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Bittersweet

By: Cathy Marie Hake
Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
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Inspirational Readers Choice winner Cathy Marie Hake has written dozens of compelling novels, including Letter Perfect.

Although Laney's been sweet on Galen for a while, he's always considered her his best friend's tag-along sister. But when Galen finally sees Laney as the wife of his dreams, a vile lie shatters his hopes and a leveled shotgun repays his kindness - on the very day he plans to pop the question.

©2007 Cathy Marie Hake (P)2007 Recorded Books

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"The right mix...to keep readers on the edge of their seats." ( Library Journal)

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Bittersweet by Cathy Marie Hake

This was one of the most enjoyable books that I have listened to. Cathy puts so much of Christ into her books which I love.
I am trying to read all of hers.

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Wonderful book!

This was another great story by Cathy Hake. So many twists and turns in this story. I just knew everything was not going to come out the way I wanted it to but everything came together wonderfully. Narrator did a great job.

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Cathy Marie Hake books are the most spiritual novels I’ve read!

This author’s books are very well written and also teach Christian truths and values. I’ve ‘read’ many authors who toss in some ‘Christ talk’ but the Christian theme is woven into her stories in a remarkable way—I believe.

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bitter no sweet

this book makes Christian's looks and acts like suckers it's just unbelievable unbelievable I didn't enjoy it at all

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Lovely story

I love this book and all the books by this author. Entire series is worth listening to several times over!!

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Christian Historical Romance

Life rarely turn out like you want or expect, but Ivy and Ishmael throw a dozen wrenches at the moving wheels and kick everything out of balance, except God's plan!
This is such a powerful story of grace, mercy, and love!
Perfect narration too!

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Excellent Christian Love —Better Than I Could Do

When the love of her life is forced to marry another, Laney learns to love others far better than I could do. Galen and his mother go beyond what I would do. But the story shows God’s plan in a beautiful way. Excellent characters and plot. I’m glad I tried one more of Cathy Marie Hale’s books. Narrator is perfect.

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My favorite!

Out of 7 (all 5 of her Gooden series and Letter Perfect and this one) Cathy Marie Hake's books this is my favorite. This book display's God's redemptive love is such an amazing way.
The narrator, Stina Nielson, did a great job. I enjoyed her narrative skills in Forevermore too.
I hope Cathy Marie Hake has more like this one.

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no words to express the complexity of this book

i was amazed at the turns and twists this book takes true to form and i was hooked couldnt turn the player off the ending could have happened many ways the title says it all i loved it and will listen to it agian

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Very Good

This book was very interesting, the way life does not always go how you would like it and how to meet that challenge is portrayed very well in this book, it was an excellent book and very well written and read

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