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Daily, Texas #2
Word Gets Around
Lauren Eldridge had avoided returning home to Daily, Texas, until her father confesses to being in over his head. Paying back an old favor, he's invested in a horse that's supposed to be the star of a new Hollywood movie. Only the horse won't behave. And Lauren is the best trainer in the state. Convinced to return, she soon finds more than she bargained for when the movie's screenwriter turns out to be leading-man handsome.
This movie may be Nate Heath's last shot at turning his career around. He didn't have high hopes at first, but the town of Daily may be just what everyone needs to find hope and healing. And maybe even a little romance.
This movie may be Nate Heath's last shot at turning his career around. He didn't have high hopes at first, but the town of Daily may be just what everyone needs to find hope and healing. And maybe even a little romance.
358 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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Lisa Wingate
57 books13.3k followersLisa Wingate is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Before We Were Yours, which remained on the bestseller list for over two years. Her award-winning works have been selected for state and community One Book reads, have been published in over forty languages, and have appeared on bestseller lists worldwide. The group Americans for More Civility, a kindness watchdog organization, selected Lisa and six others as recipients of the National Civics Award, which celebrates public figures who work to promote greater kindness and civility in American life. She lives in Texas and Colorado with her family and her deceptively cute little teddy bear of a dog, Huckleberry. Find her at www.lisawingate.com, on Facebook at LisaWingateAuthorPage, or on Instagram @author_lisa_wingate
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February 10, 2009
Lisa Wingate did a fabulous job creating complex characters with very believeable internal conflicts. When I read a story I want to be emotionally invested in it. Not only is the cover of Word Gets Around gorgeous, but the story is beautiful as well. I was so caught up in their storyworld that several times tears welled in my eyes. I love it when I feel so connected that I cry with characters when they overcome something they have battled for years. That makes this one powerful book, IMHO. And while the spiritual component was very subtle, when it did come out in the story it was deep and meaningful.
All that Texas lingo and those hilarious sayings like "Well butter my backside and call me a biscuit" made for interesting reading as did the funny tales the relative shared about Lauren when she was a kid. The author did a great job getting in a man's head, too. The hero, Nate, was incredibly hot and his crazy internal thoughts made me laugh. And Lauren's reason for keeping her heart closed from others was very realistic. I totally understood her.
I also loved how Lauren's friendship with Nate slowly developed. It was refreshing to experience the emotional bonding between them that began with friendship and mutual admiration. I can't stand it when conflict feels contrived. In Word Gets Around everything made sense and felt natural to me. The character arcs were exquisitely done, and this romance sizzled even though it was based on friendship and not just chemistry.
I'd encourage any writer who wants to understand how to make a character come alive on a page to read this book and see how it should be done. I can't think of a time when I've read a story that rang so true when it came to internal conflict. I loved everything about this book including the well-done dysfunction crafted into the minor characters, like "The Shay". Did I mention the hero,Nate, was hot? Oh, and the kisses they shared were amazing, but even better than those were the kisses that never happened. Made my heart pound! And even though you know there will be a happy ever after because it's a romance, I still enjoyed experiencing the emotional journey with them.
Word Gets Around was published by Bethany House and published in February 2009
All that Texas lingo and those hilarious sayings like "Well butter my backside and call me a biscuit" made for interesting reading as did the funny tales the relative shared about Lauren when she was a kid. The author did a great job getting in a man's head, too. The hero, Nate, was incredibly hot and his crazy internal thoughts made me laugh. And Lauren's reason for keeping her heart closed from others was very realistic. I totally understood her.
I also loved how Lauren's friendship with Nate slowly developed. It was refreshing to experience the emotional bonding between them that began with friendship and mutual admiration. I can't stand it when conflict feels contrived. In Word Gets Around everything made sense and felt natural to me. The character arcs were exquisitely done, and this romance sizzled even though it was based on friendship and not just chemistry.
I'd encourage any writer who wants to understand how to make a character come alive on a page to read this book and see how it should be done. I can't think of a time when I've read a story that rang so true when it came to internal conflict. I loved everything about this book including the well-done dysfunction crafted into the minor characters, like "The Shay". Did I mention the hero,Nate, was hot? Oh, and the kisses they shared were amazing, but even better than those were the kisses that never happened. Made my heart pound! And even though you know there will be a happy ever after because it's a romance, I still enjoyed experiencing the emotional journey with them.
Word Gets Around was published by Bethany House and published in February 2009
April 26, 2021
I enjoyed this one. A solid 3 star book. Not terrible. Not the best. There really isn't anything else to say.
I liked how the story showed the horrible training that horses can go through, and then the friendly training that the horses can go through. This was a nice book to escape into to get out of some of those harsh moments of the last book I read.
