Finding a Family

by Judy Christenberry

Finding a Family by Judy Christenberry released on Apr 12, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Genres: Romance

192 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 1, 1994

About the author

Judy Russell Christenberry was born in Dallas, Texas, USA, where she raised in a family of four children with a stay-at-home mom who was a terrific cook and an excellent teacher, where family tradition was concerned. As a child, Judy was surrounded by animals. Her father raised a few head of cattle to keep meat on the table. At one time or another, there were sheep, Thanksgiving turkeys, ducks and dogs, and there were always chickens.

Judy learned the importance of family at an early age. But, Judith's marriage ended in divorce. Yet, with support from her mother and siblings, she and her two daughters discovered their own definition of family. The family comes in all shapes and flavors. What's important isn't the two parents and the 2.5 children, it's love and support. She raised her children, taught during the day, wrote at night, and pursued her dream.

Judy, hasn't always been a writer, but she's always been a dreamer. As a child, for entertainment while doing chores, she told herself stories-she was always the heroine. However, she didn't start writing until she turned thirty-eight, just one year after her father's unexpected death. After this, she realized life promised no guarantees about how much time you have. Why wait to pursue your dreams? She had begun reading Harlequin Romance novels about ten years earlier, so romance writing came naturally. She signs her novels as Judy Christenberry, Judith Christenberry and Judith Stafford.

Over time, Judy realized two central themes dominating her writing: family and small town/country life. Many of her books have cowboy heroes, partly because she read all Zane Grey's romantic versions of the Old West as a teenager, and partly because her parents grew up on farms. The last element that frequently appears in Judy's stories is a dash of humor, just enough to bring a smile to your face. She believes laughter is good medicine and it definitely makes a six-foot hunk even more attractive!

Now, with her daughters pursuing their own dreams, Judy writes full-time and is wrapped up in her storytelling. She lives each new adventure with the vigor of a young girl, still dreaming up tales while washing dishes. She hopes to entertain her readers as much as she entertains herself!

Reviews

[Prac Agrl · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nope
No romance , no chemistry, no story
Utter nonsense.

[PATRICIA KUNA · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. The characters are great. Hank is looking for a housekeeper to help his Dad. Carl is still recovering from losing his wife.

Maggie and Timmy come to live. Hank is not happy with Maggie but comes to like her and Timmy.

Carl responds to Maggie love and care especially her cooking.
Things develop between Carl and Maggie Aunt Kate. They fall in love but Hank has concerns until he realized that his dad has found love again.

Hank realized that he loves Maggie. It is not until the wedding of Carl and Kate that he wants to marry her. Maggie has feelings for Hank too.

Maggie finally realized that Hank is the man for her and her son.

This a sweet romance. Great read/

[Bea Tea · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the French version so my review is based on my pathetic understanding of the language.

It was a solid OK. I enjoyed the domesticity and Hank losing his shit because the heroine folded his underpants. But I quickly lost interest when the entire plot became about planning a wedding, and being at a wedding. Weddings bore me shitless.

Timmy was a child in the book. Typically dreadful, whiney, in need of a boot up his arse.

[Dawn M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hank just never developed as a man and Maggie just slid down into wishy-washy. I did enjoy Carl and Kate. Would love to see Larry get a story.

[Andrea · Rating 1 out of 5]

ok...the dialouge was horrid, the plot could have been better, and I'm sorry I wasted time reading it. There was such promise for a fantastic christian romance but it turned out to be a total flop. I am so sorry I wasted time reading this.

[Anne Marshall · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ending was too rushed.

[Leslie Hayden · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. the relationship between Hank and Maggie seemed a little rushed at the end. I would've liked to have seen it start to progress earlier in the book but better late than never.

[Mary Isbell]

I love Judy Christenberry's books i can read for hours