Courting Miss Hattie

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Summary: Rich, Romantic, Heartwarming
Review: I read alot of romantic fiction and this has to be one of my all time favorite books ever. The characters are so real, so richly written, its hard to believe they do not exist, except in the gifted mind of Pamela Morsi. This book touched my heart so profoundly, that I find myself re-reading it over and over. The heroine is no beauty, except on the inside, she doesn't have much experience with men, and has few expectations. Her best friend, the handsome Reed Tyler, her neighbor, the younger man who is engaged, loves her like a sister. That is, until, another man comes a courting Miss Hattie. It is then that Reed is forced to confront his real feelings for her. The love scenes are funny, sensual and tender. I wept with joy. A real keeper, a jewel, a gem of a book. One of the best romantic books ever. Simply put, it is a classic that must be read by anyone who enjoys this genre.

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Summary: Favorite Historical Romance Novel of all time...
Review: Miss Hattie Colfax and Mr. Reed Tyler are a wonderful match. Their friendship which blossoms into love is enjoyable from beginning to end. Their story is filled with passion, laughter and love. Every time I read it (and I've read it MANY times), I find myself caught in their story again, sharing their tears of pain and happiness.

If you prefer romance novels whose main characters are realistic and captivating, you need look no further than "Courting Miss Hattie." I have read most of Ms. Morsi's work and although I have enjoyed the rest, this one by far is my favorite. Believe me, you won't be disappointed.

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Summary: A few new twists on an old theme
Review: Much of this book is traditional romance. Boy knows girl, girl knows boy but both are clueless that they are meant for each other. What is different about this book is that it takes on ageism as Miss Hattie is several years older than Reed. It's also set around the turn of the century, a time that hasn't been done to death in romantic fiction.

The book's a little slow to get started but the last hundred pages are hard to put down. Not a keeper but a good read.

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Summary: Looking at peaches in a whole new light!
Review: This is my 1st book by Ms. Morsi, and beleive you me, it wont be the last.
This is the story of Hattie Colfax and Reed Tyler. They are both real good friends despite that Hattie is older than Reed for 5 years. She's by NO means your typical beauty or pretty at all, but she has a golden heart and an independence enviable by any women in her time. She owns a farm and Reed works the farm until he gathers enough money to buy it for himself and his fiancee.
Hattie is now 29 and an "old spinster" until Ancil Drayton's wife dies leaving him with 7 children and a farm to tend. So he decides to court Hattie in order to gain a wife, a mother for his children and maybe a little something extra (hey I cannot give the whole story away).
Tyler learns this and is appaled by Hattie going out with old Drayton. He doesnt know what to do now and his feelings as confusing as they could have gotten. And to makes matters worse he teaches Hattie how to do somethign called "peach" which, needless to say, they both like more than they should have!
With some great secondary characters spicing up this terrific novel, the Hattie and Reed's story is fantastic and a treat to read.
They must overcome the obstacles that come their way, but most of all, they must overcome their own ideas of what they want for the rest of their lives and see if what they feel for each other is love or they simply care a little too much for each other.
The story has nothing that is unrealistic. The events that occur throughout the book were things that could have happened back in their day, but I think that only enriches the book. The villans are not that bad and i think one could relate to any of the characters one way or the other.
In short I loved this book till the very end of it and my only complain was that it ended to soon!
I loved the relationship Reed and Hattie have and how, eventually they realize their true feelings and how their past actions had always been affected by those feelings that were hidden but always there!
Highly reccomend!!!!!!!!!

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Summary: They Had Me at "Plowboy"...
Review: Yay for Pamela Morsi! Once again, we have a sweet romance with realistic characters, funny dialogue, and a couple of sensual scenes that nearly set the pages on fire.
Hattie Colfax is a twenty-nine-year-old spinster who manages her Arkansas farm with a lot of work, plenty of good humor, and help from her neighbor and friend Reed Tyler. Reed is five years younger than she, and has known her all his life. He believes himself in love with his fiancee Bessie Jane, but Hattie is his best friend.

Out of the blue, Hattie finds herself being courted by the widower Ancil Drayton. While she can accept that he wants her for her land and as a mother to his children, she finds his physical advances confusing. She rebuffs him when he tries to kiss her, and he calls her 'Horseface Hattie'. Reed finds her crying in the barn, and decides to give her kissing lessons to help the courtship along. One 'peach' (sweet and juicy kiss) later, the whole situation has changed.
Reed is now very attracted to Hattie, and Hattie knows that she'd rather kiss Reed than Ancil Drayton. Confuzzlement occurs, Bessie Jane becomes distant to Reed and breaks their engagement, Hattie tells Drayton to back off, and poor nervous Reed officially comes a-courting Miss Hattie. The memorable one-night courtship is almost ruined by Reed's lack of romantic notions, but finishes with a scene that will give you a host of new ideas regarding your porch and porch swing.
Of course, it's never _too_ easy. Reed has to let go of Bessie Jane, and acknowledge his love for Hattie, and Hattie has to be convinced that Reed didn't just marry her for her farm. But this is a Pamela Morsi novel, so you can be sure it'll turn out fine. If you can find it, get it, and enjoy!