Stealing Mr. Smith

John Smith #1

by Tanya E. Williams

“I’ve always deserved better. Nobody ever told me so. It is simply a fact I’ve always known to be true.”

After surviving the loss of both her parents – one to illness and the other to abandonment – Bernice Rosin finds herself at a South Dakota orphanage that will never feel like home. Longing for a life free of poverty and misfortune, she takes matters into her own hands, determined to secure her own happily ever after no matter the cost.

In 1948, a relocation west promises a life rich with upper class pleasantries until a naive mistake shatters both Bernice’s pride and her heart. Convinced she can still rise above her allotted station, she returns to South Dakota to calculate her options.

Desperate for a hero all her own, she singles out John Smith, a simple man with a kind heart and a gentle smile. John appears to be the perfect escape from a life fraught with disappointment. The fact that he comes with the baggage of two children and a past he seldom speaks of, has little bearing on her new obsession. Caught unprepared for such cleverness and deception, John falls right into the path of Bernice’s affection as she has set her sights on changing her last name to Smith, even if she has to steal it.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical

324 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2023

About the author

A writer from a young age, Tanya E Williams loves to help a reader get lost in another time, another place through the magic of books. History continues to inspire her stories and her insightful view into the human condition deepens her character's experiences and propels them on their journey. Ms. Williams' favorite tales, speak to the reader's heart, making them smile, laugh, cry, and think.

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Reviews

[Deanne Patterson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately this book just wasn't for me. At 20% in the book Berenice's father drowns a sack of kittens. I haven't seen any other readers complain about this, does this not bother any of the other readers but I was ready to do a dnf right then!
I simply could not connect with Berenice she is selfish,self centered,manipulative,promiscuous and out to get a man to marry in any way she could including deception. I feel sorry for Mr. Smith and his children.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Kymm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stealing Mr. Smith is the 2nd book in a series of 3 and it didn't disappoint. The story starts with Bernice Rosin and her sister Patricia who are abandoned in an orphanage after their mother dies and their father is unable to care for them. Bernice is not happy living in the orphanage and decides to set out on her own to find the life she knows she's entitled to. Leaving her sister behind she sets her sites on living with her father and stepmother who live a life of high society and wealth. Bernice works on becoming close with her stepmother, who takes her under her wing and begins showering her with gifts and shopping trips. Bernice is finally where she wants to be in life, she just needs to find a suitable husband who will allow her to live the life of luxury she believes she's entitled to. After a potential society scandal erupts Bernice finds she is no longer welcome at her father's house and is kicked out. She's not content to live a life of squalor and poverty, since she has no skills and no way of making enough money to live the life she feels is owed to her. Bernice's main goal is to find a suitable husband who will cement her life in the luxury she feels she deserves. She moves back to her hometown of Sioux Falls and soon is introduced to John Smith, a local business man with 2 children. Bernice can't fathom raising 2 children, but will do so to get the man she wants. When Bernice wants something she'll do whatever it takes to get it! John begins having second thoughts about the relationship when a possible scandal erupts at Bernice's place of business. He decides he can't bring this woman into the home with his children. Well, this really conflicts with Bernice's plan and she resorts to desperate methods to secure her future with John. This was an edge of the seat, can't put down kind of book. Bernice is a real piece of work and her plans and plots to secure her future with a wealthy man are unbelievable. She'll do just about anything to get what she wants. I did feel for John Smith though, he was just a lonely man looking for love after his wife's death. Of course no one will live up to his wife, he knows his children need a mother, but is Bernice his best choice? Exciting story, fast paced and a quick read this is a really good book, with a really bad protagonist. I was left open mouthed and shocked at the ending, but not really surprised when I read it. It's a great cliffhanger and I grabbed book 3 in the series as soon as I finished this one. I had to know what happened next! The book touches on historical fiction, but is mainly a story of a desperate woman and her quest to get exactly what she wants, or feels she deserves. I say read this series it's one you won't forget soon. Happy Reading!

