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Four Weddings and a Kiss
Four Weddings and a Kiss
In 1885 five western preachers sit around a campfire talking about unlikely couples they've seen God bring together.
“Spitfire Sweetheart” by Mary Connealy
Maizy MacGregor's reckless ways injured rancher Rylan Carstens, endangering his livelihood. So she signs on as his caregiver--but just until he's well enough to run his ranch. Maizy's tender care soon has Rylan falling hard and fast. Can these two willful souls give up their solitary ways to embrace love?
“A Love Letter to the Editor” by Robin Lee Hatcher
Molly Everton writes the most popular features in her town's newspaper. When newcomer Jack Ludgrove is named the new editor, Molly is flabbergasted. She wants the position for herself and will do what it takes to get it. But Jack is not easily intimidated. He’s determined to change Molly's mind about him--and win her heart too.
“A Cowboy for Katie” by Debra Clopton
After the tornado, Katie Pearl must rebuild her ranch. But she can't do it on her own. Treb Rayburn is a cowboy with a serious case of wanderlust. He signs on to help Katie so he can afford a new horse. But once Treb gets to know Katie, will his desire to stay drown the call of the open road?
“Courting Trouble” by Margaret Brownley
Grace Davenport is a young widow in a heap of trouble. When her son asks attorney Brock Daniels to take on her case, Brock plans to say no. But then he meets the lovely Grace. As Brock and the boy work to free Grace, Brock discovers that her arrest may be the best thing that's ever happened to him.
“Spitfire Sweetheart” by Mary Connealy
Maizy MacGregor's reckless ways injured rancher Rylan Carstens, endangering his livelihood. So she signs on as his caregiver--but just until he's well enough to run his ranch. Maizy's tender care soon has Rylan falling hard and fast. Can these two willful souls give up their solitary ways to embrace love?
“A Love Letter to the Editor” by Robin Lee Hatcher
Molly Everton writes the most popular features in her town's newspaper. When newcomer Jack Ludgrove is named the new editor, Molly is flabbergasted. She wants the position for herself and will do what it takes to get it. But Jack is not easily intimidated. He’s determined to change Molly's mind about him--and win her heart too.
“A Cowboy for Katie” by Debra Clopton
After the tornado, Katie Pearl must rebuild her ranch. But she can't do it on her own. Treb Rayburn is a cowboy with a serious case of wanderlust. He signs on to help Katie so he can afford a new horse. But once Treb gets to know Katie, will his desire to stay drown the call of the open road?
“Courting Trouble” by Margaret Brownley
Grace Davenport is a young widow in a heap of trouble. When her son asks attorney Brock Daniels to take on her case, Brock plans to say no. But then he meets the lovely Grace. As Brock and the boy work to free Grace, Brock discovers that her arrest may be the best thing that's ever happened to him.
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First published June 10, 2014
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Margaret Brownley
67 books773 followersBEST-SELLING AUTHOR MARGARET BROWNLEY has penned nearly forty novels and novellas. Her books have won numerous awards, including Readers' Choice and Award of Excellence. She's was a two-time Romance Writers of American RITA® finalist and has written for a TV soap. She is currently working on a new series. Not bad for someone who flunked eighth grade English. Just don't ask her to diagram a sentence.
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July 13, 2014
Suggested Age: 14+
Genre: Christian, Historical Fiction
It took me a bit to get into this book…I’m not sure why because once I got started, I really enjoyed it. I thought the book had a pretty fast pace to it but I didn’t connect with the characters as much as I’d hoped. I think maybe because the four stories were nearly stand alone and were only tied together by the prologue and epilogue. That’s the only thing I would have changed about this book. I would have made the story flow a bit better together.
Spitfire Sweetheart by Mary Connealy
Maisy MacGregor’s reckless ways injured rancher Rylan Carstens, endangering his livelihood. So she signs on as his caregiver – but just until he’s well enough to run his ranch. Maisy’s tender care soon has Ryan falling hard and fast. Can these two willfull souls give up their solitary ways to embrace love?
My thoughts: I am not sure why but this one bugged me. I felt like Rylan was a bit too overbearing and only changed his ways to get what he wanted, Maisy. The story was well written but I found Maisy and Rylan both to be a bit overbearing
A Love Letter to the Editor by Robin Lee Hatcher
Molly Everton writes the most popular features in her town’s newspaper. When newcomer Jack Ludgrove is named the new editor, Molly is flabbergasted. She wants the position for herself and will do what it takes to get it. But Jack is not easily intimidated. He’s determined to change Molly’s mind about him – and win her heart too.
My Thoughts: I thought this story was okay, a bit rushed but I really liked Molly and Jack. As it is a short story, I understand why it felt so rushed but I really wanted to slow things down and get to know these likeable characters a bit more.
A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton
Katie Pearl must rebuild her ranch after the tornado, but she can’t do it on her own. Treb Rayburn is a cowboy with a serious case of wanderlust. He signs on to help Katie so he can afford a new horse. But once Treb gets to know Katie, will his desire to stay drown out the call of the open road?
My Thoughts: This one was my favorite! I really enjoyed this story and I nearly wish it’d been a full novel. I felt so much for Katie and I appreciated that Treb was willing to take care of her without wounding her pride. Wonderful plot and story.
Courting Trouble by Margaret Brownley
Grace Davenport is a young widow in a heap of trouble. When her son asks attorney Brock Daniels to take on her case, Brock wants to say no, but then he meets the lovely Grace. As Brock and the boy work to free Grace, Brock discovers that her arrest may be the best thing that’s ever happened to him.
My Thoughts: I know, I said that ‘A Cowboy for Katie’ was my favorite but this one is a very close tie! There was a bit of humor and just a sweet simple romance. It didn’t really read like a cowboy tale like the rest of the stories but it was a very pleasant read.
Overall: A very solid 4 star
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March 17, 2014
Four Weddings and a Kiss by 4 different Christian authors.
It's the late 1800s and 5 preachers are sitting around a campfire discussing marriage. One preacher is having trouble because his former fiance is what he calls 'reckless' and not conservative enough to be a pastor's wife. The other preachers then tell him some stories of marriages they've seen that were the most unlikely marriages imaginable. Thus begins our tales.
Spitfire Sweetheart is written by Mary Connealy. Mary has long been a favorite author of mine. She writes comedy cowboy tales and she does a right fine job it it, too. Every time I open a Mary Connealy book, a satisifed sigh escapes me. LOVE her books and never miss a one. Her tale is about Maizy Place, an unruly tomboy, detests dresses and can outshoot and run a ranch better than some men. Her neighbor runs her off his spread but then he gets hurt, bad, saving her when she disobeys him about being on his property. She decides that she'll take care of him while he's laid up. What happens next, you'll have to read for yourself. But Mary Connealy never misses!
Love Letter to the Editor is written by Robin Lee Hatcher, another author who I've read many years. I don't think Robin can tell a bad tale if she tried. Molly Everton thinks she should be the editor of her father's newspaper. Strong willed, 32 years old, she believes women can do anything men can do. But her father hires Jack Ludgrove as the editor of his paper. Molly is determined to run Jack off, but wait! Things just might go a little differently than planned. Another fine story.
A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton is a good tale, too. I've never read any of her books, but after this one, I think I'll start. Katie has lost her pa in a recent tornado and shoots at everyone that comes to her house to help her out or ask for her hand in marriage. She hires Treb Rayburn to help rebuild her house. Is it possible Katie might just keep her gun in the holster for once? Quite good story.
Saving Grace is written by Margaret Brownly, whose books I have read, too. Grace Davenport has just been jailed for the murder of her third husband. Her previous husbands, both of them, died kinda mysteriosly, too. Her son hires attorney Brock Daniels to take her case, but Brock is not sure he can do that! Yet another fine tale.
I read this entire book in a day and a half. I enjoyed the stories very much, although I could have enjoyed a longer book more! That is not anything to withhold a star, though. All four writers did a wonderful job and I loved this book, due out June 10, 2014. I was provided with an advanced reader copy which in no way affected my review of the book. I would have bought it if I hadn't been given the copy.
It's the late 1800s and 5 preachers are sitting around a campfire discussing marriage. One preacher is having trouble because his former fiance is what he calls 'reckless' and not conservative enough to be a pastor's wife. The other preachers then tell him some stories of marriages they've seen that were the most unlikely marriages imaginable. Thus begins our tales.
Spitfire Sweetheart is written by Mary Connealy. Mary has long been a favorite author of mine. She writes comedy cowboy tales and she does a right fine job it it, too. Every time I open a Mary Connealy book, a satisifed sigh escapes me. LOVE her books and never miss a one. Her tale is about Maizy Place, an unruly tomboy, detests dresses and can outshoot and run a ranch better than some men. Her neighbor runs her off his spread but then he gets hurt, bad, saving her when she disobeys him about being on his property. She decides that she'll take care of him while he's laid up. What happens next, you'll have to read for yourself. But Mary Connealy never misses!
