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The Best Is Yet to Come
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This fun novella is a prequel for Her Best Match, intended as a supplement only. It is not a stand-alone story. You will get to see inside the head of billionaire Steven Gherring, who likes to control everything in his life. But just when he thinks nothing could ever surprise him, he meets Ann Best. His response to her surprises even himself! This is a quick read with sassy characters and lots of laughs.
This fun novella is a prequel for Her Best Match, intended as a supplement only. It is not a stand-alone story. You will get to see inside the head of billionaire Steven Gherring, who likes to control everything in his life. But just when he thinks nothing could ever surprise him, he meets Ann Best. His response to her surprises even himself! This is a quick read with sassy characters and lots of laughs.
60 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2013
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Tamie Dearen
51 books392 followersUSA Today bestselling author Tamie Dearen has published more than twenty books, including The Best Girls Series and the Limitless Clean Billionaire Romance Series. Tamie believes real life is already full of enough heartache, so she gives her book-characters happily-ever-afters, no matter how difficult their paths.
Tamie Dearen lives in Texas with her incredibly romantic husband and two dogs. She hates dusting and exercising and loves anything musical or artistic. When she's not writing books, you might find her playing with her grandkids or drilling on someone's tooth.
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August 19, 2015
What a Guy...
Having read the entire series before this prequel, I have to say, if I'd read this before at least book one, I don't know if I would have liked Steven. The author paints him as rather self centered and conceited.
Having read the entire series before this prequel, I have to say, if I'd read this before at least book one, I don't know if I would have liked Steven. The author paints him as rather self centered and conceited.
August 2, 2014
This brief introduction to The Best Girls Series does precisely what it is intended to do for a new reader: it makes you want to read more. Having said that, it would also be a delightful companion piece if you have already read on. The Best Is Yet to Come was, for me, an introduction - and a perfect one at that.
As Jane Austen so wittily opined in the opening line of Pride and Prejudice, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." Meet Steven Gherring, a middle-aged single man in possession of a good fortune, in want of a wife. At least if his ninety-five-year-old Gram is to be believed. Steven is mind-boggling successful, handsome, and the proud owner of a flawless reputation, but he has had no luck finding a wife. Women are available to him, of course, but despite the appealing offers he receives from models and sexy rising politicians, he's looking for something more. He dares to dream of the woman who wouldn't sell her left arm for a chance to be Mrs. Steven Gherring. Enter Anne Best - a widowed, shockingly-close-to-Steven's-age, practically makeup-free, real sort of woman. And Steven is intrigued.
I enjoyed every moment of this short read. The characters are fresh, the plot is well-paced, and the dialogue flows naturally. Author Tamie Dearen has set her trap perfectly, and I for one don't mind admitting I'm caught in the snare. I've just purchased Her Best Match, book one in The Best Girls Series, and I can't wait to get reading. I have a very strong suspicion the best is, indeed, yet to come.
As Jane Austen so wittily opined in the opening line of Pride and Prejudice, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." Meet Steven Gherring, a middle-aged single man in possession of a good fortune, in want of a wife. At least if his ninety-five-year-old Gram is to be believed. Steven is mind-boggling successful, handsome, and the proud owner of a flawless reputation, but he has had no luck finding a wife. Women are available to him, of course, but despite the appealing offers he receives from models and sexy rising politicians, he's looking for something more. He dares to dream of the woman who wouldn't sell her left arm for a chance to be Mrs. Steven Gherring. Enter Anne Best - a widowed, shockingly-close-to-Steven's-age, practically makeup-free, real sort of woman. And Steven is intrigued.
I enjoyed every moment of this short read. The characters are fresh, the plot is well-paced, and the dialogue flows naturally. Author Tamie Dearen has set her trap perfectly, and I for one don't mind admitting I'm caught in the snare. I've just purchased Her Best Match, book one in The Best Girls Series, and I can't wait to get reading. I have a very strong suspicion the best is, indeed, yet to come.
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July 18, 2014
A Great Tease
Steven Gherring, the most eligible bachelor who is a filthy rich businessman, almost fifty, and has never found a woman who is worthy of his lifetime commitment.
Gram, Steven's ninety-five-year-old grandmother who wants him to get married.
Gary (Steven's best friend).
Katie Carson, Steven's executive assistant who plans to leave her job when she marries Gary.
Alicia Esparza, a beautiful, intelligent, up and coming politician who wants to form a relationship with Steven, maybe a marriage or maybe a mutually beneficial partnership.
Anne Best, a forty five year old lady who enters Steven's life in an unexpected way.
Tamie Dearen has written a brilliant prequel "tease" for those of us who have not yet read her The Best Girls Series. She creates a group of very interesting characters and places them in clever relationships. Her descriptions and storyline are creative and well crafted. Even though this is not my normal genre of interest, Ms. Dearen did such a good job with this prequel I will read more of The Best Girls Series. This is the best endorsement I can give. I strongly recommend 'The Best Is Yet to Come'.
