
Bittersweet
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
$0.99/mo for the first 3 months

Buy for $21.49
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Stina Nielsen
-
By:
-
Cathy Marie Hake
About this listen
Although Laney's been sweet on Galen for a while, he's always considered her his best friend's tag-along sister. But when Galen finally sees Laney as the wife of his dreams, a vile lie shatters his hopes and a leveled shotgun repays his kindness - on the very day he plans to pop the question.
©2007 Cathy Marie Hake (P)2007 Recorded BooksListeners also enjoyed...
-
Letter Perfect
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When good-natured but accident-prone Ruth Caldwell moves from the East to California, she finds adventure, love, and God's protection from peril.
Cathy Marie Hake is author of over 30 Christian romances and has won many honors, including the Inspirational Readers Choice award.
-
-
Loved it!!! One of my favorite authors! This is a book worth repeating!
- By Brooklynn LeAnn Parker on 05-29-24
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
Forevermore
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Cathy Marie Hake, best-selling author of Fancy Pants, delivers a poignant romance set in 1891 Texas. Miss Hope Ladley believes God wants her to cook and clean for grieving widower Jacob Stauffer. But when Jacob hires the cheerful dynamo, he can't imagine the profound effect she'll have on his frightened sister, his motherless daughter, and on his own tender heart - or how much they'll all miss her if she leaves.
-
-
ive listened twice
- By susan on 10-28-11
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
Serendipity
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Laurie Birmingham
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Todd travels to Virginia to bring his widowed mother to his Texas farm, illness alters his plan. Maggie makes a living by selling soaps and perfumes, using old family recipes. Marriage is the farthest thing from her mind—until Todd shows up on her porch, seeking help for his ailing mother. Maggie’s heart skips a beat. And when the handsome Texan proposes to her, life suddenly begins to change for the dark-haired beauty.
-
-
delightful
- By Susan on 10-05-11
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
Whirlwind
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Seeking a brighter future, Millie books passage to New York aboard the Opportunity. When a widower scours the ship for a suitable nanny, he selects Millie from the crowds in steerage. He is standoffish at first, but soon Millie's tireless devotion to his motherless toddler begins to win him over.
-
-
Wonderful!
- By Deborah on 02-15-15
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
That Certain Spark
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Johanna Parker
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Inspirational Readers Choice winner Cathy Marie Hake whisks listeners away to 1890s Texas where the townsfolk of Gooding are shocked their new doctor is a woman. The men vow to boycott the lady doctor and send her packing. But when her medical skill saves a blacksmith’s life, he feels obliged to shield her from threats to her person and practice. And despite their initial clashes, the determined doctor and her outspoken guardian soon forge a surprising bond.
-
-
Fantastic story!
- By Deborah on 02-25-15
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
One Chance in a Million
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Cathy Marie Hake
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Having endured a grueling voyage from the British Islands, Mariam arrives at the Chance brothers' ranch expecting to help her sister care for two children and six men. But Miriam is shocked to learn that her sister has died and her two nieces have been neglected. When the Chance brothers order Miriam to take the next ship back to her home, she digs in her heels.
-
-
An easy listen
- By Amy on 08-08-07
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
Letter Perfect
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When good-natured but accident-prone Ruth Caldwell moves from the East to California, she finds adventure, love, and God's protection from peril.
Cathy Marie Hake is author of over 30 Christian romances and has won many honors, including the Inspirational Readers Choice award.
-
-
Loved it!!! One of my favorite authors! This is a book worth repeating!
- By Brooklynn LeAnn Parker on 05-29-24
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
Forevermore
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Cathy Marie Hake, best-selling author of Fancy Pants, delivers a poignant romance set in 1891 Texas. Miss Hope Ladley believes God wants her to cook and clean for grieving widower Jacob Stauffer. But when Jacob hires the cheerful dynamo, he can't imagine the profound effect she'll have on his frightened sister, his motherless daughter, and on his own tender heart - or how much they'll all miss her if she leaves.
-
-
ive listened twice
- By susan on 10-28-11
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
Serendipity
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Laurie Birmingham
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Todd travels to Virginia to bring his widowed mother to his Texas farm, illness alters his plan. Maggie makes a living by selling soaps and perfumes, using old family recipes. Marriage is the farthest thing from her mind—until Todd shows up on her porch, seeking help for his ailing mother. Maggie’s heart skips a beat. And when the handsome Texan proposes to her, life suddenly begins to change for the dark-haired beauty.
-
-
delightful
- By Susan on 10-05-11
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
Whirlwind
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Seeking a brighter future, Millie books passage to New York aboard the Opportunity. When a widower scours the ship for a suitable nanny, he selects Millie from the crowds in steerage. He is standoffish at first, but soon Millie's tireless devotion to his motherless toddler begins to win him over.
-
-
Wonderful!
- By Deborah on 02-15-15
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
That Certain Spark
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Johanna Parker
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Inspirational Readers Choice winner Cathy Marie Hake whisks listeners away to 1890s Texas where the townsfolk of Gooding are shocked their new doctor is a woman. The men vow to boycott the lady doctor and send her packing. But when her medical skill saves a blacksmith’s life, he feels obliged to shield her from threats to her person and practice. And despite their initial clashes, the determined doctor and her outspoken guardian soon forge a surprising bond.