Love Letter to the Editor is written by Robin Lee Hatcher, another author who I've read many years. I don't think Robin can tell a bad tale if she tried. Molly Everton thinks she should be the editor of her father's newspaper. Strong willed, 32 years old, she believes women can do anything men can do. But her father hires Jack Ludgrove as the editor of his paper. Molly is determined to run Jack off, but wait! Things just might go a little differently than planned. Another fine story.
A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton is a good tale, too. I've never read any of her books, but after this one, I think I'll start. Katie has lost her pa in a recent tornado and shoots at everyone that comes to her house to help her out or ask for her hand in marriage. She hires Treb Rayburn to help rebuild her house. Is it possible Katie might just keep her gun in the holster for once? Quite good story.
Saving Grace is written by Margaret Brownly, whose books I have read, too. Grace Davenport has just been jailed for the murder of her third husband. Her previous husbands, both of them, died kinda mysteriosly, too. Her son hires attorney Brock Daniels to take her case, but Brock is not sure he can do that! Yet another fine tale.
I read this entire book in a day and a half. I enjoyed the stories very much, although I could have enjoyed a longer book more! That is not anything to withhold a star, though. All four writers did a wonderful job and I loved this book, due out June 10, 2014. I was provided with an advanced reader copy which in no way affected my review of the book. I would have bought it if I hadn't been given the copy.
August 9, 2016
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Margaret Brownley, Debra Clopton, Mary Connealy and Robin Lee Hatcher do it again. Four Weddings & a Kiss is another charming and riveting novella collection, full of fun adventure and sweet romance. Like those of A Bride for All Seasons, this collection’s novellas offer everything I enjoy about novels, but just in fewer pages. Wonderfully perfect. Each story had me addicted, eagerly turning pages for the promised wedding, and I simply could not stop reading. As a sucker for romance and the Wild West, Four Weddings & a Kiss is just what I love to read – with four times the romance, four times the Western adventure. Along with A Bride for All Seasons, I recommend this new collection to anyone interested in historical romance, and I look forward to reading more from these authors. Thanks to BookLook Bloggers, I received a copy of this novella collection and the opportunity to honestly review it. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own. (I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”)
Margaret Brownley, Debra Clopton, Mary Connealy and Robin Lee Hatcher do it again. Four Weddings & a Kiss is another charming and riveting novella collection, full of fun adventure and sweet romance. Like those of A Bride for All Seasons, this collection’s novellas offer everything I enjoy about novels, but just in fewer pages. Wonderfully perfect. Each story had me addicted, eagerly turning pages for the promised wedding, and I simply could not stop reading. As a sucker for romance and the Wild West, Four Weddings & a Kiss is just what I love to read – with four times the romance, four times the Western adventure. Along with A Bride for All Seasons, I recommend this new collection to anyone interested in historical romance, and I look forward to reading more from these authors. Thanks to BookLook Bloggers, I received a copy of this novella collection and the opportunity to honestly review it. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own. (I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”)
November 4, 2021
I loved this series of Christian fiction books.
August 5, 2014
A collection of four western novellas that center around unlikely matches.
Spitfire Sweetheart - Mary Connealy
Maizy Place is a tomboy to the extreme. When she causes an accident that seriously injures neighbor Rylan Carstens, she decides that the only way she can make amends is become his caregiver. Neither expects to fall in love.
My thoughts - This was by far my favorite of the collection. I loved the dynamics between Maizy & Rylan. I thought that they were both great. Rating - 4.5 stars.
Love Letter to the Editor - Robin Lee Hatcher
Molly Everton is outspoken and hoping her father will give her the editor's position. Needless to say, she's shocked when the position is given to newcomer Jack Ludgrove. Molly then tries everything in her power to get him to leave town. Jack's not intimated. In fact, he likes the spitfire personality she tries so hard to hide. Before they know it, they are falling in love.
My thoughts - This one was really slow moving for me. I liked the characters, but I thought that the plot really just plodded along. Still it was cute. Rating 3 stars.
A Cowboy for Katie - Debra Clopton
Katie Pearl is afraid. She lost her father and her home in a recent tornado and she's trying to survive on her own. The townspeople think she's crazy. When drifter Treb Rayburn arrives in town, she hires him to help her build her house. She doesn't expect that this drifter could teach her a couple of lessons along the way.
My thoughts - I've read a lot of Debra Clopton's books before and have always really enjoyed them. They make me laugh. This one, I didn't connect with. It had a way more serious tone than I've come to expect from a Debra Clopton book. I think that this one was probably my least favorite of the four novellas. I easily found myself putting it down and not picking it back up. Rating 2 stars.
Courting Trouble - Margaret Brownley
Grace Davenport is either a killer or just very unlucky. When her third husband is found dead, she is arrested. Her young son hires attorney Brock Daniels to help her. Brock isn't interested in the case until he meets the beautiful young woman. Then he sets out to prove her innocence. But along the way, will these two lonely hearts find love?
My thoughts - I enjoyed this one. Not as much as the Mary Connealy one, but I did enjoy this one. I thought that Grace's son was absolutely precious! I loved how Grace and Brock came to fall in love. Rating 4 stars
Overall thoughts - I loved how these four novellas were tied together in the prologue and the epilogue with the pastors telling the stories of these unlikely couples. While this collection was not my favorite of these authors, I enjoyed it.
I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson's Booklook Bloggers program for the purpose of reviewing. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Recommended to fans of historical fiction, novellas, Love Inspired Historicals
Overall rating - 3 stars.
Spitfire Sweetheart - Mary Connealy
Maizy Place is a tomboy to the extreme. When she causes an accident that seriously injures neighbor Rylan Carstens, she decides that the only way she can make amends is become his caregiver. Neither expects to fall in love.
My thoughts - This was by far my favorite of the collection. I loved the dynamics between Maizy & Rylan. I thought that they were both great. Rating - 4.5 stars.
Love Letter to the Editor - Robin Lee Hatcher
Molly Everton is outspoken and hoping her father will give her the editor's position. Needless to say, she's shocked when the position is given to newcomer Jack Ludgrove. Molly then tries everything in her power to get him to leave town. Jack's not intimated. In fact, he likes the spitfire personality she tries so hard to hide. Before they know it, they are falling in love.
My thoughts - This one was really slow moving for me. I liked the characters, but I thought that the plot really just plodded along. Still it was cute. Rating 3 stars.
A Cowboy for Katie - Debra Clopton
Katie Pearl is afraid. She lost her father and her home in a recent tornado and she's trying to survive on her own. The townspeople think she's crazy. When drifter Treb Rayburn arrives in town, she hires him to help her build her house. She doesn't expect that this drifter could teach her a couple of lessons along the way.
My thoughts - I've read a lot of Debra Clopton's books before and have always really enjoyed them. They make me laugh. This one, I didn't connect with. It had a way more serious tone than I've come to expect from a Debra Clopton book. I think that this one was probably my least favorite of the four novellas. I easily found myself putting it down and not picking it back up. Rating 2 stars.
Courting Trouble - Margaret Brownley
Grace Davenport is either a killer or just very unlucky. When her third husband is found dead, she is arrested. Her young son hires attorney Brock Daniels to help her. Brock isn't interested in the case until he meets the beautiful young woman. Then he sets out to prove her innocence. But along the way, will these two lonely hearts find love?
My thoughts - I enjoyed this one. Not as much as the Mary Connealy one, but I did enjoy this one. I thought that Grace's son was absolutely precious! I loved how Grace and Brock came to fall in love. Rating 4 stars
Overall thoughts - I loved how these four novellas were tied together in the prologue and the epilogue with the pastors telling the stories of these unlikely couples. While this collection was not my favorite of these authors, I enjoyed it.
I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson's Booklook Bloggers program for the purpose of reviewing. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Recommended to fans of historical fiction, novellas, Love Inspired Historicals
Overall rating - 3 stars.
March 10, 2015
I thought the story with Gregory and Elizabeth was adorable. The little struggle with her unconventional ways and his struggle with accepting that God can work miracles.
That was really sweet with the other preachers helping them out and trying their hand at matchmaking. And I can't believe they called that preacher Reverend Alden! Talk about de ja vu!
Spitfire Sweetheart – Mary Connealy
1/31/15 3.5 stars (overall 3)
Cute.
I enjoyed this novella. I enjoyed the romance, the adventure, the faith. The characters, the setting, the plot.
But the action didn't last as long as I'd expected. The faith was a bit short. The characters seemed weaker than Mary's usually are.
