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The Heirloom Brides Collection
Something old / Tracey Bateman
Something new / Joanne Bischof
Something borrowed / Kim Vogel Sawyer
Something blue / Mona Hodgson
Meet four women whose lives are in transition and watch as something old, new, borrowed, or blue brings them joy, romance, and renewed faith. Betsy’s something old is a lost family watch. Wren’s something new is a home built with her in mind. Clara’s something borrowed is a farmhand from the neighbors. Darla’s something blue is her mother’s missing cameo. Will each woman find the treasure her heart is intent upon in these four historical romance novellas?
Something new / Joanne Bischof
Something borrowed / Kim Vogel Sawyer
Something blue / Mona Hodgson
Meet four women whose lives are in transition and watch as something old, new, borrowed, or blue brings them joy, romance, and renewed faith. Betsy’s something old is a lost family watch. Wren’s something new is a home built with her in mind. Clara’s something borrowed is a farmhand from the neighbors. Darla’s something blue is her mother’s missing cameo. Will each woman find the treasure her heart is intent upon in these four historical romance novellas?
444 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2015
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Kim Vogel Sawyer
80 books1,211 followersAward-winning, bestselling author Kim Vogel Sawyer told her kindergarten teacher that someday people would check out her book in the library. The little-girl dream came true in 2006 with the release of Waiting for Summer's Return. Kim's titles now exceed 1.5 million copies and are available in six different languages. A former elementary school teacher, she now enjoys a full-time writing and speaking ministry. Kim's passion lies in writing stories that point the reader to a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. When Kim isn't writing, you'll find her traveling with her retired military hubby, spoiling her granddarlings, petting the cats, quilting, or--as time allows--participating in community theater. You can learn more about Kim's writing and speaking ministries at her website, KimVogelSawyer.com.
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April 13, 2019
My favorite was Something Borrowed, by Kim Vogel Sawyer!! 💕
November 13, 2016
Exceptional novellas heralding the traditional wedding adage; "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue"; awarding four young brides with the one thing that has previously evaded them; enduring love.
December 30, 2023
Firstly, why does the physical copy of this book have to be so ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS???? It actually looks like an heirloom 😍 When I showed my best friend, she said it looked like the kind of book a mom would give her daughter as a wedding gift, and I 100% agree!!
As for the stories, I love them all 😭 But I'll briefly summarise my thoughts on each one...
Something Old | Tracey Bateman | 5/5 stars
A fantastic start to the collection!! I immediately fell in love with Betsy and Sawyer, and you better believe I was squealing over their relationship by the end!
Something New | Joanne Bischof | 5/5 stars
The whole reason why I bought this collection in the first place... this is my third (maybe fourth...?) reread of this story, and it never gets old 😉 I adore this story—and Tate—with all my heart 🧡
Something Borrowed | Kim Vogel Sawyer | 4/5 stars
I struggled a bit with this one. Clara just grated me the wrong way... but I loved her and Titus nonetheless!
Something Blue | Tracey Bateman | 3/5 stars
The children stole my heart in this one 🥰 Darla and Nicholas... not so much. But the story was a good ending to the collection.
As for the stories, I love them all 😭 But I'll briefly summarise my thoughts on each one...
Something Old | Tracey Bateman | 5/5 stars
A fantastic start to the collection!! I immediately fell in love with Betsy and Sawyer, and you better believe I was squealing over their relationship by the end!
Something New | Joanne Bischof | 5/5 stars
The whole reason why I bought this collection in the first place... this is my third (maybe fourth...?) reread of this story, and it never gets old 😉 I adore this story—and Tate—with all my heart 🧡
Something Borrowed | Kim Vogel Sawyer | 4/5 stars
I struggled a bit with this one. Clara just grated me the wrong way... but I loved her and Titus nonetheless!
Something Blue | Tracey Bateman | 3/5 stars
The children stole my heart in this one 🥰 Darla and Nicholas... not so much. But the story was a good ending to the collection.
