The Marriage Wish (Love Inspired #17) [Mass Market Paperback]

Dee Henderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1998

On his 38th birthday, lonely Scott Williams fervently wished for a wife and family, but he never expected to become so utterly captivated by the beautiful, yet troubled Jennifer St. James. She was everything he'd ever wanted in a woman--and he knew she'd be the perfect mother of his future children. But sad memories of her past still shadowed Jennifer's heart. Turning to God, Scott vowed to help heal Jennifer's broken spirit--and offered her his unconditional love. .

Editorial Reviews

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"Solid storytelling [and] compelling characters...make Henderson a name to watch. Highly recommended." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Steeple Hill (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373870175
• ISBN-13: 978-0373870172
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,295,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dee Henderson is the author of 14 best-selling novels, including the acclaimed O'Malley series and the Uncommon Heroes series. As a leader in the inspirational romantic suspense category, her books have won or been nominated for several prestigious industry awards, including the RWA's RITA Award, the Christy Award, the ECPA Gold Medallion, the Holt Medallion, the National Readers' Choice Award, and the Golden Quill. Dee is a lifelong resident of Illinois and is active online. Visit her at www.deehenderson.com.

Customer Reviews

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not her best..., October 19, 2005

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Aym (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Marriage Wish (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #13) (Paperback)

Okay, I'm the first to raise my hand and declare, "I'm a Dee Henderson Addict!", but this book just didn't thrill me. It wasn't until I was done reading it and was thinking, "blah..." that I realized this book was her FIRST book. Then, everything made sense. Her writing, character development, dialogue...everything has improved over the years. I then re-read the book with a more compassionate eye. It's still not up to snuff of the "O'Malley Series" or the "Uncommon Heroes" series, but for a first attempt, it was good. Again, if you're going to be reading "The Marriage Wish" thinking it was on par with her other books, you might be surprised (like me). But, if you read it and realize its significance in the literary process of Ms. Henderson, it's pretty good.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The First of Henderson's Legacy, September 5, 2005

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Hannah Lane (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Marriage Wish (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #13) (Paperback)

Dee Henderson began her legacy with a simply sweet romance book. I had read her O'Malley and Uncommon Heros Series before picking up this one. Her suspense and mystery were great, but this romance topped the charts. Its not a bad book. It reflects the sense of fear every widow or widower gets when first encountering love again. I fell in love with Scott and Jennifer. They really showed me Henderson at her finest. Any Romance lover will enjoy this book. I've re-read it already three times!

52 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Be careful what you wish for........, January 29, 2000

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"friendsbookstop" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Marriage Wish (Love Inspired #17) (Mass Market Paperback)

How often do we make wishes and fail to recognize what we really want? Scott knows from the minute he sees Jennifer, and works hard at following God's will instead of his own when it comes to the desires of his heart. Dee Henderson is a excellent author and each of her stories puts you right there with what her characters are going through. She captures the realness of life and translates that to words that make it difficult to put her books down! Read all her stuff, you won't be disapointed!