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Sweet Olive (Trumpet & Vine Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Judy Christie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 145 ratings
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Camille Gardner is trapped in the middle when a unique Southern town collides with the “outside world” and big oil.

A talented negotiator, Camille Gardner agrees to take on one last field assignment for her uncle before she settles down to pursue her real passion—working at an art gallery. But she’d rather be anywhere than Samford, Louisiana, the small southern town where she once spent the worst weeks of her life.

To fulfill the obligation she feels to her uncle, Camille needs to entice a group of rural landowners to sell their mineral rights—and allow use of their precious water for the drilling of natural gas. Instead, she finds herself drawn to the local folk art created by those same landowners and attracted to Marsh Cameron, the attorney representing the landowners.

The charming residents and the traditions of this small community leave Camille conflicted about her family obligations—and her own plans for the future. Perhaps she needs to give Samford a second chance.

"Christie populates her story with a varied cast of Southern small-town characters. Her tendency for unresolved suspense is occasionally unsettling, but, overall, her stories have enough warmth and humor to keep her readers coming back for more." — CBA Retailers + Resources

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    Trumpet & Vine Series
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    359 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publisher
    Zondervan
  6. Publication date
    September 24, 2013
  7. File size
    3557 KB
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About the Author

Judy Christie writes fiction with a Louisiana flavor. She is the author of the Green series of novels including Gone to Green. A fan of primitive antiques and porch swings, she blogs from her green kitchen couch at www.judychristie.com. She and her husband live in northern Louisiana.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BW293BC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zondervan (September 24, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3557 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 359 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 145 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Beverly Flach
5.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue and Introspection
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017
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Wafts of romance blow through the intrigue in this story as gently as the scent of the sweet olive bush. The melding of Camille's strong gifts for making oil lease deals and her strong love and appreciation for art occur in a not surprising yet still warming fulfillment of her inner sense of purpose as she with the help of her new friend's forges her and the communities past into a bright new future.
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Barb C
5.0 out of 5 stars I read and enjoyed Christie's Green series so I felt certain I would ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017
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I read and enjoyed Christie's Green series so I felt certain I would like this book. I was wrong.. I love it! Truly one of the best books I've read in a long time! Her characters are always so 3-dimensional and real. And her plot line isn't contrived nor is it all tidied up at the end of the book in a pretty package. Again.. it is real.. and I, for one, like that! Looking forward to book 2!
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Carolina Consumer
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable although somewhat confusing
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019
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I liked the book...liked most of the characters, liked the premise of the change of heart of the protagonist in the story toward the residents of Sweet Olive and their artistic lives..liked the inevitable promise of a romance between two characters...liked the setting, etc. I was just a bit confused more than once about what exactly was going on. Some things were not completely explained...why did the Uncle send her on such a mission....why did he hold her Houston job over her head....Why was she constantly trying to repay her past major faux pas with him, whatever the was. I wasn't sure. if he was her rescuer and hero when she was young....a lot of that back-story just didn't make much sense to me. I kept thinking I must have somehow skipped some pages when things just didn't seem clear to me. But, that wasn't the reason...it was just confusing writing at times. Not quite sure what exactly happened toward the end, either...but, it was still somewhat enjoyable reading, for the most part. Since I haven't read any other books by this author, I don't know if this is par for the course in her writing, or just an anomaly. Maybe one day I'll try another of her books, but not soon. I don't want to wade into any more confusion.
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redbirdonthebat
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book from one of my favorite authors!
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2013
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I had a countdown to when I could download this book. Was so excited when that day arrived!(2 AM.) I loved it. The characters and the town were so beautifully described that I felt I lived there and they were my friends. The cover is beautiful and covers matter to me.

As usual I stayed up way too late reading it. I went to bed once and couldn't sleep. So back to reading again.

Thank you as always to Judy Christie. You and all of your books make me happy.
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pianotchr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2013
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If you enjoy a little mystery, a little love story, and a great entertaining read, then you need to read this book. It is well written; Judy brings the characters and their lives to life, and by the time you finish reading, they are your friends. I was sad to see this book end. I wanted the story to continue, and I so look forward to just that when the next in the series comes out! I can't wait!
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Carole Jarvis
4.0 out of 5 stars Feel-good Southern fiction
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2014
Big oil companies, small-town Louisiana setting, and a small community of artists combine in Sweet Olive, a book by Judy Christie that I greatly enjoyed. I've always been drawn to stories with a small-town setting and quirky characters, and would have to say that Judy shines at this. I easily connected with these characters and hope to see more of them in future books. Writing and characterization are strong, Marsh and Camille make compelling lead characters - but it's the ensemble cast within the artists' community that steals the show.

Oil-and-gas negotiator Camille Gardner must entice a group of rural landowners to sell their mineral rights and, instead, finds herself drawn to the folk art created by those same landowners. To oil companies, these people were a vital commodity in the race for gas production - and while Camille initially thought of them in terms of the number of acres they had to offer, soon they became real people to whom there were more important things in life than money.

Marsh, a lawyer representing the artists, was charming, handsome, and determined - yet "he wanted a chance to work more with everyday folks, people whose lives could be changed by the right champion at the right moment." Romance seemed secondary to plot, but Camille and Marsh being on opposite sides of the oil issue added good conflict to a sweet romance.

The artists' community - with their folk art that included metal sculpture, whirligigs, watercolors, glass, pottery, woodcarving, and oil paintings - are at the heart of this story. And it was Camille who became a catalyst for change in their lives, helping them to believe in their own abilities and discover a renewed passion for their art.

I loved how Judy used fiction to shine the light on two completely different attitudes toward money: those whose lives are motivated by greed, and those who realize some things are more important than money. "The beauty of their Louisiana land, earned through hard work and family tradition, would not be sacrificed for oil-company cash." The theme of God's provision is woven throughout the narrative, and that's something I never tire of being reminded of.

That God might have had a purpose in sending Camille to a town she never wanted to revisit made me smile as I thought of times I found myself thrust out of my comfort zone, only to eventually see God's hand in the situation. Camille's growing friendship with Ginny was one of my favorite parts, and it was through Ginny's leadership that the community pulled together - and therein lay their strength.

I fell in love with the Sweet Olive community and am eager to see where Judy takes us in the next book of the Trumpet & Vine series, Magnolia Market, which releases in the fall of 2014. Sweet Olive is a cozy, feel-good read that I thoroughly enjoyed and am glad to recommend.

This book was provided by BookSneeze and Zondervan in exchange for my honest review.
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Marilyn Peveto
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Olive was a delightful story and I thought the ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2015
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Sweet Olive was a delightful story and I thought the author did a wonderful job of depicting Northern Louisiana and the oil and gas industry with true accuracy. Camille Gardner, the main character, grabbed my interest from the first page and not only maintained my interest but also my emotions as the story unfolded. The novel entertains from start to finish with colorful characters and a satisfying story.
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JaneReads
3.0 out of 5 stars I liked the characters though
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2016
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I had a really hard time following the story, it seemed to jump from scene to scene. I liked the characters though, especially the artists, this kept me reading to find out what was going to happen. The way the relationship formed between two characters really surprised me, there hadn't been much interaction between the two and all of sudden they were in love. Would have liked to see more of the relationship forming between them. Right now I am unsure if I am going to read the next in the series.
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