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In MAGGIE'S SONG, a charming story by Karey White, Maggie Jensen is part of a trio of best friends with Lucas and Dan. Together, they own and run Wild Country Hiking Tours. When Lucas returns to the company after getting his college degree, Maggie realizes that the crush she had on him as a teenager has now blossomed into so much more. But Lucas still treats her as one of the guys, and Maggie worries that if she tells him her real feelings, their relationship will be damaged forever.
In JUST FLY, Krista Lynne Jensen's captivating novella, Wren is faced with the devastating news of her grandfather's death. But when her mom finds a mysterious letter from a woman named Dot in Seattle, Wren decides to visit the woman herself to deliver the news in person. Wren learns of the bucket list Dot and Gramps had put together with the help of Dot's grandson, Seth, and Dot challenges Wren to take her grandfather's place in completing the list. Before the week of adventure is over, Seth has impressed Wren in more ways than one. But is that enough to overcome Wren's fear of losing those she loves?
HOW TO REWRITE A LOVE LETTER, an enthralling novella by Diane Darcy, high school teacher Julie Ashburn believes she'll never live the "event" down in which she wrote her true feelings in a love letter to Principal Dane Parker, and he laughed out loud, mocking her. Now that her honors English students want to write love letters for the school fundraiser, Dane turns down the idea flat. Julie tries to convince him that it was her students' idea and not any sort of payback. But when a student writes a fake love letter from the principal to Julie, everything gets even more mixed up, and both Julie and Dane are caught up in a series of misunderstandings that might be impossible to sort out.
In Sarah M. Eden's delightful story, A THOUSAND WORDS, Shannon Ryan has been waiting half a year to be reunited with her fiance, Patrick, with only the letters between them keeping their relationship alive. He finally sends for her after securing a good job with the Sidney newspaper, and she can't wait to be reunited with him, swept up in his arms and thoroughly kissed. And of course, married as soon as possible. But when she arrives at the train station, there is no Patrick waiting for her. Shannon must discover if the man she loves still has feelings for her.
BETWEEN THE LINES is a sweet romance by Annette Lyon. Jane Martin is intelligent but extremely shy, especially around men. When the Aid and Cultural Society proposes a letter-writing program, Jane signs up, hoping she can find true friendship. The program doesn't run as smoothly as expected, and unknown to Jane, one of the men in her city becomes her writing friend. Thomas Allred has always known shy and quiet Jane, but reading her letters written to his secret persona, opens his eyes to what an amazing woman she is. The only trouble is, Jane doesn't know that the man who she is falling in love with through letters is also Thomas, the man who is falling in love with her in person.
In the enchanting novella, BLACKBERRY HOLLOW, by Heather B. Moore, Lucy Quinn travels to England to inspect her inherited estate. What she doesn't expect is Calvin Bevans, the man living next door. The two families have been divided by a misunderstanding decades old, and when Lucy discovers a set of love letters, she learns the truth.
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June 23, 2018
3.5 stars, rounding up, for this collection of six short romance novellas. It's worth picking up as a freebie if you like cute fluffy romances. These are all based on the theme of love letters:
3.5 stars for "Maggie’s Song" by Karey White: A contemporary romance between two co-workers who have a business running guided tours to Havasupai Falls. Maggie has secretly loved Lucas for years. They've been buddies since high school, but she can't figure out how to get Lucas to see her as more than a friend. On their current guided tour, some things start to percolate.
3.5 stars for "Just Fly" by Krista Lynne Jensen: Wren's beloved grandfather Billy has just passed away, leaving behind a cryptic letter from an old friend of his, Dot, who mentions Billy flying out to visit her in a few days. Wren decides she needs to fly out and meet this Dot to tell her that Billy is gone. It turns out Gramps Billy had a bucket list he shared with his old friend Dot, and Dot and her grandson Seth want Wren to help fulfill the list on behalf of her grandfather. The romance here isn't memorable in the least, but the rest of the story is heartwarming.
3.75 stars for "How to Rewrite a Love Letter" by Diane Darcy: Julie is a high school English teacher whose relationship with Dane, the principal at her school, bit the dust several months ago when she wrote him a heartfelt if sappy love letter and he laughed at it when he read it, thinking she meant it as a joke. Dane wants Julie back in his life, but she just can't forgive him. But maybe her honors English students, and their idea of writing love letters, will turn the tide... This story is a tough one to grade because, seriously, Julie's grudge and unwillingness to even talk with Dane about their relationship is just way too much to swallow, and the whole plot hangs off that very thin thread. But that one big issue aside, this is an adorable romance and the high school kids are great.
2.75 stars for "A Thousand Words" by Sarah M. Eden: Two engaged Irish immigrants, Shannon and Patrick, try to make a life in 1860's Nebraska. Patrick is off laying the rails for the railroad, and their relationship is suffering -- particularly because neither of them is literate, so their letters have to be written and read with the help of others. Even when the opportunity comes for them to be together again, Patrick is Having Issues because he has very little money and not much of a home to offer Shannon. Sweet but not memorable.
4 stars for "Between the Lines" by Annette Lyon: Set in 1926 in Provo, Utah, where the young adults have formed an Aid and Cultural Society. As a group, they decide that they'll all adopt pen pals from Canada. When the organizers can't come up with a pen pal for sweet, quiet Jane Martin, Thomas Allred, whose family runs the post office, secretly decides to be her pen pal, pretending he's a literate Canadian guy named Charles Percival Wharton (<---- anyone with a name like that must be cultured and refined!). As the letters start to be exchanged more and more often, Thomas realizes that Jane has previously unseen depths and that he's interested in more. But how to confess his deception to her? Another heartwarming one, particularly as Jane begins to come out of her shell.
3.75 for "Blackberry Hollow" by Heather Moore: In 1908, Lucy Quinn, a young woman from New York, gets a letter informing her that she's inherited Quinn Manor in England. She and her mother travel to England to visit the manor, planning to sell it. Although there's this nice young man from the neighboring estate ... it's just too bad their families have been in a feud for years. But Lucy and Calvin decide to try to get to the bottom of things, and find out a few surprising things about their ancestors. An enjoyable read; I can see reading this one again sometime.
These "Timeless Romance" anthologies of six or seven short, sweet romances are mostly by the same group of LDS authors, but there's no religious content in these tales. These collections periodically go on sale for 99 cents, and I generally bite when they do. They're cute, clean as a whistle, and often amusing. They're a little too short (40-50 pages each) and superficial to be truly memorable, but nice for whiling away a couple of hours when I need a quick, fluffy romantic fix.
3.5 stars for "Maggie’s Song" by Karey White: A contemporary romance between two co-workers who have a business running guided tours to Havasupai Falls. Maggie has secretly loved Lucas for years. They've been buddies since high school, but she can't figure out how to get Lucas to see her as more than a friend. On their current guided tour, some things start to percolate.
