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Marrying Mallory
Is Mallory Harrington jinxed because her name means luckless? Things have gone wrong for Mallory since she was a small child. All she ever wanted was to have a complete family and live happily ever after. It appears she has it all when she marries Toby Harrington and they have a son. Unfortunately, their marriage ends when Toby has an affair with his law partner. Divorced Mallory doesn’t want to date, so she isn’t happy when her girlfriends try to fix her up with a minister friend.
Mallory decides to do something for herself, and get the nose surgery that she's always wanted. What she doesn't expect is her instant attraction to her surgeon.
Sometimes faith is about accepting what can't be changed and grabbing what God offers her. Life must go on.
Mallory decides to do something for herself, and get the nose surgery that she's always wanted. What she doesn't expect is her instant attraction to her surgeon.
Sometimes faith is about accepting what can't be changed and grabbing what God offers her. Life must go on.
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First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Diane Craver
30 books199 followersAs the youngest in the family growing up on a farm outside of Findlay, Ohio, Diane often acted out characters from her own stories in the backyard. In high school she was the student sitting in class with a novel hidden in front of her propped up textbook. Her passion for reading novels had to be put on hold during her college years at Ohio State University with working part-time on campus and being a full-time student. Before embarking on her writing career, she was a school teacher and play director.
Several non-fiction articles of Diane's have been published in Woman’s World Weekly, The Catholic Telegraph, Virtue, Down Syndrome Today, WritersWeekly.com, and several other publications. Her book, A CHRISTMAS GIFT, received 5 stars from the Midwest Book Review. Recently, Diane asked for her rights back for this heartwarming story and reissued it under the title, A GIFT FOREVER, and a new cover. She writes Amish fiction, contemporary romance, inspirational mainstream, chick-lit mystery, and non-fiction books. Her novels have received great reviews from readers and reviewers.
After watching the original movie, Cheaper by the Dozen, young Diane decided then and there, she someday wanted a large family. By the time she married Tom, the love of her life, she realized that maybe six children was a better number than twelve. She enjoys her life in southwestern Ohio with her husband, six children, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren. Life is never boring with two daughters, Sara and Amanda, born with Down syndrome living at home. Diane’s husband of thirty-nine years is very supportive of her writing career, as well as her awesome children.
Several non-fiction articles of Diane's have been published in Woman’s World Weekly, The Catholic Telegraph, Virtue, Down Syndrome Today, WritersWeekly.com, and several other publications. Her book, A CHRISTMAS GIFT, received 5 stars from the Midwest Book Review. Recently, Diane asked for her rights back for this heartwarming story and reissued it under the title, A GIFT FOREVER, and a new cover. She writes Amish fiction, contemporary romance, inspirational mainstream, chick-lit mystery, and non-fiction books. Her novels have received great reviews from readers and reviewers.
After watching the original movie, Cheaper by the Dozen, young Diane decided then and there, she someday wanted a large family. By the time she married Tom, the love of her life, she realized that maybe six children was a better number than twelve. She enjoys her life in southwestern Ohio with her husband, six children, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren. Life is never boring with two daughters, Sara and Amanda, born with Down syndrome living at home. Diane’s husband of thirty-nine years is very supportive of her writing career, as well as her awesome children.
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November 19, 2012
I was very disappointed in this book. It just didn't seem to live up to the billing it had received. It lasted too long, went on and on about the same line of conversations among the characters and could have been wrapped up in a lot fewer pages. The main character Mallory seemed to harp and harp on the same subject repeatedly -- about whether she could remarry as a divorced Christian. That seemed to be about the only thing she discussed with respect to her Christian walk. She complained about her former husband's ways, from his cheating to his lack of church attendance, but never seemed to address the question as to they were unequally yoked (believer married to non-believer) in the first place. This was billed as a Christian romance, but I was most disappointed in the descriptions of the physical relationship between Mallory and her new plastic surgeon/boyfriend. There was no need to include specific body parts in reference to the physical contacts between them. To make specific reference to Seth staring at Mallory's chest (more specific terms used) as she stretched, how he could feel her against him, etc., makes this book like any other run of the mill romance book.
October 29, 2012
*3.5 stars*
I wanted to like this more, but the writing was a bit simple for me. The dialogue was very straight-forward, but lacked anything special in its presentation. The storyline itself, however, was very interesting. I liked Mallory's character for the most part, though she did annoy me with her hypocrisy toward her ex (she married him knowing he wasn't a Christian & then criticized him for it when she knew it from the beginning & made her own choice). I'm glad she was finally able to move past her ex's infidelity & their resulting divorce (which she cannot be blamed for his infidelity). Seth was a great character and I appreciated him liking Mallory prior to her surgery. Altogether, I liked the storyline for the most part, but the writing itself was a bit lacking for me.
I wanted to like this more, but the writing was a bit simple for me. The dialogue was very straight-forward, but lacked anything special in its presentation. The storyline itself, however, was very interesting. I liked Mallory's character for the most part, though she did annoy me with her hypocrisy toward her ex (she married him knowing he wasn't a Christian & then criticized him for it when she knew it from the beginning & made her own choice). I'm glad she was finally able to move past her ex's infidelity & their resulting divorce (which she cannot be blamed for his infidelity). Seth was a great character and I appreciated him liking Mallory prior to her surgery. Altogether, I liked the storyline for the most part, but the writing itself was a bit lacking for me.
