Sweet Home Alabama: Head Over Heels/The Princess and the Mechanic/Matchmaker, Matchmaker/Ready or Not

by Paige Winship Dooly, Pamela Griffin, Lisa Harris

Contemporary An anonymous, old-fashioned love note-a literature student's homework assignment-has been misplaced by its author. Jason finds the love note and mistakenly believes his new employee, Nicole, is hopelessly infatuated with him. When Zak finds the note on his tool cart at the garage, he's convinced Ellen's snobby friends and wealthy parents no longer pose an obstacle and plots an all-out strategy to win her heart. A matchmaking sister uses the note to ignite romance between Samantha and friend Garrett. And the note causes a collision of mistaken identity for Callie and Darryl and results in true love for two lonely souls.

Genres: Romance, Christian Fiction, Christian, Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Christian Romance

352 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jjean · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cozy romance that all start with a "love poem" - well written by 4 authors that keep you interested in each of the characters and their take of the story that is combined, all around the poem - easy read with short chapters...each have a christen story.

[Ceekay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a great read. The stories within the story kept the pages turning quickly. The reader is able to stay connected with the characters without getting bored of them, as the author cleverly weaves their stories together.

[Salome Febi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The novel is a very interesting one. I love the way that the four stories in the novel are interwoven and connected despite the fact that it was written by four different people. It also centers on Christianity which is also one of the reasons why the story was more interesting. It is an example of what we call Christian romance novel

[Melmo2610 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of several that have been on my TBR pile for years and then some. This was a cute set of stories. The secret admirer letter was a fun theme for the collection and the stories were good. A nice light set of romances.

[Dianne Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fell in love with the characters. Loved the book!

[Mariah H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting idea. Cute.

[Keshia Burchette · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, easy read.

[Kristin Hermanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet stories

[Tamara · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is terrible. The premise was cute, the execution was horrific. The dialog was stiff and unbelievable. It was cringe worthy at best, an uncalled for inappropriate sermon at worse.
The characters were never faced with anything remotely resembling conflict on their path to marital bliss.
The characters were flat caricatures of christian values whose faith was their only outstanding feature. To the point it detracted from the characters rather than strengthening them.
I don't believe this book was written by writers. I believe it was written by good Christians. Who's message of faith was more important than good story telling.
I'm not saying that there is not a very specific type of reader that will love this in all it's God filled glory, and fluffy romance novel stuff. but it is definitely not for me.

[Krystal · Rating 1 out of 5]

Okay, so this book is living up to my own personal genre "filler"...its the book I read if I can't find a good one, or run out of anything else at the moment. Its painfully predictable, and though some books that I've marked as good have been predictable, they've at least been of the well written variety, and or make me smile. This one does not, but I'll trudge through it to the bitter end.

*this book is almost painful to read anymore...I can't find any redeeming qualities to it. Well, the one thing is that its at least something to read, because I go stir crazy with nothing. I get desperate enough to read my hubbys car magazines, with engine speak I don't understand. Still, halfway home, and then its over.

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun, feel-good book. There is no swearing and no uncomfortable scenes. I gave it 4 stars since it's a tad on the unrealistic side. I really enjoyed the 4 short stories that are all interconnected by an anonymous love poem.

[Shanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

349 pages
Four short, cheesy love stories based on one anonymous love poem that mistakenly finds it way into peoples' lives. eh. Predictable but an easy read. It would be a good read for a teenage girl who wants some clean romance but not depth :)

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

Four short, cheesy love stories based on one anonymous love poem that mistakenly finds it way into peoples' lives. eh. Predictable but an easy read. It would be a good read for a teenage girl who wants some clean romance but not depth :)

[Evelyn Gonzales Avila · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a Christian Romance novel. There are 4 stories and I enjoyed 2 out of the 4.

[Miriam · Rating 3 out of 5]

A happy, fluffy book for mindless reading. Four short stories that all happen in the same town.

[Jamie]

Oh I loved this book. I believe I finished it in 3 nights. once I started I couldn't stop I wanted to know how these letters would effect the lives of these 4 woman.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice book. Several uplifting, Christian stories that are all linked.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great mindless read. It was fun reading the 4 lives that were touched by one letter. Once I stared reading I couldn't put it down. It was a great summertime read.

[Seneca Massie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a simple read. I enjoyed it because I didnt have to ponder too much and about the characters. It was enjoyable to just sit back and relax in the joy of reading!

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story was ok. Several short stories together with people in the same city.

[Heather Dechant · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my style.

[Anne Locklin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story, perfect for a quick no effortless read. Enjoyed how the same characters showed up later in the book. Must have been a fun collaboration.

[Hanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each story is short, but sweet and charming. I love how each couple is inter-connected and throughout the love stories there are even a few laughs.

[Laurie · Rating 2 out of 5]

skimmed... bored.