All Our Love: A Collection of Stories That Speak to the Heart

by Novel Grounds (Organizer)

Love stories.

Moments that make your heart flutter. Scenes that have you holding your breath. Coveted admissions of love that you just can’t wait to be confessed.

This is a collection of stories that center on matters of the heart, overwhelming feelings of love, and stories that make you stop to re-read those breathtaking moments between your favorite characters. Be it the angst, the turmoil, or the first kiss, these are stories that speak to your soul and warm you to your core.

Eleven authors, eleven stories, eleven special moments—brought to you with ALL OUR LOVE.

Genres: Contemporary Romance

367 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 8, 2014

Reviews

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was provided an ARC for an honest review. This anthology is filled with 11 5star short stories, written by some amazing authors. I could not put it down. I loved every story, each one had me wanting more and more from them. One story had me tearing up, all the others made me smile, even the one that had me crying, had me smiling too. I've purchased some of the other books that go along with the stories in this anthology as well. You can't go wrong with getting this anthology. It shows that love does conquer all, no matter what. I am so happy that I received an ARC.

Juli Valenti: All Roads Lead to Jackson
Cute Story about finding love during a chance encounter. RAven's life is a hot mess. She's running from an ex, but the problems don't stop there. Jackson is a hot southern man, that comes to her aid. Loved it.

Brooke Cumberland: Bad Girlfriend
What an amazing short story. Absolutely loved it. Brooke had me crying at the end. I was both happy and sad for both Gabe and Kate. Happy that they found eachother, sad because of what was happening. They have an amazing love. This story just goes to show, that no matter what, you should always love.

Melissa Collins: Coming Home
Great story about 2nd chance love. Highschool sweethears, Ryhys and Sophie. Sophie's controlling father moves her away to get rid of Rhys. Rhys is the sweet guy, that is from the wrong side of the tracks and his father is the town drunk. Will they end up with their 2nd chance?

Jettie Woodruff: Cora's Plantation
Great story about two people coming together. Anderson is trying to scam Cora, so that she will sell her plantation to his stepfather. His stepfather controls his life. Kadyn is Cora's granddaughter. She is also being controlled by her parents. What happens when these two meet and she finds out the real reason Anderson is there?

Brandy L. Rivers: Fated Love (Others of Edenton #2.5)
Great paranormal love story with some action. You do not have to read the other books in the series first. Brandy left me wanting more. Loved it. I will be reading the rest of the series soon and I can't wait.

Rene Folsom: Have My Heart
Rene has done it again with this story. It really touched home with the problems an interracial couple can face. The scene with Gwen and Maya had me tearing up. Being in an interracial marriage and having a biraccial child, had me really relating to all the characters. This story was very well written, especially for a subject that not a lot of authors will write about.

Vicki Green: Home Again
Great story about a girl, Zoey, escaping an abusive marriage. While running, she endsup in a town called Sterling and meets Hutch. They fall in love. Hutch's friend tells him some thing, that makes his past come back and haunt him. Will he and Zoey make it through this?

Felicia Tatum: Masked Encounters
This story left me wanting more. Korah has a string of bad blind dates after getting out of a relationship. She says she is broken. Dane is the typical man-whore frat boy. He doesn't care for the name's of the girls he beds. He just wants to get off. The frat's masked party will put these two in the same place. What will happen when they see each other at the party?

Marie Wathen: No Details
Left me wanting so much more. Cheney is on a trip with her girls. They end up at a bar, where she meets Ace. But she has one major rule. No dating a guy she meets at a bar, because of her past. Will she break her rules and listen to what her body and heart want, or will she stick to her rule?

Sarah M. Cradit: Surrender
Great story. Will be getting the rest of them!! I'm hooked. Anasofiya is a is a 16 year old girl. She has a crush on one of her best friends, Oz. She has no clue how he feels. Prom comes and they both have dates. What will happen at the prom could change things forever.

S.L. Dearing: The One
Amazing story, I want more. Kate goes to an art show with her friend who is an agent. Matt is one of the artists. She is looking at one of his works, when he approaches her, she does not know he's the artist. Will her past insecurities stop her or will this end up a story of love at first sight? Will she end up being his One?

[Kendall {Book Crazy} · Rating 5 out of 5]

First I'd just like to say how I'm going to review this book as it's an anthology with eleven short stories in it! I'm going to write short reviews for each one and the name of the short story is indicated above my review! I had no idea what to really expect with this anthology, but I knew it had some pretty amazing authors in it, so I was really excited to read it! The cover is also so pretty and I knew I had to read all the stories behind it! Big thank you to Novel Grounds for having me on the Blog Tour!

All Roads Lead to Jackson by Juli Valenti!

LOVE! I loved this short story! It was so freaking cute too! The plot had me hooked from the first page, but it was over far too quickly! This short story could easily have been a full length book! I wish it was lol! The plot of this story starts straight away and doesn't mess about! It was also hot, but it didn't really have a major climax or anything, but I suppose it was cute instead of climatic lol! Plus, it was really short lol! Anyway, it was freaking amazing, as where the characters! Raven was the main character and she made me giggle quite a few times! She had quite a funny personality and I loved that she sort of knew what she was like and how she was! I also thought she was going to be quite stuck up, but she wasn't, which I loved! Jackson was the love interest of Raven and he was a country guy! *Sigh* Don't you just love a hot country guy? Anyway, he was so hot and I loved how protective he was of Raven as soon as he met her! The ending of this story was so perfect and definitely summed up Raven and Jackson's relationship! I still wish the author would consider writing a full length book for Raven and Jackson though!