I can't decided whether or not I like Mary's novels or novellas better. I'd say novels because of Sophie's Other Daughter (Hope for the Holidays) and this one. But then I'd say novellas because of Meeting Her Match (A Match Made in Texas) and Winter Wedding Bells (A Bride for All Seasons).
They're all good.
A Love Letter to the Editor – Robin Lee Hatcher
2/1/15 2 stars
I have the same opinion of this novella as I did with her other one in A Bride for All Seasons. It was a good story. But it seemed... slow.
I don't know, it's just– Her characters aren't very exciting. They don't do thrilling things that cause me to sigh or wish to switch places. They don't have kisses that make my lips pose automatically. I didn't agree with all their emotions and actions. There wasn't really any action and the romance that was there was weak.
I'm thinking that it might have something to do with her characters being older. She was thirty-five and he was thirty-nine. Which, to me, is past the normal 'romance genre' age.
This story was... well... all right.
A Cowboy for Katie – Debra Clopton
2/2/15 – 2/4/15 3 stars
This novella was pretty sweet.
I liked the characters and the plot, but I expected a little more tension. More struggle with the falling in love and romance once they got there. And the action was also weaker than I'd hoped for. The tense moment towards the end wasn't nearly as threatening as I would've liked and was resolved a bit too easily.
But other than that, I enjoyed the story.
Courting Trouble – Margaret Brownley
2/5/15 3.5 stars (overall 3)
I really liked this one.
Though it wasn't as romantic or action-packed as I prefer, I thought the story was sweet and different from your average western romance.
The discovery of the murderer seemed a bit too easy to me and the romance contrite. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the story, with Jesse and Grace and Brock.
That was really sweet with the other preachers helping them out and trying their hand at matchmaking. And I can't believe they called that preacher Reverend Alden! Talk about de ja vu!
Spitfire Sweetheart – Mary Connealy
1/31/15 3.5 stars (overall 3)
Cute.
I enjoyed this novella. I enjoyed the romance, the adventure, the faith. The characters, the setting, the plot.
But the action didn't last as long as I'd expected. The faith was a bit short. The characters seemed weaker than Mary's usually are.
I can't decided whether or not I like Mary's novels or novellas better. I'd say novels because of Sophie's Other Daughter (Hope for the Holidays) and this one. But then I'd say novellas because of Meeting Her Match (A Match Made in Texas) and Winter Wedding Bells (A Bride for All Seasons).
They're all good.
A Love Letter to the Editor – Robin Lee Hatcher
2/1/15 2 stars
I have the same opinion of this novella as I did with her other one in A Bride for All Seasons. It was a good story. But it seemed... slow.
I don't know, it's just– Her characters aren't very exciting. They don't do thrilling things that cause me to sigh or wish to switch places. They don't have kisses that make my lips pose automatically. I didn't agree with all their emotions and actions. There wasn't really any action and the romance that was there was weak.
I'm thinking that it might have something to do with her characters being older. She was thirty-five and he was thirty-nine. Which, to me, is past the normal 'romance genre' age.
This story was... well... all right.
A Cowboy for Katie – Debra Clopton
2/2/15 – 2/4/15 3 stars
This novella was pretty sweet.
I liked the characters and the plot, but I expected a little more tension. More struggle with the falling in love and romance once they got there. And the action was also weaker than I'd hoped for. The tense moment towards the end wasn't nearly as threatening as I would've liked and was resolved a bit too easily.
But other than that, I enjoyed the story.
Courting Trouble – Margaret Brownley
2/5/15 3.5 stars (overall 3)
I really liked this one.
Though it wasn't as romantic or action-packed as I prefer, I thought the story was sweet and different from your average western romance.
The discovery of the murderer seemed a bit too easy to me and the romance contrite. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the story, with Jesse and Grace and Brock.
September 12, 2016
What a wonderful, fun novella collection! Every story was enjoyable to read and I really liked the theme that ran through all four of the books. Four ministers, sitting around a campfire, share stories with a fifth minister who is convinced that he and the woman he loves could never have a future together. The other four ministers set out to prove to him through their reminiscences that God is capable of bringing together two people even if the odds seem to be against them.
I really enjoyed how each story has a woman who is in some way looked down upon by the community she lives in. Two of the women had a catastrophe or horrible experience in their lives that caused people to judge them harshly. This was the case in the two stories Courting Trouble and A Cowboy for Katie. The other two women in Spitfire Sweetheart and A Love Letter to the Editor chose to live their lives in a different manner than men of that time period deemed appropriate. Whether it was Maizy dressing like a man and working the ranch, or Molly desiring to become the editor of the local newspaper, no one seemed to be able to handle their crazy ideas!
All four of these stories were excellent, with likeable characters and very interesting plots. The leading men in all four novellas are all appropriately swoon-worthy. Whether they began the story with an understanding heart toward the leading ladies, or have to gain some insight throughout the book, I found myself rooting for them to open their hearts and embrace the special woman that God created just for them.
I highly recommend this novella collection to fans of Christian historical fiction, especially if you like a western theme to your stories.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, through Litfuse Publicity Group, in exchange for an honest review, which I have given.
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I really enjoyed how each story has a woman who is in some way looked down upon by the community she lives in. Two of the women had a catastrophe or horrible experience in their lives that caused people to judge them harshly. This was the case in the two stories Courting Trouble and A Cowboy for Katie. The other two women in Spitfire Sweetheart and A Love Letter to the Editor chose to live their lives in a different manner than men of that time period deemed appropriate. Whether it was Maizy dressing like a man and working the ranch, or Molly desiring to become the editor of the local newspaper, no one seemed to be able to handle their crazy ideas!
All four of these stories were excellent, with likeable characters and very interesting plots. The leading men in all four novellas are all appropriately swoon-worthy. Whether they began the story with an understanding heart toward the leading ladies, or have to gain some insight throughout the book, I found myself rooting for them to open their hearts and embrace the special woman that God created just for them.
I highly recommend this novella collection to fans of Christian historical fiction, especially if you like a western theme to your stories.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, through Litfuse Publicity Group, in exchange for an honest review, which I have given.
You can read this review on my blog and enter to win an iPad Mini (through 7/8/14) at:
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June 1, 2014
Margaret Brownley, Debra Clopton, Mary Connealy and Robin Lee Hatcher have put together a great collection of short stories in their new book Four Weddings and a Kiss!
All these stories are about living in the Wild West, pretty young woman and dashing caring men. We have one young woman, who is like Annie Oakley, and what happens to her young man is almost beyond belief, but yes he does survive.
Then we have an almost middle age, guess she would be considered an old maid, who is well educated. Her Dad, who owns the local paper, hires a young man to be the editor, when his daughter is qualified for the job. She is so upset she wants to sabotage him and make him what to leave, but that is not the Christian thing to do, so read what happens to her!
Next we have a woman that is so traumatized by being in a tornado, which did kill her father, that she doesn’t trust anyone. To the towns amazement she hires a drifter that has just stopped to earn enough money to buy a new horse. The only way she was led to this you man, was because of God, loved how things happen here.
Last, was probably my favorite, as I loved the concept the author took, with a young woman in jail and her precocious son trying to hire a lawyer for her with his 56¢. This one is call the Black Widow, or wider as the cow pokes refer to her, and when you find out why?? Justice in Colorado is far different than in Pennsylvania at this time in history.
Each story can be read in a sitting and makes you want to keep turning the pages and read the next story. A really good clean romance, and a cute way they all tie together.
I received this book through Litfuse Publicity Book Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.
All these stories are about living in the Wild West, pretty young woman and dashing caring men. We have one young woman, who is like Annie Oakley, and what happens to her young man is almost beyond belief, but yes he does survive.
Then we have an almost middle age, guess she would be considered an old maid, who is well educated. Her Dad, who owns the local paper, hires a young man to be the editor, when his daughter is qualified for the job. She is so upset she wants to sabotage him and make him what to leave, but that is not the Christian thing to do, so read what happens to her!
Next we have a woman that is so traumatized by being in a tornado, which did kill her father, that she doesn’t trust anyone. To the towns amazement she hires a drifter that has just stopped to earn enough money to buy a new horse. The only way she was led to this you man, was because of God, loved how things happen here.
Last, was probably my favorite, as I loved the concept the author took, with a young woman in jail and her precocious son trying to hire a lawyer for her with his 56¢. This one is call the Black Widow, or wider as the cow pokes refer to her, and when you find out why?? Justice in Colorado is far different than in Pennsylvania at this time in history.
Each story can be read in a sitting and makes you want to keep turning the pages and read the next story. A really good clean romance, and a cute way they all tie together.
I received this book through Litfuse Publicity Book Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.
