Husband Auditions, (Paperback)

What a sense of humor this author has, and she has shared her enjoyment through her words with us. We have Meri Newberg, a 31 year old unmarried woman, whom feels that life has passed her by because she is unmarried. Enter her brother's roommate Kai, and now Meri's housemate, and now a 1950's list! The list gives 101 different ways to attract a husband, yeah, some of them we've thought of, but with Kai's help and the new youtube channel, your in for a delightful treat! Can you picture using a rope and lassoing a man? Well, now there is a video! You won't be disappointed as you page turn for the next quest in this journey, but I found myself laughing out loud at some of the situations that are presented! Will Meri and Kai see what is in front of their eyes? Well we are along for the ride, or should I say tries and videos, and laughs. Enjoy Gemma and her breaking duck tape! I will definitely be looking for books by this author! I received this book through Reading With Audra, and was not required to give a positive review

I have not laughed this hard in such a long time but this book is so good I have to share my thoughts with you. What starts out as a joke quickly turns into a YouTube sensation. I loved the concept of following the list that Meri has. So what if it was written in the fifties. She does want to get married so why not follow the list and see what happens. I liked Kai and knew from the beginning he had feelings for Meri. It is obvious to everyone but Meri. They make a great team filming as Meri goes through the list which I have to say is pretty funny. You can tell the story is going to have some bumps in the road as these two find themselves spending a lot of time together. The author does a great job of mixing Biblical truths about marriage with practical tips from the famous list that Meri is trying out. Poor Kai is over his head as his feelings grow stronger for Meri. It isnt possible that Meri is that blind that she doesnt realize he likes her is it? There are a few moments that I wanted to tell them to stop filming and just be theirselves. The characters are well written and shows us how they each need to be happy with themselves before they can find happiness with someone else. I was surprised at the ending because I was so sure I knew what was going to happen. I loved the message of being happy even if you are not married . It is all in Gods timing and His plan for your life. I received a copy of this book from the publisher and Read With Audra Blogging team. The review is my own opinion.

This was such a fun book to read! It's very hip, with relatable characters. It is fairly lighthearted, yet characters dealt with real hurts and insecurities. I loved the laugh-out-loud humor. Meri takes a chance on Kai's YouTube show, and makes the reader fall in love with her fun and quirky personality. Kai knows his way around filming and editing, and puts together a series that garners thousands of followers, in pursuit of his dream job. It was their revelations about themselves, and what they really wanted in life and in relationships, that gave this book depth. The alternating POV in each short chapter kept me turning pages. I recommend this book to readers of contemporary Christian romance who want fun and depth in a well-crafted story. I received a copy of this book from the publisher, Kregel, through Audra Jennings PR, for review purposes. The thoughts expressed here are my own.

'God has a funny sense of humor. I'm not laughing, though. I'm disappointed.' When Meri Newberg is given a silly list from the 1950s of how to catch a husband at her last single friend's wedding, she feels so incredibly bummed. Everyone in her Christian friend circle is now married but her. Her brother's roommate, aspiring filmmaker, Kai Kamaka, encourages her to allow him to film her trying to fulfill this silly list and says they'll be a You Tube sensation. Meri reluctantly agrees, figuring what else can be worse than being single in her thirties. And after all, she just may find her true and life enduring soul mate. From then on, hilarity ensues. I have long been a fan of Angela Ruth Strong, but she has well and truly done it with this one! This is Rom Com pure gold, folks! Strong has totally nailed this genre with the strokes of her talented pen. I laughed my way through the book, along with being totally entertained and the romance was terrific! I can truly and without reservation highly recommend this book. It is going to go right smack dab on my keeper shelf. Well done! My thanks to the publisher for a copy of this book via the Net Galley platform. I was not expected to leave a positive review. The opinion here is entirely my own.

A thoroughly modern, old fashioned romance. The last single woman standing in her friend group, Meri has always dreamed of marriage and a family of her own. An outdated list of ways to get a husband provides the perfect opportunity for Kai to get material for a demo reel and for Meri to truly say that she has tried it all. An engaging and highly entertaining read, with spot on humor that shows that the author knows her audience well. I loved the fun-filled original premise, with a hero and heroine that we can cheer for, I loved the dialogue an easy-going friendship between Kai and Meri. I especially loved Meri as a relatable heroine as she struggles to not give up on her dream. Overall, a endearingly humorous read with great interaction between the characters, filled with heart. Meri is a quirky everywoman, and I admired her strong values as well as her honesty with herself. Kai is fun loving and mysterious, struggling to take that next big leap in his career. I loved uncovering layer after layer of his character as the story progressed. You will not want to miss this highly entertaining, heartwarmingly hilarious Christian romantic comedy. Definitely recommend! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Who would have thought a List to catch a husband, would really work. When I read through the list I about died. There are some real doozies on this list and the way Angela Ruth Strong writes them into this book is priceless! This story is so delightful, charming, quirky, and fun! It helped that the story was set in my hometown so I could picture all the places they went to. I fell in love with the characters and the whole storyline. Of course, there were a few times I wanted to scream at the characters, but overall, it was so fun, and I laughed many times. I even read a couple of parts to my husband, who then just rolled his eyes at me. I don't know if I'd tell anyone to use this list, but who knows, some of the ways might just work. Hehe! The book had many fun humorous parts and some deep parts. There were times I cried and times I laughed out loud. I loved all the banter between Kai and Meri. I also LOVED the whole duck-tape scene with Gemma. I was rolling on the floor with that one. Angela Ruth Strong is a wonderful author and has written many fascinating books. Check out her other books. You just might start to read all her books! Now I'm just wanting to read more about Meri and Kai. I'm hoping and praying they'll pop up in another story soon. I was given this book by the publisher which did not influence my review in any way, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is one of the suggestions in a list that Meri Newberg receives from her newly married friend, and who knew that a 1950s magazine article would have such an impact 70 years later? Certainly not Meri, but her brother's roommate Kai Kamaka views it in a different light. Why not do a YouTube program that shows Meri using these suggestions to help her find a husband? Meri Me becomes a social media success, and it seems like a great idea, until Kai realizes that he wants to be the husband that Meri finds! This is such a witty, charming book, and author Angela Ruth Strong offers a unique spin on the classic 'friends to lovers' trope. It is Christian fiction, so it's certainly a clean romance, but watching Meri and Kai's relationship develop is special indeed. I found myself often laughing out loud, but there are also touching moments as Meri and Kai deal with their individual insecurities. If you're looking for a fun contemporary romance, look no further! Husband Auditions is the book for you. I received a copy of this book from Kregel. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.