[Patricia (Irishcharmer) Yarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bernice! Now here is a character you will learn to hate! A conniver to the nth degree.... And! She will/does bite the hand that helps...
Oh my goodness....as I was reading this, I felt some long forgotten memory of someone just like this!! And she too felt she was not only owed special treatment, but deserved it. Damn! This Bernice made me so-----..
And what a shameless hussy( I think I just dated myself😁) My feeling towards this character just made me want to take her behind the barn and teach her a thing or two about the realities of life-she even had the audacity to make promises to her younger sister-knowing she'd never, never keep them! Again, I felt the writer had been peeking around the corner in my memory bank!
And then along comes Mr Smith...a loving, tho emotionally lost, young man. He fits the bill to be a target for Bernice. Because by now, you know Bernice better than she knows herself, and you know she's a conniver, a cheat, a liar, and a jealous nasty person. And oh yeah, we know she plays around with others emotions. When she starts to bury her hooks into Mr Smith, you want to yell at him "To Get The Hell Away From Her While You Can"!! And as the story continues to unfold, you want to tell him all the fact checking you've done on Bernice, you realize, it's of no use!! Her hooks are in deep, really deep!! And built on a lie....
Did I like the book? Oh you bet.. Even though Bernice made me grind my teeth! And that's a credit to the writer. She's done a marvelous job in not just creating the storyline, but to flesh out the characters built to fit what her imagination was telling her how to paint the picture for us to read! So! On that note,
Grab a snack (or 2 or 3) a large glass of iced tea (or whatever to slake your thirst) and settle in for the emotional (anger, astonishment, disbelief, jaw dropping):ride! Now, on to the final segment to the Smith saga!!--P/

[S.D. Banks · Rating 4 out of 5]

In “Stealing Mr. Smith,” Tanya E. Williams continues the story of John Smith begun so winningly in “Becoming Mrs. Smith.” Whereas we fell in love with Violet and John in that first book, the sequel presents us with a character who is the antithesis of Violet and who is determined to “steal” Mr. Smith by any means necessary. This is a story both tragic and painful, and it leaves the reader eager to know what comes next—and perhaps even a little bit angry. (To say more would be too much of a spoiler.) Williams is a gifted writer who creates a nicely woven narrative filled with evocative imagery, engaging characters, and dramatic flair. One hopes that the next installment in the Smith family series will be coming soon, and that we may see more from this author in future.

[April · Rating 2 out of 5]

Stealing Mr. Smith
By: Tanya E. Williams

This is the second book in Mr. Smith series. The first book was decent so I tried this one. The thing I got from the book is a person's attitude shows no matter the upbringing. Bernice was gimme gimme gimme. Patricia was giving and Alice was more like Bernice. Poor Mr. Smith doesn't make an appearance until last part of book.




The narration was well done. The characters were well portrayed by Rosie O'Toole.



I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

"NOTE" I was given a free copy of this book but the app the author uses crashed and nothing would make it work again. If the author continues to use that platform, I'll not continue. I ended up purchasing from Audible to support the author.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Following the first book, a reader could not expect more! There is a new element of edginess in the series. Where the first book was wholesome, a new character introduces broken homes, promiscuity and drinking. As a reader, I could not be more thrilled at the expert delivery of a sequel. I am looking very forward to the next installment of this wonderful tale.

[Morris Holden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Sequel

I had read book #1 ; just had to read this one. Finding it involving an orphanage and with sisters who wanted to be together so badly couldn't come to terms with each other!
Such a surprising ending!!