November 1, 2014
Wonderful book! Four great Authors, and four very unique stories. I love the Prologue leading up these four very unique stories. I say unique because I don't recall reading any book with a similar story line, and that's difficult to say with the thousands of western historical's out there. Each Author told a sweet and loving story with the characters belief in God to help get them through some very difficult circumstances. Mary Connealy writes of tomboy Maizy who puts her neighbor in a very difficult position, and now she's got to find a way to fix things. Robin Lee Hatcher writes about Molly, who's jealousy might get the better of her, when she wants a job that an outsider gets hired for. Debra Clopton wrote my favorite story in the book, Katie has experienced a tragedy and Thad who's just passing through may be the only one who can save her. Margaret Brownley writes of poor Grace who is charged with murdering her husband, and Lone Pine doesn't have much in the way of Lawyers and Judges. She does have one of the sweetest sons around, I have to say.
Each story touched something in my heart, with some great advice along the way. You must read Four Weddings & a Kiss when it comes out in June 2014. You'll be glad you did! Thanks to Mary Connealy, Robin Lee Hatcher, Debra Clopton, and Margaret Brownley for a wonderful book. I loved it!
Each story touched something in my heart, with some great advice along the way. You must read Four Weddings & a Kiss when it comes out in June 2014. You'll be glad you did! Thanks to Mary Connealy, Robin Lee Hatcher, Debra Clopton, and Margaret Brownley for a wonderful book. I loved it!
September 28, 2014
I am such a sucker for a cowboy western story. Four Weddings and a Kiss anthology mixes the best of both worlds with the cowboy western with four of these stories. I enjoyed reading them all. Each one had charming loveable characters. Although, I have to say that my favorite stories were Spitfire Sweetheart and A Love Letter to the Editor. This is because both Maizy and Molly in my opinion really stood out. They were more bold and I liked this quality about them. Plus, they were not afraid to really speak their minds. They stood up for what they were about and still got their men in the end. Of course, all four stories did have happy endings. The romance in each one I would call as sweet and mild. There was not much other action that took place then kissing involved.
February 10, 2016
I won this book on Goodreads. I absolutely LOVED this book!! This book consisted of four stories within a story. With each story, I thought that the characters were very well written and the plot lines were superbly done. This book is Christian-based with God put first. All I can say to the ladies that wrote this book is, WELL DONE, ladies, WELL DONE!! I highly recommend this book!!
February 6, 2015
I enjoyed all the stories in this collection (a rarity for me in novellas like these) and especially loved Brock's Perry Mason/Matlock/Columbo moment at the end of his story. Who knew Abraham Lincoln used that technique before TV's most beloved attorneys/detectives haha!
December 30, 2015
I rated each story separately because I wanted to give a mixture of star ratings. However, the intro and epilogue are important to seeing how the four stories relate to each other, and it all ties together nicely in this volume. I would definitely recommend this collection.
June 17, 2021
Margaret Brownley is the reason I bought this book and so I read it first. I've read, and enjoyed several books by Robin Lee Hatcher, but am not familiar with the other two authors.
In the intro, five ministers are talking about the strangest couplings they'd ever seen. They proceed to try to outdo the other preacher with their wild tale of unlikely marriages. Then, the stories begin. At the end, the ministers wind up the stories by claiming that they each have seen the most unlikely marriage.
SPITFIRE SWEETHEART (Mary Connealy) --
Maizy MacGregor has worked at her father's side since the death of her mother, years ago. She's an excellent cowboy but a bit reckless. When she causes Rylan Carsten's severe injuries, endangering his livelihood as a rancher, she becomes Rylan's caregiver. Her father insists she does the housekeeping chores in a dress and behaves in a more ladylike fashion. When Rylan's only cowboy quits just before their cattle sale, Maizy steps into the position. When Rylan asks to marry her but wants her to stay in the house and act ladylike, she's devastated. Can he accept who Maizy really is?
A LOVE LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Robin Lee Hatcher) --
Molly Everton is devastated when she learns that her father, editor of the town's newspaper, hired newcomer Jack Ludgrove to be the new editor. Molly wanted that position; her father tells her that her progressive opinions were off-putting to most men. Now, Molly is looking to see how she can send Jack on his way, so she can be the editor. Jack thinks Molly writes for the paper due to nepotism, not talent. Both have a great deal to learn about the other.
A COWBOY FOR KATIE (Debra Clopton) --
Katie Pearl has a problem. Her father died in a recent tornado, that devastated her ranch. She was found alive, days after the accident, under the house, along with her father. Now, folks call her crazy and men want to marry her to get her ranch and lands. So, she threatens to shoot the men and everyone in town is leery of Katie. She comes to town to hire someone to help her recover, by helping her rebuild. Treb Rayburn needs a horse; he's come to town to find a job until he can buy a horse and continue on his travels. Katie hires him and he suddenly realizes that Katie was far more wounded by the tornado than folks realize.
COURTING TROUBLE (Margaret Brownley) --
Jesse asks lawyer Brock Daniels to take her case; she's called the Black Widow in town. Grace Davenport's two previous husbands died under questionable circumstances and now Billy-Joe was shot after an argument between Grace and Billy-Joe. The hanging judge has arrived and Grace's provided lawyer loses most of his cases. Thus, Jesse brings 56 cents to Brock, who was trained at Harvard and practiced in Philadelphia. He's recently moved to the area and takes civil cases.
No matter how this is couched (see the ministers discussing unusual marriages -- above), I just don't see a cultured, Harvard-educated man marrying a poor, backwoods-type. The only thing I can see is if Brock gets his fulfillment from raising Jesse to be a lawyer. This just didn't ring realistic to me.
In the intro, five ministers are talking about the strangest couplings they'd ever seen. They proceed to try to outdo the other preacher with their wild tale of unlikely marriages. Then, the stories begin. At the end, the ministers wind up the stories by claiming that they each have seen the most unlikely marriage.
SPITFIRE SWEETHEART (Mary Connealy) --
Maizy MacGregor has worked at her father's side since the death of her mother, years ago. She's an excellent cowboy but a bit reckless. When she causes Rylan Carsten's severe injuries, endangering his livelihood as a rancher, she becomes Rylan's caregiver. Her father insists she does the housekeeping chores in a dress and behaves in a more ladylike fashion. When Rylan's only cowboy quits just before their cattle sale, Maizy steps into the position. When Rylan asks to marry her but wants her to stay in the house and act ladylike, she's devastated. Can he accept who Maizy really is?
A LOVE LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Robin Lee Hatcher) --
Molly Everton is devastated when she learns that her father, editor of the town's newspaper, hired newcomer Jack Ludgrove to be the new editor. Molly wanted that position; her father tells her that her progressive opinions were off-putting to most men. Now, Molly is looking to see how she can send Jack on his way, so she can be the editor. Jack thinks Molly writes for the paper due to nepotism, not talent. Both have a great deal to learn about the other.
A COWBOY FOR KATIE (Debra Clopton) --
Katie Pearl has a problem. Her father died in a recent tornado, that devastated her ranch. She was found alive, days after the accident, under the house, along with her father. Now, folks call her crazy and men want to marry her to get her ranch and lands. So, she threatens to shoot the men and everyone in town is leery of Katie. She comes to town to hire someone to help her recover, by helping her rebuild. Treb Rayburn needs a horse; he's come to town to find a job until he can buy a horse and continue on his travels. Katie hires him and he suddenly realizes that Katie was far more wounded by the tornado than folks realize.
COURTING TROUBLE (Margaret Brownley) --
Jesse asks lawyer Brock Daniels to take her case; she's called the Black Widow in town. Grace Davenport's two previous husbands died under questionable circumstances and now Billy-Joe was shot after an argument between Grace and Billy-Joe. The hanging judge has arrived and Grace's provided lawyer loses most of his cases. Thus, Jesse brings 56 cents to Brock, who was trained at Harvard and practiced in Philadelphia. He's recently moved to the area and takes civil cases.
No matter how this is couched (see the ministers discussing unusual marriages -- above), I just don't see a cultured, Harvard-educated man marrying a poor, backwoods-type. The only thing I can see is if Brock gets his fulfillment from raising Jesse to be a lawyer. This just didn't ring realistic to me.
April 19, 2019
SPITFIRE. SWEETHEART. Mary Connealy
Gregory sitting around a campfire, pondering out loud to God what to do, was it a test. The other men asked if he had calico fever, meaning a woman. Her name is Elizabeth, yes he loved her, but she was reckless. In Phoenix they expected their minister to be dignified and sedate. While she taught the women how to play rounders, discussing politics. Attendance is up, could this be the reason. A comical look at someone she calls a stuffed shirt. As the men told him, times are changing.
LOVE LETTER TO EDITOR. Robin Lee Hatcher
Molly having gotten a degree so she could run her father’s newspaper. Now she finds he hired someone else to be the editor, not her. He needed someone who could balance the merchants and their wives more delicately. She was too out spoken and there was consequences. As her father told her life wasn’t fair, especially for women. She was thirty five and men didn’t want a wife that spoke her mind openly.