Bad Girlfriend by Brooke Cumberland!

Woah! I had no idea that a short story could impact me like this one did! I sobbed for ages after I finished it! I'm really happy that the author is releasing a full length book for it! I'll probably cry even longer after reading that one lol! The plot was so beautiful, but so freaking sad and emotional! It start out all bright, but then as soon as you discover the main character's secret, it goes quite dark and sad! The characters were amazing! Kate was the main female character and I loved her attitude and her spirit! She went through a lot in this story and I just wanted to grab her in a massive hug! I think she'll go through even more in the full length book, but this short story prepares you for it! Gabe was the love interest of Kate and the main male character! I also loved that this story was written from both Kate and Gabe's point of views! It definitely made the story even better! The ending was soooooo sad! I cried ugly tears! I definetly recommend tissues for when you read this story and I can't wait to read the full length book for this story too!

Coming Home by Melissa Collins!

This story was awesome! It was about two people rekindling an old relationship! I loved that it went back in time to when the two main characters relationship sort of started out and then it went into present and it showed the characters rekindling their relationship! The plot was hot and I loved the sexual tension in it! It also showed how much characters develop after they The characters were amazing! Sophie was the main character and she had been through a lot since her relationship with her love interest broke down! She showed how far she had come though and she powered on and she put her children first, which is something I really admired about her! Rhys was the main male character and love interest of Sophie! I loved Rhys! I could see that he still had strong feelings for Sophie, even though they hadn't seen each other in years, which was so sweet! I did think the ending of this story was a little abrupt! I know it's a short story, but it just stopped and I was dying to find out what was going to happen next! I have no idea if this author is writing a full length book to this story though! I really hope she does because I feel that there's so much more to Sophie and Rhys story!

Cora's Plantation by Jettie Woodruff!

This short story was so cute! It was all about two people realising what's more important in life and learning how to say no and stand up for themselves! The plot went at the perfect pace and I adored it! It developed brilliantly as well! It developed a lot further than I thought it was going to as well! It showed the full depth of the main characters relationship and where it went so far down the line, which I loved! The characters were amazing! I just loved them! Kadyn was the main female character and she was in such a predicament in this short story! All she wanted was to live a little, but instead she was trapped learning politics and following in her family's footsteps, even though she didn't want too! I did feel sorry for her, but I loved how determined she was to stand up for herself and tell her family she was doing what she wanted and not what they wanted! Kadyn also had her head on straight because she knew there was something fishy about her love interest, but she just didn't know what! Anderson was the main male character and he really surprised me in this story! He was in Kadyn's gran's town for a certain reason, but he surprised me when he did the right thing instead of doing the wrong thing! He was quite a hot character and I did smile like mad when he was with Kadyn lol! I loved that this short story was written from both Kadyn and Anderson's point of views! It was definitely essential because of how the plot plays out! I also adored the ending of this short story!

Fated Love [Others of Edenton 2.5] by Brandy L. Rivers!

I thought that I was going to find this story confusing because I've only read another novella from this series, but I was able to follow it and understand what was going on really well! This story was about two characters who have always had a thing for each other finally admit their feelings for each other! I also loved that this story had a paranormal aspect to it as well! It was the first story so far to not be a contemporary lol! The plot of Fated Love was fast paced and it had a bit of action in it too! I really, really enjoyed it! Christian was the main male character and he was so freaking cute! He was so protective of his love interest, Delilah, and I could see that he had always loved her! I also loved that he wasn't like a lot of other male characters in books I read, but he had the same qualities as them! He was so real as well and I loved that he refused to leave Delilah, even though he could have been hurt! Delilah was the main female character and she was so lovely! She was also quite feisty as well! Delilah went through quite a change in this story, but as a person she didn't, which I loved! I just loved Delilah! She also knew exactly what she was like as well lol! I'm definitely going to make time to read the other books in this series, especially after reading this story! I'm excited to see if Christian and Delilah make any appearances in the other books too!

Have My Heart by Rene Folsom!

This short story completely took me by surprise! It starts off by being written in diary form, but gives you flashback scenes and then it gradually progresses to the present where the situation presented in the past diary forms is resolved and out in the open! This is actually the first story I've ever read that's been written in diary form! I normally don't really like them, but I really enjoyed this story being written that way! The plot of this story was actually really sad! It was kind of hard to understand what was kind of going on in it, but it involved racial discrimination! The plot also had some light to it as well though, as the main characters found real love and realised what was more important to them! The characters were great! Gwen was the main character and she was so loyal! She knew where her loyalties lay and she stuck to her guns with them! I loved Gwen for that! She was also Blake was the love interest of Gwen and he was such a likable guy! He had been through quite a few scary situations, but he always put the safety of the person he was with first instead of his own, which is something I strongly admired about him! This story had a resolved ending and it was so beautiful! It showed how far the two characters had come since Gwen's first diary entry and I just loved it!

Home Again by Vicki Green!

I loved this short story! It was so beautiful and it had a lot in it! This short story was about the main female character realising how far she's come and the main male character trying to come to terms with his past! I was completely hooked on the plot! I didn't want it to end! It was so freaking amazing and there was a lot in it! The characters were amazing! Zoey was the main female character and she had come a long way from what her past had been like! She was happy and content with her life, until her husband starts to hide his emotions behind alcohol! Zoey was at a standstill because she didn't know what to do or why her husband has suddenly changed, but I love how understanding she was when she did find out! It really showed what kind of person she was! Hutch was the main male character and Zoey's husband! Hutch went through so many emotions in this story, but he also had been through a lot in his past! Something brought all his memories back and he used alcohol to try and forget about them! Hutch did start to sort of lose his family the more he drank, but a situation soon makes him realise what's more important to him! I loved the ending of this story because it summed up Zoey and Hutch's love for each other!