I hate to write a super short review, but I need to get back to writing my own book. And some crazy stuff I have to do before I go to bed.
CONTENT: 100% clean. This book is big on family and friends and healing. I would totally hand this to someone that is a mature 12 year old. The only big thing is that they are adults, and it does talk about over drinking, as well as pills that "make the hurt go away". So beware of that.
I hope you enjoyed my review! Have a nice day, and happy reading! -RR
I liked how the story showed the horrible training that horses can go through, and then the friendly training that the horses can go through. This was a nice book to escape into to get out of some of those harsh moments of the last book I read.
I hate to write a super short review, but I need to get back to writing my own book. And some crazy stuff I have to do before I go to bed.
CONTENT: 100% clean. This book is big on family and friends and healing. I would totally hand this to someone that is a mature 12 year old. The only big thing is that they are adults, and it does talk about over drinking, as well as pills that "make the hurt go away". So beware of that.
I hope you enjoyed my review! Have a nice day, and happy reading! -RR
April 1, 2017
This was a slow read. Honestly, it was hard to finish. I wanted to quit reading but I have this inability to quit a book. It might have been just the wrong timing for me, to read this, but It never drew me in. I never cared for the main characters. I was skimming pages after pages and I was still able to follow the story. I felt like the back stories pulled the plot down and the momentum didn't propel forward fast enough to keep the reader engaged. I still want to read book three though. I love the secondary characters of Daily, Texas and I look forward to reading about their cruise.
March 23, 2019
Thought provoking statements led to several lasting moments of realization for me. I appreciate the story for different and unexpected reasons as a result.
February 28, 2011
Ya’ll come on back to Daily, Texas, for another helping of pie and a delightful story.
This book had many lighthearted moments, but was noticeably more serious in tone than Talk of the Town. In the end, it made for a full, rich story. Much like the feeling after eating a slice of Imagene Doll’s coconut cream pie.
I’m disappointed to say Imagene didn’t get swept off her feet in this book, but she and hair stylist Donetta had quite a hand in trying to fan a romance into flame for Donetta’s niece. Lauren has returned to Daily after a two-year absence following a devastating tragedy.
The only thing that could bring her back was a plea from her dad, who is both a cowboy and auto body technician and asks her to help train a horse for a movie. The movie is the idea of Justin Shay, the aging actor who Daily celebrity Amber Anderson has befriended and is helping to build a foster home. This all makes sense in a Daily kind of way.
Justin drags his friend Nate Heath along to write the script. Nate narrates half the story, shining a light on the painful, spiritually empty lives of the rich and famous. He finds the sincere faith of this Texas town refreshing, as he says “If Daily prayers aren’t answered, I couldn’t imagine what kind might be.”
Nate is drawn to Lauren, who seems to share a connection with the wounded horse she is training.
Both the romantic thread and spiritual elements are much stronger in Word Gets Around than the first book of the series. The regulars are back at the counter in the Daily Cafe. And personal trainer Frederico tries to resist the lure of homemade pie and UFOs – unidentified fried objects. Both Frederico and I gave in and enjoyed this story to the last crumb.
This book had many lighthearted moments, but was noticeably more serious in tone than Talk of the Town. In the end, it made for a full, rich story. Much like the feeling after eating a slice of Imagene Doll’s coconut cream pie.
I’m disappointed to say Imagene didn’t get swept off her feet in this book, but she and hair stylist Donetta had quite a hand in trying to fan a romance into flame for Donetta’s niece. Lauren has returned to Daily after a two-year absence following a devastating tragedy.
The only thing that could bring her back was a plea from her dad, who is both a cowboy and auto body technician and asks her to help train a horse for a movie. The movie is the idea of Justin Shay, the aging actor who Daily celebrity Amber Anderson has befriended and is helping to build a foster home. This all makes sense in a Daily kind of way.
Justin drags his friend Nate Heath along to write the script. Nate narrates half the story, shining a light on the painful, spiritually empty lives of the rich and famous. He finds the sincere faith of this Texas town refreshing, as he says “If Daily prayers aren’t answered, I couldn’t imagine what kind might be.”
Nate is drawn to Lauren, who seems to share a connection with the wounded horse she is training.
Both the romantic thread and spiritual elements are much stronger in Word Gets Around than the first book of the series. The regulars are back at the counter in the Daily Cafe. And personal trainer Frederico tries to resist the lure of homemade pie and UFOs – unidentified fried objects. Both Frederico and I gave in and enjoyed this story to the last crumb.
