The Proposal
Do you remember life before children (BC)? I have fading memories of my BC years. From what I can recall, my schedule pretty much revolved around me, me, and me. Of course, one tiny baby changes all of that. Suddenly, you have someone depending on you for everything. All your needs take a backseat while you care for a little bundle that you love more than you ever thought possible.
In Lori Wick's novel, The Proposal, William Jennings is a bachelor, and he is perfectly satisfied with his lifestyle. He is in London, in 1810, and he spends all of his time pursuing his own interests (has anyone ever noticed that the ladies and gentlemen of this time period seemed to do very little work?). When a relative of Mr. Jennings dies, however, William finds himself acting as guardian for two brothers and a sister. The transition from a life of self to a life revolving around three children is not an easy one for him to make. William decides to visit his estranged sister, seeking help with his new responsibilities.
Although William desires reconciliation with his sister, he has no interest in her faith. But as he socializes within his sister's circle of friends, he realizes that his life is much emptier than he could have imagined. Is it too late for this bachelor to open his heart to a family and to God?
The Proposal is the first book in Lori Wick's bestselling English Garden series. These books are being re-released by Harvest House. If you enjoy escaping to the regency period (the world of Jane Austen), be sure to check out these stories. They are the perfect choice when you need to escape to a peaceful and serene setting!
Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
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Comments on The Proposal
Brittanie @ 7:12 am
I love this series. Don't enter me I already have them. They are wonderful. You are making me want to reread them and I don't have time. lol
Melissa in Mel's World @ 7:40 am
That sounds awesome…I LOVE "period" books and this one sounds like a great afternoon/evening escape for me. Count me in on the giveaway! Thanks!
Melissa
DeeAnn S @ 8:04 am
The elegancy of the Regency Period is facinating, although I find unrealistic! I enjoy reading about this time. Thanks for this giveaway.
Anne Kiwi @ 8:15 am
I would like to read this book.
stephanie @ 8:16 am
I loved this series.
Jenn S. @ 9:20 am
I have been wanting to start this series.
Alicia @ Experiencing Each Moment @ 9:35 am
This book & series looks great!
Rachel @ 9:42 am
I love the Jane Austen time period! This book sounds great!
Nicole C. @ 9:43 am
I love her books but haven't gotten the chance to read his series yet!!
Rebecca @ 10:51 am
I haven't read any Lori Wick books in a long time, I would love to try this one.
Holly @ 10:58 am
I don't think I've ever read a Lori Wick book, but they come highly recommended. This looks great. I'd love to win it!!
corrie clemens @ 1:53 pm
i cant wait till mothers day. i have no clue what to get my mom.
Kristi @ 1:58 pm
This sounds like a fun book! And I love to read books in a series!
Please throw my name in.
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Jackie@Our Moments, Our Memories @ 2:45 pm
I love Lori Wick – this would be perfect for my mom. Thank you!
Angie @ 4:13 pm
this would be a great read!
nicole belletiere @ 4:49 pm
I would love to win and read this
Linda Howell @ 5:05 pm
This should be interesting, a bachelor trying to
raise 3 kids.
Kim @ 5:37 pm
I have a few of Lori's books and would love to own one more
Jessica Marie @ 6:13 pm
I would love to be entered to win this book!
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Valerie Mabrey @ 6:36 pm
thanks for the contest
Janel @ 7:23 pm
Please enter me for this book. I barely remember life BC!
Beth Fant @ 7:38 pm
I would love this book.
MRS.MOMMYY @ 7:46 pm
would love to read
Kathy D @ 8:39 pm
Looks fun
Kathy D @ 8:40 pm
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Ginny @ 10:09 pm
Would love to read
cris @ 10:40 pm
All new to me – I would love to read this.
Serena @ 3:16 am
This sounds like a very entertaining book. I'd love to win it!
Kari @ 7:12 am
Ooooh, you've got me hooked already!!! Sounds great!
Diane Westerbeek @ 8:23 am
Great read!
Gail @ 8:54 am
I've read a couple of Lori Wick books and enjoyed them but have not read this one, sounds good!