For Jack the dream to come West, has finally happened, let the adventure begin. Oh, great to learn a daughter worked here, wasn’t one he wanted.
For Molly she was hoping to learn his weak spot to get him to move on.
A nice humorous look at two single people with a love for the newspaper,
A COWBOY. FOR KATE. Debra Clopton
Kate when she came to town, most folks walked on the other side, at least if they were smart, the town always meant trouble.
Treb came into Midway Texas, didn’t look like much. Hoped he could find work, and get a new horse and be on his way again. He is told of a ranch that might use him. When she try’s to get his attention, she wants to hire him. Double the pay and a good horse, she needs her house to be built.
He didn’t do emotions, and she looked like she would rather shoot him, then hire him. Seeing her place a wave of protectress washed over him.
Delightful humorous story
COURTING..TROUBLE...Margaret.Brownley
Brock looks at the young boy who came into his office with some change wanting to hire him. Fifty six cents, and telling him his ma was in jail, that had to be the Black Widow woman Her lawyer, hanged this many last year, the boy tells him. The Reverend said you were about as good as Moses with the law. Three husbands all dead..For Brock her beauty and kindness captures him, but will he get her out of jail.
Delightful, comical look at how love came. All four will be enjoyable to read.
Gregory sitting around a campfire, pondering out loud to God what to do, was it a test. The other men asked if he had calico fever, meaning a woman. Her name is Elizabeth, yes he loved her, but she was reckless. In Phoenix they expected their minister to be dignified and sedate. While she taught the women how to play rounders, discussing politics. Attendance is up, could this be the reason. A comical look at someone she calls a stuffed shirt. As the men told him, times are changing.
LOVE LETTER TO EDITOR. Robin Lee Hatcher
Molly having gotten a degree so she could run her father’s newspaper. Now she finds he hired someone else to be the editor, not her. He needed someone who could balance the merchants and their wives more delicately. She was too out spoken and there was consequences. As her father told her life wasn’t fair, especially for women. She was thirty five and men didn’t want a wife that spoke her mind openly.
For Jack the dream to come West, has finally happened, let the adventure begin. Oh, great to learn a daughter worked here, wasn’t one he wanted.
For Molly she was hoping to learn his weak spot to get him to move on.
A nice humorous look at two single people with a love for the newspaper,
A COWBOY. FOR KATE. Debra Clopton
Kate when she came to town, most folks walked on the other side, at least if they were smart, the town always meant trouble.
Treb came into Midway Texas, didn’t look like much. Hoped he could find work, and get a new horse and be on his way again. He is told of a ranch that might use him. When she try’s to get his attention, she wants to hire him. Double the pay and a good horse, she needs her house to be built.
He didn’t do emotions, and she looked like she would rather shoot him, then hire him. Seeing her place a wave of protectress washed over him.
Delightful humorous story
COURTING..TROUBLE...Margaret.Brownley
Brock looks at the young boy who came into his office with some change wanting to hire him. Fifty six cents, and telling him his ma was in jail, that had to be the Black Widow woman Her lawyer, hanged this many last year, the boy tells him. The Reverend said you were about as good as Moses with the law. Three husbands all dead..For Brock her beauty and kindness captures him, but will he get her out of jail.
Delightful, comical look at how love came. All four will be enjoyable to read.
May 14, 2016
I picked up this novella collection one day when I was bored. It was a good distraction in between life and chores. I wouldn't say it was the best stories ever written or that I've ever read, but each story was interesting enough to keep me from being bored so, that's something. I didn't particularly like the overall set up of this novella collection. The book as a whole began and ended with a short story about two character's not at all related to the rest of the novella's. This short story was told with a prologue at the beginning of the novella collection and an epilogue at the end. For four novellas, I heard nothing about the character's in the prologue and by the end of the last story, I had forgotten all about them. So, it was really confusing when I reached the “epilogue” at the end of the last novella and started reading about character's who I didn't recognize. “Who are Gregory and Elizabeth?” I found myself asking. It brought my reading to a full stop as I perused the novella's and again found that prologue in the front of the book. It was just, off-putting and didn't fit at all. I guess it was supposed to tie in all the books but in my opinion, it just separated them more.
Now for the reviews of each story. I'll take each novella and review it individually and give it a star rating. So, here goes.
"Spitfire Sweetheart" by: Mary Conenealy
I no longer read anything written by this author. One too many books that disappointed me or that failed to hold my interest. So, I won't review or rate it since I didn't read it.
"A Love Letter To the Editor"by: Robin Lee Hatcher
Star Rating: three and a half
This was one of my favorites from this collection. Molly Everton's character was just what I like to see in a heroine. She wrote for her father's newspaper and was really good at it. But she wasn't such a feminist that she became annoying and a man-hater. She stood up for what she believed and was strong willed, but she was also still girly in a practical, no-nonsense sort of way. I really respected and loved her as a character.
Jack Ludgrove didn't take any time to grow on me. I think I must adopt male book heroes with how many I love. Seems like each new book I read, I'm loving the hero. Jack was everything you want in a male lead. He was strong, morally sound, and didn't run away from a good verbal debate with Molly. He was good though, in a Gilbert Blithe sort of way. He was the kind of guy who enjoys a good round of teasing, yet could still be perfectly serious about the things that really matter.
The story itself was great. How can you not love a story about a girl who tries, and fails, to take revenge on the guy who stole the job she should have had. With a plot line like that, you just know that sparks are going to fly and that's just what was happening between Jack and Molly – sparks. The amount of tension between them just kept on building.
The one downside was that I felt like the ending was rushed. But overall, I enjoyed the story very much.
"A Cowboy for Katie" by: Debra Clopton
Star Rating: four
This was my favorite novella of the collection, though it was only by a few points. Katie's story was so engaging to me. I was hooked the minute I found out she was trying to run a ranch on her own and also trying to rebuild it after the death of her father. Then came the knowledge of all the marriage proposals she was receiving from scoundrels trying to claim her land. Knowing that, I couldn't blame her for threatening to shoot any male that dared to look at her with admiration.
I liked that this didn't really start out as a love story. It was more a story of desperation both with Katie and with Treb (the cowboy that Katie hires to help her fix up the ranch). Obvious as their romance may have been, sometimes, it's refreshing to not have characters that are extremely in love or extremely hating one another. This book was about seeing and filling a need. Katie needed Treb and although Treb didn't realize it, he needed Katie too. I loved seeing the story unfold and hung on every word as they shared their pasts and painful experiences with one another. When I read about Katie's fears after the tornado, I understood all the more why Treb was there; it was a subtle way of leading the readers to see God at work in the two characters lives. This wasn't a story that felt forced but rather, genuine. I believed it when I read that Treb truly cared about Katie's well being and I understood when Katie admitted her fears about going into the barn. By far the most powerful moment of the book was the field. I won't say anything else for the sake of not giving away spoilers. But oh, goodness, I'm still giddy about it. I really, REALLY liked this novella.
"Courting Trouble" by: Margaret Brownley
Star Rating: three
I didn't care for this novella even though there was honestly nothing wrong with this story. It was interesting. It's not every day that you pick up a book and find a woman being charged with the murder of her husband. That's where I found Grace Davenport. I was touched when I met her son, Jesse for the first time and read about his journey to hire his mom a descent lawyer. Enter the hero, Brock Daniels - the man who stopped working as a big-time lawyer after one failed case.
I'm not sure why, but I wasn't rooting for the character's. I couldn't seem to really get interested in anything that was going on in this story. Even Jesse didn't win me over and he was a pretty great young tween character. Normally, I like the kids in a book even if the adults annoy me. But that wasn't the case with this novella. It wasn't that there was anything wrong with the character's, it was just that there was nothing that stood out to me and made me love them. I didn't really root for Grace. Rather, I thought she'd lived a piteous life that was a mixture of bad choices and hard circumstances. Jesse was at the mercy of those same predicaments. And Brock... he wasn't so much a puzzling mystery, as he was just a stand by. And by that, I mean, I was just standing by, waiting for the whole story of his character and past to come out and when it did, I wasn't all that impressed with him either. Despite all the hardships these three main character's faced, for me, I felt very blah about the whole thing. Even their past histories, though they were hard and horrible, didn't make much of an impact on me or the outcome of the story. Horrible and hard as those histories ended up being, they didn't make me feel anything for the character's besides pity. Even the faith message wasn't particularly strong or moving.
In general, I just wasn't enthralled by anything in this final novella. I didn't hate this story, but I didn't love it either. I felt like it wasn't really one of the stronger stories out of the three that I read and wished that the collection had closed with Hatcher's or Clopton's novella instead.