Steven Gherring, the most eligible bachelor who is a filthy rich businessman, almost fifty, and has never found a woman who is worthy of his lifetime commitment.
Gram, Steven's ninety-five-year-old grandmother who wants him to get married.
Gary (Steven's best friend).
Katie Carson, Steven's executive assistant who plans to leave her job when she marries Gary.
Alicia Esparza, a beautiful, intelligent, up and coming politician who wants to form a relationship with Steven, maybe a marriage or maybe a mutually beneficial partnership.
Anne Best, a forty five year old lady who enters Steven's life in an unexpected way.
Tamie Dearen has written a brilliant prequel "tease" for those of us who have not yet read her The Best Girls Series. She creates a group of very interesting characters and places them in clever relationships. Her descriptions and storyline are creative and well crafted. Even though this is not my normal genre of interest, Ms. Dearen did such a good job with this prequel I will read more of The Best Girls Series. This is the best endorsement I can give. I strongly recommend 'The Best Is Yet to Come'.
November 22, 2014
This brief intro to the Best Girl series is really intriguing. At first, actually, I thought I got the series incorrect, because the short prequel details more about Steven Gherring, a multi-billionaire who refuses to hire a new personal executive assistant. The book explains the nature and personality of Gherring - demanding, proud, perfectionist, meticulous and brusque. His Grandma is desperate to see him get married, as he is already nearing his 50 years of age. Steven tells her not to worry because he already has his eyes on a woman, who, by the way, is an opportunist, in my opinion.
Enter Anne Best, no office work experience, almost as the same age as Steven, and has an emotional baggage to boot. After 3 rounds of interviews, Steven is still not satisfied. Anne thinks she's just waiting her time, sitting, anticipating his call. Will she ever make it to the interview? Your guess is as good as mine.
I liked the premise of The Best Is Yet To Come by Tamie Dearen. I am already intrigued by the characters in the book. It is nicely written, fast-paced and enticing to read. I'm looking forward to reading Her Best Match really soon!
Enter Anne Best, no office work experience, almost as the same age as Steven, and has an emotional baggage to boot. After 3 rounds of interviews, Steven is still not satisfied. Anne thinks she's just waiting her time, sitting, anticipating his call. Will she ever make it to the interview? Your guess is as good as mine.
I liked the premise of The Best Is Yet To Come by Tamie Dearen. I am already intrigued by the characters in the book. It is nicely written, fast-paced and enticing to read. I'm looking forward to reading Her Best Match really soon!
September 18, 2014
First of all, a confession: I'm not a reader of Romance. I do appreciate the genre, and am familiar with its conventions. However, I'm more of a nerd - sci-fi and fantasy are the kind of books I usually read.
So, the fact that I loved "The best is yet to come" is a testament to how well it is written!
The main strength of the book is the beautifully, lovingly rendered characters; characters both vivid and engaging, never falling into the trap of sentimentality or banality. Indeed, Dearen manages to breathe new life into the all too familiar story of a self-made, single entrepreneur with women fawning over him, who unexpectedly finds himself longing for intimacy.
The writing is excellent, with not a word out of place. Excellent!
So, the fact that I loved "The best is yet to come" is a testament to how well it is written!
The main strength of the book is the beautifully, lovingly rendered characters; characters both vivid and engaging, never falling into the trap of sentimentality or banality. Indeed, Dearen manages to breathe new life into the all too familiar story of a self-made, single entrepreneur with women fawning over him, who unexpectedly finds himself longing for intimacy.
The writing is excellent, with not a word out of place. Excellent!
September 9, 2014
The Best is Yet to Come is a prequel novella to the Best Girls series by Tamie Dearen following Steven Gherring in the days leading up to and just after meeting Anne Best for the first time.
We've seen part of this story from Anne's side, but now we get a glimpse into the billionaire playboy's true heart of gold as he considers what's best for him, and how to pursue the one woman to catch his eye in a very long time.
The book is short, but shows author Tamie Dearen's fun and romanic writing style as she gives us a teaser taste for her series. We can't help but fall for Anne Best, even as Steven Gherring does!
We've seen part of this story from Anne's side, but now we get a glimpse into the billionaire playboy's true heart of gold as he considers what's best for him, and how to pursue the one woman to catch his eye in a very long time.
The book is short, but shows author Tamie Dearen's fun and romanic writing style as she gives us a teaser taste for her series. We can't help but fall for Anne Best, even as Steven Gherring does!
January 13, 2015
This was a sweet short story romance. I really like the book, I loved the way the author brought in the characters.
