Margaret C. (cherryblossommj) reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 157 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
"Deep in the Heart of Trouble" is the sequel to Courting Trouble. They are definitely meant to be read in order. If you skip the first one you will miss most everything that is important that is said, but not quite fully said. Read both and you'll be a very happy reader. *grin*
Here we have a girl who messed up on life, but has taken another chance to live. By owning a bicycle club and teaching others various talents as well as running her father's oil company Essie really has an eventful life. She once attempted to find love and found that Christ was the only groom for her. Through this book she continues with that thought until she realizes that quite possibly she is no longer acting solely upon the respect of the relationship she has with Christ, but that perhaps she is using that as an excuse to hide from possible potential.
Deeanne Gist weaves together an incredible story with fabulous characters that really get into your heart and under your skin. I feel so blessed to have been able to read this story, both in the first volume and now second. The lessons to be learned and the reflections on your own life are quite educational. This series is a must read for most women, and definitely one for discussion afterward.
Here we have a girl who messed up on life, but has taken another chance to live. By owning a bicycle club and teaching others various talents as well as running her father's oil company Essie really has an eventful life. She once attempted to find love and found that Christ was the only groom for her. Through this book she continues with that thought until she realizes that quite possibly she is no longer acting solely upon the respect of the relationship she has with Christ, but that perhaps she is using that as an excuse to hide from possible potential.
Deeanne Gist weaves together an incredible story with fabulous characters that really get into your heart and under your skin. I feel so blessed to have been able to read this story, both in the first volume and now second. The lessons to be learned and the reflections on your own life are quite educational. This series is a must read for most women, and definitely one for discussion afterward.
Christy J. (southernsassygirl) reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 180 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I thought this book was a wonderful conclusion to Essie's story! While I didn't think there was as much humor in this book as there was in the last one (or in her first two novels), I did still find myself laughing in a few places. The other characters in the story were portrayed beautifully, especially Mrs. Lockhart with her romantic novels. :o) Also, there was a bit of a twist at the end that I did not see coming. Part of me almost wishes there was another book about this wonderful town in the works!! I'd love to read about Anna Morgan....but sadly, I think we've heard the last from the town of Corsicana.
Helpful Score: 1
I was really looking forward to catching up with Essie again four years later and seeing if she finally met the man she was waiting for. This book was fairly good... but it was more from Tony's point of view and I'd rather have gotten to know Essie's heart and feelings rather than his. There was much less mentioned about her being a Christian than the last novel, just one sequence at the July 4th picnic and we found out Tony was a Christian at the end when he offhandedly mentioned it. Surprising since Gist made that an important part of Essie's first story. I wouldn't really classify this as Christian fiction because there were none of the "lessons" that normally accompany it. Mrs. Lockhart is awesome in this sequel though, you will enjoy her point of view, it eventually starts making you laugh once you know the path she's going to go down!
Donna H. (okgrandma3) - , reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 22 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is my second book by this author & I can't seem to get enough! I have read Courting Trouble & this follow-up one. I've really enjoyed both!! It was a real easy read & one I would definitely recommend. Better to read the first of the series first, so you'll know who & what the characters are all about.
Krista M. (kskrista) reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 162 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The first book, Courting Trouble, was fairly good. I really enjoyed this one! The story line was interesting and I wanted to keep reading. The book is christian, but there was no indication that Tony was a christian until he said so himself; that seemed a little strange. The "Trouble" books are both very low-key christian, but offer decent reading pleasure.
Marjorie M. reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 16 more book reviews
A very enjoyable book; Ms Gist is a great writer.
Jane D. (terryslady) -
This is a very nice sequel to Courting Trouble. Essie is 4 years older and has survived a broken heart and escaped public scandal. She meets a handsome oilman's son who has been disinherited and is trying to make his name in the oil business. He falls in love with Essie and she him but slowly. He becomes the racer in her bike club's annual race. He is jailed for the murder of his step-brother. He also becomes friends with an elderly lady who reads and collects romance stories by the shelves full. She helps him win Essie's stubborn, fearful, heart. Its a fun story, full of action. Nice ending to Essie Spreckelmeyer. Enjoy them both!
Joan P. (joangrace) reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 74 more book reviews
Love Deanne Gist's early American writing. Humor balances the love story and intrigue as her heroine's literally "stumble" into love and reveal much of early America in the process.
Tammy S. reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 113 more book reviews
In the first 100 pages of this story, we see the heroine, Essie Spreckelmeyer, win a national fashion contest, incite a riot,successfully run Texas's 2nd largest oil company, found and take charge of a ladies bicycle organization, teach classes on how to properly shoot guns and play soccer (not at the same time, thank heavens), She's saved the life of a young girl bit by a rattlesnake and cooked up an award winning dinner. She's Wonder Woman!!! In fact the only thing keeping her from total perfection is a hidden secret from long ago - one which has shaped her very life but when uncovered is brushed over so lightly, we are never allowed to even understand the circumstances. IF those two things don't annoy you to distraction, this book is a lively, fun, enjoyable romp.
Gloria W. (legalgloworm) reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 9 more book reviews
This amazing story has romance, mystery and humor. Highly recommended.
This was a book that I did not want to put down because I could not wait to see how it would end.
Essie is a stubborn child of an old rich man, Tony Morgan is a disinherited son of their largest competitor in the old business. Tony drops his Morgan name and uses Bryant, his mothers name to start a new life for himself. Along the way he falls for Essie the spenster that is 6 years his senior of also his boss. This is a great book.
Susan G. (susangodfrey) -
I loved this series by Deeanne Gist. She doesn't disappoint. Her books are always funny and full of fun. I love the characters and the story. Fun read!
Anna S. (downtime) reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 3 more book reviews
A good sequel to the first, this one fulfills all expectations of a fun, easy read
Lisa M. (lisabee21006) reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 23 more book reviews
I am in love with Deeanne Gist! She brings such fabulous humor into the books! This one is no different. The character of Essie is such a lively one and so human! She's the impish woman hiding in all of us! A Great Read!
Jill G. (Semperfiwife) reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 6 more book reviews
Love Deeanne Gist! Another great book!
I liked this book. I was glad she finally got her a man. If God is in a marriage it has a much better chance of survival.
Michal W. (Princess101) reviewed Deep in the Heart of Trouble (Essie Spreckelmeyer, Bk 2) on + 29 more book reviews
I loved this book! I liked this book more than the first one though. No idea why, just because. Highly recommended!
Teresa G. (tgriffis) -
You really need to read book one to get to know some of the characters before reading book two. Essie resigns herself to being a spinster at the age of 34. She is now pretty much running her dad's oil business and has made a success of her bicycle club. Tony Morgan, the disinherited son of an oil baron, comes seeking a job with her family's oil business. Essie and Tony clash much of the time, but soon romance begins to bud. But then her past mistake is found out, and she is blackmailed. Lots of other oil companies have people come for the annual bicycle race which Essie's club hosts. Among those attending are Tony's family. A murder and almost lynching keep you on the edge of your seat while you are reading as fast as you can. Great ending.