-
-
Fantastic story!
- By Deborah on 02-25-15
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
One Chance in a Million
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Cathy Marie Hake
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Having endured a grueling voyage from the British Islands, Mariam arrives at the Chance brothers' ranch expecting to help her sister care for two children and six men. But Miriam is shocked to learn that her sister has died and her two nieces have been neglected. When the Chance brothers order Miriam to take the next ship back to her home, she digs in her heels.
-
-
An easy listen
- By Amy on 08-08-07
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
Fancy Pants
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Inspirational Readers Choice Award winner Cathy Marie Hake, CBA best-selling author of Bittersweet,/i>, blends wholesome humor and timeless truth into historical novels that ring with authenticity. When 17-year-old Lady Sydney Hathwell arrives in 1890 New York City, she never imagines she'll soon be galloping about the Wild West, unchaperoned - and dressed as a man.
-
-
Author has religious agenda
- By S. Young on 09-20-11
By: Cathy Marie Hake
-
A Match in the Making
- The Matchmakers, Book 1
- By: Jen Turano
- Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Miss Gwendolyn Brinley accepted a temporary paid companion position for the Newport summer season, believing it would be a lark to spend the summer in America's most exclusive town. She suddenly finds her summer turning anything but amusing when her employer expects her to take over responsibilities as an assistant matchmaker. Tasked with the daunting prospect of attaining advantageous matches for her clients, Gwendolyn soon finds herself in the company of Mr. Walter Townsend, the catch of the Season, but a gentleman Gwendolyn finds beyond annoying.
-
-
Entertaining
- By Ria on 03-29-23
By: Jen Turano
-
Fairest of Heart
- Texas Ever After, Book 1
- By: Karen Witemeyer
- Narrated by: Barbara McCulloh
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Beauty has been nothing but a curse to Penelope Snow. When she becomes a personal maid for a famous actress whose troupe is leaving Chicago to tour the West, she hides her figure beneath shapeless dresses and keeps her head down. But she still manages to attract the wrong attention, leaving her prospects in tatters—and her jealous mistress plotting her demise.
-
-
Really Nice Retelling for Snow White
- By Doha on 08-15-23
By: Karen Witemeyer
-
The Last Exchange
- By: Charles Martin
- Narrated by: Joshua Manning, MacLeod Andrews
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When MacThomas Pockets finished his last tour as part of the Scottish Special Forces, he was hired to consult for a film director to finesse some scenes that weren't working. In a twist he never saw coming, he ended up moving to L.A. to work as the bodyguard for movie star Maybe Joe Sue.
-
-
Wow - What a great audiobook!!!
- By Dione on 01-16-24
By: Charles Martin
-
A Promise for Ellie
- Daughters of Blessing, Book 1
- By: Lauraine Snelling
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After two long years, hardworking dairy farmer Andrew Bjorklund is thrilled to see his fiancée, Ellie Wold, again. But when materials to build their new home are delayed, Andrew grudgingly postpones the wedding. Soon a tragedy threatens their future and forces them to fully rely on God. Lauraine Snelling, an award-winning author of over 50 inspiring books, set this compelling novel in Blessing, North Dakota, circa 1900.
-
-
Not the 1st in the Series
- By Wesley on 08-22-07
-
The Masterpiece
- By: Francine Rivers
- Narrated by: Susan Bennett
- Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A successful LA artist, Roman Velasco appears to have everything he could possibly want - money, women, fame. Only Grace Moore, his reluctant, newly hired personal assistant, knows how little he truly has. The demons of Roman's past seem to echo through the halls of his empty mansion and out across his breathtaking Topanga Canyon view. But Grace doesn't know how her boss secretly wrestles with those demons: by tagging buildings as the Bird, a notorious but unidentified graffiti artist - an alter ego that could destroy his career and land him in prison.
-
-
Did not realize this was religious....
- By Amanda on 05-08-18
By: Francine Rivers
-
Sophie's Heart
- By: Lori Wick
- Narrated by: Aimee Lilly
- Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After the tragic death of his wife, Alec Riley struggles to put his life back together. He and his three children are lost in their grief...until Sophie walks unexpectedly into their lives. Having left her native Czechoslovakia, she has discovered that this land that had seemed so bright with promise is far from her dream. A highly educated woman, she now finds herself keeping house for Alec and his family. How can Sophie find peace in her new job? Will God use her gentle spirit to help heal Alec's broken heart?
-
-
Sophie's Heart
- By Sarah Mullin on 07-01-22
By: Lori Wick
-
To Everything a Season
- By: Lauraine Snelling
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Trygve Knutson has been promoted from well drilling to heading a construction crew for the fast growing town of Blessing, North Dakota. Though devoted to the land and his family, he sometimes dreams of other horizons. But is he willing to leave Blessing permanently? Miriam Francini hopes to become an accredited nurse in a large city hospital. She is simply tolerating her assignment at the hospital in rural Blessing because it will give her the experience she needs to accomplish her goal.
