Courting Miss Hattie [Paperback]

Pamela Morsi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 4, 1998

The news spread like brush fire through the whole county when widower Ancil Drayton announced his intention to start courting Miss Hattie Colfax. She was certainly spirited and delightfully sweet natured, and she'd managed to run her family farm almost single-handedly. But wasn't a twenty-nine-year-old lady farmer too old to catch a husband?

An Irresistable Suitor.

All his life handsome, black-haired Reed Tyler had worked Miss Hattie's farm--and dreamed of one day settling down on his own piece of land with the pretty young woman he'd sworn to marry. Hattie was someone he could tell his hopes and troubles to--someone he looked on as a sister. So he thought, until the idea of Ancil Drayton calling on her made him seethe. Until the night a brotherly peck became a scorching kiss... and Reed knew nothing would bank the blaze--and that his best friend was the only woman he would ever love.


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Editorial Reviews

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The news spread like brush fire through the whole county when widower Ancil Drayton announced his intention to start courting Miss Hattie Colfax. She was certainly spirited and delightfully sweet natured, and she'd managed to run her family farm almost single-handedly. But wasn't a twenty-nine-year-old lady farmer too old to catch a husband?

An Irresistable Suitor.

All his life handsome, black-haired Reed Tyler had worked Miss Hattie's farm--and dreamed of one day settling down on his own piece of land with the pretty young woman he'd sworn to marry. Hattie was someone he could tell his hopes and troubles to--someone he looked on as a sister. So he thought, until the idea of Ancil Drayton calling on her made him seethe. Until the night a brotherly peck became a scorching kiss... and Reed knew nothing would bank the blaze--and that his best friend was the only woman he would ever love. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The news spread like brush fire through the whole county when widower Ancil Drayton announced his intention to start courting Miss Hattie Colfax. She was certainly spirited and delightfully sweet natured, and she'd managed to run her family farm almost single-handedly. But wasn't a twenty-nine-year-old lady farmer too old to catch a husband?

An Irresistable Suitor.

All his life handsome, black-haired Reed Tyler had worked Miss Hattie's farm--and dreamed of one day settling down on his own piece of land with the pretty young woman he'd sworn to marry. Hattie was someone he could tell his hopes and troubles to--someone he looked on as a sister. So he thought, until the idea of Ancil Drayton calling on her made him seethe. Until the night a brotherly peck became a scorching kiss... and Reed knew nothing would bank the blaze--and that his best friend was the only woman he would ever love.


From the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (November 4, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553761951
• ISBN-13: 978-0553761955
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #733,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

National bestseller, RWA Hall of Fame member and two-time RITA winner, Pamela Morsi began writing in 1990 creating historical romance novels set in the small towns and farms of the early twentieth century. She was an immediate success garnering awards and accolades from reviewers, readers and peers. In 2000, with a new millennium, she decided to move in the direction of mainstream fiction. Her recent works depict the voices of ordinary people overcoming everyday challenges. Librarian Pamela Morsi once asked herself what she would do if she ever won the lottery. She decided, given the chance, that she would spend her time writing fiction. Now, years later, she is still waiting to win the lottery, but THE BENTLEY'S BUY A BUICK is her twenty-third full-length novel. Pam lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband and daughter.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Historical Romance Novel of all time..., September 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Courting Miss Hattie (Paperback)

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They Had Me at "Plowboy"..., July 23, 2002

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L. Dent "She Who Reads and Watches" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Courting Miss Hattie (Paperback)

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!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book to hook an avid non-reader., January 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Courting Miss Hattie (Paperback)

Courting Miss Hattie has all the main ingredients I look for in a book. You have believability in the characters, laughter, heartache, tears, and the coming togather of two diverse characters.

Morsi captures your heart and imagination from the first chapter. She gives us a heroine that is ordinary and proves how extrodinary she really is and a man that grows into his manhood and love for Miss Hattie as the book progresses.

I fell in love with her creations and hated turning the final page. I hope she publishes more books along this style.