January 9, 2016
I declare -- Lisa Wingate has a magic pen that enables her to bring words to life. I was completely captivated by the Texan twang that rings true in the folks from Daily, Texas. They are full of small town community spirit that left me laughing and cringing by turn. Nate and Lauren didn't stand a chance once they set foot in Daily.
For Lauren it's a return after a two year self-imposed exile. Nate has been dragged there by a needy friend. Neither is thrilled with the situation but in the wise words of Aunt Donetta: "Sometimes God puts a new path under your feet, not because you think you're ready to walk it, but because He knows that's the way you need to go." (p 286)
And what ensues is pure genius. Individual story threads intersect and create a powerful tale of hope and healing. Nate and Lauren are caught up in the middle of it all, struggling to find their bearing while helping those they love. Their romance develops from the rich legacy of caring and faith modeled by the endearing citizens of Daily, Texas.
A mesmerizing read.
For Lauren it's a return after a two year self-imposed exile. Nate has been dragged there by a needy friend. Neither is thrilled with the situation but in the wise words of Aunt Donetta: "Sometimes God puts a new path under your feet, not because you think you're ready to walk it, but because He knows that's the way you need to go." (p 286)
And what ensues is pure genius. Individual story threads intersect and create a powerful tale of hope and healing. Nate and Lauren are caught up in the middle of it all, struggling to find their bearing while helping those they love. Their romance develops from the rich legacy of caring and faith modeled by the endearing citizens of Daily, Texas.
A mesmerizing read.
August 14, 2016
Once again Wingate's dialog and banter is refreshing and funny. I really enjoy her voice and wit. Texan old ladies are AWESOME and I love how she give us just enough information on the couple from the first book to let us know that she still has them in mind, but doesn't give any of the first book away by doing so.
March 5, 2021
really stupid
did-not-finish
May 27, 2019 This is a mini ‘Books For Christian Girls’ review. It is not a full content review and will not receive one. These mini-reviews are years old and just for clarity on the rating the book received on Goodreads.
5/6/2015-
“Stopped at pg. 126. The story-line felt very weak and Justin was just SO unlikable and such a player.”
*Main Content-
Mentions of alcohol, drinking, & being sober; A mention of suicide; A mention of zombies; Curses are said, but not written or are cut off; Minor cussing (a cut-off 'a--', dadgum, darn, dumb, geez, heck, idiot, screw up, shut up, stupid, wimp).
Flirting; Noticing; Justin comes out in just his boxers; Mentions that Justin likes girls in bikinis and sometimes invites them to his house for days; Mentions of girls in tight clothes & thongs; Mentions of horses reproducing & reproduction in general; A few mentions of hippies being naked and sexual in public; A few mentions of bikinis; 'hot' and 'babe' are said.
5/6/2015-
“Stopped at pg. 126. The story-line felt very weak and Justin was just SO unlikable and such a player.”
*Main Content-
Mentions of alcohol, drinking, & being sober; A mention of suicide; A mention of zombies; Curses are said, but not written or are cut off; Minor cussing (a cut-off 'a--', dadgum, darn, dumb, geez, heck, idiot, screw up, shut up, stupid, wimp).
Flirting; Noticing; Justin comes out in just his boxers; Mentions that Justin likes girls in bikinis and sometimes invites them to his house for days; Mentions of girls in tight clothes & thongs; Mentions of horses reproducing & reproduction in general; A few mentions of hippies being naked and sexual in public; A few mentions of bikinis; 'hot' and 'babe' are said.
December 3, 2021
This was definitely my least favorite of the series (third is still my favorite!).
It's a pretty light read, but it does look at some deeper things, like how, as an adult, to get over a traumatic or neglectful childhood.
The plot was contrived. I never really cared the main characters or their problems. It was very slow moving and once I hit halfway, it was really hard for me to get through. The ending was okay, there were parts that were really satisfying, but others that were simply unrealistic.
I think part of it is my favorite thing about this town is the people in the town (especially the three little old ladies) and we see very little of them in this book.
I'm just glad I read the third book first or I might never have gotten to it.
It's a pretty light read, but it does look at some deeper things, like how, as an adult, to get over a traumatic or neglectful childhood.
The plot was contrived. I never really cared the main characters or their problems. It was very slow moving and once I hit halfway, it was really hard for me to get through. The ending was okay, there were parts that were really satisfying, but others that were simply unrealistic.
I think part of it is my favorite thing about this town is the people in the town (especially the three little old ladies) and we see very little of them in this book.
I'm just glad I read the third book first or I might never have gotten to it.
October 7, 2024
There are many other Wingate novels I have enjoyed more than this one. This novel reminded me of the original Horse Whisperer, combined with The Masterpiece. Of course,
there is romance and healing in several of the characters which is always good to read about.
there is romance and healing in several of the characters which is always good to read about.