Masked Encounters: Extended Edition [Intoxicating Passion 01] by Felicia Tatum!

I had actually already read this short story previous to reading this anthology, but because it's an extended edition, I decided to read and review it again by using some of my original review, but changing it a little! This story was just as amazing as it was the first time I read it! I loved the plot! I was hooked from page one and I was desperate to read on and see what was going to happen next! The plot was executed brilliantly for it being a novella! It had a hot guy, an unsure girl and a killer ending, which is everything that I love in a contemporary book! The characters were amazing! Korah was the main female character and I loved her! I can tell I'm going to love her even more as this series continues! Korah put up walls around her to protect her heart from being broken again, but when she meets her love interest you see her walls start to come down a little! I'm intrigued with just how far her walls will come down as the series continues! Dane was the main male character and he was a serious man whore, but seriously hot at the same time! I could tell that underneath his exterior he didn't really want to use girls, but he did! I'm hoping that maybe a certain love interest may just make him realise what's more important as this series continues! I've also read the novella in this series, but I can't wait to read them all!

No Details by Marie Wathen!

This short story was so freaking good! It took place over a couple of days and it had quite a lot in it! I really enjoyed the plot! It had a lot of sexual tension in it, which I loved, and I enjoyed the whole idea of it! The plot was also quite fun and it was executed brilliantly! The characters were amazing! Cheney was the main character and she was quite a fun-loving person and she was really easy for me to connect with! Cheney held her cards close to her chest in this story and she slowly revealed a card as the story progressed! I loved that Cheney didn't just jump into a relationship with her love interest and that she actually wanted to get to know him before she revealed anything about her life! Ace was the love interest of Cheney and he was quite persistent with getting to know Cheney better and forming some sort of a relationship with her! His persistent paid off though as Cheney gradually started to reveal more than she normally did to guys! I just loved Ace! He was so hot and I loved that he was really persistent and that he wouldn't let Cheney just leave without knowing anything about her! The ending of this story was also perfect! It just summed up the whole story and I completely loved it!

Surrender by Sarah M. Cradit!

I was a little worried about reading this short story once I discovered it was an expanded version of a flashback excerpt from the first book in this author's series, The House of Crimson and Clover, because I haven't read that book yet, but I gave it a whirl and I really enjoyed it! I did find it a little confusing, but I was quickly able to understand it all! The plot was so amazing! It was written in such detail and I found myself really drawn into it! I just loved everything about it! It was about two characters, who grew up together and both had strong feelings for each, tell each other how they really feel and start to form a relationship! Anasofiya 'Ana' was the main female character and my heart went out to her! She was such a lovely person, but she was quite lonely! I loved Ana's willpower though and she was such a lovable character! Oz was the main male character and I just loved him! I loved his honestly and I could see just how deep his feelings for Ana went! I really enjoyed this story being written from both Ana and Oz's point of views! It definitely gave more insight into the plot and I adored getting to see After reading this story, I will definitely be checking out this series and giving it a read!

The One by S.L. Dearing!

This story was so freaking cute! The sexual tension was dripping off the pages too! The plot was about two characters meeting and falling in love! The plot was quite fast-paced and it took place over a night and a morning and I loved it! It was really cute, but it was also pretty, damn hot as well! I just completely adored it! I was also drawn right into it and this story had the potential to be a full length book! The characters were just as amazing as the plot! Katie 'Kate' was the main female character and she was so normal and so easy to connect with! I loved her character and her personality! Matt was the main male character and he was a little bit cocky, but it made me laugh lol! He was such a flirt as well! Matt knew what he wanted and he knew exactly how to get it! I loved the way he was with Kate as well! He was so gentle and calm with her and he let their relationship develop at her pace and he let her make the first move! I also enjoyed that this story was written from both Kate and Matt's point of views! The ending of this story was so beautiful and it summed up the story and show how beautiful a couple Kate and Matt were! It also showed how well the title suited the story too!

[Holly Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an ARC in exchange for an HONEST review.
Review of All Our Love
When I first looked over the line up for this book I was amazed at all the great Authors that were included in this anthology. Usually I will recognize a couple in a list of anthologies, but with this book I knew every Author who contributed so I couldn't wait to start reading.
Once I started reading I found myself not wanting to put it down. This is always a good sign! I was worried before I started reading that I would have a hard time reviewing since it would be a list of different stories all in one book. Well that notion was thrown right out the window. I enjoyed every story in the book and would give them all 5 stars. This helped me to write this.
The title of the book really defines the book. In each story there is lots of emotions but it always relies on one thing, and that is Love. While there are 11 different stories by 11 amazing Authors, all of the stories work together in a way to make one big book about Love and the title is perfect.
In each individual you will find romance, love, and stories you can even relate to. And while I enjoyed all the stories. The one story that stuck out most for me was Have my Heart by Rene Folsom. Her story centered around a biracial couple with a child. This is something you don't find very often. Even in todays world writers seem to stray away from this subject.
Overall this was a great collection of Love Stories. Some of them left me wanting more. I would suggest this book to anyone who believes in love. Love really does conquer all.