3.5 stars for "Just Fly" by Krista Lynne Jensen: Wren's beloved grandfather Billy has just passed away, leaving behind a cryptic letter from an old friend of his, Dot, who mentions Billy flying out to visit her in a few days. Wren decides she needs to fly out and meet this Dot to tell her that Billy is gone. It turns out Gramps Billy had a bucket list he shared with his old friend Dot, and Dot and her grandson Seth want Wren to help fulfill the list on behalf of her grandfather. The romance here isn't memorable in the least, but the rest of the story is heartwarming.
3.75 stars for "How to Rewrite a Love Letter" by Diane Darcy: Julie is a high school English teacher whose relationship with Dane, the principal at her school, bit the dust several months ago when she wrote him a heartfelt if sappy love letter and he laughed at it when he read it, thinking she meant it as a joke. Dane wants Julie back in his life, but she just can't forgive him. But maybe her honors English students, and their idea of writing love letters, will turn the tide... This story is a tough one to grade because, seriously, Julie's grudge and unwillingness to even talk with Dane about their relationship is just way too much to swallow, and the whole plot hangs off that very thin thread. But that one big issue aside, this is an adorable romance and the high school kids are great.
2.75 stars for "A Thousand Words" by Sarah M. Eden: Two engaged Irish immigrants, Shannon and Patrick, try to make a life in 1860's Nebraska. Patrick is off laying the rails for the railroad, and their relationship is suffering -- particularly because neither of them is literate, so their letters have to be written and read with the help of others. Even when the opportunity comes for them to be together again, Patrick is Having Issues because he has very little money and not much of a home to offer Shannon. Sweet but not memorable.
4 stars for "Between the Lines" by Annette Lyon: Set in 1926 in Provo, Utah, where the young adults have formed an Aid and Cultural Society. As a group, they decide that they'll all adopt pen pals from Canada. When the organizers can't come up with a pen pal for sweet, quiet Jane Martin, Thomas Allred, whose family runs the post office, secretly decides to be her pen pal, pretending he's a literate Canadian guy named Charles Percival Wharton (<---- anyone with a name like that must be cultured and refined!). As the letters start to be exchanged more and more often, Thomas realizes that Jane has previously unseen depths and that he's interested in more. But how to confess his deception to her? Another heartwarming one, particularly as Jane begins to come out of her shell.
3.75 for "Blackberry Hollow" by Heather Moore: In 1908, Lucy Quinn, a young woman from New York, gets a letter informing her that she's inherited Quinn Manor in England. She and her mother travel to England to visit the manor, planning to sell it. Although there's this nice young man from the neighboring estate ... it's just too bad their families have been in a feud for years. But Lucy and Calvin decide to try to get to the bottom of things, and find out a few surprising things about their ancestors. An enjoyable read; I can see reading this one again sometime.
These "Timeless Romance" anthologies of six or seven short, sweet romances are mostly by the same group of LDS authors, but there's no religious content in these tales. These collections periodically go on sale for 99 cents, and I generally bite when they do. They're cute, clean as a whistle, and often amusing. They're a little too short (40-50 pages each) and superficial to be truly memorable, but nice for whiling away a couple of hours when I need a quick, fluffy romantic fix.
February 23, 2018
Another fun collection that I really enjoyed! I loved the way that the "love letters" were incorporated into each story. Very creative group of authors, each making their own fun story. Definitely a myriad of possibilities for this type of story.
I absolutely loved Maggie's Song in the three contemporary stories. Blackberry Hollow would have to be my favorite for the three historical stories. But even picking those three and looking back at the other stories included, they were all fun and cute. I flew through each story pretty fast. I love that you can read one in a sitting if you are short on time and feel satisfied with a happy ending. Then you get to have that happy ending 6 times with these novellas. Lots of fun!!! And who doesn't like reading love letters? It had me thinking back many years ago and some of the fun, silly and swoony letters I've received.
Content: Clean. The second story, Just Fly had a scene where the characters were skinny dipping but nothing detailed, just part of a bucket list. Also a couple swear words in the second story.
This was a kindle freebie I snagged.
Happy Reading!!!
I absolutely loved Maggie's Song in the three contemporary stories. Blackberry Hollow would have to be my favorite for the three historical stories. But even picking those three and looking back at the other stories included, they were all fun and cute. I flew through each story pretty fast. I love that you can read one in a sitting if you are short on time and feel satisfied with a happy ending. Then you get to have that happy ending 6 times with these novellas. Lots of fun!!! And who doesn't like reading love letters? It had me thinking back many years ago and some of the fun, silly and swoony letters I've received.
Content: Clean. The second story, Just Fly had a scene where the characters were skinny dipping but nothing detailed, just part of a bucket list. Also a couple swear words in the second story.
This was a kindle freebie I snagged.
Happy Reading!!!
January 30, 2015
Another great addition to the Timeless Romance Anthology collection. I just love these anthologies and buy them up the second they are released. Normally when I read a book I check out the synopsis and sometimes book reviews before diving in. With these collections you never know what you're going to get, and I love that. In this case we had three contemporary stories and three historical. All had some kind of letter tie-in that was so fun. Each author did thier own take on love letters and it was fun to see how they worked that aspect into the story. I really enjoyed this collection, such sweet stories that make your heart melt. A perfect read for this Valentine's season.
Maggie's Song by Karey White This was a cute friends-first story! Loved her take on love letters. Not sure I could have been that brave!
Just Fly by Krista Lynne Jensen I thought this was a sweet story. A little serious, a little fun and a sweet romance.
How to Rewrite a Love Letter by Diane Darcy This was super cute. Fun premise, good tension/chemistry.
A Thousand Words by Sarah Eden: Wonderful!! Ms. Eden is a wonderful storyteller. I just love anything she writes.
Between the Lines by Annette Lyon Cute story. If you liked the movie You've Got Mail you'll enjoy this.
Blackberry Hollow by Heather Moore Charming! This seriously needs to be made into a full length novel.
Content
Romance: Clean
Language: Mild, I think only one story had mild language
Maggie's Song by Karey White This was a cute friends-first story! Loved her take on love letters. Not sure I could have been that brave!
Just Fly by Krista Lynne Jensen I thought this was a sweet story. A little serious, a little fun and a sweet romance.
How to Rewrite a Love Letter by Diane Darcy This was super cute. Fun premise, good tension/chemistry.
A Thousand Words by Sarah Eden: Wonderful!! Ms. Eden is a wonderful storyteller. I just love anything she writes.
Between the Lines by Annette Lyon Cute story. If you liked the movie You've Got Mail you'll enjoy this.
Blackberry Hollow by Heather Moore Charming! This seriously needs to be made into a full length novel.
Content
Romance: Clean
Language: Mild, I think only one story had mild language
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November 21, 2016Looking up some of these authors it's obvious that one reason why these stories are clean is because all of these authors are Mormon. I'm not Mormon and I didn't find anything preachy in them but subliminal messages of Christianity don't bother me since I am in fact a Christian (as long as those subliminal messages don't intrude on my more liberal Christian way of seeing things). However, no matter your religious beliefs if you like uncomplicated, clean reads that are novella length you might check out this collection.