March 30, 2017
At one point, I was holding my breath, but yet another good job done! It was just as funny as the first one, and showed God's ability to change lives that seemed to be impossible.
January 22, 2024
Perfect read for a rainy day or a sick day at home on the couch. It has all the good feels!
January 22, 2024
If you want a lighter book that still tackles deeper heart issues in its characters this is a fun quick read. I always enjoy her writing and ability to draw you into a place or time, and enjoyed this as a writer inter read while stuck indoors.
July 11, 2017
When I started the book, I was expecting a light romance. It was a pleasant surprise to find that it had depth right from the get-go. The book is full of damaged and struggling characters as well as an abused horse. As the story moves along, the reader loses hope from time to time, but then something happens or someone says something that forces hope back to the forefront of the story. It is about healing and growing, two steps forward and one back, not a constant win-win. I particularly loved the scenes between Lauren and Lucky Strike. I am beginning an intensive three-week daily training schedule with my own horse, so I reveled in the way the author neither scrimped nor glossed over the training sessions, and she got it right. I could see my own horse behaving just as Lucky Strike did, lowering his nose and coming up to me for a head scratch and some loving. Horses are wonderful, gentle animals if you treat them right.
August 25, 2013
Word Gets Around by Lisa Wingate
This is part of a series but I am reading them out of order.
Loran is back in town to help her dad train a race horse for a movie.
Nat Heath is giving her fits. Their ranch is on the line so she tries her hardest.
Dailey, TX has a bit of everything to offer: romance, magic, hope, and healing.
Love all the descriptions of the town and how life is lived there.
even more troubles when the horses are delivered and let loose in the pasture...
Justin is back in town after being a star on a TV show and he brings Amber and they all work together to make it work..
Love bond she has with Justin and how she has saved his life many times over..
Pain as she recalls the past when she was drowning and the sheriff had come to her rescue. Love how she's one with the horse.
Alternating chapters between Nat and Loran make the viewpoint and story line easy to follow and you can hear what each are thinking.
Love the legend of the cave and the talks she has with Nat about his childhood.
Very worthwhile endeavor and glad they work so hard to pull it off..
This is part of a series but I am reading them out of order.
Loran is back in town to help her dad train a race horse for a movie.
Nat Heath is giving her fits. Their ranch is on the line so she tries her hardest.
Dailey, TX has a bit of everything to offer: romance, magic, hope, and healing.
Love all the descriptions of the town and how life is lived there.
even more troubles when the horses are delivered and let loose in the pasture...
Justin is back in town after being a star on a TV show and he brings Amber and they all work together to make it work..
Love bond she has with Justin and how she has saved his life many times over..
Pain as she recalls the past when she was drowning and the sheriff had come to her rescue. Love how she's one with the horse.
Alternating chapters between Nat and Loran make the viewpoint and story line easy to follow and you can hear what each are thinking.
Love the legend of the cave and the talks she has with Nat about his childhood.
Very worthwhile endeavor and glad they work so hard to pull it off..
May 24, 2025
Definelty not my fav series by Lisa W. However, I liked this book better than the first in this series.
This Summary/Review was copied from other sources and is used only as a reminder of what the book was about for my personal interest. Any Personal Notations are for my recollection only.
***
Loran is back in town to help her dad train a race horse for a movie.
Nat Heath is giving her fits. Their ranch is on the line so she tries her hardest.
Dailey, TX has a bit of everything to offer: romance, magic, hope, and healing.
Love all the descriptions of the town and how life is lived there.
even more troubles when the horses are delivered and let loose in the pasture...
Justin is back in town after being a star on a TV show and he brings Amber and they all work together to make it work..
Love bond she has with Justin and how she has saved his life many times over..
Pain as she recalls the past when she was drowning and the sheriff had come to her rescue. Love how she's one with the horse.
Alternating chapters between Nat and Loran make the viewpoint and story line easy to follow and you can hear what each are thinking.
Love the legend of the cave and the talks she has with Nat about his childhood.
Very worthwhile endeavor and glad they work so hard to pull it off..
***
Lauren Eldridge receives a phone call from her father pleading with her to come back to Daily, Texas, and help him train horses. There was to be a movie made about a horseman. The main character was making a switch from action-packed films to a movie about a horse and its horse whisperer.
The script for this movie was awful. Everyone connected with it was doubtful that it would be a successful film.
Lauren has huge reservations about coming back to her hometown. She has bad memories of a tragic accident. She feels she has let a lot of folks down.
When she is back in Daily, she easily transitions back into being a horse whisperer. She wonders how the star of the movie will ever learn how to deal with a wild horse. This infamous star is very flamboyant and frightens the horse because of his impatient nature.
