Lee P. (copiousreader) reviewed on 2/5/2016

The Treasured Brides Collection by Grace Livingston Hill is a three-in-one volume. The stories include The Big Blue Soldier (set just after WWI), Found Treasure (set in 1928), and The Patch of Blue (set in 1932). All three stories are positive and enjoyable.

The Big Blue Soldier - Miss Marilla is a bit embarrassed. She's told everyone she knows that her war hero nephew is coming to visit. She's even enlisted the help of her next door neighbor to help her cook. But then he rudely sends a note saying he won't come. Marilla looks up from reading the note to see a young man in uniform walking down the lane. No one has seen her nephew since he was a young boy. Can she convince this young man to pretend to be her nephew for just one meal? I really enjoyed this light read, especially the relationships between the primary characters.

"Found Treasure" is the second story. Effie Martin is a tomboy who is not well liked by other girls. She is just too different and does not fit in. Effie tries very hard to improve her social graces, but finds acceptance by simply being herself. It is a sweet story of being true to one's own character and not trying to impress others. This one was another enjoyable story which held my interest.

"The Patch of Blue" is the last story in this book. Chris Walton has lived a charmed life. His world is turned upside down when his father's bank fails. His friends reject him and he rejects his faith during the hard times that follow. Natalie Halsey is a girl who has never had much, but she has a kind heart. The two connect and Natalie ends up changing Chris' life for the better. I enjoyed this story, too

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