I’m back, my friends!
Had a lovely break enjoying some of the beautiful countryside we have in our country – I might post some pics from our time away sometime soon!
Now back to all things bookish! Not sure if you have been discussing this while I’ve been away but there has been another cover change well worth checking out. Karen Witemeyer’s 2013 release, Stealing the Preacher, has had a facelift.
[amazon_link id=”0764209663″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Stealing the Preacher[/amazon_link] by Karen Witemeyer
On his way to interview for a position at a church in the Piney Woods of Texas, Crockett Archer can scarcely believe it when he’s forced off the train by a retired outlaw and presented to the man’s daughter as the minister she requested for her birthday. Worried this unfortunate detour will ruin his chances of finally serving a congregation of his own, Crockett is determined to escape. But when he finally gets away, he’s haunted by the memory of the young woman he left behind–a woman whose dreams now hinge on him.
For months, Joanna Robbins prayed for a preacher. A man to breathe life back into the abandoned church at the heart of her community. A man to assist her in fulfilling a promise to her dying mother. A man to help her discover answers to the questions that have been on her heart for so long. But just when it seems God has answered her prayers, it turns out the parson is there against his will and has dreams of his own calling him elsewhere. Is there any way she can convince Crockett to stay in her little backwoods community? And does the attraction between them have any chance of blossoming when Joanna’s outlaw father is dead set against his daughter courting a preacher?
So, which one do you prefer? The original on the left or the new cover, on the right?
The new one is ADORABLE. ;D
Rissi » Thought you would love it, Rissi!
While I liked the old one…this new one is funny and awesome and perfect for a Witemeyer. The dress is lovely! 🙂
Charity U » I agree, Charity – the dress grabs your eye, doesn’t it?
The new one, definitely. Good job in deciding to change it.
Richard Mabry » Thanks for dropping by, Richard – you’ve had your own cover change so you must be an ‘expert’!!!
I noticed the different cover on Amazon, and I have to say that it’s really pretty! 🙂 I love her dress, as well as the white church in the background between them!
The first cover had a bit more personality, I think… But the second cover seems to fit with Karen’s other books, and it’s cute. 🙂
~Amber
Amber S. » Great thoughts, Amber! I prefer the guy in the first cover, actually. He looks more “preacher” to me. Well, not sure I’m being fair given that it would be hard to tell someone was a preacher by their right arm – hehehe!
I wasn’t crazy about the original cover, but I ADORE the new one! Love, love, love!
Brooke @ i blog 4 books » good, good, good!!! Appreciate your comment, Brooke 🙂
I like both covers but like Amber said the new cover fits in with Karen’s other books.
Carissa » Both have their appeal, I agree, Carissa. The second just has a bit more colour and spunk, for me.
The new one is an incredible improvement over the first draft IMO!! 🙂
Ruth » Thanks for sharing, Ruth – love hearing what people think!
i like the new one.
aimymichelle » Thanks for adding your vote to the overwhelming pile of second cover love!
I was so happy about this change! I really wasn’t a fan of the old one but this new one is awesome and a total fit for a Karen Witemeyer book!
Abbi Hart » Hey Abbi – yes, I think it is a better fit, too!
I actually prefer the first one. But I’m a guy and not really the target audience. I agree with Amber about the church. A nice touch between them that lets the reader know, along with the title, that he is a preacher. I do like the new dress better. My problem is, and you won’t be surprised Rel, the cut-off heads. There is no reason for it here. It just looks strange to me. The overall cover is nice, but I think it would be better showing her head at least.
Aaron McCarver » You should know, Aaron, that whenever I see a cover with a chopped off head I think, “Aaron will have something to say about this!” – LOL!
I like the new one.
Ausjenny » You are certainly not alone, Jenny!
Love the second one more! It adds a playful touch that wasn’t there before.
Miranda » I’m with you, Miranda ~ thanks for sharing!
I prefer the new cover way more than the old. Her praying hands look awkward and I’m just realizing…..does she have him tied up?!? Yep! Definitely like the new one much better!
Jojo » LOL! Your comment made me laugh, Jojo! Looks like the new cover is a hit with nearly everyone.
Welcome back, Rel! I love the new cover, also! It’s cute, playful, and follows the style of her earlier covers. Huge improvement!
Ann Shorey » Thanks, dear Ann. Yes, I love how it flows beautifully from her previous covers, too.
Welcome back! I love the new cover. The dress is just gorgeous.
Michelle C. » Thank you, Michelle 🙂 The dress is very eye-catching!
I definitely love the new one!! It just says “Karen” and while it’s just as fun as the other one, I like the body language a bit more. 🙂 Super cute!
Joanne Bischof » Yes, I agree it has “Karen” written all over it!
I like the new cover so much more than the other. When I saw the first cover, I was disappointed in it; it just didn’t seem up to the standards of the other covers of Karen’s books. I’m looking forward to reading Stealing the Preacher. Thanks for showing us the new cover.
Pam K. » Hi Pam ~ I agree with you. I felt the first cover lacked a bit of “oomph” that Karen’s covers have usually.
I like the new one! It has a bit of that sass that all Karen Witemeyer covers need. 🙂
Sara » You are so right about Karen and sassiness!
I like the new one better too!
I like the new one better! It seems way more in tone with the humor that Witemeyer is so good at. Plus I actually like that you can’t see all of their faces. Looking forward to reading this! 🙂
I vote for the new one. It is more spirited and in keeping with Karen’s writing style.
Lydia » Ditto!
Love, love, love the new one! The old one was pretty tame. We’d all been there and read that before.
But the new cover says, “Hold on! This one’s going to be fun.” 🙂
Sally Bradley » Love your comments, Sally!
We have Karen’s books in the Church Library.
If I had a choice of books based on the cover alone, I would definitely pick the new revised book.
Janet Estridge » Loved hearing your view on this, Janet!
The new one on the right. MUCH better than the first! And it goes along with all her other books — Karen’s trademark 🙂
Katie McCurdy » Yep, I agree!