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The Bride Wore Coveralls (The Racing Series #1) (Heartsong Presents #789)

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"Unique." "Fun characters." "Interesting setting." "Great story." Those are all things other people have said about Debra Ullrick's The Bride Wore Coveralls, and they are all true. In fact, as someone who referred to it as "Mud bugging" when Deb was first telling me about the concept for her new book, no one could have been any greener on the subject of mud bog trucks than I was.

However, the thing that most captivates me about this book is the realness of the characters, their situation, and the great lesson of the boundlessness of God and His mercy especially when extended to those who we feel most do not deserve it.

I won't ruin the story for you because you've really got to read it for yourself, but what I will say is that in The Bride Wore Coveralls, the scope of the sin of our prideful ways is laid bare and then shown for the destructive harm it causes in every life where it is allowed to take root and grow.

Every one of us has some of Camara's pride and desire to be seen as worthy. Like Chase, every one of us has tried to change and had our past thrown back in our face again and again. Every one of us has made incredibly foolish decisions because we were hurt and angry.

But what The Bride Wore Coveralls does so beautifully is to show how God's mercy and forgiveness can heal not only the wounds in us, but the wounds we have inflicted upon one another as well.

This book is not a must-read... it is a must-live! For if each of us in our own lives could understand God's unending forgiveness the way these characters do in the end, and if we put that understanding into practice in our own lives with our own families and our own communities, it would literally change the world.

Romance is not my first choice for my reading pleasure, but I had heard good things about the story so I decided to read it.

I am SO glad I did. This was an extremely entertaining story. Having grown up in Oklahoma I could relate with some of the attitudes Camara faced trying to be a successful woman in a male dominated career.

This story was well written and fast paced. The ending is a little predictable but Mrs. Ullrick does an excellent job getting us to the end with some "surprises."

One of my favorite things about this story is the spiritual development of both Chase and Camara. They were very real in their faith, and I loved seeing them both turning to prayer frequently. It was a good reminder.

An excellent read!

Romeo and Juliet head south and take up . . . mud bog racing? In Debra Ullrick's The Bride Wore Coveralls, two sworn enemies meet up at Swamper Speedway and prepare to go tire to tire. Camara Cole has to prove to the world that being a girl doesn't make her any less a racer, any less a driver, any less anything. And Chase Lamar is out to prove to Camara that he's a changed man. He may have sabotaged her in the past just to win a race, but now he's starting to see what an amazing woman the feisty little Chevy mechanic is.

Camara knows that Chase has accepted the Lord, but the changes he claims are too unbelievable, especially when someone keeps messing with her mud-bogging truck. Sure, he seems different, and he's been paying a lot of attention to her--but what if it's just to get her guard down? It's hard enough to convince everyone she belongs in the "man's world" she so loves, she sure doesn't need to be duped by a handsome face and some smooth words. She'd be a fool to trust Chase Lamar given the way his father hates her family . . . wouldn't she?

The Bride Wore Coveralls moved fast, made me smile, and refused to budge from my thoughts until they'd roared through those mud pits one last time. I enjoyed the glimpse into a world I have only a passing acquaintance with, and the author explains the fun of these races in such a way that I had no trouble putting myself in Camara's mud-soaked boots.

I really love these two characters, from their Ford vs. Chevy rivalry to their desires to be accepted for who they each are. And it has a far happier ending than Shakespeare's version, so don't give up on star-crossed lovers just yet!

I can't wait to read more from Debra Ullrick and recommend this light, fun read to anyone with a few hours to spare. You'll get a good dose of country, a glimpse into the lives of two great characters, and a story that might just inspire you to go play in the mud.

The cute cover of this novel is only just the beginning! Deb Ullrick has spun a heartwarming tale of friendship and revenge, forgiveness and acceptance, all mixed in with a little sassy spice from the tomboy heroine and the man determined to win her heart.

I think my favorite part of this novel wasn't just the chemistry between the characters, but the highly unique setting. Who wouldn't want to learn about mudbogging in the south? And come on, what better place to set a romance than in a mud pit surrounded by trucks? ::wink::

This book has true southern charm and sweeps the reader away to a place they've likely never visited - but will want to return to again and again.

Anyone who can make something like mud bog racing a love story has not only my admiration but my immediate attention. Debra Ullrick does exactly that in "The Bride Wore Coveralls," a Heartsong Presents recent release. If you're like me, you don't even know what a mud-bogger is, let alone how you race one of them. I mean, do you saddle them up or drive them?