[Sophia Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tanya E Williams reveals a darker side of her psyche in her second novel, Stealing Mr. Smith--a sequel to Becoming Mrs. Smith. Tanya's main character, Bernice, reminds me somewhat of my antagonist Jessie Bell from The Silk Trilogy, only she's nowhere near so disturbed nor criminal. Bernice has a similarly difficult childhood, though—she cares for her dying mother, and then is abandoned by her father. She’s scrappy and calculating, but for all that she’s ‘bad’, others are much worse to her. Then she meets Mr. Smith, an actually decent sort (somewhat analogous to my series' Clayton Bell), and after all Bernice has been through, it’s hard to absolutely condemn her for doing whatever she can to obtain him. She does no worse than has been done to her by others, and her intent is arguably nobler, though Bernice wastes precious few thoughts on such concerns. Stealing Mr. Smith is an intriguing read. Who can help but sympathize with Bernice after having experienced the traumas of her childhood with her? In this poignant novel, Tanya steeps us in a historic setting around the time of World War II while sensitively unfolding how this sometimes-devious woman is in part a product of her circumstances.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book by Tanya Williams I have read, and of course, I cannot wait to read the first book in this series. This second book, Stealing Mr. Smith, was a bit different than I thought the storyline would be; however, the plot and characters made it a page turnover. Throughout the highs and lows, each person attempted to deal with what was in front of them, in order to make the best of what life dealt them. Good and bad decisions were made, and ultimately, this book showcases the journey of life--reminding the reader that each moment matters, and that there are consequences to everything we do.

Bernice Rosin never imaged she would hold certain responsibilities as a child. Too much is put on her at a young age, and she is required to handle what many adults would find difficult. Her family is falling apart, and all she wants to do is to find the glue to put it back together. She does not understand why certain people will not help her and her little sister. Shouldn’t family always be there during the bad times? Yet Bernice is determined to find her independence and her place in the world. She cannot wait until she is full grown, so that she can make whatever decisions she wants to in life. Sadly, she does not understand that growing up also contains its share of hurt and pain.

Patty Rosin loves her family, and in many ways is quite naïve regarding their affections. Thankfully though, she holds more joy than her sister Bernice, and she tries to enjoy the life in front of her. When Bernice leaves her side, Patty must grow up in her own way—she must find the path laid out for her—even though it might be very different from what the rest of her family is doing. Happily, Patty finds comfort in the arms of other kind individuals who help her during the difficult days. If only Bernice could have understood the same.

This book explores the realities of life; therefore, it does not cover up the issues that can occur when one follows the wrong advice or path. I think that is due to the history Williams bases her stories on, which is so incredible to read about—check out the author’s notes at the back of the book. These characters must endure great growth and hardship—even to the point of bringing others down with them. What will be the end fate though? Will the people around them fall in the same manner? Or will they rise up during the challenges? Be sure to check out this story—and the first in the series—and thankfully, there will be a third book coming soon! Happy reading!

This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the author for my copy.

[MBenzz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow. Bernice is one bitter, manipulative, disgusting slut-bag. Her behavior and constant 'poor-me' attitude gets real old, real quick. I understand she had it rough growing up, and I totally cut her some slack in the beginning. While it was sad and unfair that her father left her and her sister Patty at the orphanage, she just couldn't see what he did for them. He left them in a place where they were warm, safe and had three steady meals a day. A place where they could get an education and a chance to better themselves. Patty in time understood this. Bernice chose to remain bitter and angry.

But once Bernice set out on her own and continued to make crappy decision after crappy decision, I just plain hated her. Her sister Patty had a MUCH better outlook on life, and I welcomed her chapters.

I felt there were some parts of the story that were lacking, or unexplained. The Rosin family consists of 5 children...two sons, who we vaguely meet in the beginning then are completely forgotten. And I mean fall-off-the-face-of-the-earth forgotten. They are never mentioned again save for a quick blip at the end about one brother traveling to another city. It had been so long since he was mentioned that I had to search the name within the book on my Kindle to find out who he was. The other three children are girls...Bernice, who we unfortunately follow around while she sleeps her way through Tacoma and South Dakota then whines about how no one likes her and how she can't find a husband, Patty, who is the youngest and tries to find the positive in life, and Alice, the oldest who is married and, for SOME reason that's never explained, hates Bernice and abandons Patty. There's no reason given for then tension between Alice and Bernice, and while Alice seems to genuinely care for Patty, it's never explained why she doesn't send for Patty to come live with her. Why she leaves her to the orphanage when she and her husband have no children and live alone in their large home.

As for Bernice and John Smith? Well, that's where Bernice is just disgusting. First, I should let you know, Bernice doesn't even MEET John until 70% of the way through the book. Their 'courtship' (if you want to call it that) is very brief. I was expecting (due to the title) their relationship to be more front and center. Not the case. The way in which Bernice becomes Mrs. Smith is just appalling.

