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Courting Greta, a Five-Star Read

July 10, 2013 by Jennifer

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courting gretaI 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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Comments

  1. Jenna Evans says

    July 10, 2013 at 5:35 am

    Sounds like an interesting book! This is the first I have heard of it but it does sound like something I’d like.

    • Jennifer says

      July 23, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      You won! Please reply this email with your shipping info.

  2. ellie says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:42 am

    This book sounds memorable and very special.

  3. Diane says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:41 am

    What a very interesting book.

  4. pearl says

    July 10, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    this sounds enthralling and intriguing.

  5. Carol Wong says

    July 10, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Wow! This story sounds good enough to be real! Would love to read it.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  6. Cindi says

    July 10, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    I adore books that stay with me for a long time…
    Many thanks for this opportunity!
    Cindi

  7. Angela says

    July 10, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Sounds like a great book! I am excited to read it!

  8. riTa says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    You’ve made me very curious.
    Would any book stick with me for a long time?

  9. Kayo says

    July 11, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Sounds like just what I need to get me out of a slump.

  10. Tammy Gordon says

    July 11, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    Sounds like an interesting book!

  11. Cindy Brooks says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Sounds like a fun read!
    someluckydog at gmail dot com

  12. Angel S. says

    July 14, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    I usually enjoy your Five star read. Looking forward to this one!

  13. Anita Yancey says

    July 15, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Sounds like a book for me. Samuel is a great character.

  14. Jeanna says

    July 16, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    I like books that can suck you in! SOunds like a great read!

  15. Staci A says

    July 18, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Sounds like an interesting story!

  16. Jessica T says

    July 19, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    Would love to win this!

  17. Beth C says

    July 21, 2013 at 8:29 am

    I love stories that will stick with you a long time! Please enter me.

  18. April Yedinak says

    July 21, 2013 at 11:20 am

    This sounds like a really interesting story. I am so interested in reading it.

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