He is a billionaire nearing 50 years old, hasn't been married yet, hasn't found anyone to match his interest. His Executive Assistant is leaving him, and he needs a new Assistant. He isn't happy that she is leaving him.
here are a few characters in this story and it goes really quick, I followed the book well and now of course I need to real all the books she wrote. If like a fun romance and something a little different I think you would like this book and series.
This was a Kindle book that I found on Amazon to read.
He is a billionaire nearing 50 years old, hasn't been married yet, hasn't found anyone to match his interest. His Executive Assistant is leaving him, and he needs a new Assistant. He isn't happy that she is leaving him.
here are a few characters in this story and it goes really quick, I followed the book well and now of course I need to real all the books she wrote. If like a fun romance and something a little different I think you would like this book and series.
This was a Kindle book that I found on Amazon to read.
October 6, 2014
This is a very short prequel to Her Best Match. It's written from Steven Gherring's point of view and includes the few days before Ann Best interviews from the job through just before she arrives.
Even though it's a very short prequel you get a taste of the author's writing style and Steven's character. There's also a bit from Gram at the beginning, and she's my favorite. She's so feisty!
This prequel is definitely a teaser and makes you want to keep reading into book 1 and you should because it's great.
Even though it's a very short prequel you get a taste of the author's writing style and Steven's character. There's also a bit from Gram at the beginning, and she's my favorite. She's so feisty!
This prequel is definitely a teaser and makes you want to keep reading into book 1 and you should because it's great.
December 7, 2014
Although I don't read a lot of romance. this book involves a few other things and makes it an interesting read. I should sat it is more of a teaser because it is a short story that leaves the reader wanting to find out what happens in the lives of Steven Gherring and his new assistant Katie, who seems to be a woman who has a mind of her own. Something she will need dealing with Steven. The writing style is one readers will love and the author knows how to weave a winning tale.
December 27, 2014
This was the perfect introduction to the Best Girls series. I'm glad I read it before I read book 1. It is short, sweet and to the point and gives some good background information on the hero in Her Best Match.
February 2, 2015
Tamie Dearen is a skilled writer, with a great sense of story. She is also witty, understands the psychology of character and her writing is free from any of the annoying typos, mis-spells and other irritants one often finds in ebooks. The interaction between the characters (eg. Steven and Ms. Carson; Steven and Anne) makes for intriguing reading and I finished the book in a flash, and enjoyed the experience
Why only four stars then? Unfortunately I am one of those people who do not understand why an author writes a few chapters of a book and then publishes it as complete. For me The Best is Yet to Come (as I discovered later) constitutes merely the opening chapters of a much longer novel "Her Best Match" which I am reading now and enjoying. So to have The Best is Yet to Come end so abruptly while much more was yet to come was something of a disappointment for me.
That said, those who like their stories in serial form (Dickens's novels were originally serialised in a newspaper) will enjoy The Best is Yet to Come.
Why only four stars then? Unfortunately I am one of those people who do not understand why an author writes a few chapters of a book and then publishes it as complete. For me The Best is Yet to Come (as I discovered later) constitutes merely the opening chapters of a much longer novel "Her Best Match" which I am reading now and enjoying. So to have The Best is Yet to Come end so abruptly while much more was yet to come was something of a disappointment for me.
That said, those who like their stories in serial form (Dickens's novels were originally serialised in a newspaper) will enjoy The Best is Yet to Come.
September 1, 2016
The Best Is Yet to Come is a fun teaser for Tamie Dearen’s first book Her Best Match. It was exciting to get to know the infamous and handsome Steven Gherring and find out just what he is thinking when he first meets the lively and spirited Anne Best. You should also check out Dearen’s first book, which continues the story of this unexpected and confusing romance from Anne's prospective, with all the complications caused by the amorous Frenchman Henri.
May 20, 2014
Well, that was fun--fittingly named and a good foretaste, though I can well imagine how it'd also be enjoyable to read this after its related novel. I wasn't sure if I'd have any particular reason to like Steven at first, but he became intriguing after a bit. And while Ms. Esparza puts on a good production, Anne Best is far more interesting. What a cookie! I'll definitely be going on to read Her Best Match, hopefully sooner than later. Two thumbs up!
June 9, 2014
This is a well-written "teaser" and parallel novella with Ms. Dearen's first book in The Best Girls series, Her Best Match. After reading this prequel, and the included first chapter of HBM, I can't wait to read the rest to find out what happens. I don't normally read romance, but Ms. Dearen has me hooked!
August 16, 2014
'The Best is Yet To Come' is the prequel to the Best Girls series. I'm pleasantly surprised at how entertaining this book is. It introduces us to Steven Gherring, a billionnaire who wants to control everything, and the charming and disarming Anne Best. It's an unlikely pairing but it's something that has many possibilities.
It's a great teaser novella to get you reading the entire series.
It's a great teaser novella to get you reading the entire series.