February 10, 2010
Marrying Mallory - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
'In the past, Mallory Harrington felt cursed at times. Too many things had gone wrong in her thirty-two years of life. Her father had left when she was five and never even said good-bye. As a seventh grader, Mallory climbed a tree, slipped before reaching the ground and ripped her cheek on a barbed wire fence creating a cut that required thirty stitches. She was robbed of being valedictorian a few weeks before graduation due to another students grades being just a little higher. When she married Toby Harrington, she finally felt blessed. Doubly blessed when she gave birth to their son, Joshua. But her happiness ended the night Toby asked for a divorce. On top of everything else, she had inherited her father's big nose. She was jinxed. The name Mallory meant luckless'
Mallory can see no future of happiness in her life. When she married Toby, her vows were given in the presence of God and could never be taken back. Even though Toby was the one to commit adultery while married to Mallory, she still felt that in the eyes of God she was still married to him. She feels that if she had been prettier, Toby's eyes wouldn't have strayed and they would still be married. So to make herself more beautiful Mallory decides to have something done about her big nose. But what she didn't know was that when she meets Dr. Seth Whitman, her whole life is about to change.
In today's world, divorce is so common that it's actually hard to find a man or woman over 50 that hasn't been divorced at least once. To most of us, it's more surprising to find a couple that has not been divorced. Marriage is made up of sacred vows that are usually committed to in the name and eyes of God but, as Mallory learns, 'what we assume God wants for us isn't necessarily correct.' After reading Marrying Mallory, I was reminded that by believing in Him and accepting His guidance, we will find what he wants for us without assuming.
'In the past, Mallory Harrington felt cursed at times. Too many things had gone wrong in her thirty-two years of life. Her father had left when she was five and never even said good-bye. As a seventh grader, Mallory climbed a tree, slipped before reaching the ground and ripped her cheek on a barbed wire fence creating a cut that required thirty stitches. She was robbed of being valedictorian a few weeks before graduation due to another students grades being just a little higher. When she married Toby Harrington, she finally felt blessed. Doubly blessed when she gave birth to their son, Joshua. But her happiness ended the night Toby asked for a divorce. On top of everything else, she had inherited her father's big nose. She was jinxed. The name Mallory meant luckless'
Mallory can see no future of happiness in her life. When she married Toby, her vows were given in the presence of God and could never be taken back. Even though Toby was the one to commit adultery while married to Mallory, she still felt that in the eyes of God she was still married to him. She feels that if she had been prettier, Toby's eyes wouldn't have strayed and they would still be married. So to make herself more beautiful Mallory decides to have something done about her big nose. But what she didn't know was that when she meets Dr. Seth Whitman, her whole life is about to change.
In today's world, divorce is so common that it's actually hard to find a man or woman over 50 that hasn't been divorced at least once. To most of us, it's more surprising to find a couple that has not been divorced. Marriage is made up of sacred vows that are usually committed to in the name and eyes of God but, as Mallory learns, 'what we assume God wants for us isn't necessarily correct.' After reading Marrying Mallory, I was reminded that by believing in Him and accepting His guidance, we will find what he wants for us without assuming.
May 19, 2012
MARRYING MALLORY by Diane Craver is an interesting Christian Contemporary Romance. It is a poignant story of a young divorcee,Mallory,the consequences of divorce,betrayal,forgiveness,healing,remarriage,faith,second chances, and friendship.”Marrying Mallory” is written with a wonderful cast of characters,who are human,believable,and show us that even Christians have moments of doubt. While, “Marrying Mallory” is a Christian Contemporary Romance,it is not a “preachy” story,but a story that shows the downfalls of life,and that faith is accepting things we can not change as well as some things we can change. Regardless,of what happens “life goes on”. A sweet romance! Received for an honest review from the author. Details can be found at the author’s website,and My Book Addiction and More.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING:Sweet: No sex or scenes of physical intimacy except some kissing. No graphic violence or profanity.
REVIEWED BY: AprilR,My Book Addiction and More
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING:Sweet: No sex or scenes of physical intimacy except some kissing. No graphic violence or profanity.
REVIEWED BY: AprilR,My Book Addiction and More
February 21, 2010
Diane createa a strong heroine, Mallory, in conflict with herself. And when she presents the perfect hero for Mallory to lean on and come to love, Mallory has a great deal of heart searching to do. Not least how to deal with her personal demons about her failed marrige.
The final twist, that something she disliked from birth, and decided to rectify, brought Seth and Mallory together is wonderful.
It's so true that our present is built on our past, and our future is built on our present. It's what we do with it that counts.
I enjoyed Marrying Mallory.
The final twist, that something she disliked from birth, and decided to rectify, brought Seth and Mallory together is wonderful.
It's so true that our present is built on our past, and our future is built on our present. It's what we do with it that counts.
I enjoyed Marrying Mallory.
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February 10, 2016159pgs, all she ever wanted was a family and to live happily ever after. Her husband has an affair, so they divorce. Her friends try to fix her up, but she decides to get her nose fixed instead. She falls for her surgeon.
January 8, 2011
I appreciated the way Diane dealt with the topic of divorce and remarriage within a Christian context.
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February 21, 2013
Sorry this book suck. The only person i liked was Seth. Mallory with her whining. Who whins about their ex to another man.
September 17, 2014
Although Mallory's belief that a woman divorced because of her husband's adultery shouldn't marry again was not Biblical, this was an enjoyable light read.
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