Product Description

Award-winning author Catherine Palmer presents the first novel in another HeartQuest series. Fiery Elizabeth Hayes is determined to preserve Chalmers House, the Victorian mansion next to her growing antiques business. But Zachary Chalmers, heir to the mansion, has very different plans. Together they learn that God has the best plans of all-if we will only surrender to him.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10448 in eBooks
• Published on: 1999-10-01
• Released on: 1999-10-01
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

From Library Journal
Antiques dealer Elizabeth Hayes hopes to expand her shop by purchasing and refurbishing the Chalmers House next door. Zachary Chalmers, an architect who recently inherited the house, wants to tear it down and build an office. The resulting feud drags the town into a battle of historic value vs. personal property. The only one who doesn't care is Nikolai Hayes, Elizabeth's adopted Romanian son. He's interested in persuading Zachary to be his father and in listening to Boompah's stories of the "nachos" who tyrannized Europe during World War II. Nikolai's endearing attempts to master English provide levity in a romance that tackles deeper issues than land rights. For Palmer fans.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
"Inspirational and highly engaging."
-- Lori Copeland

About the Author
Catherine Palmer lives in Missouri with her husband, Tim, and sons Geoffrey and Andrei. She is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and holds a master's degree in English from Baylor University. Her first book was published in 1988. Since then she has published nearly forty novels, many of them national bestsellers. Catherine has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Christy Award, the highest honor in Christian fiction. Twice she has been nominated for the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Total sales of her novels number nearly two million copies.

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

50 of 52 people found the following review helpful.
no expectations
By Dena Boeger
This is the first book by Catherine Palmer that I've read and it was given to me as a gift. I had no expectations at all. It was very nicely written and I enjoyed the character on Nicolai. He is very heartwarming and the epitome of the scripture "out of the mouth's of babes". I enjoyed the "twist" somewhere in the middle of the story. It made the story-line move faster. It started to drag on in the romance part of it. Overall, I was pleased with this book and I would highly consider reading other books by this author.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful.
Finders Keepers (loosers weepers)
By A Customer
When my best friend started reading this book, I read the blurb on the back and thought to myself "There is no way I would pick this book out. It sounds so corny and Janette Oke-ish." When my friend finished reading it, she insisted I read it, too. I didn't have any other wonderful weekend plans, so I agreed.

I couldn't put it down.

I find most books similar to this one have underdeveloped characters and predictable plots. In Finders Keepers, the characters were never really developed, but from what I understand, this is a series, so maybe in time that will be corrected. The plot was not entirely predictable, there were some twists and turns that made the whole thing interesting, albeit a little unrealistic.

All in all, however, despite its faults, it is a very good book, and if you are looking for something to do on a quiet Friday night, give it a try!

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
I love this book!!!!
By Elizabeth Summers
I love this book. It has romance and mystery!!! Elizabeth is a single mother who adopted Nick in hopes to settle down. She lives in a small town where gossip is escencial. When Grace, Elizabeth's nextdoor neighbor, die's Elizabeth's controlled world is turned upside down. She is now facing something she never could have imagined. You'll love this book. It'll keep turing the pages!! I'm so happy there is another book. You won't regret reading this !!