Chasing Charity (Texas Fortunes Trilogy, Book 2) [Paperback]

Marcia Gruver (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2009

Fuel your love of romance in this mesmerizing sequel to Marcia Gruver's Diamond Duo. In this second book of the Texas Fortunes series, Charity Bloom is left stranded at the altar after her best friend takes off with her fiance. How will she ever show her face in town again? After Buddy Pierce discovers oil on the Bloom property, he realizes the real treasure may be above ground-in the form of Charity Bloom. Can he strike it rich in Charity? When her ex-fiance decides he wants her back, whom will Charity choose the handsome roughneck or the deceitful rogue?

(20090401)

Editorial Reviews

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This novel revolves around Charity Bloom, Buddy Pierce, and Charity''s extended family. Buddy jumps off the page from the moment he''s introduced and is a wonderful match for charity. Charity''s mother, Bertha, and her best friend, Magda, bring to mind favorite aunts. Sit back, get comfortable and enjoy a trip to 1905 Texas.

(CHERYL HANSON ROMANTIC TIMES )

Chasing Charity is a story of love as "Charity-from-the Bible" will touch your heart and stir your thoughts. It’s a story of sacrifice and forgiveness and we’re reminded that none of us deserves forgiveness. Charity and Buddy will remind you that God will if you ask.



Marcia Gruver’s second story has taken the next step in the series. The characters have depth and Ms Gruver keeps them human. There is just enough detail to the story that allows this book to stand alone. I recommend reading Diamond Duo (the first book in the series) first to give you some background. Will Emmy be our next heroine to come into a "Texas Fortune"?

(TRUDY SMITH ONCE UPON A ROMANCE )

Book Description

Charity Bloom is left stranded at the altar after her best friend takes off with her fiance. How will she ever recover? After discovering oil on the Bloom's property, Buddy Pierce finds an even more priceless treasure lies in Charity. But when her ex-fiance wants her back, Buddy really begins to speculate. Whom will Charity choose?

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc (April 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602602069
• ISBN-13: 978-1602602069
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #859,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marcia Gruver is a full time writer who hails from Southeast Texas. Inordinately enamored by the past, Marcia delights in writing historical fiction. Her deep south-central roots lend a Southern-comfortable style and a touch of humor to her writing.

Awarded a three book contract by Barbour Publishing for full-length historical fiction, Marcia is busy these days pounding on the keyboard and watching the deadline clock.

Diamond Duo, the first book of the trilogy entitled Texas Fortunes, debuted in October 2008 to glowing reviews followed by the well received Chasing Charity in April 2009. Emmy's Equal, the anticipated third installment, will be available in October 2009. Click on Marcia's Books for more details.

Marcia won third place in the 2007 ACFW Genesis contest and third in the 2004 ACFW Noble Theme contest. Another entry in 2004 finished in the top ten. She placed second in the 2002 Colorado Christian Writer's contest for new authors, securing a spot in an upcoming compilation book. "I Will Never Leave Thee," in For Better, For Worse--Devotional Thoughts for Married Couples, was released by Christian Publications in January 2004.

She's a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Christian Authors Network (CAN), Fellowship of Christian Writers (FCW), and The Writers View (TWV).

Lifelong Texans, Marcia and her husband, Lee, have one daughter and four sons. Collectively, this motley crew has graced them with eleven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter--so far.

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5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable early twentieth century Texas romance, May 2, 2009

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chasing Charity (Texas Fortunes Trilogy, Book 2) (Paperback)

In 1905 Humble, Texas, Daniel Clark could not go through with the vows. Instead he left his fiancee Charity Bloom at the altar of the Free Grace Church and walked out. Almost immediately Charity's best friend Emmy Dane chased after him. All the townsfolk offer sympathy to the jilted woman, but she holds her head high and insists she is fine though she feels a bit humbled by their betrayal; her only pain however is the hours her widow mama put in to make a dress for her as the impoverish Blooms could not afford to buy one.