There are a lot of quirky characters in Lauren's hometown. I enjoyed hearing about them and listening to the Texas way of talking!
Lauren learns to ask for forgiveness for her past life and also learns to trust God for the future.
***
All that Texas lingo and those hilarious sayings like "Well butter my backside and call me a biscuit" made for interesting reading as did the funny tales the relative shared about Lauren when she was a kid. The author did a great job getting in a man's head, too. The hero, Nate, was incredibly hot and his crazy internal thoughts made me laugh. And Lauren's reason for keeping her heart closed from others was very realistic. I totally understood her.
I also loved how Lauren's friendship with Nate slowly developed. It was refreshing to experience the emotional bonding between them that began with friendship and mutual admiration. I can't stand it when conflict feels contrived. In Word Gets Around everything made sense and felt natural to me. The character arcs were exquisitely done, and this romance sizzled even though it was based on friendship and not just chemistry.
I'd encourage any writer who wants to understand how to make a character come alive on a page to read this book and see how it should be done. I can't think of a time when I've read a story that rang so true when it came to internal conflict. I loved everything about this book including the well-done dysfunction crafted into the minor characters, like "The Shay". Did I mention the hero,Nate, was hot? Oh, and the kisses they shared were amazing, but even better than those were the kisses that never happened. Made my heart pound! And even though you know there will be a happy ever after because it's a romance, I still enjoyed experiencing the emotional journey with them.
***
Ya’ll come on back to Daily, Texas, for another helping of pie and a delightful story.
This book had many lighthearted moments, but was noticeably more serious in tone than Talk of the Town. In the end, it made for a full, rich story. Much like the feeling after eating a slice of Imagene Doll’s coconut cream pie.
I’m disappointed to say Imagene didn’t get swept off her feet in this book, but she and hair stylist Donetta had quite a hand in trying to fan a romance into flame for Donetta’s niece. Lauren has returned to Daily after a two-year absence following a devastating tragedy.
The only thing that could bring her back was a plea from her dad, who is both a cowboy and auto body technician and asks her to help train a horse for a movie. The movie is the idea of Justin Shay, the aging actor who Daily celebrity Amber Anderson has befriended and is helping to build a foster home. This all makes sense in a Daily kind of way.
Justin drags his friend Nate Heath along to write the script. Nate narrates half the story, shining a light on the painful, spiritually empty lives of the rich and famous. He finds the sincere faith of this Texas town refreshing, as he says “If Daily prayers aren’t answered, I couldn’t imagine what kind might be.”
Nate is drawn to Lauren, who seems to share a connection with the wounded horse she is training.
Both the romantic thread and spiritual elements are much stronger in Word Gets Around than the first book of the series. The regulars are back at the counter in the Daily Cafe. And personal trainer Frederico tries to resist the lure of homemade pie and UFOs – unidentified fried objects. Both Frederico and I gave in and enjoyed this story to the last crumb.
***
This Summary/Review was copied from other sources and is used only as a reminder of what the book was about for my personal interest. Any Personal Notations are for my recollection only.
***
Loran is back in town to help her dad train a race horse for a movie.
Nat Heath is giving her fits. Their ranch is on the line so she tries her hardest.
Dailey, TX has a bit of everything to offer: romance, magic, hope, and healing.
Love all the descriptions of the town and how life is lived there.
even more troubles when the horses are delivered and let loose in the pasture...
Justin is back in town after being a star on a TV show and he brings Amber and they all work together to make it work..
Love bond she has with Justin and how she has saved his life many times over..
Pain as she recalls the past when she was drowning and the sheriff had come to her rescue. Love how she's one with the horse.
Alternating chapters between Nat and Loran make the viewpoint and story line easy to follow and you can hear what each are thinking.
Love the legend of the cave and the talks she has with Nat about his childhood.
Very worthwhile endeavor and glad they work so hard to pull it off..
***
Lauren Eldridge receives a phone call from her father pleading with her to come back to Daily, Texas, and help him train horses. There was to be a movie made about a horseman. The main character was making a switch from action-packed films to a movie about a horse and its horse whisperer.
The script for this movie was awful. Everyone connected with it was doubtful that it would be a successful film.
Lauren has huge reservations about coming back to her hometown. She has bad memories of a tragic accident. She feels she has let a lot of folks down.
When she is back in Daily, she easily transitions back into being a horse whisperer. She wonders how the star of the movie will ever learn how to deal with a wild horse. This infamous star is very flamboyant and frightens the horse because of his impatient nature.
There are a lot of quirky characters in Lauren's hometown. I enjoyed hearing about them and listening to the Texas way of talking!