[Claire Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an amazing collection and if you love sweet romance, I cannot stress enough how much you will enjoy reading it. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every story, and will definitely be looking up the works of all the authors I hadn’t heard of before. Each story was different and unique, and more than one left me wanting more from the characters. Every emotion possible is portrayed somewhere, one story had me in tears, others laughing so much but in every one I felt love, romance and happiness. The perfect feel good anthology.

I received an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

[✨Cassie ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

All Roads Lead To Jackson by Juli Valenti

Raven is running from her past and isn't looking back. When her luck runs out on a deserted highway and all alone. When Jackson shows up in his big truck and Southern charm, he helps the stranded girl. With a hurt leg, no car, Raven is stranded in Jackson's small town. With feeling's blossoming on both sides, will Raven give in or keep running.

Rate 4 stars.

Bad Girlfriend by Brooke Cumberland

Newly single and heading to her cousin's wedding, Kate will try to check off a few items on her bucket list. Kate is keeping a secret to herself, but meeting Gabe, he will help her reveal it and finish her Bucket List . For Kate, being a bad girlfriend took her to her future and let her live in the present.

Rate 5 stars

Coming Home by Melissa Collins

Sophie would never guessed in a million years that Rhys, her first love, first everything would pop back up in her life after eight years apart. In the middle of the Barbie ale of Target her past comes back to her. They are both the last person they each thought they would see. Being teen's and keeping their relationship a secret from her parent, are who they use to be. Now grown, Rhys want's answers to why she left without saying anything. Can they both get closure? Can they be friends or will their past with each other decided it for them.

Rate 4.5 stars

Cora's Plantation by Jettie Woodruff

How much can you take before you can't take anymore? Kadyn's life has been planed for her, but this year she's saying no to her parents and spending Christmas with her grandmother on her plantation. While there, she meet's Anderson a stranger who has showed up out of know where. She can tell he's up to no good and want's to get to the bottom of it. With both being stuck with each other on Christmas at the plantation, the truth will come out and feelings will grow. Can both Kadyn and Anderson tell the people in their life to shove it, so they can live it the way they want?

Rate 4 stars

Fated Love by Brandy L. Rivers

He's been dreaming of her, but too afraid to ask her out. She picks all the wrong guys, while the right one has been in front of her the whole time. In a town where beast roam, Christian will help Delilah. While in trouble, Christian will help and lead her, be right by her side. Can these two people who have feelings for one another finally admit it?

Rate 4 stars

Have My Heart by Rene Folsom

Love doesn't discriminate, love knows no colors. For Gwen, there is no truer words. She's fallen for the guy next door, Blake, who isn't the same color as her. Gwen can't let her feelings be known, so she turns to her diary to spill her secrets. When hateful words are spewed by a close friend of hers, she has to pull herself away from Blake and his daughter Maya, for their sake. With pain eating at her from stopping the relationship they had blooming, can Blake make her see that color doesn't matter, or what others think?

Rate 5 stars

Home Again by Vicki Green

Having made a perfect life for themselfs in a small town that brough them together, Hutch and Zoey are happy than ever, but when a family friend comes into town, it will throw Hutch into a depression. Drowing his self in alcohol and forgetting about the three important people in his life. Zoey doens't know what to do, why Hutch is acting this way. Why wont he just talk to her? When she is finally done, can he win her back, or will it be too late for the sorry's.

Rate 4 stars

Masked Encounters: Extended Edition Intoxicatin Passion #1 by Felicia Tatum

She's broken and he's closed off. One fateful encounter on Halloween at a masked party they will meet. Dane is the college playboy, screwing anyone he can and discarding them after. Korah hasn't met the right one and probalbly never will. He's seen her and had to have her. The angel in white will meet Zoro, one encounter and it's changed him. How she is, he doesn't know, she ran out, never revealing herself. Can he find his Angel Eye's?

Rate 5 stars

No Details by Marie Wathen

On a road trip with her two best friends making memories. Cheney, doesn't date, that's her rule, but one night at a bar will change all that when she meets Ace. Will she give in, or stick to her rules? Will he be able to make her at least bend them?

Rate 4 stars

Surrender by Sarah M. Cradit

Having a crush on your bestfriend can suck, especially when he doens't know. Anasofiya, doesn't know how Oz feels about her, could he feel the same? Could they both be secretly holding in their feeling for each other? On prom night, Oz has a date and it isn't Ana. Prom will change everthing for both of them, but for the best or the worse?

Rate 5 stars

The One by S.L. Dearing

With Kate tagging along with her bestfriend to an art show, where her freind is trying to get the artist, Matt. While Kate doesn't know the art she is looking at is Matts, he approches her and starts up a conversation. Can it be love at first sight, or will Kate just try to help her friend out to try to land the arts, or will she land him instead?

Rate 5 stars

All Our Love has 11 great amazing short stories, I fell in love with all of them and they all sucked me in in their own way. I love this idea, and wish more authors would do this. Some of my favorite authors were involved and I hope some will take their short story and branch out. I need a few of them, I need to find out more about these characters we meet. Each and every story is it's own, but with the same twist, LOVE! No one of them are the same. I have my favorites, but I will not say. One of them made me ball my eye's out and I so badly want more from that one, Bad Girlfriend. I need more of their story. Please, please, please give up more of Kate and Gabe. Wow, that story seriously rocked me. I applaud Novel Grounds for putting together all these amazing authors and their stories, what a great idea.

THIS BOOK WAS A gIFT FROM THE AUTHOR, NOVEL GROUNDS

[Evette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eleven short stories about love, what could be better? Stories about new love, love lost, soul mates, love at first sight, rekindled love and allowing love to find you. Short stories can be a hit or miss with me-similar to novellas.