Now for the reviews of each story. I'll take each novella and review it individually and give it a star rating. So, here goes.
"Spitfire Sweetheart" by: Mary Conenealy
I no longer read anything written by this author. One too many books that disappointed me or that failed to hold my interest. So, I won't review or rate it since I didn't read it.
"A Love Letter To the Editor"by: Robin Lee Hatcher
Star Rating: three and a half
This was one of my favorites from this collection. Molly Everton's character was just what I like to see in a heroine. She wrote for her father's newspaper and was really good at it. But she wasn't such a feminist that she became annoying and a man-hater. She stood up for what she believed and was strong willed, but she was also still girly in a practical, no-nonsense sort of way. I really respected and loved her as a character.
Jack Ludgrove didn't take any time to grow on me. I think I must adopt male book heroes with how many I love. Seems like each new book I read, I'm loving the hero. Jack was everything you want in a male lead. He was strong, morally sound, and didn't run away from a good verbal debate with Molly. He was good though, in a Gilbert Blithe sort of way. He was the kind of guy who enjoys a good round of teasing, yet could still be perfectly serious about the things that really matter.
The story itself was great. How can you not love a story about a girl who tries, and fails, to take revenge on the guy who stole the job she should have had. With a plot line like that, you just know that sparks are going to fly and that's just what was happening between Jack and Molly – sparks. The amount of tension between them just kept on building.
The one downside was that I felt like the ending was rushed. But overall, I enjoyed the story very much.
"A Cowboy for Katie" by: Debra Clopton
Star Rating: four
This was my favorite novella of the collection, though it was only by a few points. Katie's story was so engaging to me. I was hooked the minute I found out she was trying to run a ranch on her own and also trying to rebuild it after the death of her father. Then came the knowledge of all the marriage proposals she was receiving from scoundrels trying to claim her land. Knowing that, I couldn't blame her for threatening to shoot any male that dared to look at her with admiration.
I liked that this didn't really start out as a love story. It was more a story of desperation both with Katie and with Treb (the cowboy that Katie hires to help her fix up the ranch). Obvious as their romance may have been, sometimes, it's refreshing to not have characters that are extremely in love or extremely hating one another. This book was about seeing and filling a need. Katie needed Treb and although Treb didn't realize it, he needed Katie too. I loved seeing the story unfold and hung on every word as they shared their pasts and painful experiences with one another. When I read about Katie's fears after the tornado, I understood all the more why Treb was there; it was a subtle way of leading the readers to see God at work in the two characters lives. This wasn't a story that felt forced but rather, genuine. I believed it when I read that Treb truly cared about Katie's well being and I understood when Katie admitted her fears about going into the barn. By far the most powerful moment of the book was the field. I won't say anything else for the sake of not giving away spoilers. But oh, goodness, I'm still giddy about it. I really, REALLY liked this novella.
"Courting Trouble" by: Margaret Brownley
Star Rating: three
I didn't care for this novella even though there was honestly nothing wrong with this story. It was interesting. It's not every day that you pick up a book and find a woman being charged with the murder of her husband. That's where I found Grace Davenport. I was touched when I met her son, Jesse for the first time and read about his journey to hire his mom a descent lawyer. Enter the hero, Brock Daniels - the man who stopped working as a big-time lawyer after one failed case.
I'm not sure why, but I wasn't rooting for the character's. I couldn't seem to really get interested in anything that was going on in this story. Even Jesse didn't win me over and he was a pretty great young tween character. Normally, I like the kids in a book even if the adults annoy me. But that wasn't the case with this novella. It wasn't that there was anything wrong with the character's, it was just that there was nothing that stood out to me and made me love them. I didn't really root for Grace. Rather, I thought she'd lived a piteous life that was a mixture of bad choices and hard circumstances. Jesse was at the mercy of those same predicaments. And Brock... he wasn't so much a puzzling mystery, as he was just a stand by. And by that, I mean, I was just standing by, waiting for the whole story of his character and past to come out and when it did, I wasn't all that impressed with him either. Despite all the hardships these three main character's faced, for me, I felt very blah about the whole thing. Even their past histories, though they were hard and horrible, didn't make much of an impact on me or the outcome of the story. Horrible and hard as those histories ended up being, they didn't make me feel anything for the character's besides pity. Even the faith message wasn't particularly strong or moving.
In general, I just wasn't enthralled by anything in this final novella. I didn't hate this story, but I didn't love it either. I felt like it wasn't really one of the stronger stories out of the three that I read and wished that the collection had closed with Hatcher's or Clopton's novella instead.
July 23, 2014
About this book:
“In 1885 five western preachers sit around a campfire talking about unlikely couples they've seen God bring together.”
Series: As of now, no.
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“Spitfire Sweetheart” by Mary Connealy
“Maizy MacGregor's reckless ways injured rancher Rylan Carstens, endangering his livelihood. So she signs on as his caregiver--but just until he's well enough to run his ranch. Maizy's tender care soon has Rylan falling hard and fast. Can these two willful souls give up their solitary ways to embrace love?”
Spiritual Content- Prayers are said & Scriptures are quoted.
Negative Content- A horse gets shot (no details); A bear fight (semi detailed).
Sexual Content- 3 Semi-detailed kisses; A hint about a honeymoon “and began their married life finally, fully, and passionately.”
-Maizy MacGregor
-Rylan Carstens
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1879
81 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars (and a half)
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“A Love Letter to the Editor” by Robin Lee Hatcher
“Molly Everton writes the most popular features in her town's newspaper. When newcomer Jack Ludgrove is named the new editor, Molly is flabbergasted. She wants the position for herself and will do what it takes to get it. But Jack is not easily intimidated. He’s determined to change Molly's mind about him--and win her heart too.”
Spiritual Content- Prayers & Scriptures are said; Talks about God, and His plans for us.
Negative Content- N/A
Sexual Content- 1 semi-detailed kiss and 1 not-detailed kiss; a hint about a baby (after marriage)“After all these weeks of keeping each other warm in our bedrolls.”.
-Molly Everton
-Jack Ludgrove
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1879 (last chapter set in 1881)
114 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens-Three Stars
High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Three Stars
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“A Cowboy for Katie” by Debra Clopton
“After the tornado, Katie Pearl must rebuild her ranch. But she can't do it on her own. Treb Rayburn is a cowboy with a serious case of wanderlust. He signs on to help Katie so he can afford a new horse. But once Treb gets to know Katie, will his desire to stay drown the call of the open road?”
Spiritual Content- Prayers; Talks about God, His plans for us & His Faithfulness; Scriptures are mentioned.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘biddies’ and a ‘stinkin’; One or two (not detailed) blood scenes.
Sexual Content- One detailed kiss.
-Katie Pearl
-Treb Rayburn
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1871
96 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
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“Courting Trouble” by Margaret Brownley
“Grace Davenport is a young widow in a heap of trouble. When her son asks attorney Brock Daniels to take on her case, Brock plans to say no. But then he meets the lovely Grace. As Brock and the boy work to free Grace, Brock discovers that her arrest may be the best thing that's ever happened to him.”
Spiritual Content- Jesse says the Reverend asked him if he (Jesse) was a Methodist or a Presbyterian and Jesse replies that he’s a Democrat; A few Prayers are said but not written; This novella had the least amount of Spiritual Content out of all four.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an unfinished “What the--?”.
Sexual Content- Three semi-detailed kisses.
-Grace Davenport
-Brock Daniels
P.O.V. of switches between them
Set in 1882
99 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Two Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Two Stars
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Overall Ratings:
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a quarter)
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Two Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Two Stars (and a half)
I don’t normally read novella because they’re normally short & rushed...Only one of the stories in this novella collection didn’t feel like novella. Let’s break them down;
The first book, “Spitfire Sweetheart”, was pretty good, rushed with the falling in love part but the cute title makes up for that.
Book Two, “A Love Letter to the Editor”, wasn’t rushed at the beginning but speeded up at the end.
Number #3, “A Cowboy for Katie”, was my favorite because I enjoyed “Crazy Katie” and her shootin’ guns.
And the last book “Courting Trouble” was very rushed and a bit confusing.
These novellas gave a little bit size taste of the author’s work were you can read them and decided if you want to read more of that author’s work. Like me, I’m looking forward to reading more of Debra Clopton’s other works soon!
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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Thomas Nelson) for this review.
“In 1885 five western preachers sit around a campfire talking about unlikely couples they've seen God bring together.”
Series: As of now, no.
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“Spitfire Sweetheart” by Mary Connealy
“Maizy MacGregor's reckless ways injured rancher Rylan Carstens, endangering his livelihood. So she signs on as his caregiver--but just until he's well enough to run his ranch. Maizy's tender care soon has Rylan falling hard and fast. Can these two willful souls give up their solitary ways to embrace love?”