-
-
Wanted to finish the story
- By Cindi R on 12-02-14
-
Forged in Love
- Wyoming Sunrise, Book 1
- By: Mary Connealy
- Narrated by: Barbara McCulloh
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In 1870, Mariah Stover is left for dead and with no memory when the Deadeye Gang robs the stagecoach she's on, killing her father and brother. As she takes over her father's blacksmith business and attempts to move forward, the old-fashioned townspeople meet her new occupation with disdain.
-
-
Quality story & narration
- By Karaday on 04-17-23
By: Mary Connealy
-
A Beautiful Disguise
- Imposters, Book 1
- By: Roseanna M. White
- Narrated by: Susan Lyons
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Left with an estate on the brink of bankruptcy after their father's death, Lady Marigold Fairfax and her brother open a private investigation firm marketed to the elite . . . to spy on the elite. Dubbed The Imposters, Ltd., their anonymous group soon becomes the go-to for the crème of society when they want answers delivered surreptitiously. But the many secrets Marigold learns about her peers pale in comparison to her shock when she and her brother are hired to investigate her best friend's father as a potential traitor.
-
-
Love it!
- By Amazon_user535 on 11-11-23
-
At Love's Command
- By: Karen Witemeyer
- Narrated by: Amy Rubinate
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Haunted by the horrors of war, ex-cavalry officer Matthew Hanger leads a band of mercenaries known as Hanger's Horsemen who have become legends in 1890s Texas. They defend the innocent and obtain justice for the oppressed. But when a rustler's bullet leaves one of them at death's door, they're the ones in need of saving. Dr. Josephine Burkett is used to men taking one look at her skirts and discounting her medical skills. What she's not used to is having a man change his mind in a heartbeat and offer to assist her in surgery.
-
-
At Love's Command
- By Trixie on 06-20-21
By: Karen Witemeyer
-
The White Flower
- By: Grace Livingston Hill
- Narrated by: Anne Hancock
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Rachel Rainsford should be excited. She was on a train traveling across the US to a well-paid position as an old lady's companion. But after several hours spent with the man who hired her and is accompanying her on her journey, she's having doubts. His manner seems strange, and she may have acted too hastily in accepting a job so far from home. Meanwhile, in the parlor car, Chan Prescott overhears two men concocting a plan to abduct a young woman. When her name is mentioned, Chan recognizes it as the daughter of a former beloved teacher.
-
-
Love Grace Livingston Hill stories
- By JoAnn on 06-07-24
Critic reviews
What listeners say about Bittersweet
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
- Stella S. Gerringer
- 09-07-09
Bittersweet by Cathy Marie Hake
This was one of the most enjoyable books that I have listened to. Cathy puts so much of Christ into her books which I love.
I am trying to read all of hers.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
6 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Kindle Customer
- 10-06-17
Lovely story
I love this book and all the books by this author. Entire series is worth listening to several times over!!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
- Seth
- 04-07-11
Very Good
This book was very interesting, the way life does not always go how you would like it and how to meet that challenge is portrayed very well in this book, it was an excellent book and very well written and read
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Cindy Nipper
- 01-12-24
Christian Historical Romance
Life rarely turn out like you want or expect, but Ivy and Ishmael throw a dozen wrenches at the moving wheels and kick everything out of balance, except God's plan!
This is such a powerful story of grace, mercy, and love!
Perfect narration too!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Deborah
- 03-27-15
Wonderful book!
This was another great story by Cathy Hake. So many twists and turns in this story. I just knew everything was not going to come out the way I wanted it to but everything came together wonderfully. Narrator did a great job.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Marree
- 05-23-16
My favorite!
Out of 7 (all 5 of her Gooden series and Letter Perfect and this one) Cathy Marie Hake's books this is my favorite. This book display's God's redemptive love is such an amazing way.
The narrator, Stina Nielson, did a great job. I enjoyed her narrative skills in Forevermore too.
I hope Cathy Marie Hake has more like this one.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- aj
- 06-28-20
Cathy Marie Hake books are the most spiritual novels I’ve read!
This author’s books are very well written and also teach Christian truths and values. I’ve ‘read’ many authors who toss in some ‘Christ talk’ but the Christian theme is woven into her stories in a remarkable way—I believe.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Peggy Freeman
- 05-28-19
Excellent Christian Love —Better Than I Could Do
When the love of her life is forced to marry another, Laney learns to love others far better than I could do. Galen and his mother go beyond what I would do. But the story shows God’s plan in a beautiful way. Excellent characters and plot. I’m glad I tried one more of Cathy Marie Hale’s books. Narrator is perfect.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- susan
- 11-20-11
no words to express the complexity of this book
i was amazed at the turns and twists this book takes true to form and i was hooked couldnt turn the player off the ending could have happened many ways the title says it all i loved it and will listen to it agian
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- joanie
- 05-12-19
bitter no sweet
this book makes Christian's looks and acts like suckers it's just unbelievable unbelievable I didn't enjoy it at all
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful