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Best Friends
Beth McAllister dreams of having a husband, but “Mr. Right” hasn't appeared. Good, old Scott Caldwell, the guy she's known since childhood, certainly doesn't count as a husband candidate. They're pals, that's all.
When Michael Alexander appears at the door of Beth McAllister's bed and breakfast inn, he's looking for more than a room to rent. Something that he wants is hidden in the old inn. Drop-dead handsome, he'll sweep Beth off her feet, if that's what it takes to reach his goal.
Charmed by Michael's attention, Beth tries to ignore that he lies, he's not a Christian, and she really knows nothing about him. And why can't Scott leave her alone? It's none of his business who she dates.
Scott Caldwell's been praying that Beth would be his wife. Now he can only watch as Beth falls for Michael and wonder, Lord, didn't You promise?
Debra White Smith is a full-time writer who has published numerous novels, is working on several nonfiction books, and speaks at conferences and retreats. She and her husband have two young children and live in East Texas.
When Michael Alexander appears at the door of Beth McAllister's bed and breakfast inn, he's looking for more than a room to rent. Something that he wants is hidden in the old inn. Drop-dead handsome, he'll sweep Beth off her feet, if that's what it takes to reach his goal.
Charmed by Michael's attention, Beth tries to ignore that he lies, he's not a Christian, and she really knows nothing about him. And why can't Scott leave her alone? It's none of his business who she dates.
Scott Caldwell's been praying that Beth would be his wife. Now he can only watch as Beth falls for Michael and wonder, Lord, didn't You promise?
Debra White Smith is a full-time writer who has published numerous novels, is working on several nonfiction books, and speaks at conferences and retreats. She and her husband have two young children and live in East Texas.
347 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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Debra White Smith
67 books106 followersDebra White Smith is a seasoned Christian author, speaker, and media personality who has been regularly publishing books for over a decade. In the last twelve years, she has accumulated more than 55 books sales to her credit with more than 1 million books in print. Her titles include such life-changing books as Romancing Your Husband, Romancing Your Wife, The Divine Romance: Developing Intimacy with God, the The Lonestar Intrigue fiction series, and The Jane Austen fiction series.
As a woman of God, Debra is committed to the highest standards of integrity and to spending hours a week being still before the Father, staying in tune with Him, and listening for His voice of direction in all she does. This commitment to romancing the Lord, coupled with her lifestyle of devouring, analyzing, and dissecting the Word of God has allowed God to bring about a miracle of deliverance and healing in Debra's spirit, mind, and soul. Debra holds a double Ph.D. from the toughest schools in the world. The first Ph.D. from the "School of Hard Knocks" and the second, from the "School of Very Hard Knocks." Aside from that, she holds an M.A. in English from the University of Texas.
Along with Debra's being voted a fiction-reader favorite several times, her book Romancing Your Husband was a finalist in the 2003 Gold Medallion Awards. And her Austen Series novel First Impressions was a finalist in the 2005 Retailer's Choice Awards. Debra has been a popular media guest across the nation, including Fox TV, The 700 Club, ABC Radio, USA Radio Network, and Moody Broadcasting. Her favorite hobbies include fishing, bargain-hunting, and swimming with her family. Debra also vows she would walk 50 miles for a scoop of German chocolate ice cream.
As a woman of God, Debra is committed to the highest standards of integrity and to spending hours a week being still before the Father, staying in tune with Him, and listening for His voice of direction in all she does. This commitment to romancing the Lord, coupled with her lifestyle of devouring, analyzing, and dissecting the Word of God has allowed God to bring about a miracle of deliverance and healing in Debra's spirit, mind, and soul. Debra holds a double Ph.D. from the toughest schools in the world. The first Ph.D. from the "School of Hard Knocks" and the second, from the "School of Very Hard Knocks." Aside from that, she holds an M.A. in English from the University of Texas.
Along with Debra's being voted a fiction-reader favorite several times, her book Romancing Your Husband was a finalist in the 2003 Gold Medallion Awards. And her Austen Series novel First Impressions was a finalist in the 2005 Retailer's Choice Awards. Debra has been a popular media guest across the nation, including Fox TV, The 700 Club, ABC Radio, USA Radio Network, and Moody Broadcasting. Her favorite hobbies include fishing, bargain-hunting, and swimming with her family. Debra also vows she would walk 50 miles for a scoop of German chocolate ice cream.
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April 1, 2017
A cute story, but it was very repetitive. I loved the ending though!
July 16, 2023
Oh goodness. Where to start? I don't think this book would pass the Bechdel test. The characters were hard to root for, one-dimensional, and problematic in my opinion.
Also, the main character's weight is discussed directly in a way that could be very triggering for anyone with a history of disordered eating. I would skip this title for a multitude of reasons.
Also, the main character's weight is discussed directly in a way that could be very triggering for anyone with a history of disordered eating. I would skip this title for a multitude of reasons.
December 1, 2012
I enjoyed this book, but it was not one of my favorites. I'd say the main characters are Beth and Scott. They are best friends, but both are secretly in love with each other. Because who would want to ruin the bestest friendship? Growing up, Beth was never the skinny or even popular one at school but her sister Lauren was. The death of Beth's aunt leaves her the inheritance of the hotel, but left her sister none.
December 3, 2013
If I could rate this more than a 5 I would! This is my favorite book of all time! I can relate so easily to Beth and her feelings of not measuring up. I could totally see myself doing all the same things she did. And let's face it, who doesn't want a guy like Scott?
July 9, 2009
A sweet romance!I loved it :-)
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