November 3, 2015
This is a great collection of historical romance novellas. Each have something special.
Something Old
This was probably my favorite but they are all so good that it is hard to choose. Betsy and her father have a special relationship. They both work very hard and are willing to do whatever it takes to survive. Sadly, on the way home from town, their horse slips on some ice and her Pops is hurt, badly. He also has a secret that he hasn’t told her. Both have to come to terms with how they will move forward.
Betsey is such a hard worker that it is not difficult for her to find a job. I love how her character changes and grows in such a short time! She’s stubborn but that stubbornness is appealing.
Stuart think he doesn’t like her. He thinks she’s a brat (and she is) and stubborn to a fault! When he buys her father’s watch from an auction he then also has her anger to deal with! Watching these two is ridiculously hilarious. Both are actually stubborn and the story flows effortlessly as they get to know each other and the secrets that surround Betsy.
Something New
Wren and Tate! Oh, this story is filled with heartache! I loved their push and pull but still, stubbornness yet again!
Tate has been gone for four years without a word. Wren thought they had something special until he left to go travel. What she doesn’t know is how he really feels about her.
This is another story where the characters really have to grow in a short time. They feel they have to watch what they say to each other and they are too scared to be truly honest. In the mean time Wren has a small inn to help take care of and doesn’t want to deal with Tate’s mess. She is ready to close her heart to him when she finds out he is going to leave again.
Absolutely fantastic story telling.
Something Borrowed
I love the title to this one. Clara and her father just moved to a farm from the city. Clara is a lover of all living things and being on a farm is difficult for her. Not the hard work, but the thought of having to kill livestock for food. So, when she finds a pup that was being hurt by an eagle she does not hesitate to save him. That pup turns out to be a coyote but she feeds and takes care of the poor guy, even against the vet’s recommendations.
Her Papa gets hurt and he cannot help her run the farm. They live in a town where their neighbors want to help when needed, so she borrows a neighbor’s son. He comes up daily to help clear their farm, and even gets a group of people to paint their house. He thinks Clara is a bit odd but cannot put his finger on why exactly.
Clara holds secrets that she will not tell anyone and is too afraid to get out to get to know anyone because of them. She is 24 and feels that everyone will talk when they realize she is still alone.
Yet another lovely tale! My one bit of feedback, however, is that this seemed like a way to shove Christianity down people’s throats. There were talks about the two making sure they were evenly yoked prior to them even really getting to know each other. Quite a bit of the story had to do with getting Clara to church and sadly I just did not truly enjoy those. I just wanted them to get to know each other and the romance to bloom without religion overshadowing it.
Something Blue
Now, this story was adorable! Darla is a nurse who has to see to wounds for a man with three little girls. She has a secret that she is trying to hide and has been in this town before. Sadly, she has enemies and feels that if she does not get to the diary that she wrote when she was a teenager, someone else will find it and scandal will break out.
While she is trying to scheme her way into her old house, her visits with Nicholas and her girls grow longer and more frequent. He is starting to worry that she is getting too close to the girls, but especially after she accepts a dinner date with Zachary Pfeiffer, a known womanizer.
The problems that ensure are ridiculous! Both of them are stubborn and Darla does have feelings for Zachary, but the fun of this short story is in finding out if those feelings outweigh the new feelings she has for Nicholas and his girls.
Received by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Something Old
This was probably my favorite but they are all so good that it is hard to choose. Betsy and her father have a special relationship. They both work very hard and are willing to do whatever it takes to survive. Sadly, on the way home from town, their horse slips on some ice and her Pops is hurt, badly. He also has a secret that he hasn’t told her. Both have to come to terms with how they will move forward.
Betsey is such a hard worker that it is not difficult for her to find a job. I love how her character changes and grows in such a short time! She’s stubborn but that stubbornness is appealing.
