Romantic Times
This Christy award-winning author does not disappoint in her latest novel. Readers will hold their breath as passions are flared, limits are crossed, and secrets are revealed. Aside from a great storyline, highlighted with humor, readers will appreciate the insights that are revealed as we follow Essie on her journey toward love and acceptance. Anyone who has ever loved and lost will find this story a source of encouragement and delight.
ACFW.com
I loved how the author showed that changing who you are for someone else will always leave you empty and frustrated. In short, this story gave me a powerful emotional experience. I feel like I learned something about myself, and I benefited spiritually from reading Courting Trouble. Like I said, it's the best of her three books.
—Michelle Sutton
ck2skwipsandkritiques.com
Courting Trouble is a hugely entertaining story. It is funny and touching with a poignant message that will cut straight to readers' hearts.
—Cindy Mealer
Reviewers International Organization (RIO)
From the very first pages the reader will find this one hard to set down. Essie is - in a word - spectacular! She is funny, compassionate, caring, and the more you read of her miss-adventures, the more you will love her.... you'll be totally charmed with some laugh out loud scenarios, and shed tears of compassion as well when life's journey hits a few bumps in the road. I was most impressed with this newer author's previous novels A Bride Most Begrudging and The Measure of a Lady. But with this latest book positively sparkling with vitality and uplifting entertainment, I can emphatically state Gist has won me over completely. Write fast lady, I can't wait for the promised sequel!
—Marilyn Rondeau
theromancereadersconnection.com
Fans of Ms. Gist's previous work already know they are in store for a fun, charming, truly delightful read with characters they will adore. Courting Trouble is a story that does have a few shocking moments, and a romance that is pleasing to read about, as well as many secondary characters that will have you smiling and laughing out loud over their actions. This is a historical that is sure to find its way onto reader's keeper shelves and pulled out often for a reread. I highly recommend Courting Trouble and am eager to read the next story from Ms. Gist.
—Wendy Keel