Story 1-Maggie's Song by Karey White
Sweet friends to love story. Maggie has long had a crush on Lucas but didn't feel it was requited and tried to put in some distance. His coming back to work with her and her cousin has made it reflame. He's never seemed to see her as more than a good buddy so she's not sure if she should move away since she just can't seem to get unstuck over him. The story was sweet. Some people might not like that Lucas in the past had a fiance. However, he's a good guy and you'll still root for this pair.
Story 2- Just Fly by Krista Lynne Jensen
Girl tries to fulfill her dead grandfather's bucket list and in the process meets a sweet guy. She's got secrets keeping her from giving away her heart but never the less she does so anyway. This story was pretty far fetched in the set up but if you can get around that then you can appreciate the gentle story.
Story 3 How to Rewrite a Love Letter by Diane Darcy
I had a hard time connecting to this one. It's about a principal and a teacher. The teacher wrote him a love letter about 6 months prior and it didn't go well. Since that time the principal has fallen for the teacher though other than him noticing her looks I'm not sure what's changed. The teacher has been reeling from embarrassment and avoiding him. I think my biggest problem with this story is how juvenile they both seemed. Plus, it seemed like the story hinged on miscommunications and misunderstanding which are never my favorites in books.
Story 4 A Thousand Words by Sarah M Eden
Historical set in 1867. A story about two Irish folks who met and fell in love while moving out west hoping for a better life. They have to spend some time apart while he works on the railroad. Neither being able to write he mostly draws her pictures. Eventually he gets the chance at a stable job and sends for her. The story was sweet though the hero in the story is pretty thick. It bordered on annoying at times. He lets his insecurities get in the way so much that he unintentionally hurts the person he loves.
Story 5 Between The Lines by Annette Lyon
Historical set in 192? Really sweet novella and one of my favorites. I think this one could have been drawn out into a full novel and I'd have liked it even better. I wanted a little more than I got just because it had so much potential. The set up is that the hero starts writing the heroine posing as a letter friend when there aren't enough people to sign up. He falls in love but now is caught in the deceit and doesn't know how to break it. It would have been lovely to watch him fall in love in real time over letters instead of the time skip we get. It's why sometimes the novella format is less satisfying. In this case the premise was really good as well as the characters that it would have been great fleshed out even more.
Story 6 Blackberry Hollow
Historical set in 1908. Sort of a love triangle where and American who inherited her father's ancestral home in England goes to get it ready for sell. She's nearly engaged with a man back in America but it's obvious not a love match. She falls in love with just about everything in England. This was ok but not really fleshed out due to the novella structure.
Story 1-Maggie's Song by Karey White
Sweet friends to love story. Maggie has long had a crush on Lucas but didn't feel it was requited and tried to put in some distance. His coming back to work with her and her cousin has made it reflame. He's never seemed to see her as more than a good buddy so she's not sure if she should move away since she just can't seem to get unstuck over him. The story was sweet. Some people might not like that Lucas in the past had a fiance. However, he's a good guy and you'll still root for this pair.
Story 2- Just Fly by Krista Lynne Jensen
Girl tries to fulfill her dead grandfather's bucket list and in the process meets a sweet guy. She's got secrets keeping her from giving away her heart but never the less she does so anyway. This story was pretty far fetched in the set up but if you can get around that then you can appreciate the gentle story.
Story 3 How to Rewrite a Love Letter by Diane Darcy
I had a hard time connecting to this one. It's about a principal and a teacher. The teacher wrote him a love letter about 6 months prior and it didn't go well. Since that time the principal has fallen for the teacher though other than him noticing her looks I'm not sure what's changed. The teacher has been reeling from embarrassment and avoiding him. I think my biggest problem with this story is how juvenile they both seemed. Plus, it seemed like the story hinged on miscommunications and misunderstanding which are never my favorites in books.
Story 4 A Thousand Words by Sarah M Eden
Historical set in 1867. A story about two Irish folks who met and fell in love while moving out west hoping for a better life. They have to spend some time apart while he works on the railroad. Neither being able to write he mostly draws her pictures. Eventually he gets the chance at a stable job and sends for her. The story was sweet though the hero in the story is pretty thick. It bordered on annoying at times. He lets his insecurities get in the way so much that he unintentionally hurts the person he loves.
Story 5 Between The Lines by Annette Lyon
Historical set in 192? Really sweet novella and one of my favorites. I think this one could have been drawn out into a full novel and I'd have liked it even better. I wanted a little more than I got just because it had so much potential. The set up is that the hero starts writing the heroine posing as a letter friend when there aren't enough people to sign up. He falls in love but now is caught in the deceit and doesn't know how to break it. It would have been lovely to watch him fall in love in real time over letters instead of the time skip we get. It's why sometimes the novella format is less satisfying. In this case the premise was really good as well as the characters that it would have been great fleshed out even more.
Story 6 Blackberry Hollow
Historical set in 1908. Sort of a love triangle where and American who inherited her father's ancestral home in England goes to get it ready for sell. She's nearly engaged with a man back in America but it's obvious not a love match. She falls in love with just about everything in England. This was ok but not really fleshed out due to the novella structure.
October 31, 2014
I am always amazed that each story turns out so differently from each other, yet has that common thread. Each author has her own idea how to tie this theme together. All of the stories are so good! I loved that the first three were contemporary and the last three were historical. I loved the idea--perfect for Valentine's Day. Love letters. Who doesn't love to get a love letter?! I did not want this book to end!
MAGGIE'S SONG--I loved this story! Maggie is such a strong and independent woman, yet she's not very brave--at least when it comes to confessing her love. She can face a tough hike, wildlife, and roughing it, but not her best friend. I loved Barbara and her matchmaking efforts. I thought that Lucas was a great character--he had everyone falling for him because he was that nice. I think my favorite part was all of the hints. That, and maybe hiding on the ledge from the girls.
JUST FLY was a little on the sad side, but I loved the message that was given--live for today! Wren lived by the book, not really enjoying life, not really taking chances, and by taking her Gramps's place in fulfilling a bucket list, she really let go and actually seemed to enjoy life again. I loved Dot--I felt so sorry for her in losing a love before she really had him. Seth was very instrumental in helping Wren and I loved watching him fall for her. His bucket list was soooo sweet!
HOW TO REWRITE A LOVE LETTER had me feeling embarrassed for Julie. What she went through, putting her heart on the line and being rejected was humiliating! However, I then saw that because of that, she closed herself off, which I can't blame her for. I loved how the students went behind her back and did the love letters anyway and I loved the way all of these misunderstandings played out. It was endearing and entertaining and so swoon-worthy.
A THOUSAND WORDS--Sometimes time makes things a little awkward. A person wonders if the other one has changed his/her mind and until one gets back into the groove again, it's tough. It was also tough for Patrick because he wanted only the best for Shannon and felt that he couldn't give her what she deserves. This story really showed the difference between the way most men and most women think. It's not always about all those material things--it's about the love. I LOVED the way the two communicated through letters before they could be reunited. Such a creative way to show their feelings and thoughts. Hannah was adorable, too.