Spiritual Content- Prayers are said & Scriptures are quoted.
Negative Content- A horse gets shot (no details); A bear fight (semi detailed).
Sexual Content- 3 Semi-detailed kisses; A hint about a honeymoon “and began their married life finally, fully, and passionately.”
-Maizy MacGregor
-Rylan Carstens
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1879
81 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars (and a half)
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“A Love Letter to the Editor” by Robin Lee Hatcher
“Molly Everton writes the most popular features in her town's newspaper. When newcomer Jack Ludgrove is named the new editor, Molly is flabbergasted. She wants the position for herself and will do what it takes to get it. But Jack is not easily intimidated. He’s determined to change Molly's mind about him--and win her heart too.”
Spiritual Content- Prayers & Scriptures are said; Talks about God, and His plans for us.
Negative Content- N/A
Sexual Content- 1 semi-detailed kiss and 1 not-detailed kiss; a hint about a baby (after marriage)“After all these weeks of keeping each other warm in our bedrolls.”.
-Molly Everton
-Jack Ludgrove
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1879 (last chapter set in 1881)
114 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens-Three Stars
High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Three Stars
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“A Cowboy for Katie” by Debra Clopton
“After the tornado, Katie Pearl must rebuild her ranch. But she can't do it on her own. Treb Rayburn is a cowboy with a serious case of wanderlust. He signs on to help Katie so he can afford a new horse. But once Treb gets to know Katie, will his desire to stay drown the call of the open road?”
Spiritual Content- Prayers; Talks about God, His plans for us & His Faithfulness; Scriptures are mentioned.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘biddies’ and a ‘stinkin’; One or two (not detailed) blood scenes.
Sexual Content- One detailed kiss.
-Katie Pearl
-Treb Rayburn
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1871
96 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
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“Courting Trouble” by Margaret Brownley
“Grace Davenport is a young widow in a heap of trouble. When her son asks attorney Brock Daniels to take on her case, Brock plans to say no. But then he meets the lovely Grace. As Brock and the boy work to free Grace, Brock discovers that her arrest may be the best thing that's ever happened to him.”
Spiritual Content- Jesse says the Reverend asked him if he (Jesse) was a Methodist or a Presbyterian and Jesse replies that he’s a Democrat; A few Prayers are said but not written; This novella had the least amount of Spiritual Content out of all four.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an unfinished “What the--?”.
Sexual Content- Three semi-detailed kisses.
-Grace Davenport
-Brock Daniels
P.O.V. of switches between them
Set in 1882
99 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Two Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Two Stars
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Overall Ratings:
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a quarter)
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Two Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Two Stars (and a half)
I don’t normally read novella because they’re normally short & rushed...Only one of the stories in this novella collection didn’t feel like novella. Let’s break them down;
The first book, “Spitfire Sweetheart”, was pretty good, rushed with the falling in love part but the cute title makes up for that.
Book Two, “A Love Letter to the Editor”, wasn’t rushed at the beginning but speeded up at the end.
Number #3, “A Cowboy for Katie”, was my favorite because I enjoyed “Crazy Katie” and her shootin’ guns.
And the last book “Courting Trouble” was very rushed and a bit confusing.
These novellas gave a little bit size taste of the author’s work were you can read them and decided if you want to read more of that author’s work. Like me, I’m looking forward to reading more of Debra Clopton’s other works soon!
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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Thomas Nelson) for this review.
July 19, 2016
Four Weddings and a Kiss
A Western Bride Collection
By: Margaret Brownley, Debra Clopton, Mary Connealy, and Robin Lee Hatcher
From the prologue I was hooked on this book! Reverend Gregory Miller has a small church. He is traveling with other preachers heading home after a weeklong revival. He broke up with Elizabeth Princeton because she wasn’t modest, reserved, and obedient. If he married her, he wouldn’t be dignified and sedate. The other preachers around him start in with their stories of God using highly unlikely people to fulfill his purpose, like Moses with his speech problem, and David killing Goliath with a stone. The following are the stories in this collection “living proof that God has a sense of humor.”
Spitfire Sweetheart by Mary Connealy: The more stories I read of Mary’s the more I love her books. This story is no different. Maizy MacGregor has been raised by her pa since her ma died. She is a tomboy through and through. She wears a gun, works like a ranch hand, and wears men’s clothes. Then, Rylan Carstens moves in. He takes one look at her and shows his disgust of her clothes and appearance. After Ryan berates her for being on his land to her Pa she goes to her getaway place, which happens to be on Carstens’ land. Which puts her right in the middle of trouble between an ornery bull and a mad grizzly. Once Carstens figures out she’s there, he gets her to safety but not before he’s hurt. Maizy’s Pa makes her stay and take care of him, dressed and acting like a lady. Carstens’ ranch hand ends up leaving and Maizy fills in there too.
Unfortunately for Carstens, he realizes he loves Maizy when she’s dressed as a woman and he’s willing to marry her so she won’t have to wear men’s clothes and work like a ranch hand. This makes Maizy mad. Why can’t he love the real her instead of the her all dressed up? She works hard, she loves working on the ranch, and even though she caused Carstens to be laid up for awhile, she is working hard to help him save his ranch until he can get back on his feet. Can he accept her as she is?
This is a great love story. I loved the characters of Maizy and Carstens. You shouldn’t have to give up who you are in order for someone to love you. Maybe it just takes the other person getting to know you.
A Love Letter to the Editor by Robin Lee Hatcher: I loved this story. Molly Everton has worked for her dad’s paper since they opened it 10 years ago. She writes a weekly column, but not the household hints her mother thinks she should write. Molly is smart and speaks her mind. She hasn’t found a man to be her husband in the town they live in. Women are expected to marry, run the house, and have kids. Then her father decides to hire a managing editor instead of letting her have the position. Molly decides from the beginning to not like Jack Ludgrove. How can she like him if he’s come to take her job away?
Jack has always wanted to travel west. When he saw the advertisement for an editor, he jumped at the chance. After a year or two, he could move on. But then he meets Molly. What’s wrong with the eligible men in town that they haven’t married Molly before now? Once he reads her column and spends some time with her, he realizes she is for women voting, knowledgeable on current events, and has passion for the stories she writes. Can he handle that in a woman, or is he like the other men in town? What about his plans to see the west? Will this little town be enough adventure for him? You’ll have to read the story to find out!
I loved Molly’s and Jack’s characters. Their bantering and getting to know each other kept me turning the pages to see how their story would turn out.
A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton: I was hooked on this story! Katie Pearl is such a fun character. The town thinks she’s crazy after she was trapped in her house after a tornado came through that killed her pa. She talks to herself, shoots at any man that asks her to marry them, and won’t go inside a building.
Then she hires Treb Rayburn to help her rebuild her house. She feels safe with him because after he’s done he’s moving on. He just needs money to buy a horse. But strange things start to happen. Treb stays out all night in a thunderstorm holding her and protecting her because she’s too afraid to go in the barn for shelter. He builds her a temporary shelter from poles and tarp so she won’t feel confined. And while he’s rebuilding her house, he places the windows so it feels open and spacious, not confined like a house.
But can Katie trust Treb? What happens if she falls in love with him and he leaves? Treb took the job knowing if he contemplated marrying her, she’d shoot him like she had the others. But if he fell in love with her, how would he get to see the places further out west he wanted to see? What about his dreams? Katie is strong but will she discover she needs Treb? You’ll have to read the story to find out!
Courting Trouble by Margaret Brownley: Grace Davenport, the Black Widow, is in jail for killing her third husband. Her son Jesse hires Brock Daniels for fifty-six cents. Brock is a lawyer from Philadelphia, not used to how justice is served in Colorado. He promises to consult with Grace. Once he does, he decides to take her case.
Grace has been married three times, and each time her husband died of mysterious causes. Did she murder them or has she been set up this time? Brock and Jesse work together to defend her.
Grace will not trust a man ever again. Can she learn to trust Brock with her future and her heart? He seems to have hit it off with her son. But does he have good intentions? When Brock decides to run for judge, will Grace’s past be more of a hindrance?
Check out this story. I loved it. Big town lawyer with a past meets small town justice and a lady with an uncertain future. Can they learn to trust each other? Great story on trust, forgiveness, and second chances.
Epilogue: Remember Reverend Gregory Miller from the Prologue? Does he take the advice from these four stories and embrace his love? Can the most unlikeliest couples find true happiness? You’ll have to read this book to find out!
I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review.