Some of my favorites-

All Roads lead to Jackson- Juli Valenti

Jackson-enough said. :) He and Raven are incredible.

Bad Girlfriend – Brooke Cumberland

This story-wow. I was all over the place, laughing, ugly UGLY crying and feeling as if my heart would burst from the love. I’m so excited she is working on a full length version of this story. Will need to stock up on Gatorade and tissues. Embracing love, regardless of the result.

Fated Love-Brandy L. Rivers

Absolutely love this shapeshifter/werewolf story. Excited to be introduced to this author/series. Christian-swoooooon

Coming Home-Melissa Collins

Melissa is one of my favorite authors and this story added to my love! Second chance at love, moving away from the past and trying together for a future. Yay!

Cora’s Plantation-Jettie Woodruff

Finding love where you least expect it as well going where it takes you. And Cora is a rockstar.

No Details-Marie Wathen

Intense attraction that goes against all the rules! I want more

Definitely recommend this collection. A little something for everyone.

[Denise Bartram · Rating 4 out of 5]

**I was gifted a copy by the authors in exchange for an honest review**

12 lovely short stories wrapped in one cute looking book cover. It’s been a long time since I’ve read a Mills & Boon book. Reading ‘All Our Love’ had me reminicising about the days I used to curl up on my couch, mug of coffee in one hand, book in the other and some chocolate beside me. Yesterday and today, I curled up on my couch, mug of Chocolate Cappucino in one hand, Kindle in the other and I read through these short stories.

This is the second romance anthology that I’ve read. The first one I found highly disappointing, to the extent I deleted it without finishing it. I was a little wary when I started reading ‘All Our Love’ as I didn’t want to be disappointed a second time.
Each story was different. Some were straightforward romance, others were of the supernatural/paranormal kind. They all had one thing in common. Excellently written.
I finished each and every story and I liked each and every one of them.

I haven’t read anything by some of these authors, but I will definitely be adding them to my authors to read list.
A nice heart-warming 4 Stars for this anthology because it brought back some good memories of the first genre I enjoyed reading as an adult

[Suzanne Critelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

(ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.)

All Our Love is collection of eleven love stories by eleven authors. All the stories are short, romantic stories that will draw you in. Reading the whole collection is equivalent to reading a long novel. This collection gives you a taste of different authors if you have not read any of their novels. I will admit the only author's whose novels I have read are Brooke Cumberland's. I can finally say I have read a paranormal romance story; a genre I haven't read before. One of the stories mentioned are a part of a scene of a novel by Sarah M. Cradit. One is going to have an extended version in the future that I'm looking forward to by Brooke Cumberland. One is part of a series by Felicia Tatum that I do want to continue reading. I would like to see No Details by Marie Wathen have a continuation (a series or extended version perhaps!) This is such a great collection and I enjoyed reading each of the stories that the authors shared for this anthology. All these other authors whose stories I have just read for the first time definitely have a new fan over here!

[Donna ~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great collection of stories that these authors put together. My only complaint....they were short, but that was the point. I can honestly say that I have read works from most of these authors and for the new ones that I was introduced to it was a nice introduction.

Of course, there were a few stories that stood out for me, as I am sure there will be for every reader. My personal favorites were Bad Girlfriend by Brooke Cumberland and Coming Home by Melissa Collins. Both stories definitely left me wanting more but Brooke's story left me in tears. I am happy to know that Bad Girlfriend will be releasing as a full novel though so I will get my fill of Kate and Gabe. Maybe if we beg for more we can get Melissa to give us more Rhys and Sophie too.

So if you are a fan to any of these authors or if they are all new to you, give them a try...this a great way to sample their work and find new books to get lost in between the pages of. We could all use a little more love in our lives.

[Jodie D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a collection of 11 different love stories by 11 wonderful authors. Each story is unique, appealing to different people. Some had me smiling ear to ear, one had me grabbing a box of Kleenex as I was reading, others just touched my heart and several left me wanting more. I even enjoyed the paranormal story, something I'm not really into at all.

I was surprised that the authors were able to make me connect to the characters in such short stories. You really have great character development to cause as much emotion as these stories did for me.

This book would be absolutely perfect for someone who likes to read, but doesn't always have the time to devote to an entire novel. I will, however, warn you that once you start the book, it will be hard to put the book down. The stories just get better and better.

I was provided and ARC as part of a blog tour in exchange for an honest review.

[Gracie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always found anthologies difficult to review due to there being so many different stories by so many different authors. Anthologies are a wonderful way to find new authors. You get 11 different authors and stories in this one book, it's pretty much risk free. I highly doubt you will find a story that you won't like. If you don't know each of these authors, you will probably find a new one to love.

I loved every story in this book. Each story left me wanting more. It is now my goal to go and find all the full length stories that these go along with. I highly recommend this book. Each story, while short, is touching and sweet and shows the power of love. Love at first sight, second chances, feelings that make breaking the rules worth it, and love that saves.
You will smile laugh and cry.

[Tabby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this anthology. The stories jumped from the pages and the writing made you feel the love in the story. I could give you a review of each book but that would make this review extremely long. There were some stories that jumped out at me and I connected with like All Roads Lead to Jackson by Juli Valenti, Bad Girlfriend by Brooke Cumberland (ugly cry alert!), and No Details by Marie Wathen. In the end each of the eleven stories in this wonderful anthology will touch your heart, have you holding your breathe and warm your heart.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review

[Nerd Alert · Rating 5 out of 5]

***I recieved an ARC in exchange for an honest review***

It is usually so hard to write reviews on anthologies..Sometimes you get some really great stories while others lacked. I did not have that problem with this one. Each and every story will pull you and make you read it so you can see what happens! I really would love to have full stories!!! This book has 11 beautifully written stories that you all must read! A great, great read written by some seriously gifted authors! Check this out!

[Mayas · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review for Reading by the Book

I was engrossed in the anthology from beginning to end. Each love story unique in it's own way but showcasing the talent of all 11 authors. I am partial to Brooke story and can't wait to see how she expands on it. The events were real and the story was heartfelt. Thank you ladies for you hard work and channeling that inner lover and making me want to get out and just try.

[Venture · Rating 5 out of 5]

The stories are Amazing! I already love a few of the authors but I also found new authors to enjoy. I adore Marie & Brandy's fantastic contribution. However one actually made me cry. Brooke u r in trouble for making me cry. Even if the story rocked. 10* except I want more!

[Amy Eppig bull · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fab Fab Fab ... so proud to have been even a small part of this books process. Review to come during the tour :)

[Dakota Storm · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed each of these stories some touched my heart more than others but all of them I was glad to have read. Over all rating 4 stars

All Road Lead to Jackson by Juli Valenti -

I enjoyed the characters especially Jackson. He's a sexy as hell southern gentlemen and knight in shining armor...at least to Raven. Raven's character was cute, like the way she can't filter her mouth on what her brain is thinking and how clumsy she is. Just felt the ex boyfriend thing was weak, a little too weird but thought the over all story cute, would have liked it to be a little longer, it just sort of ended. 3 stars

Bad Girlfriend by Brooke Cumberland -

Sexy as hell tattooed Gabe... yummy! And he's sweet, fun and totally hot.. Kate's character was fun loving and wants to experience life. I enjoyed Gabe and Kate together. At the end it said to stay tuned for longer version, and that would be great but feel with already reading the book, knowing what happens it might not work, a longer version would have been nice now although maybe the end could be different ...3.5 stars

Coming Home by Melissa Collins -

Rhys another hot as hell bad boy, always wondered what happened to his first love, or only real love. Soph she's back in town with secrets and hopes of a future with Rhys. Love these too together, very sweet with light sexy story. 4 stars

Cora's Plantation by Jetti Woodruff -
Kadyn and Anderson both have their lives mapped out by their parents and neither is happy about it but turn of events and a little fate changes everything. Cute story, gotta love the animal shelter and Grandma Cora. Very sweet book. 4 stars

Fated Love (Others of Edenton book 2.5) by Brandy L Rivers -

love Brandy's books, this series is great. Delilah and Christian I absolutely love them together, I love the support Christian gave Delilah and their love for each other. Another Sexy book by Brandy...4.5 stars

Have my Heart by Rene Folsom -

Although dear diary parts in books I usually don't like, I enjoyed this one. Gwen and Blake's romance is a sweet one, against judgements and odds they made it. Love Maya too. 3.5 stars

Home Again by Vicki Green -

Hutch and Zoey, although super short its also sweet. Very fast paced story of a horrible beginning, finding love again, almost loosing it and rekindling love. 3.5 stars

Masked Encounters : Extended Edition Intoxicating Passion 1 by Felicia Tatum -

I loved Korah's character, love the date description too funny. I thought Dane typical jock, hot guy from frat house but Then he surprised me. Without saying too much, I don't want it to end, loved the party part. Very sexy and secret. Want more of this book. 5 stars

No Details by Marie Wathen -

Cheney with her rules about meeting guys at bars, but once Ace is the picture she has a hard time holding to her own rules. I love these two together, sexy couple, love the sharing of info but not too much, love the looks and the teasing. I want to read more of this story. 4.5 stars

Surrender by Sarah M Cradit -

Ana and Oz they are the best of friends and totally the same, shy, book worms and love each other from a far, I love these two characters. I don't want to ruin anything but I'm glad things happened as they did, would love to read more. 4.5 stars

The One by S.L. Dearing -

Kate and Matt great characters, love their first meeting, love their time together. Great story, super sexy and so romantic. Would love to read more with these too.. Great story. 5 stars


I enjoyed each of these stories some touched my heart more than others but all of them I was glad to have read. Over all rating 4 stars

[Shawn Verdin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this anthology was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. All eleven shorts were written by different talented authors, each unique in its own way and each providing its own type of entertainment. I was introduced to authors I hadn’t experienced before (but will definitely be following from this point forward), as well as had the pleasure of reading more from authors I already know and love.

All Roads Lead to Jackson by Juli Valenti: This one was a cute, fun read that had that sexy Southern hero we all know and love. It proved that we can find love when we are least expecting to find it.

Bad Girlfriend by Brooke Cumberland: Oh boy. This story evoked some serious emotion and left more wanting more. I was thrilled to find out there is an extended version coming soon. Have your Kleenex ready for this one!

Coming Home by Melissa Collins: Second Chances. Yes, we do get them! I loved the feel of this story…that sometimes the underdog does have a chance. I will definitely read more from this author.

Cora’s Plantation by Jettie Woodruff: Very good story about two people coming into their own and realizing good things await when they take control of their own lives. The author did a great job at weaving together the lives of our main characters, Cora and Anderson.

Fated Love (Others of Edenton #2.5) by Brandy L. Rivers: This one is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone. Great read for lovers of paranormal and fantasy…fast paced with feeling. You’ll want more from this author!

