I was feeling in a bit of a reading slump when I received Courting Greta from the publisher for review. I wasn’t sure what it was about, but when I was looking for something to read, I was drawn to the idea of an nontraditional romance.
Samuel is looking for a fresh start and the chance to make a difference when he leaves his tech job to become a high school teacher. His spina bifida which causes him to use crutches makes it hard for him to get around and gives the students even more that makes him a target of cruelty. He finds himself inexplicably drawn to the basketball coach Greta, a woman who dwarfs him in size, and is a decade older. In addition to that, everyone fears her, and no one even tries to break through her crusty shell. But she shows a few small kindnesses to Samuel, and so he decides to pursue her.
This is one of those books that I was glad I started when I had lots of time to devote to reading. I squeezed in as much time as I could, wanting to immerse myself in Samuel and Greta’s story.
It was funny, touching, sweet, and quirky, a wholly original story that will stick with me for a long, long time. It would be a great vacation read.
I am so happy to be able to pass along a copy of Courting Greta to one of you (U.S. addresses only)! Just leave a comment if you’d like to win. We’ll announce the winner in our July 24 giveaway column. The giveaway is closed.
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Sounds like an interesting book! This is the first I have heard of it but it does sound like something I’d like.
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This book sounds memorable and very special.
What a very interesting book.
this sounds enthralling and intriguing.
Wow! This story sounds good enough to be real! Would love to read it.
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I adore books that stay with me for a long time…
Many thanks for this opportunity!
Cindi
Sounds like a great book! I am excited to read it!
You’ve made me very curious.
Would any book stick with me for a long time?
Sounds like just what I need to get me out of a slump.
Sounds like an interesting book!
Sounds like a fun read!
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I usually enjoy your Five star read. Looking forward to this one!
Sounds like a book for me. Samuel is a great character.
I like books that can suck you in! SOunds like a great read!
Sounds like an interesting story!
Would love to win this!
I love stories that will stick with you a long time! Please enter me.
This sounds like a really interesting story. I am so interested in reading it.