Lauren learns to ask for forgiveness for her past life and also learns to trust God for the future.
***
All that Texas lingo and those hilarious sayings like "Well butter my backside and call me a biscuit" made for interesting reading as did the funny tales the relative shared about Lauren when she was a kid. The author did a great job getting in a man's head, too. The hero, Nate, was incredibly hot and his crazy internal thoughts made me laugh. And Lauren's reason for keeping her heart closed from others was very realistic. I totally understood her.
I also loved how Lauren's friendship with Nate slowly developed. It was refreshing to experience the emotional bonding between them that began with friendship and mutual admiration. I can't stand it when conflict feels contrived. In Word Gets Around everything made sense and felt natural to me. The character arcs were exquisitely done, and this romance sizzled even though it was based on friendship and not just chemistry.
I'd encourage any writer who wants to understand how to make a character come alive on a page to read this book and see how it should be done. I can't think of a time when I've read a story that rang so true when it came to internal conflict. I loved everything about this book including the well-done dysfunction crafted into the minor characters, like "The Shay". Did I mention the hero,Nate, was hot? Oh, and the kisses they shared were amazing, but even better than those were the kisses that never happened. Made my heart pound! And even though you know there will be a happy ever after because it's a romance, I still enjoyed experiencing the emotional journey with them.
***
Ya’ll come on back to Daily, Texas, for another helping of pie and a delightful story.
This book had many lighthearted moments, but was noticeably more serious in tone than Talk of the Town. In the end, it made for a full, rich story. Much like the feeling after eating a slice of Imagene Doll’s coconut cream pie.
I’m disappointed to say Imagene didn’t get swept off her feet in this book, but she and hair stylist Donetta had quite a hand in trying to fan a romance into flame for Donetta’s niece. Lauren has returned to Daily after a two-year absence following a devastating tragedy.
The only thing that could bring her back was a plea from her dad, who is both a cowboy and auto body technician and asks her to help train a horse for a movie. The movie is the idea of Justin Shay, the aging actor who Daily celebrity Amber Anderson has befriended and is helping to build a foster home. This all makes sense in a Daily kind of way.
Justin drags his friend Nate Heath along to write the script. Nate narrates half the story, shining a light on the painful, spiritually empty lives of the rich and famous. He finds the sincere faith of this Texas town refreshing, as he says “If Daily prayers aren’t answered, I couldn’t imagine what kind might be.”
Nate is drawn to Lauren, who seems to share a connection with the wounded horse she is training.
Both the romantic thread and spiritual elements are much stronger in Word Gets Around than the first book of the series. The regulars are back at the counter in the Daily Cafe. And personal trainer Frederico tries to resist the lure of homemade pie and UFOs – unidentified fried objects. Both Frederico and I gave in and enjoyed this story to the last crumb.
***
October 26, 2010
I especially liked the messages and truths taught in this book of Lisa Wingate's. I LOVE how she brings God into her stories and you see how lives can change and hurts can go away.... I didn't think I would like it that much at first, since I'm not "into" horses and the cowboy thing, but I was pleasantly surprised by the end. It WAS a good book!
October 1, 2014
I didn't care for this one nearly as much as the first. Too much focus on the movie and Justin who is just horribly unlikeable and doesn't get any better. I'm hoping next book is less about Hollywood and Justin . Also Nate started as an enabling wimp and ended the same. No growth there :(
May 22, 2018
very boring book -- could not finish it
will not try tro read #3
will not try tro read #3
January 29, 2023
The absolute worse book I’ve read. Blah Blah Blah. Happy ending. She needs to cut her story lines in half. Way to many unnecessary details. I’m glad it’s over.
February 28, 2023
I am a Lisa Wingate fan, but this one just didn't hold my attention. I feel like the story wasn't really fleshed out and instead a lot of filler was used to stretch it out to be enough for a book.
July 23, 2019
3.5/5 Stars
I typically prefer third person point of view in books. This book is written from first person points of view from our two main characters, and for that reason, I was wary of starting the book.
However.
I immediately was hooked by the style of Wingate’s writing voice. As I read—even though the dialect of the town was a little more than I would have preferred, since I don’t have a good ear for it in the first place—I was drawn into the story.
This book is easily one of the best mixes of family, small town, and faith I have ever read. I’ve been waiting for a Christian Fiction book that really shines with a message of Jesus and I was very pleasantly surprised with the one from this book.
The main characters, Lauren and Nate, are each struggling with their own problems. Throughout the story they grow believably amidst a backdrop of Texan beauty, horse training, and a charming cast of characters.