A Western Bride Collection
By: Margaret Brownley, Debra Clopton, Mary Connealy, and Robin Lee Hatcher
From the prologue I was hooked on this book! Reverend Gregory Miller has a small church. He is traveling with other preachers heading home after a weeklong revival. He broke up with Elizabeth Princeton because she wasn’t modest, reserved, and obedient. If he married her, he wouldn’t be dignified and sedate. The other preachers around him start in with their stories of God using highly unlikely people to fulfill his purpose, like Moses with his speech problem, and David killing Goliath with a stone. The following are the stories in this collection “living proof that God has a sense of humor.”
Spitfire Sweetheart by Mary Connealy: The more stories I read of Mary’s the more I love her books. This story is no different. Maizy MacGregor has been raised by her pa since her ma died. She is a tomboy through and through. She wears a gun, works like a ranch hand, and wears men’s clothes. Then, Rylan Carstens moves in. He takes one look at her and shows his disgust of her clothes and appearance. After Ryan berates her for being on his land to her Pa she goes to her getaway place, which happens to be on Carstens’ land. Which puts her right in the middle of trouble between an ornery bull and a mad grizzly. Once Carstens figures out she’s there, he gets her to safety but not before he’s hurt. Maizy’s Pa makes her stay and take care of him, dressed and acting like a lady. Carstens’ ranch hand ends up leaving and Maizy fills in there too.
Unfortunately for Carstens, he realizes he loves Maizy when she’s dressed as a woman and he’s willing to marry her so she won’t have to wear men’s clothes and work like a ranch hand. This makes Maizy mad. Why can’t he love the real her instead of the her all dressed up? She works hard, she loves working on the ranch, and even though she caused Carstens to be laid up for awhile, she is working hard to help him save his ranch until he can get back on his feet. Can he accept her as she is?
This is a great love story. I loved the characters of Maizy and Carstens. You shouldn’t have to give up who you are in order for someone to love you. Maybe it just takes the other person getting to know you.
A Love Letter to the Editor by Robin Lee Hatcher: I loved this story. Molly Everton has worked for her dad’s paper since they opened it 10 years ago. She writes a weekly column, but not the household hints her mother thinks she should write. Molly is smart and speaks her mind. She hasn’t found a man to be her husband in the town they live in. Women are expected to marry, run the house, and have kids. Then her father decides to hire a managing editor instead of letting her have the position. Molly decides from the beginning to not like Jack Ludgrove. How can she like him if he’s come to take her job away?
Jack has always wanted to travel west. When he saw the advertisement for an editor, he jumped at the chance. After a year or two, he could move on. But then he meets Molly. What’s wrong with the eligible men in town that they haven’t married Molly before now? Once he reads her column and spends some time with her, he realizes she is for women voting, knowledgeable on current events, and has passion for the stories she writes. Can he handle that in a woman, or is he like the other men in town? What about his plans to see the west? Will this little town be enough adventure for him? You’ll have to read the story to find out!
I loved Molly’s and Jack’s characters. Their bantering and getting to know each other kept me turning the pages to see how their story would turn out.
A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton: I was hooked on this story! Katie Pearl is such a fun character. The town thinks she’s crazy after she was trapped in her house after a tornado came through that killed her pa. She talks to herself, shoots at any man that asks her to marry them, and won’t go inside a building.
Then she hires Treb Rayburn to help her rebuild her house. She feels safe with him because after he’s done he’s moving on. He just needs money to buy a horse. But strange things start to happen. Treb stays out all night in a thunderstorm holding her and protecting her because she’s too afraid to go in the barn for shelter. He builds her a temporary shelter from poles and tarp so she won’t feel confined. And while he’s rebuilding her house, he places the windows so it feels open and spacious, not confined like a house.
But can Katie trust Treb? What happens if she falls in love with him and he leaves? Treb took the job knowing if he contemplated marrying her, she’d shoot him like she had the others. But if he fell in love with her, how would he get to see the places further out west he wanted to see? What about his dreams? Katie is strong but will she discover she needs Treb? You’ll have to read the story to find out!
Courting Trouble by Margaret Brownley: Grace Davenport, the Black Widow, is in jail for killing her third husband. Her son Jesse hires Brock Daniels for fifty-six cents. Brock is a lawyer from Philadelphia, not used to how justice is served in Colorado. He promises to consult with Grace. Once he does, he decides to take her case.
Grace has been married three times, and each time her husband died of mysterious causes. Did she murder them or has she been set up this time? Brock and Jesse work together to defend her.
Grace will not trust a man ever again. Can she learn to trust Brock with her future and her heart? He seems to have hit it off with her son. But does he have good intentions? When Brock decides to run for judge, will Grace’s past be more of a hindrance?
Check out this story. I loved it. Big town lawyer with a past meets small town justice and a lady with an uncertain future. Can they learn to trust each other? Great story on trust, forgiveness, and second chances.
Epilogue: Remember Reverend Gregory Miller from the Prologue? Does he take the advice from these four stories and embrace his love? Can the most unlikeliest couples find true happiness? You’ll have to read this book to find out!
I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review.
August 17, 2017
Spitfire Sweetheart:
I loved this story!!!!! Everything about it!!! This was my favorite of the four stories I loved that despite it being a relatively short story, the romance was not instant and underwhelming. This story alone deserves five stars.
A Love Letter to the Editor:
I really enjoyed this story as well! I liked seeing such a progressive woman during a time when women had no say, and I especially loved seeing Jack, a man who was also very progressive about women's rights. Imo, the best part of this story was Jack's immediate attraction to her, and the fact that throughout the whole story his attraction never wavered despite her attempts to push him away.
A Cowboy for Katie:
I liked this story a lot, especially from the beginning. The romance was slow burning, but the ending felt really rushed. Like they just decided to be together, then BOOM marriage. Like...okay.
Courting Trouble:
This story was nice enough, but again...very rushed. They had just met and he already decided he loved her and wanted to marry her? Like, the next page? And then she just pushed him away for what I grasped to be about a year??? And the. He just randomly came back and proposed again??? So random.
I loved this story!!!!! Everything about it!!! This was my favorite of the four stories I loved that despite it being a relatively short story, the romance was not instant and underwhelming. This story alone deserves five stars.
A Love Letter to the Editor:
I really enjoyed this story as well! I liked seeing such a progressive woman during a time when women had no say, and I especially loved seeing Jack, a man who was also very progressive about women's rights. Imo, the best part of this story was Jack's immediate attraction to her, and the fact that throughout the whole story his attraction never wavered despite her attempts to push him away.
A Cowboy for Katie:
I liked this story a lot, especially from the beginning. The romance was slow burning, but the ending felt really rushed. Like they just decided to be together, then BOOM marriage. Like...okay.
Courting Trouble:
This story was nice enough, but again...very rushed. They had just met and he already decided he loved her and wanted to marry her? Like, the next page? And then she just pushed him away for what I grasped to be about a year??? And the. He just randomly came back and proposed again??? So random.
April 15, 2025
Four Weddings and a Kiss was such a cute and enjoyable collection of novellas! Each story had its own charm and unique characters, but they all flowed together beautifully. I loved the mix of humor, romance, and heartwarming moments—it made for a really satisfying read. The Old West setting added a fun touch too. If you're looking for something light and uplifting, this is definitely worth picking up!
March 14, 2018
What's not to like--four sweet western romances in one! I've enjoyed reading novels from a couple of these authors and have now added a few more to my list. My favorite was the third, A Cowboy for Katie! This one had heart and depth for a novella that tugged at your heart. Overall, four great reads.
June 5, 2018
This is a great choice for anyone who loves Historical Fiction set in the west. I have read numerous books by each of the authors in this book. This book did not disappoint. Each story had a great group of characters with lessons in learning to make their lives better. Can't wait to see if they do another book like this.
September 27, 2017
Four Matches Made in Heaven
What a delightful book filled with four delightful stories of improbable matches! What a hoot some are! How touching others are. Well worth buying, for sure. Loved it.
What a delightful book filled with four delightful stories of improbable matches! What a hoot some are! How touching others are. Well worth buying, for sure. Loved it.
March 30, 2020
Very faith/religious driven. Many of the stories moved too fast, but I assume that's because each author had such a small amount of space in this book. Some of the pairings didn't make sense at all and even them falling in love so fast didn't make sense. Overall not the book for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 27, 2022
The authors have a great way with taking the reader to the different settings, though each story is different. They all connect with saying that sometimes people are put into our lives to help us through life.
May 8, 2017
This was a very enjoyable read!
June 8, 2017
Sweet short stories!
November 14, 2017
I enjoyed the different stories in this book.
August 29, 2019
4 of my favorite Christian historical romance writers in one book. The 4 stories were different and interesting.
October 15, 2019
(First story) I didn't like Rylan and I Didn't like how Maizy thought she could get used to a dress.
(Second story) It was Ok.
(Third story) I absolutely loved it.
(Fourth story) It was good.
(Second story) It was Ok.
(Third story) I absolutely loved it.
(Fourth story) It was good.
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