BETWEEN THE LINES--Thomas is a real man. Jane isn't the most outgoing and beautiful girl in their society, yet he cares more about her feelings and making her happy, than all of that. This story proves that it's not always the instant attraction to someone that makes a relationship work. Sometimes, a lot of times, a person becomes more attractive the more you get to know her/him. I loved the way Jane opened up and blossomed through these exchanges and the way Thomas told her who he really was.
BLACKBERRY HOLLOW--Sometimes, two people get together because it's convenient. And other times, they follow their hearts. Hearing about Lucy and her almost-finance, Robert, had me cringing. It was all about appearances to him and there was no passion. All Calvin had to do was look at her or kiss her hand and she was a puddle of melted butter on the floor. I loved the letters Lucy found and the way their relationship developed.
Content: All of the stories had kissing and Just Fly had some mild swearing.
**I received a copy in exchange for an honest review**
MAGGIE'S SONG--I loved this story! Maggie is such a strong and independent woman, yet she's not very brave--at least when it comes to confessing her love. She can face a tough hike, wildlife, and roughing it, but not her best friend. I loved Barbara and her matchmaking efforts. I thought that Lucas was a great character--he had everyone falling for him because he was that nice. I think my favorite part was all of the hints. That, and maybe hiding on the ledge from the girls.
JUST FLY was a little on the sad side, but I loved the message that was given--live for today! Wren lived by the book, not really enjoying life, not really taking chances, and by taking her Gramps's place in fulfilling a bucket list, she really let go and actually seemed to enjoy life again. I loved Dot--I felt so sorry for her in losing a love before she really had him. Seth was very instrumental in helping Wren and I loved watching him fall for her. His bucket list was soooo sweet!
HOW TO REWRITE A LOVE LETTER had me feeling embarrassed for Julie. What she went through, putting her heart on the line and being rejected was humiliating! However, I then saw that because of that, she closed herself off, which I can't blame her for. I loved how the students went behind her back and did the love letters anyway and I loved the way all of these misunderstandings played out. It was endearing and entertaining and so swoon-worthy.
A THOUSAND WORDS--Sometimes time makes things a little awkward. A person wonders if the other one has changed his/her mind and until one gets back into the groove again, it's tough. It was also tough for Patrick because he wanted only the best for Shannon and felt that he couldn't give her what she deserves. This story really showed the difference between the way most men and most women think. It's not always about all those material things--it's about the love. I LOVED the way the two communicated through letters before they could be reunited. Such a creative way to show their feelings and thoughts. Hannah was adorable, too.
BETWEEN THE LINES--Thomas is a real man. Jane isn't the most outgoing and beautiful girl in their society, yet he cares more about her feelings and making her happy, than all of that. This story proves that it's not always the instant attraction to someone that makes a relationship work. Sometimes, a lot of times, a person becomes more attractive the more you get to know her/him. I loved the way Jane opened up and blossomed through these exchanges and the way Thomas told her who he really was.
BLACKBERRY HOLLOW--Sometimes, two people get together because it's convenient. And other times, they follow their hearts. Hearing about Lucy and her almost-finance, Robert, had me cringing. It was all about appearances to him and there was no passion. All Calvin had to do was look at her or kiss her hand and she was a puddle of melted butter on the floor. I loved the letters Lucy found and the way their relationship developed.
Content: All of the stories had kissing and Just Fly had some mild swearing.
**I received a copy in exchange for an honest review**
January 29, 2014
Just in time for Valentines Day and February- the month of love, comes this perfectly sweet collection of short stories that will bring that little bit of romance and love to your heart.
This Timeless Romance Anthology series is one of my very favorites. I always look forward to a new set coming out. The authors are amazing and I know I'm going to get just what my heart wants when I read them.
Each of these stories had something to do with love letters. What a great idea! Love letters are my favorite and I love how each of these authors took the same concept and made something so unique and fun.
Novellas are perfect if you just have a few minutes to read and you want a quick start to finish book. I'll admit that I never read these books that way. I just delve in and devour the whole lot of them, usually in one day. I just can't help myself. :)
These are all clean romances, but I have to point out that Just Fly had a few instances of mild swearing which surprised me because I can't remember that ever happening in these books before. I wish it hadn't been there, but that's just a personal preference.
This Timeless Romance Anthology series is one of my very favorites. I always look forward to a new set coming out. The authors are amazing and I know I'm going to get just what my heart wants when I read them.
Each of these stories had something to do with love letters. What a great idea! Love letters are my favorite and I love how each of these authors took the same concept and made something so unique and fun.
Novellas are perfect if you just have a few minutes to read and you want a quick start to finish book. I'll admit that I never read these books that way. I just delve in and devour the whole lot of them, usually in one day. I just can't help myself. :)
These are all clean romances, but I have to point out that Just Fly had a few instances of mild swearing which surprised me because I can't remember that ever happening in these books before. I wish it hadn't been there, but that's just a personal preference.
March 11, 2017
Maggie's Song by Karey White - 5 Stars - This was a super cute friends to lovers story. Loved the dropping the "hint" love letters. Loved the trip to Havasupi, I went there as my senior trip so I could picture everywhere they were referring to, made it special.
Just Fly by Krista Lynne Jensen - 4 stars - Thought this was cute, Dot was a fun character and made me want to write down my bucket list and get started (Moral Note: A few "dangs" and "hecks"
How to Rewrite a Love Letter by Diane Darcy - 5 stars - This is my favorite so far of the stories, I love Diane Darcy's books. This was flirty and fun with the teenagers and the love letters. (No language, brief mention of a love letter written by a guy being sent to a guy, but it is one line and doesn't stick out very much)
A Thousand Words by Sarah Eden: 3.5 stars - Enjoyable but nothing amazing. Clean
Between the Lines by Annette Lyon - 3.5 stars - sweet
Blackberry Hollow by Heather Moore - 5 stars- Ok, this one was my favorite of the stories, with How to Rewrite a Love Letter a close second. One of those awwww stories that was sweet and I would have loved it to be a full length novel.
Just Fly by Krista Lynne Jensen - 4 stars - Thought this was cute, Dot was a fun character and made me want to write down my bucket list and get started (Moral Note: A few "dangs" and "hecks"
How to Rewrite a Love Letter by Diane Darcy - 5 stars - This is my favorite so far of the stories, I love Diane Darcy's books. This was flirty and fun with the teenagers and the love letters. (No language, brief mention of a love letter written by a guy being sent to a guy, but it is one line and doesn't stick out very much)
A Thousand Words by Sarah Eden: 3.5 stars - Enjoyable but nothing amazing. Clean
Between the Lines by Annette Lyon - 3.5 stars - sweet
Blackberry Hollow by Heather Moore - 5 stars- Ok, this one was my favorite of the stories, with How to Rewrite a Love Letter a close second. One of those awwww stories that was sweet and I would have loved it to be a full length novel.