Stuart think he doesn’t like her. He thinks she’s a brat (and she is) and stubborn to a fault! When he buys her father’s watch from an auction he then also has her anger to deal with! Watching these two is ridiculously hilarious. Both are actually stubborn and the story flows effortlessly as they get to know each other and the secrets that surround Betsy.
Something New
Wren and Tate! Oh, this story is filled with heartache! I loved their push and pull but still, stubbornness yet again!
Tate has been gone for four years without a word. Wren thought they had something special until he left to go travel. What she doesn’t know is how he really feels about her.
This is another story where the characters really have to grow in a short time. They feel they have to watch what they say to each other and they are too scared to be truly honest. In the mean time Wren has a small inn to help take care of and doesn’t want to deal with Tate’s mess. She is ready to close her heart to him when she finds out he is going to leave again.
Absolutely fantastic story telling.
Something Borrowed
I love the title to this one. Clara and her father just moved to a farm from the city. Clara is a lover of all living things and being on a farm is difficult for her. Not the hard work, but the thought of having to kill livestock for food. So, when she finds a pup that was being hurt by an eagle she does not hesitate to save him. That pup turns out to be a coyote but she feeds and takes care of the poor guy, even against the vet’s recommendations.
Her Papa gets hurt and he cannot help her run the farm. They live in a town where their neighbors want to help when needed, so she borrows a neighbor’s son. He comes up daily to help clear their farm, and even gets a group of people to paint their house. He thinks Clara is a bit odd but cannot put his finger on why exactly.
Clara holds secrets that she will not tell anyone and is too afraid to get out to get to know anyone because of them. She is 24 and feels that everyone will talk when they realize she is still alone.
Yet another lovely tale! My one bit of feedback, however, is that this seemed like a way to shove Christianity down people’s throats. There were talks about the two making sure they were evenly yoked prior to them even really getting to know each other. Quite a bit of the story had to do with getting Clara to church and sadly I just did not truly enjoy those. I just wanted them to get to know each other and the romance to bloom without religion overshadowing it.
Something Blue
Now, this story was adorable! Darla is a nurse who has to see to wounds for a man with three little girls. She has a secret that she is trying to hide and has been in this town before. Sadly, she has enemies and feels that if she does not get to the diary that she wrote when she was a teenager, someone else will find it and scandal will break out.
While she is trying to scheme her way into her old house, her visits with Nicholas and her girls grow longer and more frequent. He is starting to worry that she is getting too close to the girls, but especially after she accepts a dinner date with Zachary Pfeiffer, a known womanizer.
The problems that ensure are ridiculous! Both of them are stubborn and Darla does have feelings for Zachary, but the fun of this short story is in finding out if those feelings outweigh the new feelings she has for Nicholas and his girls.
Received by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 11, 2023
2 stars:
Something Old: Tucker's Creek, KS/October 1880
3 stars:
Something Blue: Cripple Creek, CO/March 1900
4 stars:
Something New: Blue Ridge Mountains, VA/Spring 1893
Something Borrowed: Wilhelmina, MN/Spring 1881
Each story involves an heirloom, jewelry or furniture, that has been lost in some way. Romance is the main part of the stories. Faith and family are large parts of the stories too. The amount varies by story. Each story has a happy ending.
Something Old: Tucker's Creek, KS/October 1880
3 stars:
Something Blue: Cripple Creek, CO/March 1900
4 stars:
Something New: Blue Ridge Mountains, VA/Spring 1893
Something Borrowed: Wilhelmina, MN/Spring 1881
Each story involves an heirloom, jewelry or furniture, that has been lost in some way. Romance is the main part of the stories. Faith and family are large parts of the stories too. The amount varies by story. Each story has a happy ending.
December 31, 2015
In this collection of four novellas, four different women find love while each has a "heirloom" item.
