“FAIR PLAY charms the heart and warms the soul. Deeanne Gist is an absolute treasure!”
“What I really enjoy about Gist’s work is that there is angst and realism, but she never loses the buoyancy that runs throughout her stories.”
“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.”
Fair Play
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Saddled with a man’s name, the captivating Billy Jack Tate makes no apologies for pursuing a man’s profession. As a lady doctor at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, she is one step closer to having her very own medical practice—until she doctors an imposing man who threatens the fulfillment of her dream.
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 aspire to walk in a man’s shoes.
But the abandoned baby Hunter discovers at the Fair finds him teaming up with the good doctor to give the foundling a better future than the slums of Chicago, where the children play on flea-infested, garbage-strewn streets. As Billy and Hunter fight for the foundling’s welfare, their hearts warm to the precious child—and to each other.
Soon their concern grows to encompass the Nineteenth Ward’s burgeoning population of street children. In the interest of fair play, Billy and Hunter let nothing stand in their way as they labor to build a park for them, birthing Chicago’s first playground and a national movement that will sweep the nation.
Will Hunter and Billy become a footnote in the Fair's history books,
or will what they discovered in Chicago be longer lasting than the World's Exhibition?
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Will Hunter and Billy become a footnote in the Fair's history books,
or will what they discovered in Chicago be longer lasting than the World's Exhibition?
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Reviews
“This book is definitely a must read for lovers of historical fiction. It tugs at heart-strings with weightier matters but will also cause you to laugh out loud.”
“[Gist’s] books are the complete package: a great storyline, a hero and heroine that are deep and full of conviction, details that make you think you’re there, and of course, a happily ever after that is swoon-worthy.”
“Deeanne Gist has most definitely gained my respect as a writer. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!”
“This is a great story that takes a closer look at the World’s Fair, including many historical moments and characters woven into an engaging plot.”
“This makes the second book that I have read by Deeanne Gist, and let me just say that they are both five star reviews! ”
“This one had me running the gamut of emotions from laughter to tears. Deeanne is a truly remarkable storyteller!!”
“[Fair Play] is a great read for historical fans ... Very entertaining!”
“Deeanne [Gist] brings the 1893 Chicago’s World Fair to life. This story and their characters took hold of my heart.”
“Gist seamlessly incorporates fascinating historical details about the 1893 World’s Fair and Chicago ... Fans of ... historical fiction will be delighted with this entertaining addition to Christy Award–winning Gist’s World’s Fair trilogy.”
“Grab a soda, plop down and enjoy the story!”
“Deeanne Gist’s books … stand out from the pack … It’s easy to see why Gist is at the top of the … genre.”
“Fair Play had me both entertained and spellbound!”
“[I] laughed so hard at their first scene together I cried my mascara off.”
“This is a truly remarkable author that can provide so heart wrenching a story with so much history and keep the reader engrossed, page after page.”
“Fair Play was a phenomenal story that infused a wonderful romance and fascinating historical elements ... It was an amazing read and one that’ll definitely be sticking with me for quite some time.”
“My recommendation is to pick this one up...it’s a winner!!”
“I easily give this one a 5 out of 5 stars and can’t wait for more from Deeanne Gist.”
“I have thoroughly enjoyed every book I have ever read by Deeanne Gist ... I felt like I was experiencing the [Chicago World’s] fair myself.”
“There is a lot to love about this novel.”