January 29, 2014
Between 4 and 5 stars.
This is the second Timeless Romance Anthology that I've read. I read the European collection and I liked this one, the Love Letter collection, even better.
I liked all the stories, the contemporary and the historical alike. I'm familiar with all the authors, except for Diane Darcy, and her story was a welcome surprise too.
I enjoyed the variety of settings, both in time and place, and I also liked that not all 'love letters' were of the traditional kind; it was fun to see how each author dealt with this in her own way, and to best suit her character. The leading ladies were also different in their dreams and motivations, and the leading men were very attractive.
If you like any of these authors, you will enjoy this anthology of romance novellas. If you're not familiar with the authors, but enjoy novellas, you can't go wrong with this book.
Even though I liked them all for different reasons, I have a favorite too. ;)
This is the second Timeless Romance Anthology that I've read. I read the European collection and I liked this one, the Love Letter collection, even better.
I liked all the stories, the contemporary and the historical alike. I'm familiar with all the authors, except for Diane Darcy, and her story was a welcome surprise too.
I enjoyed the variety of settings, both in time and place, and I also liked that not all 'love letters' were of the traditional kind; it was fun to see how each author dealt with this in her own way, and to best suit her character. The leading ladies were also different in their dreams and motivations, and the leading men were very attractive.
If you like any of these authors, you will enjoy this anthology of romance novellas. If you're not familiar with the authors, but enjoy novellas, you can't go wrong with this book.
Even though I liked them all for different reasons, I have a favorite too. ;)
March 9, 2014
I adore the Timeless Romance Anthologies, and the love letter edition was no exception. I loved the authors' different interpretation of the theme. It was a perfect blend of funny contemporary, interesting historical, and heartwarming. From a hike into the Grand Canyon to the Western Frontier and a grandpa's crazy bucket list. I loved learning about an ancestor's love story through her letters, and seeing a character open up to a secret pen pal. And the English teacher's love letter to the principal...
I don't think I could choose a favorite.
Quick reads with deep characters that I cared about instantly.
All of the stories are clean and I can't wait for the next one!
I don't think I could choose a favorite.
Quick reads with deep characters that I cared about instantly.
All of the stories are clean and I can't wait for the next one!
September 30, 2020
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
1.) Maggie’s Song by Karey White: Maggie, her cousin, Dan, and Lucas have been friends for about 10 years, since high school, and now work as tour guides to Havasupai Falls near Flagstaff, Arizona. Maggie knows she wants more than friendship with Lucas but can’t seem to get him to notice. When urged by one of their hikers to let him know her feelings Maggie finally finds a way to “drop some hints” and it pays off.
2.) @18% - Just Fly by Krista Lynne Johnson: Wren Lario’s grandmother died in her late 30’s from endometrial cancer. Wren has had testing but while waiting for the results, her grandfather, who helped rear her, dies while taking a nap. Now Wren, after she and her mother find that he had arranged to fly and meet someone named Dot in Seattle, WA, finds herself flying there as she knows of no other way to inform this “Dot” that he won’t be meeting her there. Wren discovers that Dot (who lives with her grandson, Seth) was meeting her old friend in order to take check off a “Bucket List” the two put together. Wren is then convinced to take her grandfather’s place and, along with Seth, finds herself singing Karaoke, tossing fish at Pike’s Place Fish Market, dancing salsa, skinny dipping, etc. When at the end of these ventures Seth wants to see her again she discloses that she might have cancer; she goes home…alone. Is that the end? NO… This short story brought tears to my eyes. Sweet! But you don’t have to be old to have a Bucket List.
3.) @37% - How to Rewrite a Love Letter by Diane Darcy: English Honors teacher, Julie Ashburn, has a thing for love letters as part of her curriculum and six months ago sent one to Principal, Dane Parker. However as he read it and laughed while she watched from across the room, she has only regrets. As part of a school fund raiser her students want to sell love letters they will create. The principal nixes the idea. Then Julie receives one from him…only to be embarrassed when she finds out it is a forgery. So when she receives a second one, the first thing she does is pin it to her board under the caption “fiction”. Her students’ denial that one of them sent it and the look on Dane’s face when he arrives in the room to learn her reaction causes her to realize it wasn’t fake.
4.) @53% - A Thousand Words by Sarah M. Eden: 1867—Omaha: Patrick O’Malley and Shannon Ryan are examples of the Irish poor who came to America seeking a better life. Neither can read nor write so Patrick sends letters with sketches of scenes or objects in his life while he is working on the railroad going west. His drawings catch the attention of a Mr. Houston who owns a newspaper and offers to hire Patrick as an artist for his paper. He also points out to Patrick that homesteading is a way to build a life. Patrick does send for Shannon but is ashamed of how little he has to offer her and gives her space and time to change her mind. Mrs. Houston helps when she uses jealousy to get the man to move forward in his relationship with Shannon as there are more men than women out west. Again Patrick sends a letter to Shannon depicting what he really wants.
5.) @67% - Between the Lines by Annette Lyon: 1926—Provo, Utah: Jane Martin and Thomas Allred begin to exchange letters as Letter Friends through a project set up by Emma, the head of the Aid and Cultural Society. However Thomas is deceiving Jane as it turned out there were not enough Canadian Letter Friends to go around. He offers to find one for Jane through his job at the Post Office where he had seen letters over the years from people seeking Letter Friends. When he finds no one he decides to pretend to be one so she (and Emma) won’t be disappointed. As “Charles Wharton” he finds himself falling in love with Jane but how to let her know that the Letter Friend is also the friend with whom she has been exploring activities to write to Charles about.
6.) @84% - Blackberry Hollow by Heather B. Moore: 1908—England: This story doesn’t have any love letters between the couple who meet when she inherits an estate, Quinn Manor, in England. However Lucy Quinn does discover letters between her great-great-aunt Lucille Quinn and that aunt’s neighbor, Calvin Bevans, Sr., which dispel the belief that he broke her heart. It seems she refused him as she knew her health was such that she would never bear children and would die young. So Lucy shares these letters with her neighbor, Calvin Bevans, III. They find themselves sharing tales and learning about their families, meeting as their ancestors did in the Blackberry Hollow on the edges of their properties. She is scheduled to return to New York and her “almost” fiancé, Robert, when Calvin decides he wants her to stay.
I enjoyed these short stories. Each author has other works, also.
1.) Maggie’s Song by Karey White: Maggie, her cousin, Dan, and Lucas have been friends for about 10 years, since high school, and now work as tour guides to Havasupai Falls near Flagstaff, Arizona. Maggie knows she wants more than friendship with Lucas but can’t seem to get him to notice. When urged by one of their hikers to let him know her feelings Maggie finally finds a way to “drop some hints” and it pays off.