I don't know that I'm going to continue on with the series, but we'll see. I hope Bernice gets hers in the end though, because she's just a nasty human being.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in a series by Tanya Williams and fits in perfectly to the timeline and progression of the story. In the kick-off story, Becoming Mrs. Smith, we are introduced to Violet and John - young sweethearts that fall in love, suffer through the fear of war and eventually get their happy ending only to be torn apart again. 

Now we follow the story of Bernice Rosin, a young girl who has had a difficult life filled with sorrow and she hopes to find her happy ending no matter what ends she must go to. At 10, Bernice had to help her mother as she died from a horrible sickness. After watching her own mother die in front of her eyes, her father, who can no longer care for his children, sends his two older boys to work on another local farm and sends his two young daughters to live in an orphanage. 

It is no surprise that Bernice harbors tons of anger against her lot in life. But, unlike her younger sister Patty who finds happiness in her new surroundings, Bernie resents everything she has and constantly wants and expects more in her life. As she grows up and finds herself at an young capable of leaving the orphanage she heads out to make a life for herself. Soon she finds that life just keeps giving her lemons, no matter how hard she thinks she's working to get her happy ending.

Eventually, she finds herself meeting Mr. John Smith from the first novel and falls madly in love with him. Again, she goes to the extreme to get her man, because well, she deserves it, right?

I have very mixed feelings for Bernie. I feel strongly for her and do wish her a happy ending, but the things she does to reach those areas in her life are questionable. However, who am I to judge someone's actions when you have not walked in their shoes. As you read about Bernie, you learn to love her and want her to find happiness, but what will happen for her when her world comes crumbling down around her? 

You'll just have to read it to find out! 

[Pegboard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tanya Williams takes you back to a post WWII time when young women are beginning to find more independence in the work force and living arrangements. Bernice Rosin has no power over her circumstances as she cares for her sick mother and later gets left at an orphanage with her little sister. She does have control over her attitude and chooses to blame others for her misfortune, while bitterness wells up in her heart. Stealing Mr. Smith is a continuation of Being Mrs. Smith as John Smith's life picks up after his first wife, Violet, passes away. He is now being pursued by Bernice as she hunts for the husband who meets all her qualifications, regardless of her previous escapades with other men.

Stealing Mr. Smith is written in first person switching from Bernice to her younger sister, Patricia. Tanya Williams displays a duel perceptive of Bernice's behavior and the effect her negative attitude has on those around her, giving a more accurate view of her personality. I found this novel interesting as Williams shows two sisters with the same background growing up completely different, revealing the outcome coincides with the outlook one has on life. Though I would like to judge Bernice for the poor choices she made with men, the author makes me question my own path were I in her shoes. The history Williams put within the pages made this time period come alive. It was thrilling that she centered her story around Sioux Falls, as this is a beautiful oasis among corn field and soy bean farms.

Book review written by Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers' Favorite

[Doreen Prentiss Gabriellini · Rating 4 out of 5]

In “Stealing Mr. Smith,” Tanya E. Williams continues the story of John Smith begun in “Becoming Mrs. Smith.” Readers fell in love with John and his wife Violet in the first book.

We are introduced to the Rosin family who is dysfunctional at best. Bernice Rosin has no power over her circumstances as she cares for her sick mother and later gets left at an orphanage with her little sister, Patty, by her father. The story is told in the first person. Chapters, for the most part, alternate between Bernice and Patty. Ms. Williams clearly presents the conditions the children were born into. Bernice nor her siblings have any control over this. However, each child does have control over their attitude toward life moving forward. Unfortunately, Bernice chooses to blame others for her position in life. We see that bitterness take a hold of her heart. We also see how the two sisters juxtaposed attitudes are completely different and how their outcome is different.

This is a story both tragic and painful, and it leaves the reader eager to know what comes next. I also found myself being angry at Bernice. I could not relate or warm to her character but through Ms. Williams wonderful writing I understood her character. Ms. Williams is a gifted writer who magically creates a nicely interwoven story that is filled with lots of imagery, interesting characters and dramatic flair. One hopes that the next installment in the Smith family series will be coming soon.

[Irene Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok, so let's be clear..Bernice is not a likable character but she is not someone you can easily forget.
The author gives us such a vivid picture of Bernice that you cannot like her but you still want to know what happens to her.
She is manipulative, selfish,and will do just about anything to get what she wants. She is tough and independent ,and singularly focused on getting what she believe she deserves! It is sometimes difficult to feel any sympathy for her, as she is often the author of her own misfortune , and yet for all her faults, she is still vulnerable and a casualty of the times in which she lives. She does not see that by her own actions, she destroys the very thing she craves. Her behaviors are not always honorable and her rationale in justifying them are somewhat suspect, but if she were a man, I believe she would have had different options. She desperately wants what most of us want, to feel secure, to enjoy the material benefits of a steady income and be loved by someone. Her nerve might get her what she wants, but her lack of scruples may make it difficult for her to keep.

[Myreadingzen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall I enjoyed this story, though truth be told Bernice's character in the end made me dislike her. She spends her time dreaming, calculating to find the man she deems worthy and who can give her the lifestyle she desires. Which in means they take care of her and she never has to work again. In the means of finding that man to marry, she ends up in a few "pickle" relationships. The ending, which I won't give away made me sad for John as well as his children.

The story takes place over many years starting at when Bernice's mother dies and her and her younger sister, Patty are left at the Orphanage to her relationship with John. You get to inside her relationship as well with younger sister Patty, which I really enjoyed.

In the end though, Bernice and her background are the complete opposite that of Violet who we're first introduced to in the first book, "Becoming Mrs. Smith."

So the author takes you on a more rebellious side if you will, with this character Bernice in the story of" Stealing Mr. Smith."

[Nicky McCulloch · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Stealing Mr. Smith” by Tanya E. Williams takes us back in time to the early 1940’s. It is a well researched story about what life was like for one young girl and her family in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This life is best described in the line, “Desperate times is all we’ve ever known.” We meet Bernice Rosin in the midst of a childhood that is immersed in poverty, trauma and abandonment. Ms. Williams weaves a masterful tale of the circumstances and events that influence Bernice throughout her young life and we get to see how these circumstances and events play a role in the choices and decisions that she makes as she enters adulthood. The author takes us through a full range of emotions as we get to know Bernice better. I went from feeling sorry for her, to being hopeful for her future, then angry that she could be so foolish and finally shocked at how manipulative she could be. When Bernice meets John Smith the emotional roller coaster continues. You will not want to put this book down as you follow Bernice on her journey and you will be left anticipating the next installment.

[Kelsey Gietl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, let me just say that Tanya E. Williams knocked this one out of the park. I had been waiting for Stealing Mr. Smith since the final page of the first book in the series, Becoming Mrs. Smith, and I was not disappointed. Tanya takes her writing to an entirely different level by making her new leading lady the polar opposite of her Book 1 heroine and doing so beautifully. Bernice is selfish and despicable, yet determined and often charismatic, pulling everyone in with her charms and stopping at nothing to get what she wants. She's the rough and tumble gal you'll hate to love, love to hate, and will absolutely have you clinging to the edge of your seat right until the end. Her actions made it impossible to stop turning the pages and left me bouncing on my heels in anticipation for Book 3.
While each book can be read on its own, it is recommended to read them in order.

[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Tanya Williams' newest historical fiction novel, she deftly paints the portrait of the challenging and complicated Bernice and her sisters who, from out of the very same family struggles, choose completely different paths in life. We are the sum of our life-experiences. Yet, as adults, we can choose how we deal with difficulties and not allow our past to dictate our future. Williams initially elicits sympathy for her protagonist by framing Bernice's adult choices within past circumstances no little girl should ever be subjected to. However, as Bernice's adult journey through the late 1940's unfolds, we see that the troubled little girl within is still calling the shots, much to the detriment of herself and those around her. Definitely a 5-STAR read which leaves us anxious for Williams' next book.