When Buddy Pierce finds oil on the Bloom property, Charity and mama are excited. He is attracted to Charity, but is reluctant to act on it as he assumes she loves another man and he rejects the notion of a rebound romance. Meanwhile Daniel has come home filled with remorse and regret having blundered by choosing high maintenance Emmy over caring Charity; he wants a second chance. However, her mama rejects him as a fool preferring Buddy for her daughter and Emmy stalks him, but the worst interference in his effort to redeem himself is the stranger who seems to be CHASING CHARITY too.

This is an enjoyable early twentieth century Texas romance starring a wonderful lead character who readers will admire for her attitude. Charity lives up to her name as she is forgiving, loyal and loving. Fans will enjoy this fine Texas oil historical romance as the heroine is pursued by the man who jilted her and by a stranger who avoids her as much as he chases after her.

Harriet Klausner

5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing Book to inspire and uplift you, July 14, 2009

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squiresj (Wasola, Mo) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chasing Charity (Texas Fortunes Trilogy, Book 2) (Paperback)

Chasing Charity seems a fitting title for this book. There is Daniel and Buddy Pierce both chasing Charity for her love. Charity is downhearted because Daniel left her at the altar on her wedding day. Then Buddy comes to their house and finds oil on their property.
That turns everything upside down as a best friend tries to steal their land. They have to leave their land while Buddy directs those who are looking for the oil. As they are about to give up and return to their house, oil falls everywhere including on them as they are returning to their home.
Charity is in love with Buddy but feels she has to marry Daniel to save their home. But she is about to make a mistake. Only God can change things for her.
Her best friend who ran off with her groom is hurt and destroyed and used by Daniel. So Emmy and Charity don't speak to each other and a friendship is separated. Yet they love each other enough that in the end Emmy does everything in her power to save Charity from marrying the wrong man.
There is humour, joy, sadness, and above all faith. Lifes are affected in so many ways by those who come in contact with each other. So much to learn about life itself. When the books ends, you wish to just keep on reading.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun-filed Historical Romance, May 15, 2009

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Keli Gwyn "Keli Gwyn" (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Chasing Charity (Texas Fortunes Trilogy, Book 2) (Paperback)

Review of Chasing Charity by Marcia Gruver
By Keli Gwyn

It's the year 1905 in Humble, Texas, one Charity Bloom will never forget. Being left at the altar when her fiancé, Daniel Clark, flees in full view of the town is bad enough, but seeing her life-long best friend, Emily Dane, dashing after him is almost more than she can bear.

Humble is overrun with fortune seekers eager to cash in on the oil boom, and Charity vows to have nothing to do with them. However, when oilman Buddy Pierce arrives and hits a gusher on Charity's mother's land, she can't deny her attraction. But Daniel, who's quickly tired of Emmy, regrets leaving Charity and refuses to lose her to Buddy. Which man will convince independent Charity he's the one for her-repentant and rich Daniel or handsome and honorable Buddy?

Chasing Charity, book two in Gruver's Texas Fortunes Series, is every bit as delightful as her debut novel, Diamond Duo. I enjoyed spending time with a couple of characters we'd met before as well as being introduced to a wonderful new cast. Gruver brings every one to life with consummate skill. Not only are Charity and Buddy delightful, but the secondary characters shine, too, from traitorous Emmy to the devoted hound dog that befriends Charity. I loved seeing both Charity and Emmy learn to surrender their situations to the Lord.

The story takes off from page one and builds with each scene, providing for a fast, fun read. Gruver tosses in wonderful twists that keep things interesting. I blasted through this book. I was so eager to see how the story ended that I stayed up late to finish it. Those yawns in church the next day were Gruver's fault.

I heartily recommend Chasing Charity to any reader who enjoys an inspirational historical romance. If you haven't read Diamond Duo, it's another great book. And the third in the series, Emmy's Equal, is coming this fall. It's on my must-read list, that's for sure.