February 8, 2015
The Best Is Yet To Come is a quick-read prequel that delivers exactly what it promises -- an introduction to characters (and their motives) that we can follow in the series. The characters of billionaire Gherring, and his unlikely new-hire Executive Assistant Anne Best should be interesting to follow in what looks like a serialized story spanning several novels.
December 18, 2013
I read Her Best Match and then read this prequel. It's a really quick read, but I thought it was a fun addition to the main story. I laughed out loud several times. This is definitely best paired with Book 1 though!
March 23, 2015
I enjoyed reading The Best Is Yet To Come. The writing flowed smoothly and the characters were relatable. I found myself drawn into the story at once. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series.
February 14, 2014
Great prequel, especially since I read book 2 first! haha
March 3, 2014
This book gave just enough to cause me to immediately buy two more of Tamie Dearen's books. Why only 4 stars? Simple, I wanted more, and this isn't even my favorite flavor!
January 16, 2015
A really short prequel to a book series. Now I kinda wish I could get my hands on it...
May 4, 2014
Funny, romantic, clean, novella. Fun start to a great series.
May 18, 2017
This is a cute 5 chapter novella prequel to “Her Best Match: A Romantic Comedy (The Best Girls Book 1)” from the point of view of our leading man, Steven Gherring. This novella gives us a glimpse into Steven Gherring’s thoughts and the days leading up to the billionaire mogul’s first meeting with Texan widow Anne Best; who puts his world at a tilt within minutes of their initial meeting.
The book is short, sweet, and charming with a dash of humor. It’s a nice appetizer read before starting the real romance story in “Her Best Match”, told by the point of view of Ann Best. One doesn’t have to read this book to enjoy “Her Best Match” but it sure is worth reading before, or even after, the first book in the series. It certainly made me chuckle and smile.
The book is short, sweet, and charming with a dash of humor. It’s a nice appetizer read before starting the real romance story in “Her Best Match”, told by the point of view of Ann Best. One doesn’t have to read this book to enjoy “Her Best Match” but it sure is worth reading before, or even after, the first book in the series. It certainly made me chuckle and smile.
August 25, 2021
A sweet little prequel that gives you a taste of what lies ahead in this series. I've read some books in this set, but definitely not all of them. The characters are your usual run-of-the-mill 😂 billionaires and those that flock around them in various social events. The storyline presents said billionaire losing his "right hand woman" to marriage and his futile attempt to find a replacement. A great book to fill a small amount of time.
July 10, 2017
Loved it! It was an excellent prequel to the first Best Girls book. I just love this author's style of writing. I can picture the scenes, and just strongly feel it would be perfect as a movie. What's nice about this prequel is that you see through Steven's eyes instead of Anne's. I highly recommend!
September 29, 2017
Absolutely a great set of books
I have read all the books in the series so far, can't wait for December, I pre ordered book 5. I don't usually write a review, I normally just do the star rating, but I had to write this one, I couldn't put these books down, I laughed and cried, each time one book ended I started the next right away, loved every one of the books!!!
I have read all the books in the series so far, can't wait for December, I pre ordered book 5. I don't usually write a review, I normally just do the star rating, but I had to write this one, I couldn't put these books down, I laughed and cried, each time one book ended I started the next right away, loved every one of the books!!!
March 15, 2018
The meeting
This book tells the story of how Steven and Anne met, as told from Stevens point of view. He is a 50 yr old bachelor, and Anne is a 45 yr old widow. They meet and just a single touch sets off sparks and this book leads to the book about Anne's point of view, Her Best Match. They fall in love and get married even with overcoming several obstacles.
This book tells the story of how Steven and Anne met, as told from Stevens point of view. He is a 50 yr old bachelor, and Anne is a 45 yr old widow. They meet and just a single touch sets off sparks and this book leads to the book about Anne's point of view, Her Best Match. They fall in love and get married even with overcoming several obstacles.
April 28, 2018
Very good read!
I enjoyed all the characters, even Alicia, because she was being real. She was being honest and up front about everything, and sadly that is the way some people think a relationship works in this world. From just the little peek we get of the chemistry between Anne and Mr. Big Shot himself, I can't wait to read Her Best Match.
I enjoyed all the characters, even Alicia, because she was being real. She was being honest and up front about everything, and sadly that is the way some people think a relationship works in this world. From just the little peek we get of the chemistry between Anne and Mr. Big Shot himself, I can't wait to read Her Best Match.
January 11, 2019
I just finished reading The Best Is Yet To Come, after having finished reading Her Best Match. Honestly, I'm glad I read it after and not before since otherwise, I'm not sure I'd have liked Mr. Gherring's personality. Now, having read it in the order that I did, I'm glad since Her Best Match made me anxious to read anything written from Mr. Gherring's POV. Nice introduction to the series.
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