Selinda McCumbers @ 9:07 am
Sounds good! I loved Jane Austin, would like to give this a try!
Thanks!
Holly @ 11:25 am
This sounds really good. I would love to win a copy.
Anita Yancey @ 3:52 pm
I would love to read this book. Please enter me. Thanks.
Heather S @ 6:55 pm
Yay, I'd love to win!
Carey @ 8:11 pm
Looks like a fun book.
Judith Dykstra @ 9:03 pm
I LOVE TO READ!
Pamela S @ 9:04 pm
English Gardens?? Similar to Jane Austen?? Ohh…sounds perfect!!
Jenn @ Beautiful Calling @ 9:30 pm
Oh. I've read some of her books. I really enjoy her!
Tiffany @ 10:57 pm
Please enter me. Thanks!
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Michael Capp @ 11:02 pm
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Thank you for a great giveaway!I would love to win. Thank you!
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Jen Nutzhorn @ 11:43 am
THank you for the giveaway- It is fun to read a novel from time to time!
Kim @ 12:10 pm
Would love to win this book!!!
Patti Hess @ 1:08 pm
i love love Lori Wicks books!! oh my goodness…this is about a man who comes to find himself in care of his brother and sister…SOUNDS AWESOME!!
Rita @ 1:23 pm
The name Lori Wick always stands out because some 15 years ago, her nephew was my student. What impressed me about him, was his focus on becoming a writer, following his aunt's example, and even more, his faithfulness in pursuing that goal. He was writing his own novel, five pages a day. I wonder if he ever got published…
I would now, in my retirement, become acquainted with her writings!
James Coyne @ 2:13 pm
Enter me please
Nancy @ 3:05 pm
This sounds like a delightful book and one that I would enjoy reading! Thanks!
Gary Osborn @ 8:01 pm
Wooo Hooo Make me a winner!
Susan @ 8:56 pm
I love reading books based on the early 1800s. Great review!
MaryAnn @ 10:52 pm
I love historical fiction and this sounds great!
Catherine @ 11:00 pm
Thanx for the contest
Elizabeth @ 1:13 am
Great givewaay! I've enjoyed her books before, and this one looks like a good one.
Just Mom @ 12:50 pm
Please enter me in the giveaway and thanks for hosting!
Angela Calvert @ 1:59 pm
I would love to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Susan C @ 8:23 pm
This sounds like a lovely story, please enter me!
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Tina S. @ 9:23 pm
Thanks for the chance.
Janelle @ Brimful Curiosities @ 11:06 pm
Love Lori Wick's books. Thanks
sarah @ 12:26 pm
enter me!
Barbara @ 4:51 pm
Since I love Jane Austen, I think I'll enjoy this.
Angie Gulley @ 10:58 pm
Please enter me. Thanks so much!
renee @ 12:40 am
This has my mom written all over it! she would love to read this if she could squeeze some extra minutes outnof her day.
Annmarie @ 6:47 am
This looks like a great bathtime read! Relaxing, peaceful, escaping to a different place & time…my kind of book!
stampedwithgrace @ 7:47 am
sounds like a great read
Sherry @ 6:56 pm
Sounds great! Thanks for the review and chance to win.
Kim V @ 7:28 pm
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Heather Goldsmith @ 10:29 pm
I'll have to check out the rest of the English Garden series. Winning this one would be a great start!
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Becky @ 11:41 am
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Michele @ 11:56 am
This is the second time that I've seen this book/series mentioned. It sounds like something that I would enjoy (what's not to love about the regency period?!) Count me in!
Terra Heck @ 12:19 pm
I would like to read this book. Thanks.
Jason Nickolay @ 4:23 pm
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance
Vicky Boackle @ 6:42 pm
this looks like an interesting series.
michele anne @ 7:47 pm
Sure sounds interesting…maybe I'll get a little lucky and win it.
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Carole @ 5:21 pm
sounds pride and prejudice-like. My favorite book! Please enter me! Thanks
Sherree @ 5:57 pm
I absolutely love anything by Karen Kingsbury. Once you have read one of her books, you will want to read all of them. Please enter me.