2.) @18% - Just Fly by Krista Lynne Johnson: Wren Lario’s grandmother died in her late 30’s from endometrial cancer. Wren has had testing but while waiting for the results, her grandfather, who helped rear her, dies while taking a nap. Now Wren, after she and her mother find that he had arranged to fly and meet someone named Dot in Seattle, WA, finds herself flying there as she knows of no other way to inform this “Dot” that he won’t be meeting her there. Wren discovers that Dot (who lives with her grandson, Seth) was meeting her old friend in order to take check off a “Bucket List” the two put together. Wren is then convinced to take her grandfather’s place and, along with Seth, finds herself singing Karaoke, tossing fish at Pike’s Place Fish Market, dancing salsa, skinny dipping, etc. When at the end of these ventures Seth wants to see her again she discloses that she might have cancer; she goes home…alone. Is that the end? NO… This short story brought tears to my eyes. Sweet! But you don’t have to be old to have a Bucket List.
3.) @37% - How to Rewrite a Love Letter by Diane Darcy: English Honors teacher, Julie Ashburn, has a thing for love letters as part of her curriculum and six months ago sent one to Principal, Dane Parker. However as he read it and laughed while she watched from across the room, she has only regrets. As part of a school fund raiser her students want to sell love letters they will create. The principal nixes the idea. Then Julie receives one from him…only to be embarrassed when she finds out it is a forgery. So when she receives a second one, the first thing she does is pin it to her board under the caption “fiction”. Her students’ denial that one of them sent it and the look on Dane’s face when he arrives in the room to learn her reaction causes her to realize it wasn’t fake.
4.) @53% - A Thousand Words by Sarah M. Eden: 1867—Omaha: Patrick O’Malley and Shannon Ryan are examples of the Irish poor who came to America seeking a better life. Neither can read nor write so Patrick sends letters with sketches of scenes or objects in his life while he is working on the railroad going west. His drawings catch the attention of a Mr. Houston who owns a newspaper and offers to hire Patrick as an artist for his paper. He also points out to Patrick that homesteading is a way to build a life. Patrick does send for Shannon but is ashamed of how little he has to offer her and gives her space and time to change her mind. Mrs. Houston helps when she uses jealousy to get the man to move forward in his relationship with Shannon as there are more men than women out west. Again Patrick sends a letter to Shannon depicting what he really wants.
5.) @67% - Between the Lines by Annette Lyon: 1926—Provo, Utah: Jane Martin and Thomas Allred begin to exchange letters as Letter Friends through a project set up by Emma, the head of the Aid and Cultural Society. However Thomas is deceiving Jane as it turned out there were not enough Canadian Letter Friends to go around. He offers to find one for Jane through his job at the Post Office where he had seen letters over the years from people seeking Letter Friends. When he finds no one he decides to pretend to be one so she (and Emma) won’t be disappointed. As “Charles Wharton” he finds himself falling in love with Jane but how to let her know that the Letter Friend is also the friend with whom she has been exploring activities to write to Charles about.
6.) @84% - Blackberry Hollow by Heather B. Moore: 1908—England: This story doesn’t have any love letters between the couple who meet when she inherits an estate, Quinn Manor, in England. However Lucy Quinn does discover letters between her great-great-aunt Lucille Quinn and that aunt’s neighbor, Calvin Bevans, Sr., which dispel the belief that he broke her heart. It seems she refused him as she knew her health was such that she would never bear children and would die young. So Lucy shares these letters with her neighbor, Calvin Bevans, III. They find themselves sharing tales and learning about their families, meeting as their ancestors did in the Blackberry Hollow on the edges of their properties. She is scheduled to return to New York and her “almost” fiancé, Robert, when Calvin decides he wants her to stay.
I enjoyed these short stories. Each author has other works, also.
February 3, 2014
I have fallen in love with A Timeless Romance Anthology: Love Letter Collection! Finally a CLEAN romance, with not only one story, but 6! This book contains 6 novellas all from different authors which make this book fun and exciting to read for the variations in writing styles, story settings and feel of each unique novella.
There are 3 contemporary romance stories and 3 historical romance stories, all set in different places, with new wonderful characters to fall in love with each and every time. Each story quickly draws you in and you find yourself not able to put it down!
If you are looking for an easy, fun read and without any sexuality or language, this book is the perfect choice!
The only thing I wished, was that each story was an entire book. I didn't want them to end!
Just read it, you'll be glad you did. :)
There are 3 contemporary romance stories and 3 historical romance stories, all set in different places, with new wonderful characters to fall in love with each and every time. Each story quickly draws you in and you find yourself not able to put it down!
If you are looking for an easy, fun read and without any sexuality or language, this book is the perfect choice!
The only thing I wished, was that each story was an entire book. I didn't want them to end!
Just read it, you'll be glad you did. :)
January 31, 2014
This is a fun collection of short love stories. I really liked all of them. I think this is my second favorite of these anthologys. Sarah Eden is one of my favorite authors and she is why I mostly pick these up. Her short story reminded me of her Hope Springs series. Very good, very clean and non-religious.
July 16, 2014
4.5/5.0
A collection of three contemporary romances and three historical novellas, this anthology has everything for someone looking for a sweet, yet still emotionally diverse, read.
Read full review in the 2014 June/July Double Issue of InD’tale Magazine.
A collection of three contemporary romances and three historical novellas, this anthology has everything for someone looking for a sweet, yet still emotionally diverse, read.
Read full review in the 2014 June/July Double Issue of InD’tale Magazine.
February 11, 2014
Excited to have been able to write one of the stories in this one. Loved the other five, as well. Read them with my daughter and loved them all!
March 3, 2018
Another great Timeless Romance Anthology! I enjoyed the different ways love letters were involved in these unique stories. Three are contemporary, and three are historical. And I loved them all!
November 10, 2019
1- it was okay but i thought he wasnt the main charecter but i liked the atmosphere i gave it 3 out of 5
2-it was sooo adorable but there was a thing at the end bothered me i gave it 4 out of 5
3- hmm okay i guess i gave it 3 out of 5
4-wasnt so good he was ashamed of who he is ,, i gave it 2.75 oit of 5
5- i loooved it so much i gave it 5 out of 5
6-it was nice but i ddnt like that she was semi engaged i gave it 3.5 out of 5
So overall i gave it 3.5 out of 5
2-it was sooo adorable but there was a thing at the end bothered me i gave it 4 out of 5
3- hmm okay i guess i gave it 3 out of 5
4-wasnt so good he was ashamed of who he is ,, i gave it 2.75 oit of 5
5- i loooved it so much i gave it 5 out of 5
6-it was nice but i ddnt like that she was semi engaged i gave it 3.5 out of 5
So overall i gave it 3.5 out of 5
June 24, 2020
While Blackberry Hollow was undoubtedly my favourite, I also enjoyed A Thousand Words & How to Rewrite a Love Letter (particularly the secondary characters!) very much. Oh, and the fact the hero in Maggie's song was an Aussie!
February 20, 2018
Grabbed this cute book when it was free during Valentine's Day. Perfect time to read these short stories. The length of each was perfect. And each author was unique.
