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In 1894, Essie Spreckelmeyer of Corsicana, Texas, is tired of waiting for a match‐made‑in‑heaven and decides the Lord has no time to bring hers. She writes down the names of every eligible bachelor in her town, lists their strengths and shortcomings, and flips a coin to choose her own destiny. With her father an oil‑man, her mother’s expectations, and the small‑town pressures, Essie navigates the challenges of choosing a husband herself. Will her bold plan succeed, or will she end up “courting trouble” amid the rugged backdrop of rural Texas?
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Deeanne Gist
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