ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Karen Witemeyer is a deacon’s wife and mother of three who believes the world needs more happily-ever-afters. To that end, she combines her love of bygone eras with her passion for helping women mature in Christ to craft historical romance novels that lift the spirit and nurture the soul.
After growing up in California, Karen moved to Texas to attend Abilene Christian University where she earned bachelor and master’s degrees in Psychology. It was also there that she met and married her own Texas hero. He roped her in good, for she has lived in Texas ever since. In fact, she fell so in love with this rugged land of sweeping sunsets and enduring pioneer spirit, that she incorporates it into the pages of her novels, setting her stories in the small towns of a state that burgeoned into greatness in the mid-to-late 1800s.
In January, 2009, Karen signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers for three inspirational historical romance novels, and she is thrilled to announce that her first book, A TAILOR-MADE BRIDE has released this month. For an inside look into the background and quirks of some of the major players in this upcoming story, click over to Character Corner
ABOUT THE BOOK
Jericho “J.T.” Tucker wants nothing to do with the new dressmaker in Coventry, Texas. He’s all too familiar with her kind–shallow women more devoted to fashion than true beauty. Yet, except for her well-tailored clothes, this seamstress is not at all what he expected.
Hannah Richards is confounded by the man who runs the livery. The unsmiling fellow riles her with his arrogant assumptions and gruff manner, while at the same time stirring her heart with unexpected acts of kindness. Which side of Jericho Tucker reflects the real man?
When Hannah decides to help Jericho’s sister catch a beau–leading to consequences neither could have foreseen–will Jericho and Hannah find a way to bridge the gap between them?
If you would like to read the first chapter of A Tailor-Made Bride , go HERE.
My Review:
Kate Witemeyer is a WONDERFUL author! I LOVED this one. It’s a beautiful combination of sassy, southern charm, warm historical romance, and God’s amazing grace. I love all three things so when they come together in one awesome debut novel by an author with great talent, it’s a triple bonus for me!
I’m trying to decide which character tugged my heart the most. I loved Hannah, J.T., and even Tom, but I think I felt a pull to J.T. the most. He was such a wonderfully created cowboy and really captured me from the first chapter. But, of course, Witemeyer’s characters were ALL wonderful and each had their own strengths and weaknesses to work through, making me see myself in ALL of them and showing me God’s lessons.
I highly, recommend this book to everyone looking for a sweet, sassy and clean read. It’s easily read in a day and perfect for that summer afternoon enjoying the beach or outdoors. Definitely a 5 star Christian Romantic Comedy at it’s finest and will have you laughing til you cry and so much more! Two thumbs up to Kate Witemeyer on her debut novel! I can’t wait to read Head in the Clouds, her second novel! 