Sherree @ 5:59 pm
I absolutely love anything by Lori Wick. ( just placed a comment and put Karen Kingsbury, that is what I get for having her book on my desk) Once you have read one of her books, you will want to read all of them. Please enter me.
jayne @ 8:27 pm
Sounds like a really great read! I would love to enter!
Maureen @ 9:28 pm
I love Lori Wick, I would love to be entered for the chance at this book. Thanks so much!
Marianna @ 1:09 pm
Looks like a great read. Thanks for the chance to win!
Christina @ 7:33 pm
That's always the question – is it ever too late to have a family? One may say it's never too late, but that may not prove to be the case! I'm curious about the conclusion of this novel!
Karen Gonyea @ 1:15 pm
Thanks for the chance to win
Tammy @ 1:29 pm
Lori Wick writes the best Christian Fiction novels. Please enter me.
jan koontz @ 1:39 pm
just to cool
Jessica @ 4:21 pm
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Sue W. @ 7:47 pm
I have never read a book by Lori Wick but the teaser sounds like something I just might enjoy.
Thanks so much for having this super giveaway.
Rita M @ 7:47 pm
I'm a Jane Austen fan, so I'd love to check out Lori Wick.
Kristy C @ 10:38 pm
This book looks great! What a wonderful contest – thanks for posting!
Mariah @ 9:44 am
My mom loves Lori Wick's books!
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Angela @ 1:37 pm
This looks like a good read!
Jennifer Hedden @ 1:41 pm
enter me
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This one is down my alley. Thanks.
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I am looking for some good summer reading. Thanks for the chance.
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Enter me, please.
Andria @ 7:00 pm
I would love a chance to win. Thank you.
Kristinia aka Loving Heart Mommy @ 2:31 am
Love books that were based in the Jane Austen era!
LivingforGod @ 5:50 am
Please count me in. Thanks!
Jackie O. @ 8:26 am
This book looks great!
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Sounds like a wonderful escape!
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shar @ 7:29 am
never read this series but would LOVE to, just in time for the summer!
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Ann @ 12:10 pm
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Sheila H @ 1:01 pm
Thanks for the chance!
Amy Bradshaw @ 1:23 pm
Love to be entered, thank you!
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shawna @ 1:52 pm
Would love to read this!
Marion B @ 1:55 pm
Sounds like a nice book to read!
Belinda Shaw @ 3:03 pm
I could certainly use a new book for summer reading!
Mya Brooks @ 3:07 pm
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christopher h @ 5:19 pm
looks like a good book
Donna M. Clark @ 6:57 pm
I love books set in the olden days. I would love to win this one. Thank you for having this giveaway.
Jessica @ 8:43 pm
This would be a great read for my sister.
Renee G @ 9:49 pm
Would love to read this.
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Sally @ 9:53 pm
Sounds like a great book I would like to read.
Rebecca @ 9:59 pm
I have read this and would LOVE to own it. I love Lori Wick's books.
Tammy @ 1:23 am
I love having a stash of new inspirational books to read when the rainy days hit!
Julie Smith @ 9:19 am
This looks like a pleasant read!
Traci C @ 9:22 am
Sounds really good – please consider me
Dorothy Phillips @ 10:00 am
Love to read and would love to win this.
Melissa P. @ 10:11 am
I love Lori Wick's books, but I haven't read this one!
Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) @ 10:45 am
I'd love to read this
*Thanks* for the giveaway!
Janet @ 11:20 am
I heart Lori Wick's books. I just finished reading one of her books:) ty 4 the awesome giveaway and entry:)
Marcy Strahan @ 12:41 pm
this sounds like such an uplifthing & heart warming read!
I would love to read it!
Patti D @ 1:14 pm
I am looking for a new series to follow.
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I subscribe too
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Lily Kwan @ 1:54 pm
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
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This is a fantastic series of books.
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Chrysa @ 12:04 am
I'm a follower!