Synopses & Reviews
From the bestselling author of andlt;Iandgt;It Happened at the Fairandlt;/Iandgt; comes a historical love story about a lady doctor and a Texas Ranger who meet at the 1893 Chicago Worldand#8217;s Fair.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Saddled with a manand#8217;s name, the captivating Billy Jack Tate makes no apologies for taking on a manand#8217;s profession. As a doctor at the 1893 Chicago Worldand#8217;s Fair, she is one step closer to having her very own medical practiceand#8212;until Hunter Scott asks her to give it all up to become his wife.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Hunter is one of the elite. A Texas Ranger and Worldand#8217;s Fair guard specifically chosen for his height, physique, character, and skill. Hailed as the toughest man west of any place east, he has no patience for big cities and women who think they belong anywhere but homeand#8230;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Despite their difference of opinion on the role of women, Hunter and Billy find a growing attraction between themand#8212;until Hunter discovers an abandoned baby in the corner of a White City exhibit. He and Billy team up to make sure this foundling isnand#8217;t left in the slums of Chicago with only the flea-riddled, garbage-infested streets for a playground. As they fight for the underprivileged children in the Nineteenth Ward, an entire Playground Movement is birthed. But when the Fair comes to an end, one of them will have to give up their dream.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Will Billy exchange her doctorand#8217;s shingle for the domesticated role of a southern wife, or will Hunter abandon the wide open spaces of home for a life in the and#8220;gray city,and#8221; a woman who insists on being the wage earner, and a group of ragamuffins who need more than a playground for breathing space?
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"Gist's work is comical, sassy, and sweet."
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"Gist's historical romances have increasingly gained popularity, combining witty dialog, well-balanced plots, and fully developed characters who seem almost real."
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"Gist takes intriguing historical facts and creates a world of fascinating characters, lighthearted moments, and timeless crises that we can still relate to today. A keeper!"
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"With her knowledge of history, attention to detail, and lively humor, talented Gist has written a story about a man at the end of his rope and a very stubborn woman sure to delight readers."
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andlt;divandgt;"Gist's work is comical, sassy, and sweet."andlt;/divandgt;
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"andlt;Iandgt;Fair Playandlt;/Iandgt; charms the heart and warms the soul. Deeanne Gist is an absolute treasure!"
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"The glitter and excitement of the 1893 World's Fairand#8212;depicted in charming photographs interspersed with the textand#8212;is the colorful backdrop for Gist's novel, which pits a determined woman doctor and a Texas Ranger in a battle of wills that's brighter than any fairground fireworks. Gist delivers a lovely story brimming with touching emotions and carrying a message about love, commitment, and our duty to care for children that will resonate with readers."
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and#8220;[I] laughed so hard at their first full scene together I cried my mascara off."
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"Gist seamlessly incorporates fascinating historical details about the 1893 Worldand#8217;s Fair and Chicago into Fair Play, which not only tugs at readersand#8217; heartstrings but also shows how the seeds of the national playground movement were sown. Fans of both faith-based historical romance and historical fiction will be delighted with this entertaining addition to Christy Awardand#8211;winning Gistand#8217;s Worldand#8217;s Fair trilogy."
Synopsis
From the bestselling author of It Happened at the Fair comes a historical love story about a lady doctor and a Texas Ranger who meet at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
Saddled with a man's name, the captivating Billy Jack Tate makes no apologies for taking on a man's profession. As a doctor at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, she is one step closer to having her very own medical practice--until Hunter Scott asks her to give it all up to become his wife.
Hunter is one of the elite. A Texas Ranger and World's Fair guard specifically chosen for his height, physique, character, and skill. Hailed as the toughest man west of any place east, he has no patience for big cities and women who think they belong anywhere but home...
Despite their difference of opinion on the role of women, Hunter and Billy find a growing attraction between them--until Hunter discovers an abandoned baby in the corner of a White City exhibit. He and Billy team up to make sure this foundling isn't left in the slums of Chicago with only the flea-riddled, garbage-infested streets for a playground. As they fight for the underprivileged children in the Nineteenth Ward, an entire Playground Movement is birthed. But when the Fair comes to an end, one of them will have to give up their dream.
Will Billy exchange her doctor's shingle for the domesticated role of a southern wife, or will Hunter abandon the wide open spaces of home for a life in the "gray city," a woman who insists on being the wage earner, and a group of ragamuffins who need more than a playground for breathing space?
About the Author
Deeanne Gist has rocketed up bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere with her very fun, very original historical novels. She has won the National Readersand#8217; Choice Award, Booksellersand#8217; Best Award, USA Best Books Award, andandnbsp;stellar reviews. With a background in education and journalism, Deeanne has written for andlt;iandgt;Peopleandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Parentsandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;Parentingandlt;/iandgt; magazines. Visit her online at IWantHerBook.com and at Facebook.com/DeesFriends.