Word Gets Around was entertaining, beautifully written, and honestly had some of the best non-romantic relationships in fiction I’ve come across. If you want to spend a few days on a horse ranch, laughing with self-deprecating heroes or rooting for the struggling but lovable heroine, this book is a good option. Above all, its message of redemption and forgiveness in Christ brilliantly weaves through and ties up the story in a way that reaffirms the reason we love Christian Fiction.
I typically prefer third person point of view in books. This book is written from first person points of view from our two main characters, and for that reason, I was wary of starting the book.
However.
I immediately was hooked by the style of Wingate’s writing voice. As I read—even though the dialect of the town was a little more than I would have preferred, since I don’t have a good ear for it in the first place—I was drawn into the story.
This book is easily one of the best mixes of family, small town, and faith I have ever read. I’ve been waiting for a Christian Fiction book that really shines with a message of Jesus and I was very pleasantly surprised with the one from this book.
The main characters, Lauren and Nate, are each struggling with their own problems. Throughout the story they grow believably amidst a backdrop of Texan beauty, horse training, and a charming cast of characters.
Word Gets Around was entertaining, beautifully written, and honestly had some of the best non-romantic relationships in fiction I’ve come across. If you want to spend a few days on a horse ranch, laughing with self-deprecating heroes or rooting for the struggling but lovable heroine, this book is a good option. Above all, its message of redemption and forgiveness in Christ brilliantly weaves through and ties up the story in a way that reaffirms the reason we love Christian Fiction.
September 16, 2021
This is my third Daily Texas story for some reason I missed this one. I love that friends and family appear in each story. It is, therefore, best to read in order.
Story is told by Lauren Eldridge and Nathanial ‘Nate’ Heath.
Lauren is a hometown girl but her husband was killed in a drowning accident. She left Daily in hopes of leaving those memories behind. However her Dad called and needs her help with a movie project. She does not want to return but Dad lets her know that he has put a lot of money into this project and is fearful it is not going to be successful without her horse whispering training. The movie project was the idea of Amber Anderson.
Amber was featured in the first book Talk of the Town as a final contestant in the American Megastar competition. . She is a sweet Carrie Underwood type of a gal.
Nate Heath is the best friend of bad-boy famous actor Justin Spar. He is also the sensible Script-writer.
This audio is narrated by Johanna Parker and Scott Sower ~ both do a great job performing all the characters. Johanna is super with the accents ~ young, old, foreign, and the Texas twang certain brings out the humor!
Story is told by Lauren Eldridge and Nathanial ‘Nate’ Heath.
Lauren is a hometown girl but her husband was killed in a drowning accident. She left Daily in hopes of leaving those memories behind. However her Dad called and needs her help with a movie project. She does not want to return but Dad lets her know that he has put a lot of money into this project and is fearful it is not going to be successful without her horse whispering training. The movie project was the idea of Amber Anderson.
Amber was featured in the first book Talk of the Town as a final contestant in the American Megastar competition. . She is a sweet Carrie Underwood type of a gal.
Nate Heath is the best friend of bad-boy famous actor Justin Spar. He is also the sensible Script-writer.
This audio is narrated by Johanna Parker and Scott Sower ~ both do a great job performing all the characters. Johanna is super with the accents ~ young, old, foreign, and the Texas twang certain brings out the humor!
February 10, 2025
Lauren Eldridge receives a phone call from her father pleading with her to come back to Daily, Texas, and help him train horses. There was to be a movie made about a horseman. The main character was making a switch from action-packed films to a movie about a horse and its horse whisperer.
The script for this movie was awful. Everyone connected with it was doubtful that it would be a successful film.
Lauren has huge reservations about coming back to her hometown. She has bad memories of a tragic accident. She feels she has let a lot of folks down.
When she is back in Daily, she easily transitions back into being a horse whisperer. She wonders how the star of the movie will ever learn how to deal with a wild horse. This infamous star is very flamboyant and frightens the horse because of his impatient nature.
There are a lot of quirky characters in Lauren's hometown. I enjoyed hearing about them and listening to the Texas way of talking!
Lauren learns to ask for forgiveness for her past life and also learns to trust God for the future.
The script for this movie was awful. Everyone connected with it was doubtful that it would be a successful film.
Lauren has huge reservations about coming back to her hometown. She has bad memories of a tragic accident. She feels she has let a lot of folks down.
When she is back in Daily, she easily transitions back into being a horse whisperer. She wonders how the star of the movie will ever learn how to deal with a wild horse. This infamous star is very flamboyant and frightens the horse because of his impatient nature.
There are a lot of quirky characters in Lauren's hometown. I enjoyed hearing about them and listening to the Texas way of talking!
Lauren learns to ask for forgiveness for her past life and also learns to trust God for the future.
