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Helpful Score: 2
I long awaited getting this book--it's filled with many great authors but I will be passing it along. I felt the book was frankly a little boring. To me each story was slow and not really any great love stories behind it. It was ok for a quick read and maybe 1 or 2 stories good-The barefoot bride by Linda Goodnight was a different twist and good. Also enjoyed- The Provider by Cathy Marie Hakes but this was not a funny story like her others. Again different.
Lee P. (copiousreader) reviewed A Prairie Romance Collection: 9 Historical Romances from 19th Century America on
Helpful Score: 1
Nine authors team up in their new book, "The Prairie Romance Collection" published by Barbour Publishing Inc. to give us nine Historical Romances from America's Great Plains . [from the cover]
Lynn A. Coleman provides the first story, "After The Harvest" where Judith Timmons hopes the country fair is the last event she has to attend before moving back East. But when Rylan Gaines takes a fancy to the berry tea she sells at the fair, do her plans change?
Mary Davis gives us "Love Notes", I just love this title, Laurel Rivers has lost her father in a bank robbery of his own scheming. Ashamed of his behavior, the only solace she finds is a sheet of music and its mysterious composer.
Lena Nelson Dooley provides "Mother's Old Quilt" where Maggie Swenson suddenly finds herself all alone in the world. Can she find healing for her heart in restoring an old quilt for the new railroad stationmaster?
Linda Ford gives us "The Bride's Song" A tale where a city girl, Dora Grant despises the whole homesteader existence...until she nurses a cowboy back to health. Can he teach the city girl the joys of living off the land?
Linda Goodnight provides "The Barefoot Bride" where neighbors calls Emma Russel crazy even before she advertises for a husband. But Matt Tolivar is not deterred as he looks for a place to hide from his past.
Cathy Marie Hake's "The Provider" tells of immigrant's widow, Lena Swenson, is the only nurse available for Steven Halpern's motherless child. Can prejudices be overcome for the love of a child?
Judith Miller gives us "Freedom's Ring" The sudden death of Hannah Falcrest's abusive husband has given her new freedom. How, then can she stop William Winslow from stepping in and imposing his opinios over plans for her new life?
Kathleen Paul wrote "Returning Amanda" When Sheriff Jake Moore discovers a lost child, he seeks out proper female help by attending a church social. Will Pamela Kotchis help him find the little girl's family?
Janet Spaeth's "Only Believe" Catherine is determined to repay her brother by bringing in his wheat harvest while he is sick. Stubborn, she refuses help from her brother's best friend...until all her strength is gone.
Lynn A. Coleman provides the first story, "After The Harvest" where Judith Timmons hopes the country fair is the last event she has to attend before moving back East. But when Rylan Gaines takes a fancy to the berry tea she sells at the fair, do her plans change?
Mary Davis gives us "Love Notes", I just love this title, Laurel Rivers has lost her father in a bank robbery of his own scheming. Ashamed of his behavior, the only solace she finds is a sheet of music and its mysterious composer.
Lena Nelson Dooley provides "Mother's Old Quilt" where Maggie Swenson suddenly finds herself all alone in the world. Can she find healing for her heart in restoring an old quilt for the new railroad stationmaster?
Linda Ford gives us "The Bride's Song" A tale where a city girl, Dora Grant despises the whole homesteader existence...until she nurses a cowboy back to health. Can he teach the city girl the joys of living off the land?
Linda Goodnight provides "The Barefoot Bride" where neighbors calls Emma Russel crazy even before she advertises for a husband. But Matt Tolivar is not deterred as he looks for a place to hide from his past.
Cathy Marie Hake's "The Provider" tells of immigrant's widow, Lena Swenson, is the only nurse available for Steven Halpern's motherless child. Can prejudices be overcome for the love of a child?
Judith Miller gives us "Freedom's Ring" The sudden death of Hannah Falcrest's abusive husband has given her new freedom. How, then can she stop William Winslow from stepping in and imposing his opinios over plans for her new life?
Kathleen Paul wrote "Returning Amanda" When Sheriff Jake Moore discovers a lost child, he seeks out proper female help by attending a church social. Will Pamela Kotchis help him find the little girl's family?
Janet Spaeth's "Only Believe" Catherine is determined to repay her brother by bringing in his wheat harvest while he is sick. Stubborn, she refuses help from her brother's best friend...until all her strength is gone.
Alvina S. (grandmabutch) reviewed A Prairie Romance Collection: 9 Historical Romances from 19th Century America on + 53 more book reviews
These 9 short stories give the reader an idea of what living on the prairie was like in the 1800's. Growing crops, running to safety from a tornado, to traveling in a horse drawn surrey all make this read a wonderful intriguing experience. A very enjoyable, pleasant read.