July 21, 2020
All enjoyable
Every story pulled me in. They were sweet, clean, well edited, and I enjoyed every minute of this anthology. You won't regret giving this one a shot.
Every story pulled me in. They were sweet, clean, well edited, and I enjoyed every minute of this anthology. You won't regret giving this one a shot.
January 30, 2014
Timeless Romance Anthology: Love Letters
This set of six novellas written by six talented writers is a fun, enjoyable and interesting read. You can read a story in an afternoon, but you probably can't stop at just one! These writers know how to grab your interest right away and make it hard to put it down. These romances are sweet and clean. You can rest assured that you won't be embarrassed if your 10-year-old picks it up (if you happen to lay it down for a second). There are three contemporary romances that have you laughing one minute and crying the next and three historical romances that are just as fun and enjoyable. If you're a romance lover, this anthology will be just the thing for a cozy winter read and get you in the mood for Valentine's Day!
Maggie's Song: This sweet novella by Karey White is fun and easy to read. I sometimes saw my daughters in Maggie's actions. I especially loved how she decided to drop hints to her hero. Maggie is a happy and caring heroine you will love to get to know her. I know because I have daughters just like her!
Just Fly, by Krista Lynn Jensen, made me want to cry and laugh at the same time. Wren, the heroine, is a sweet and caring heroine. My favorite character is Dorothy (or Dot) because she is so brave and enjoys life to the fullest. She's not afraid to fail or do silly things. Her grandson, Seth (our hero) is just as fun and his way of telling Wren how he cares is the best!
How to Re-Write a Love Letter: Diane Darcy certainly had me squirming in embarrassment for the heroine, Julie, a high school honors English teacher. I loved how she was shy and worried about the things she did to embarrass herself in front of her principle, Dane, yet could stand up to him and give him a piece of her mind when she thought he deserved it. Problem was, he didn't really deserve it most of the time. He was just trying to figure her out! The only thing I thought was left out of this story was the standing ovation by the student body for the kissing scene!
A Thousand Words: Sarah M. Eden doesn't disappoint in this novella about two poor irish immigrants who love each other, but struggle communicating. I loved Shannon's spunky temperament and how she wouldn't let anything come between her and her hero, Patrick.
Both of them struggled to tell each other how they felt, but the use of letters and pictures was what brought them together in the end. I thought this story demonstrated how we can communicate in lots of different ways, especially, love letters!
Between the Lines: Annette Lyons did a superb job of painting a picture of a young girl constantly comparing herself to others to the point where she didn't see her own beauty. We can all identify with that. Jane, who thinks of herself as plain, is really a beautiful young woman and until she starts writing letters to her "friend" she doesn't see her true self or the true character of Thomas/Charles. When she finally 'reads between the lines' she see what she truly wanted and had all along.
Blackberry Hollow, by Heather Moore is a sweet romance with a little bit of mystery thrown in. This was a really easy read and I was drawn in quickly. Heather has a talent for describing scenes that make you think you are really there. I'm kind of in love with English manors anyway, so this story was exactly what I wanted in a short read.
The Timeless Romance Anthologies are all worth reading. If you need an afternoon of good, cozy reading, pick one up and read. You will love them!
This set of six novellas written by six talented writers is a fun, enjoyable and interesting read. You can read a story in an afternoon, but you probably can't stop at just one! These writers know how to grab your interest right away and make it hard to put it down. These romances are sweet and clean. You can rest assured that you won't be embarrassed if your 10-year-old picks it up (if you happen to lay it down for a second). There are three contemporary romances that have you laughing one minute and crying the next and three historical romances that are just as fun and enjoyable. If you're a romance lover, this anthology will be just the thing for a cozy winter read and get you in the mood for Valentine's Day!
Maggie's Song: This sweet novella by Karey White is fun and easy to read. I sometimes saw my daughters in Maggie's actions. I especially loved how she decided to drop hints to her hero. Maggie is a happy and caring heroine you will love to get to know her. I know because I have daughters just like her!
Just Fly, by Krista Lynn Jensen, made me want to cry and laugh at the same time. Wren, the heroine, is a sweet and caring heroine. My favorite character is Dorothy (or Dot) because she is so brave and enjoys life to the fullest. She's not afraid to fail or do silly things. Her grandson, Seth (our hero) is just as fun and his way of telling Wren how he cares is the best!
How to Re-Write a Love Letter: Diane Darcy certainly had me squirming in embarrassment for the heroine, Julie, a high school honors English teacher. I loved how she was shy and worried about the things she did to embarrass herself in front of her principle, Dane, yet could stand up to him and give him a piece of her mind when she thought he deserved it. Problem was, he didn't really deserve it most of the time. He was just trying to figure her out! The only thing I thought was left out of this story was the standing ovation by the student body for the kissing scene!
A Thousand Words: Sarah M. Eden doesn't disappoint in this novella about two poor irish immigrants who love each other, but struggle communicating. I loved Shannon's spunky temperament and how she wouldn't let anything come between her and her hero, Patrick.
Both of them struggled to tell each other how they felt, but the use of letters and pictures was what brought them together in the end. I thought this story demonstrated how we can communicate in lots of different ways, especially, love letters!
Between the Lines: Annette Lyons did a superb job of painting a picture of a young girl constantly comparing herself to others to the point where she didn't see her own beauty. We can all identify with that. Jane, who thinks of herself as plain, is really a beautiful young woman and until she starts writing letters to her "friend" she doesn't see her true self or the true character of Thomas/Charles. When she finally 'reads between the lines' she see what she truly wanted and had all along.
Blackberry Hollow, by Heather Moore is a sweet romance with a little bit of mystery thrown in. This was a really easy read and I was drawn in quickly. Heather has a talent for describing scenes that make you think you are really there. I'm kind of in love with English manors anyway, so this story was exactly what I wanted in a short read.
The Timeless Romance Anthologies are all worth reading. If you need an afternoon of good, cozy reading, pick one up and read. You will love them!
March 28, 2017
Maggie's Song
-Holy cow!! I LOVED this story!! 5 stars!!!! I loved the creativity and originality of the storyline and how it all played out.
Just Fly
- the old lady in this story is a hoot! Laugh-out-loud moments. The bucket list. Being brave. Holding it all together. Living and experiencing life. This was a beautiful, touching story. I wasn't familiar with this author. Would love to read more by her.
How to Rewrite a Love a Letter
-I really enjoy Diane Darcy's stories and I especially like (seeing as I am one) romance stories about teachers. All in all, this one was a winner in my book!
A Thousand Words
-this story was a historic one with a definitively different voice. It takes place in the States but the characters are from Ireland and as I read it I could almost hear the Irish accent. Separated by distance and work, Patrick and Shannon dream of the day they will have enough money to get married. Shannon waits eagerly for Patrick's letters to arrive...
Between the Lines
-Another historical romance about an aid society who decides to take up letter writing to Canadians, but a slight mix-up ends up with letters being sent a lot closer to home.