March 9, 2022
Word Gets Around by Lisa Wingate 367 pages
Daily Texas #2
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance, Inspirational, Women's Fiction
Featuring: Small Town Texas 40 minutes from Killeen, Dual POVs, Homecoming Trope, Foster Care, Adoption, Formally Abused Horse, Movies, Matchmaking, Actors, Drug Abuse, Forgiveness, Discussion Questions
Rating as a movie: PG-13 for adult situations
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐½
My thoughts: Page 45 out of 367 - This is even better than the previous book.
115 - It's good but is not as good as the first book after all.
201 - This story is really growing on me. It's not as funny as Talk of the Town, but it's sweeter.
This story was really growing on me but the last few chapters fell flat. It wasn't as strong as it's opening so it really needed to end on a high note, it was just better than okay.
Recommend to others?: Sure. This series is pleasant enough if you're looking for some Contemporary Christian Romance.
Daily Texas #2
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance, Inspirational, Women's Fiction
Featuring: Small Town Texas 40 minutes from Killeen, Dual POVs, Homecoming Trope, Foster Care, Adoption, Formally Abused Horse, Movies, Matchmaking, Actors, Drug Abuse, Forgiveness, Discussion Questions
Rating as a movie: PG-13 for adult situations
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐½
My thoughts: Page 45 out of 367 - This is even better than the previous book.
115 - It's good but is not as good as the first book after all.
201 - This story is really growing on me. It's not as funny as Talk of the Town, but it's sweeter.
This story was really growing on me but the last few chapters fell flat. It wasn't as strong as it's opening so it really needed to end on a high note, it was just better than okay.
Recommend to others?: Sure. This series is pleasant enough if you're looking for some Contemporary Christian Romance.
April 11, 2021
Some quotes from the book:
“Courage doesn’t come from an absence of fear, but an abundance of faith.”
Pg. 322
“It wasn’t within my power to forgive myself. I’d already been forgiven. All I could do was except it.”
Pg. 327
“Peace doesn’t lie in all that we run to, in the independence we struggle to maintain, in the things we embrace that don’t embrace us in return. It is not in the noise of the world, but rests in the quiet place we last look. It waits until we stop running, stop battling the fences, stop searching outside and look toward the center. There in the very heart of who we are and what we were created to be, we find it - the greatest thing in this world or the next, the very essence of God.”
Pg. 363
“Courage doesn’t come from an absence of fear, but an abundance of faith.”
Pg. 322
“It wasn’t within my power to forgive myself. I’d already been forgiven. All I could do was except it.”
Pg. 327
“Peace doesn’t lie in all that we run to, in the independence we struggle to maintain, in the things we embrace that don’t embrace us in return. It is not in the noise of the world, but rests in the quiet place we last look. It waits until we stop running, stop battling the fences, stop searching outside and look toward the center. There in the very heart of who we are and what we were created to be, we find it - the greatest thing in this world or the next, the very essence of God.”
Pg. 363
June 19, 2019
Lauren Eldridge had avoided returning home to Daily, Texas, until her father confesses to being in over his head. Paying back an old favor, he's invested in a horse that's supposed to be the star of a new Hollywood movie. Only the horse won't behave. And Lauren is the best trainer in the state. Convinced to return, she soon finds more than she bargained for when the movie's screenwriter turns out to be leading-man handsome.
This movie may be Nate Heath's last shot at turning his career around. He didn't have high hopes at first, but the town of Daily may be just what everyone needs to find hope and healing. And maybe even a little romance.
This movie may be Nate Heath's last shot at turning his career around. He didn't have high hopes at first, but the town of Daily may be just what everyone needs to find hope and healing. And maybe even a little romance.
March 19, 2021
I quite liked this story set in rural Texas. This is a sequal, though works it well enough on it's own if you didn't read the first, like myself. Lauren Eldridge is enticed back home to help her father. She has stayed away after a personal tragedy. It's been two years and she's not sure she can handle being back home and facing her past. But she has work to do and meets someone intersting. This is a story about healing and working hard to accomplish your goals. A story about community and working together. This was a great time for me to read a feel-good story like this, though it did get a bit preachy in a few spots.
December 19, 2024
This book is about two boys who were raised in a foster home. When "The Shay" and Nate become adults they go into the movie industry. Shay is the movie star and Nate is the writer. They go into a town called, "Daily", to make a movie about horses and in hopes of a home for unwanted children. Lauren is from Daily. She left the town because of a bad memory. She returns to help her father. The chemistry between Nate and Lauren is strong. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating. The end was not finished enough for my liking and it was a struggle for me to finish the book. It is not a bad book. I just had a hard time wanting to read more of the story.
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