You'll find that out as you follow the exploits of Camara Cole and Chase Lamar through the mud and into each other's way through a thoroughly delightful story about rivalry, jealousy and pride in the mud bog. This story gives flesh and substance to romance. The reader has to find out whether Camara will make it out alive as somebody continues to sabotage her truck, and whether the obvious attraction Camara and Chase have for each other can withstand Chevy verses Ford and father verses son.

Camara is strong willed and out to prove a woman can do anything a man can do, sometimes even better, but when that conflicts with the pride of her rival and would be suitor Chase and the good old boy prejudices of his buddies, somebody could get hurt both physically and emotionally, and several somebody's do.

Infuse all of this with a subtly presented inspirational theme and you have a great read. Kudos, Deb. Wonderfully handled and presented! You add a fresh voice and perspective to good, old fashioned romance stories.

By the way, a little bird told me that there is a sequel out there to this; the same little bird let me read a draft of it. As much as I liked this story, the next one is even better! Everyone who likes this would do well to watch for it.

If you're looking to get down and dirty with a good time and a great read, look no farther than Debra Ullrick's The Bride Wore Overalls! This delightful debut novel rises to the top as one of Heartsong Presents' most unique and quirky tales, giving readers the real dirt on mud-bog racing and the romance that goes along with it.

Spunky Camara Cole sets her sights on winning the mud-bog racing championship of the year, proving once and for all that girls driving Chevys can wallow in the mud with the best of them. Out to prove her wrong is her bitter rival and Ford lover Chase Lamar, whose newfound Christian faith suddenly muddies the waters of a longtime family feud between Camara's family and his. All at once, Chase is experiencing a change of heart--both with his commitment to Christ and in his feelings for the pretty driver-mechanic whose racing challenges have left him in the dust more times than he cares to admit.

With a fascinating depth and insight into the exciting sport of mud-bog racing that even impressed my husband, Debra Ullrick takes romance lovers on a joy ride they will never forget as Chase and Camara scale a mountain of obstacles on the bumpy road of love. So buckle up and get revved--you're in for a great read!

One of the most unique and delightful Heartsong Presents stories I've read thusfar, The Bride Wore Coveralls is a fun, guy-friendly read, and is incredibly romantic. I especially loved the Chevy and Ford rivalries between Camara and Chase. Anyone who knows men and cars knows that teasing about the make and model of race cars (or any cars for that matter) is standard guy-speak and since Camara is a tomboy, it makes sense for her to be besting with them. The story behind the Lamar family's rivalry with the Coles is also compelling, especially when the truth finally comes out. I love it when God takes a situation where hate runs a muck and uses the dire circumstances to change hearts and lives. In that respect, The Bride Wore Coveralls is heads above most Heartsongs, and I applaud the author for her intense redemptive theme. Plus, that first kiss...wow! Makes you just want to keep reading to find out how Chase wins her over. Not just a romance, this story has the power of forgiveness within its pages, so it massages the spirit as well as the heart! Oh, and I adored the epilogue. It's the best one I've ever read. Awesome book!

The bride did indeed wear coveralls, along with a few other unusual items, like mud, motor oil and monkey wrenches. Camara Cole is a unique heroine in this revvvved up story about a young woman who has made her dreams come true. Her day job is working as a mechanic, and her weekends are spent bouncing along in the mud in her bog racing truck. Even those of us who are mechanically-challenged can enjoy this story and envy Camara her intestinal fortitude for making things happen, even when the odds are against her. And the odds are certainly against her, but she has something, or rather Someone, who is for her, so what can man do unto her, right? Plenty, actually, but her faith and family are her strength, and from them she draws the necessary forgiveness that will be required of her when new heights of maliciousness lead to disastrous consequences. And what would a good mud-bogging story be without a mind-boggling romance? Chase's uncharacteristic behavior leaves Camara's head spinning more wildly than the jarring mud ruts. I especially liked the cute twist at the end, and it left me revvvved up for the sequel!

I started reading this book, and, being a guy, wasn't quite sure of what it would be like. But, as another person has said, it is definitely a 'guy-friendly' book.

The way it is written, shows that Debra has done a lot of research on the subject matter of bog-trucks to supplement her already wide knowledge of them. She is writing on them as one who KNOWS what she is talking about.

The Christian background is also one that is drawn straight from the Bible. It's ALL there. Pride, competitiveness, the 'must win at any cost' type of determination, jealousy, retaliation, the 'Do unto others before they do unto you' personality.

There is also the other side of the story, about admitting that you DON'T know everything. Being able to say you are sorry, whole-hearted forgiveness and acceptance.

This is the kind of book that a girl could read and then hand it to a guy and say, "I think that YOU would like reading this too."

Nigel Hoare, Australia