Sweet Annie (Harlequin Historical, 548) [Paperback]

Cheryl St. John (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

Annie Sweetwater Wasn't Like Other Girls

All her life everyone she'd ever known had told her so. Except Luke Carpenter, who never let her limp blind him to seeing her as she really was: a woman grown, full of dreams, desires and hopes for a future—with him!

Luke Couldn't Remember A Time When He Hadn't Loved Her

To her family, she was a Dresden doll in a wheelchair. To Luke, she was his Sweet Annie, a woman of surprising gifts, with a heart as open as the wide Western sky. And he'd risk anything to make her his bride!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373291485
• ISBN-13: 978-0373291489
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,210,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cheryl St.John is the author of thirty-eight Harlequin and Silhouette books. Her first book, RAIN SHADOW was nominated for RWA's RITA for Best First Book, by Romantic Times for Best Western Historical, and by Affaire de Coeur readers as Best American Historical Romance. Her 2005 HH, HIS SECONDHAND WIFE, earned another RITA nod. HH LAND OF DREAMS, SSE THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, and HH PRAIRIE WIFE each won RT's Reviewers Choice Awards.

Many of her Special Editions made Waldenbooks Top Ten and HH BIG SKY BRIDES anthology climbed to #35 on the NYT list.

In describing her stories of second chances and redemption, readers and reviewers use words like, "emotional punch, hometown feel, core values, believable characters and real life situations."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring romance, May 6, 2001

By 

Sharon Galligar Chance (Wichita Falls, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sweet Annie (Harlequin Historical, 548) (Paperback)

Every once in a while, a book comes along that touches your heart and soul. Sweet Annie by Cheryl St. John is one such book.

This is the inspiring story of Annie Sweetwater, a young girl who has been coddled by her protective parents because of an illness that has left her weak and unable to walk well. When a young boy named Luke Carpenter dashes into her life, Annie discovers she longs for a world beyond her wheelchair. The resulting story is one of inspiration, love and strength.

Cheryl St. John has a wonderful gift for writing beautiful stories that not only entertain, but make you think.

- Sharon Galligar Chance

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweetest Romance You'll Ever Read, February 2, 2001

By 

Carol Carter "Carol C in GA" (Thomaston, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sweet Annie (Harlequin Historical, 548) (Paperback)

SWEET ANNIE By Cheryl St. John

Annie Sweetwater was born crippled, lives in a wheelchair, and is never permitted to do anything that might endanger her. At her tenth birthday party, a visiting Luke Carpenter takes her for a horseback ride and she soars with a sense of freedom; a sensation quickly quenched when an overly-protective brother beats Luke when they return from riding. Annie's entire family shelters and keeps her child-like, but her mother is the most dominating figure, intent on keeping her daughter dependent. She continually reminds Annie that she is not like other girls and never will be, leaving a sensitive young girl feeling suffocated and useless with no self-worth at all.

It is ten years later when Annie's life begins to change, and a chance stop at the livery stable is the beginning of one of the sweetest romances you'll have occasion to read. Luke is one of the most sensitive heroes Ms. St. John has created. He's not only handsome, he's compassionate, protective, and oh-so loving and thoughtful. He's a man any young girl in town would be thrilled to have as a suitor, but it's Annie who captures his heart. He sees her as a beautiful young woman and, through his love and tenderness, she begins to see herself that way too. Readers will see a young, sheltered girl mature into a determined, independent woman deserving of Luke's adoration.

As in her former title THE DOCTOR'S WIFE, Cheryl St. John writes another emotionally-driven plotted tale in SWEET ANNIE. She touches on many sensitive issues, including a physically challenged person, a battle of wills between a dominating mother and her daughter; an over-protective family; an unexpected death; rich vs. poor; struggle for acceptance; and much, much more. Cheryl St. John delivers a beautiful, well-written story to touch your heart. She'll have you cheering for Annie and falling in love with Luke. Like Caleb in her title THE DOCTOR'S WIFE, Luke is a hero to die for. SWEET ANNIE is a romance that will end up on your keeper shelf, and one I highly recommend for your reading pleasure.

Carol Carter/As written for Under The Covers

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most sweetest poignant book I've ever read., June 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sweet Annie (Harlequin Historical, 548) (Paperback)

I agree with the other customers review on this book. This is a wonderful, sweet, beautiful book! A keeper! Another book I enjoyed from this author is Joe's Wife, another must read, I guaranty it!