Do you remember life before children (BC)? I have fading memories of my BC years. From what I can recall, my schedule pretty much revolved around me, me, and me. Of course, one tiny baby changes all of that. Suddenly, you have someone depending on you for everything. All your needs take a backseat while you care for a little bundle that you love more than you ever thought possible.
In Lori Wick’s novel, The Proposal, William Jennings is a bachelor, and he is perfectly satisfied with his lifestyle. He is in London, in 1810, and he spends all of his time pursuing his own interests (has anyone ever noticed that the ladies and gentlemen of this time period seemed to do very little work?). When a relative of Mr. Jennings dies, however, William finds himself acting as guardian for two brothers and a sister. The transition from a life of self to a life revolving around three children is not an easy one for him to make. William decides to visit his estranged sister, seeking help with his new responsibilities.
Although William desires reconciliation with his sister, he has no interest in her faith. But as he socializes within his sister’s circle of friends, he realizes that his life is much emptier than he could have imagined. Is it too late for this bachelor to open his heart to a family and to God?
The Proposal is the first book in Lori Wick’s bestselling English Garden series. These books are being re-released by Harvest House. If you enjoy escaping to the regency period (the world of Jane Austen), be sure to check out these stories. They are the perfect choice when you need to escape to a peaceful and serene setting!
Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
To enter the 2009 Mothers Day Giveaway of The Proposal, leave a comment below.
- All Mother’s Day Giveaways are open to U.S. shipping addresses only.
- The giveaway will close on April 30, and the winner will be announced on May 1.
- For information on how to enter the grand prize to win a copy of each book in the Mother’s Day Giveaway worth over $225, see the instructions on the main post.
- Check out the list of all Mother’s Day giveaways. Enter to win a particular book by leaving a comment on its review post.
I love reading books based on the early 1800s. Great review!
I love historical fiction and this sounds great!
Thanx for the contest
Great givewaay! I’ve enjoyed her books before, and this one looks like a good one.
Please enter me in the giveaway and thanks for hosting!
I would love to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
accoupons at gmail dot com
This sounds like a lovely story, please enter me!
smchester at gmail dot com
Thanks for the chance.
Love Lori Wick’s books. Thanks
enter me!
Since I love Jane Austen, I think I’ll enjoy this.
Please enter me. Thanks so much!
This has my mom written all over it! she would love to read this if she could squeeze some extra minutes outnof her day.
This looks like a great bathtime read! Relaxing, peaceful, escaping to a different place & time…my kind of book!
sounds like a great read 🙂
Sounds great! Thanks for the review and chance to win.
Thanks for the giveaway!
kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
I’ll have to check out the rest of the English Garden series. Winning this one would be a great start!
Please enter me! [email protected]
I would love to read this.
This is the second time that I’ve seen this book/series mentioned. It sounds like something that I would enjoy (what’s not to love about the regency period?!) Count me in!
I would like to read this book. Thanks.
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance
this looks like an interesting series.
Sure sounds interesting…maybe I’ll get a little lucky and win it.
Sounds like a great read, please count me in.
sounds pride and prejudice-like. My favorite book! Please enter me! Thanks
I absolutely love anything by Karen Kingsbury. Once you have read one of her books, you will want to read all of them. Please enter me.
I absolutely love anything by Lori Wick. ( just placed a comment and put Karen Kingsbury, that is what I get for having her book on my desk) Once you have read one of her books, you will want to read all of them. Please enter me.
Sounds like a really great read! I would love to enter!
I love Lori Wick, I would love to be entered for the chance at this book. Thanks so much!
Looks like a great read. Thanks for the chance to win!
That’s always the question – is it ever too late to have a family? One may say it’s never too late, but that may not prove to be the case! I’m curious about the conclusion of this novel!
Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Lori Wick writes the best Christian Fiction novels. Please enter me.
just to cool
I would love to win!
I have never read a book by Lori Wick but the teaser sounds like something I just might enjoy.
Thanks so much for having this super giveaway.
I’m a Jane Austen fan, so I’d love to check out Lori Wick.
This book looks great! What a wonderful contest – thanks for posting!
My mom loves Lori Wick’s books!
Mariah
penguinqueen(at)hotmail(dot)com
This looks like a good read!
enter me
way cool add me please!
This one is down my alley. Thanks.
I am looking for some good summer reading. Thanks for the chance.
Enter me, please.
I would love a chance to win. Thank you.
Love books that were based in the Jane Austen era!
Please count me in. Thanks!