Have My Heart by Rene Folsom: Great read that very tactfully broached a sometimes controversial subject. Folsom was successful at evoking some real emotion in me, having me root for our main characters and wanting to scold the narrow-minded folks they encounter.

Home Again by Vicki Green: Such a great little story about a girl surviving a bad situation and having a second chance. There are some complications on that journey though, which make this a page-turner.

Masked Encounters by Felicia Tatum: This was a quick, sexy read that left me wanting more when I originally read it. Sparks fly when Korah and Dane meet, and their chemistry is undeniable. I’ve since gone on to read the next two installments in this series of shorts and will be reading the fourth soon!

No Details by Marie Wathen: I’ve read works by this author before and will definitely continue to read her work. I thoroughly enjoyed Cheney and Ace and watching their relationship unfold. Wathen did an excellent job at developing these characters in such a short read and definitely left me wanting more!

Shattered by Sarah M. Cradit: I’ve read everything written by this author so this short was a great bonus read for me. Cradit is exceptionally talented at writing characters with depth and intricate storylines. Don’t worry, you don’t have to have read previous books in the series to enjoy this one. You will want to dive into the House of Crimson & Clover series when you’re done though, so get ready to 1-click!

The One by S.L. Dearing: Fun, fast-paced read that will have you quickly turning the pages. This one is filled with sexual tension and some laugh out loud moments as well. Great characters, good storyline and will leave you wanting more!

***I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC in exchange for an honest review.***

[Colleen Everly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a 5 star copulation of stories. All were very well written. All were fabulous in their own way. I really enjoyed reading these stories, they made you believe in love never ending and without bounds. I really appreciate all the authors allowing me to read this Anthology as an ARC for my blog. authors are my rock stars and all these authors are awesome. None of these stories were the same yet they all had me feeling so many emotions. I truly enjoyed them.

[Vicki Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

[Novel Grounds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to come :) Stay Tuned for the March 10-15 Blog Tour!

[Amazeballs Book Addicts · Rating 5 out of 5]

All Our Love is a great book. It's a collection of eleven stories from eleven different authors. Each story is different and there are different genre. This was the first anthology book I have read. I enjoyed reading every story in the book. With some many stories included, you will definitely find some you love.

All Roads Lead to Jackson by Juli Valenti:
All Roads Lead to Jackson is the first story in the book. Raven is traveling to get away from her crazy ex boyfriend. When her rental car dies, she finds herself stuck on the side of a dirt road. After walking for a long time and hurting her ankle, Jackson drives by and helps her. I loved both Jackson and Raven. There story is cute one. I wish I could read more of Jackson and Raven.

Bad Girlfriend by Brooke Cumberland:
I loved this one. Kate has just broken up with her boyfriend, Kyle. She goes to her cousin Natatlee's for the week. Natalee is getting married. Kate meets Gabe. Gabe is also in the wedding party. Kate has some thing going on in her life that makes her not want to be in a relationship. This a a nice story but you may need some tissues.

Coming Home by Melissa Collins:
Coming Home is a really good read. In this one we get the POV of Sophie and Rhys. There is also flashbacks and present time. We get to learn about Sophie and Rhys' past and see how they come back together in the present. It's a really well written second chance at love story.

Cora's Plantation by Jettie Woodruff:
I liked this one. I felt like I was missing a little something about the characters as I was reading. i would have liked to have more background on Kadyn and Anderson. Anderson and Kadyn met under different circumstances and Kadyn doesn't fully trust Anderson. Anderson and Kadyn form a relationship and decide to pursue what they want to and not follow what there family has decided they will do.

Fated Love by Brandy L. Rivers:
When I saw that this story was Book 2.5 in the Others of Edenton series, I almost skipped reading it because I have not read any of the Others of Edenton Books. There's no need to skip this one if you haven't read any of the other books in this series. I was not lost reading it. It's Christian and Delilah's story. There story is a good one and has paranormal aspects in it.

Masked Encounters: Extended Edition [Intoxicating Passion 01] by Felicia Tatum:
I loved Masked Encounters!!! It is told in dual POVs. We get to get into the heads of the two main characters, Korah and Dane. Korah is not wanting a relationship. After a failed blind date, Korah's friend Leela convinces her to go to a frat house Halloween party. Dane is a player, he has a different girl each night. He sees Korah at a store looking for costumes, she doesn't give him the time of day. He knows then, he has to have her. He know when she comes to the frat party because he remembers her eyes. It ends with kind of a little cliffhanger leaving you wanting more. I loved this one and bought the other two books that where out in the Intoxicating Passion series.

Have My Heart by Rene Folsom:
This one was a little different read for me. It starts out as dairy entries by Gwen and then goes into the present. There is a lot of stuff going on in this short story. Gwen is dating Blake. They are in a interracial relationship and it has racial discrimination in it. It's a very nice story showing love can overcome many things.

No Details by Marie Wathen:
No Details was great!! Cheney is on a trip with her friends Penelope and Willa in West Memphis. She meets Ace at a bar. She has strict rule not to date anyone she meets at a bar. Ace likes her and pushes for more. She bends her rules to give him a night but they can only share general information about themselves and no details. I loved the whole story. It left me wanting more. I would love to read more about Ace and Cheney.

The One by S.L. Dearing:
The One is a great read! Kate doesn't think she will every find the one person for her. She thinks that she is just not the one for anyone. Then she meets Matt at an event that her friend Lana brings her to. Matt just might to the one to show Kate that she is the one. This is the last short story in the book and it's a great way to end.

