Front Porch Princess

by Kathryn Springer

Book Overview

Front Porch Princess by Kathryn Springer released on Feb 28, 2006 is available now for purchase. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373785585
• ISBN13: 9780373785582
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Steeple Hill
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely Wonderful!

A small town where everyone knows everything about everyone, and one woman has dreamed her entire life about escaping Pritchett. Having won a beauty title in her teens, Elise dreamed of becoming a model or an actress. Life had different plans in the form of a handsome farmer. Elise settles reluctantly into small-town life, wanting more for her daughter. When her daughter enters Elise into a Mrs. Proverbs 31 pageant, Pritchett, Wisconsin pulls out the red carpet, complete with a parade and an ice cream social. As Elise prepares for the pageant, she discovers much more about love, beauty, friendship, and God, learning to be content in her circumstances. Front Porch Princess is a delightful read. Kathryn Springer has the reader running a gauntlet of emotions. Don't read this book unless you're prepared to not be able to put it down! Absolutely wonderful. - Cynthia Hickey, author

Loved it!!!

Well written, moving story of God's presence and love and plans for his children including a 40 year old woman who appears to outsiders to "have it all" but who isn't really convinced of that herself. Elise moves from a "see you on Sunday" relationship with the Lord to a relationship with God as a real presence in her daily life. The story isn't remotely preachy. The characters talk about God the way my friends and I talk about God. He's with us and he cares about everything that concerns us at all times. Every single character is lovable; you'll wish they were your flesh and blood friends so you could call them up and see what's going on with them today. I look forward to reading more about these characters in future books.

A great message for all ages!

Kathryn is one of my favorite new authors, and each book she writes gets better and better! My 80 year old mother and 22 year old daughter both loved this book.......about a 40 year old mom! Amazing, but understandable, as no matter what your stage in life God's truth and wisdom shines through each character in Pritchett. The characters are interesting, rich and feel like your next door neighbors yet are full of surprises. You will enjoy this book :)

A+

Finally!!!! A Steeple Hill Cafe book that is actually well written. I loved it! Well done for a new favorite author of mine. Great story of forgiveness, mercy and overcoming our regrets in life.

Loved this book

Elise Penny always knew she was meant for better things than small town life in Prichett. Unfortunately she fell in love with a man whose first love was one hundred acres of fertile topsoil. She came in a close second. Elise won the county fair Miss Sweetheart contest when she was eighteen. She still had the tiara. Who knows where she could have gone if she hadn't fell in love with Sam Penny. She never dreamed a thin gold band would keep her from becoming all she was meant to be. Blocked by marriage from the fulfillment of her dreams, she would do anything to keep her daughter, Bree, from making the same mistakes. Unfortunately Bree doesn't think life in Prichett is all that bad. And the fact that Riley Cabott lives there just makes it sweeter. Elise sees Riley as a roadblock to her plans for her daughter. And Bree? Well, Bree sees Riley, and she likes what she sees. Then Bree enters Elise in a Proverbs 31 Woman Christian Beauty contest, and she becomes the town celebrity. Unfortunately Sam, her husband, is all too aware of the way Elise feels about Prichett. The beauty contest brings old problems to the surface. Front Porch Princess is a sarcastic, witty, and serious story about one woman's search for God and contentment. Kathryn Springer has a unique voice and a great writing style. I started this book at 8 p.m. and finished it at midnight. I liked it that much.