Fancy Pants

Last winter I saw a recommendation on Facebook group for this rom-com. I listened to it on Hoopla and I am so glad I did!  It was one of the funniest books I have listened to as the narrator’s characterization of each of the characters was perfect, especially Big Tim Creighton. 

Wealthy Lady Sydney Hathwell left England to marry an American businessman after her father’s passing. With thoughts of love and a new life, Sydney is in for a rude awakening as her fiancé only sees their marriage as a business arrangement. Being totally repulsed by the thoughtless and greedy man, Sydney sees only one option: flee. Thus begins the adventure of “Syd” as she tries to pass herself off as a young man on her uncle’s Texas cattle ranch. 

The funny things and misunderstandings that happen to Syd had me laughing throughout the book. Big Tim thinks Syd is a sissy and is trying to make “him” into a man, including putting weights on his hips to correct the way he walks. Syd finds purpose, love, and acceptance with the people of  Gooding, Texas. After I finished listening to it, I wanted to start all over. It was that good.   

If you are looking for a side-splitting, faith-filled book, then I think you will enjoy reading the first book of the two in the Only in Gooding series. 

About the Book: 

When Britisher Lady Sydney Hathwell's father dies, the American who planned to wed her suddenly reneges. Stranded in America and penniless, Sydney contacts a relative in Texas who, mistaking her male-sounding name, invites his "nephew" to join him on his ranch.

"Big Tim" Creighton, however, is appalled when this mincing fop arrives at Forsaken. He determines he'll turn Fancy Pants Hathwell into a man before the boss returns home. From the get-go, he has "the kid" mucking stalls, clearing and plowing a field, and assisting with a difficult calving. But when Sydney's true identity is uncovered, Tim resents being deceived. Yet in time, he also finds that he doesn't like all the attention Sydney garners now that she's wearing pretty gowns...

Together Sydney and Tim will discover the importance of family and what it means to be a man--and a woman--of God.