
Mostly, I was done as soon as the character described being a stay-at-home mom as a "domestic engineer". Do you have any idea the amount of schooling, time and money it takes to become an actual, legit engineer? Parenting is hard work but this shit is ridiculous.
I've read Christian fiction before and most of the time I can stomach it, although it's almost always on accident and by the time I realize what's going on I'm way too involved in the book.
One would think, with 'Wisconsin' being in the title that there would be a lot of Wisconsin references. No, not really. Instead it's mostly about being a good person and very little Wisconsin references.
What always bothers me about these Christian books is how stereotypical they are. Not one character ever has a drink or says anything rated above a "oh darn". For once it would be refreshing to read a book about real people who believe in God but also have a glass of wine. I mean, my family goes to church but we also offer our guests a plethora of drinks when they come over...I mean, we're from Wisconsin after all.
And I'm still not quite sure what the main character meant when she said that her ex-boyfriend had told her he loved her "in the most intimate of ways" but then she goes on to clarify that they never had sex (because they're good Christians, of course and everyone who has sex prior to marriage will burn in Hades). So how intimate things got between the two, is left a mystery. But I'm pretty sure it was not orally.
Often when I'm reading these books I find myself praying that if I can just get through it and not throw this book at the wall...but in this case, I cannot.
Mostly, I was done as soon as the character described being a stay-at-home mom as a "domestic engineer". Do you have any idea the amount of schooling, time and money it takes to become an actual, legit engineer? Parenting is hard work but this shit is ridiculous.
January 22, 2010
My grandma just sent me 31 books - each with 3 inspirational romances included. As the first of these that I read, I am strongly hoping some of the other authors can write more realisic and less sappy stories. Why does an easy, relaxing read have to also be stupid?
July 7, 2009
This was a easy read. It kept me entertained.
October 21, 2010
Easy to read and enjoyable stories
June 4, 2013
good read, memorable characters.
and, yes, there is cowboys in this one!
got to love the cowboys. :)
and, yes, there is cowboys in this one!
got to love the cowboys. :)
February 1, 2014
I loved it! each woman found live by giving it all to Christ! Trusting God is so awesome!
September 16, 2016
Only the first story really interested me but really did enjoy that one.
August 20, 2008
fun and faith filled!
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November 18, 2012
easy read, just for enjoyment
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