[Elysium · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 stars

Bernice Rosin’s mother dies when she is young and because her father is unable to care for his children, she is sent with her sister Patty into an orphanage. She can’t wait to leave the place as soon as possible and to get the life she thinks she deserves. Eventually, she meets John Smith from the first book and sets her mind to get a husband.

Bernice is the very opposite of Violet, Smith’s first wife, and that alone would have made me dislike her, but she was so selfish, manipulative and rude that I didn’t like her at all. I had just begun to think better of her and then the ending just made me hate her…
It was interesting to see that while Bernice and Patty had the same beginning, they both have very different attitudes to life.

I’m looking forward to seeing how this works out between them and if they can make a life together.

[Maggie Mathews · Rating 5 out of 5]

After finished reading Becoming Mrs. Smith and losing Violet, I already disliked Bernice before I began reading Stealing Mr. Smith. To my surprise Tanya was able to make me felt sympathetic towards Bernice. Yes, her intention of finding a husband to look after her and her methods were misplaced but she came from a world of hurt. She never gotten over the issue of abandonment. When she felt something special for John I thought she was going to experience true love for the first time and not be a selfish B!#ch anymore.....well, let see what happens in the 3rd book, will Bernice be able to redeem herself? I love to see a character transformation of Bernice but that might be wishful thinking on my part....it's up to Tanya to create her magic.

[Stephanie Libra storey · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading Finding Mrs. Smith, I was excited to begin the next book in the series. I finished the book last night and continue to think about the main character Bernie. I want to like her. I really do. Bernie has a tough childhood and is trying hard to move on and have a good life. Following her journey is difficult because just when you believe she has worked out her problems something happens and she is struggling again. I want her to find the love she is looking for. Bernie reacts to her struggles like a real person not your typical heroine. I am wanting to help her but don't know how to stop "the train wreck" that I know must be around the corner.

[Tanis Steel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bernice is a great character. I wish the author had developed her more. The poor gal didn't even get her name on the cover. Her father gave his kids to a children's society? Even after he is happily remarried? Some of this was tough to believe. For someone with as much pluck as Bernice, it is hard to believe she let the step mother do what she did without speaking to her father. Either this is a memoir and the author held back information, or it is indeed fiction with details skipped. I gave an extra star because I quite liked Bernice. Many of the other characters in this book and her earlier one are too perfect.

[Sarah MacIntyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very clever follow on to the short story Becoming Mrs Smith. After getting to know John Smith during this prequel we come across him again as Bernice a young lady with a traumatic past sets her sights on him. I had such mixed emotions about Bernice. She is definitely looking out for herself and has a cold heart but there are some very endearing qualities to her too. A good story of the USA in the late 1940's/early 50's as women become stronger and join the workforce. A really good read.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

after reading Becoming Mrs Smith, I was so excited to see the continuation of the story become available! And Tanya took me on another journey...this one had some characters creating a some page turning choices...the story had everything from heartache to frustration where I wanted to shake some sense into Bernice!

[Jennifer Huppert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the books out of order, beginning with A Man Called Smith. I went back and read the first two. In Stealing Mr. Smith, I gain a better insight into why Bernice acts the way she does. I was a little taken back by how promiscious she was. My heart is with John, Calla, and Jarred. I just wish John wasn't naive.

[Sherralynne Smith]

An insightful read

I enjoyed this book because it answered a few questions I had. I read book 3 in this series before I realised there was a second book (this title). Tanya's story telling ability is superb and I am delighted to recommend this book. Thanks.

[Susan Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book amazed me! Tanya E Williams describes the scenery exceedingly well, and I enjoyed the story immensely.
I hope there is a sequel for Mr Smith!

[Rhonda Lomazow · Rating 4 out of 5]

So well written drew me in from the first pages or maybe I should say from the cover art.lots of twists and turns adventure looking foward to the authors next book.

[Poppy Marlowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bernice .... what a bitch. Cannot wait for book 3 to see her comeuppance.

[Jamie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really this is one star, but since this book at least has chapters I rated higher than the Becoming Mrs. Smith. Really the number of 5 star reviews is fishy here.