Blackberry Hollow
-What I love best about this author's style of writing, is her ability to so accurately describe in detail what is happening in each scene, that I can picture everything in my mind's eye, as if I were watching a movie. That is true talent. I loved all of the connections of the characters' namesakes in this tale. This story packs a lot in such a short novella, yet it doesn't feel rushed. It instead reads as full novel story.
-Holy cow!! I LOVED this story!! 5 stars!!!! I loved the creativity and originality of the storyline and how it all played out.
Just Fly
- the old lady in this story is a hoot! Laugh-out-loud moments. The bucket list. Being brave. Holding it all together. Living and experiencing life. This was a beautiful, touching story. I wasn't familiar with this author. Would love to read more by her.
How to Rewrite a Love a Letter
-I really enjoy Diane Darcy's stories and I especially like (seeing as I am one) romance stories about teachers. All in all, this one was a winner in my book!
A Thousand Words
-this story was a historic one with a definitively different voice. It takes place in the States but the characters are from Ireland and as I read it I could almost hear the Irish accent. Separated by distance and work, Patrick and Shannon dream of the day they will have enough money to get married. Shannon waits eagerly for Patrick's letters to arrive...
Between the Lines
-Another historical romance about an aid society who decides to take up letter writing to Canadians, but a slight mix-up ends up with letters being sent a lot closer to home.
Blackberry Hollow
-What I love best about this author's style of writing, is her ability to so accurately describe in detail what is happening in each scene, that I can picture everything in my mind's eye, as if I were watching a movie. That is true talent. I loved all of the connections of the characters' namesakes in this tale. This story packs a lot in such a short novella, yet it doesn't feel rushed. It instead reads as full novel story.
March 4, 2014
A TIMELESS ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY: LOVE LETTER COLLECTION is a collection of six novellas by six talented authors. All six are connected by the theme of love letters, and all six are sweet/clean romances.
I'd previously read Diane Darcy's books (but not this new novella!) and find her work to be refreshing, entertaining, humorous, and fun! Her work is consistently PG-rated...a plus for those who prefer to avoid language and sexual content. Even without the sexual content, Diane's work is romantic and full of the sweet, tender feelings of falling in love.
This collection is a combination of historical romance and contemporary romance, with all six novellas of comparable quality--impressive!
I was delighted to discover the other five authors in this collection; all were new to me, and I enjoyed each and every one of them. My compliments to the collective authors of this anthology. The book is professionally formatted and edited, virtually error-free, and fits very nicely in the 'Sweet' and 'Clean' categories so many selective readers prefer.
Highly recommended.
I'd previously read Diane Darcy's books (but not this new novella!) and find her work to be refreshing, entertaining, humorous, and fun! Her work is consistently PG-rated...a plus for those who prefer to avoid language and sexual content. Even without the sexual content, Diane's work is romantic and full of the sweet, tender feelings of falling in love.
This collection is a combination of historical romance and contemporary romance, with all six novellas of comparable quality--impressive!
I was delighted to discover the other five authors in this collection; all were new to me, and I enjoyed each and every one of them. My compliments to the collective authors of this anthology. The book is professionally formatted and edited, virtually error-free, and fits very nicely in the 'Sweet' and 'Clean' categories so many selective readers prefer.
Highly recommended.
April 10, 2018
3 Stars??
These anthologies are always difficult to rate as they are written by different authors. The last 2 were the best. Some of the others were pretty weak in my opinion. Maggie's Song was fine. Did not care for Just Fly or How to rewrite a Love Letter. I felt she got pressured into some things she wasn't comfortable with in Just Fly and there was just a lot of unprofessional behavior on the parts of the teacher and principal in How to Rewrite a Love letter. I found it annoying. But reading the reviews I see I am in the minority. And that is ok. Sarah Eden is one of my favorite authors but I didn't love A Thousand Words either. Patrick and Shannon drove me a little crazy. Just talk to each other!! But Between the Lines and BlackBerry Hollow were really great. So overall 3 stars seems to fit.
These anthologies are always difficult to rate as they are written by different authors. The last 2 were the best. Some of the others were pretty weak in my opinion. Maggie's Song was fine. Did not care for Just Fly or How to rewrite a Love Letter. I felt she got pressured into some things she wasn't comfortable with in Just Fly and there was just a lot of unprofessional behavior on the parts of the teacher and principal in How to Rewrite a Love letter. I found it annoying. But reading the reviews I see I am in the minority. And that is ok. Sarah Eden is one of my favorite authors but I didn't love A Thousand Words either. Patrick and Shannon drove me a little crazy. Just talk to each other!! But Between the Lines and BlackBerry Hollow were really great. So overall 3 stars seems to fit.
February 3, 2014
I tried to think which story was my favorite in this collection, but I couldn't narrow it down. I loved them each for a different reason. Some I liked the time period and setting better, another I would adore the characters, and other stories made me melt with the romantic tension. Each of these authors was extremely talented and made me care for characters in not very many pages. Each story works a love letter into the plot, but they aren't as you would expect. Some clever twists made me laugh right out loud. This collections has stories set in the 1800's clear up to modern day. The heroes and heroines are vastly different from one story to the next, so when you finish, you will feel that you've made many unique new friends.
April 24, 2014
"Maggie’s Song – Karey White" (3) Dropping hints, Annie's song
"Just Fly – Krista Lynne Jensen" (4) Seth's Bucket List!
"How to Rewrite a Love Letter – Diane Darcy" (3.5)
"A Thousand Words – Sarah M. Eden" (2.5)
"Between the Lines – Annette Lyon" (3.5) Letter friends
"Blackberry Hollow - Heather B. Moore" (3)
"Just Fly – Krista Lynne Jensen" (4) Seth's Bucket List!
"How to Rewrite a Love Letter – Diane Darcy" (3.5)
"A Thousand Words – Sarah M. Eden" (2.5)
"Between the Lines – Annette Lyon" (3.5) Letter friends
"Blackberry Hollow - Heather B. Moore" (3)
September 13, 2014
I haven't really loved novellas in the past, so I bought this book thinking I'd give it another try. It turns out I still don't really like novellas (I like all the messiness that goes into a full novel), however, it is nice to be able to read something short and light when you only have a few minutes. And reading this book gave me some new authors to search out and try.
November 12, 2016
Annette Lyon's vignette made me rethink whether or not cliches are all bad. A lot of time in literature, we think cliches mean poor writing, but this entirely predictable plot was told in such a simple, lovely way that I think maybe my opinion has changed from "Cliches are boring" to "Poorly written cliches are boring."
June 11, 2014
Super short stories with good endings. Each of the authors who wrote these six short stories are excellent authors and I enjoyed reading the stories. I am a romantic at heart and enjoy reading romantic stories, so if you enjoy reading them too, you will like these stories.
February 24, 2014
LOVE this collection!
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February 4, 2014
These were great! I really love Karey White and Sarah M. Eden! What wonderful, clean, little love stories to read! Yay!
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