Bachelor's Puzzle

When word comes to the ladies society of the Maintown church that their new circuit-riding preacher was coming soon and was a bachelor they set themselves up to welcome him, them and their single daughters. They decide to make him a quilt, each eligible young lady trying to outdo each other in creating their quilt block and therefore attracting the preacher’s interest.

Zack Hartley certainly is green when it comes to his ministry work. Instead of praying with the sick of his flock, he is often found out doing chores for them. His inexperience on at the pulpit is obvious to all as he blunders and bumbles is way through Sunday’s sermon. But Zack has a secret that just might send the matronly women of Maintown into a tizzy.

This reviewer was captivated by BACHELOR’S PUZZLE from just reading the blurb on the back of the book. And BACHELOR’S PUZZLE did not disappoint. Author Judith Pella did a wonderful job penning a totally believable book. What mother wouldn’t want her daughter married to their preacher? This tale gives the reader a sometime humorous and sometime sad look at what can happen when a group of women set themselves up in competition for the same man’s affections.

The characters in BACHELOR’S PUZZLE are amazing. Zack is a character that will capture sympathy and pull the reader’s heartstrings. He starts out trying to make the best of a bad situation, but soon the people of Maintown capture his heart and he soon finds himself second-guessing his intentions. This reviewer especially liked the character of Maggie. She is a headstrong and mischievous young woman who no one takes seriously. Her antics are often humorous and left this reader giggling.

BACHELOR’S PUZZLE is an awesome read, one that will not disappoint. Don’t miss out on this one. This reader thinks that Ms Pella has a winner on her hands with this one!

July 2007