Surrender by Sarah M. Cradit:
Surrender was a little confusing for me. Surrender is an expended version of a flashback from The Storm and the Darkness. I have not read The Storm and the Darkness so I didn't enjoy this one as much as I would have had I read The Storm and the Darkness. It was a good read but I wish I had read the full novel first.

Home Again by Vicki Green:
This is a nice good read! Zoey ends up in Sterling, Wyoming after running from her abusive husband. Four years later she is married to Hutchinson and they have two kids. Hutch has some things going on in his life. Instead of telling Zoey whats going on he closes her out. It causes some obstacles in their relationship. Zoey also has some news to share with Hutch.

[Books&Dreams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book as a gift for an honest review.
I gave this book 5 stars.

You will love this book.. 11 incredible Authors, that will grab your attention and have you swooning, tearing at your heart, and cheering on new favorite characters. There will be more then a few Authors that you will find in this great book. I love books like this because sometimes it is hard to find new Authors and when you read a book that is full of them you are sure to find a few new favorites to add to your list.. I know I did.

Rene Folsom, Brooke Cumberland, Felicia Tatum, Vicki Green, Brandy L. Rivers, Melissa Collins, Juli Valenti, Jettie Woodruff, S.L. Dearing, Marie Wathen, Sarah M. Cradit, are the 11 Authors that you will find in this book. A few of my favorites were Brooke Cumberland, Vicki Greene and Melissa Collins.

Thank you for taking this time to do this book it was incredible. Also it is such a great thing that you are doing when you give your time to donate to a wonderful cause. <3

[Rachel Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got a promotional copy of this compilation for an honest review.

It's usually so difficult to review anthologies or box sets, but this one is easy! It was awesome. 11 wonderful stories by some of today's best authors. I laughed, I cried-thanks so much for the tears Brooke Cumberland- and I devoured every story. Some authors I'd already read, some I haven't but most definitely will, and some of them are writing or have written full length versions of these novellas. I can't wait to get ahold of them. This has the best of all worlds, you get sappy love, hot southern drawls, sad tear-filled stories, second chance romance, even a little paranormal.
What a perfect gift for a reader, or someone who wants to read but always says..I don't have time.. Some of these stories can be read in the time it takes you to wait at the doctors office, so no excuses!
Thanks to Novel Grounds for putting this together, it was awesome!

[Joood Hooligan · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, I would like to say it was incredibly awesome of these women to donate their time and talent to this anthology that's proceeds go to V-Day, which is a global movement to end violence against girls and women.

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. I read some pretty amazing stories in these anthology, and I've discovered several new authors I will have to look into.

All and all, I give it 4/5 platypires.

If you'd like to see a more detailed review on my favorite stories from this anthology, check it out on my blog:

http://www.platypire.com/1/post/2014/...

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful anthology and I was glad that I got to read it. Each story was a story from the heart and helped tie into the theme perfectly. I loved being able to connect to the characters of each story and the emotion that the author put behind them. It's a book I would recommend for anyone who is looking for something feel good and utterly amazing.

[Jennifer Persianni-Coates · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you loved the ~ALL series~ by Marie Wathen then this a definite book you want to read. Once again she rocks my freak'in world with her stories. She is an author that just pulls u into her world and you can't escape until you finish every last page. :)

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

All Our Love is a collection of 11 stories that define the multiple meanings of love. Each short story gives its own interpretation of what it means to love someone mind, body, and soul. No two stories are the same in this collection; the texts range from paranormal romance to contemporary. Love is easily obtained in some stories while others show the struggles that couples endure to reach their happily ever after. The message/theme in some of the tales speaks of how societal prejudices can destroy the strongest of relationships. There are stories of young love, second chance love, love at first sight, love that grows gradually, and love that mates two people forever. Some stories will have readers reaching for Kleenex while others will have them laughing out loud. There is a great mix of light and heavy reads spread throughout the collection that will have readers cheering for the couples by the end.

I enjoyed reading all of the stories, but some stuck out more so than others. Here are two of my favorites:

Bad Girlfriend by Brooke Cumberland

It’s a fantastic story about love’s healing power despite what happens in life. Kate and Gabe’s connection is amazing. The story left me in tears and wanting to hear about their entire time together. I’m pumped that Brooke is turning this story into a full novel because Kate and Gabe’s story deserves to be told in its entirety.

Coming Home by Melissa Collins

I’m a sucker for a second chance at love; even more so when the circumstances that broke the couple up are beyond their control. Rhys and Sophie couldn’t be any more different in where they grew up or how they were raised…this is what tears them apart when they are high school sweethearts, but fate always has a way to reunite those who deserve to be together. I loved how easy it was for Rhys and Sophie to connect even after all of those years apart. Great story that left me wanting more.

All Our Love is the perfect collection for readers who are true romantics...who long to experience love stories through multiple genres and in a variety of ways. It’s also a great set of stories for those readers who are just being introduced to romantic reads because it gives them a taste of romance from different perspectives. The anthology offers something for anyone who loves to read about falling in love and fighting to keep it.

Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.

4 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)

[Alysha · Rating 3 out of 5]

All our Love by Novel Grounds is an excellent book composed of short stories by several different authors. I enjoyed reading each and every story. I was able to read new things by new authors and experience their own writing styles. Some stories I felt could just go on forever I feel deep in to those characters. I found I want to read more from these authors outside their short stories. Some also have a full novel based on them. So I am truly excited to read what I have fallen in love with.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

These stories were great! I loved every one! I wish there were more to most of them!