Something Old by Tracey Bateman
Summary: Betsy and her grandfather are at the general store when an ice storm delays them. When her grandfather slips on the ice and has to recover, Betsy is forced to admit that her grandfather kept secrets from her that include the fact that she's now homeless! Wanting to reclaim her grandfather's watch, she begins seeking work to repay his debts. Along the way, she's forced to admit her feelings for the son of the mercantile's owner.
My thoughts: This was ok. I've read better. I've read worse. I really enjoyed the secondary characters. Still it was a quick read. Rating - 3 stars.
Something New by Joann Bischof
Summary: Wren's family has had to take in boarders to make ends meet since her doctor father passed away. When the young man who stole her heart years ago returns, Wren is determined to let him go. Only she doesn't realize that he's building her a new home and hoping to marry her!
My thoughts: I think I liked this one the best of all of them. I loved getting to know Wren. I loved that her heirloom item appeared to be the seeds from her British grandmother, when in fact it was a home of her own. Rating - 4 stars
Something Borrowed by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Summary: When Clara's father is injured felling a tree, she must seek help from their neighbors. Painfully shy, and already assuming that she's a spinster, Clara must learn to set aside her fears and reach out to her community, even accepting the "borrowed" help from her nearest neighbor. And of course love happens when she lets down her walls.
My thoughts: This one was different. I loved the fact that the something borrowed was a person and not an object. But watching Clara struggle to join into her community tore at my heart. Rating - 4 stars.
Something Blue by Mona Hodgson
Summary: Darla arrives back in Cripple Creek hoping to start fresh. She's a nurse now, and while she expects there to be bad feelings between one of the doctors at the hospital, she's hoping that she can just go about doing her job. She doesn't expect to be sent on home visits. Or to be utterly captivated by three little girls and their widowed father, who happens to be a patient of hers. Yet she is. But when her past rears its ugly head, will Darla let go of it once and for all?
My thoughts: It was nice to return to Cripple Creek. I can't say that I really cared much for Darla, though the children stole the show. It was a quick read. Rating - 3 stars
Overall thoughts:
Novellas are a hit and miss with me most of the time. Some are better written than others. Some I'll enjoy more than others. But for people who enjoy quick stories, then novella collections are for them. I do enjoy them, don't get me wrong. But sometimes I like a little more meat.
I received the Kindle version of this book from NetGalley for the purpose of reviewing. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Overall book rating - 3.5 stars, rounded to 3
Something Old by Tracey Bateman
Summary: Betsy and her grandfather are at the general store when an ice storm delays them. When her grandfather slips on the ice and has to recover, Betsy is forced to admit that her grandfather kept secrets from her that include the fact that she's now homeless! Wanting to reclaim her grandfather's watch, she begins seeking work to repay his debts. Along the way, she's forced to admit her feelings for the son of the mercantile's owner.
My thoughts: This was ok. I've read better. I've read worse. I really enjoyed the secondary characters. Still it was a quick read. Rating - 3 stars.
Something New by Joann Bischof
Summary: Wren's family has had to take in boarders to make ends meet since her doctor father passed away. When the young man who stole her heart years ago returns, Wren is determined to let him go. Only she doesn't realize that he's building her a new home and hoping to marry her!
My thoughts: I think I liked this one the best of all of them. I loved getting to know Wren. I loved that her heirloom item appeared to be the seeds from her British grandmother, when in fact it was a home of her own. Rating - 4 stars
Something Borrowed by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Summary: When Clara's father is injured felling a tree, she must seek help from their neighbors. Painfully shy, and already assuming that she's a spinster, Clara must learn to set aside her fears and reach out to her community, even accepting the "borrowed" help from her nearest neighbor. And of course love happens when she lets down her walls.
My thoughts: This one was different. I loved the fact that the something borrowed was a person and not an object. But watching Clara struggle to join into her community tore at my heart. Rating - 4 stars.
Something Blue by Mona Hodgson
Summary: Darla arrives back in Cripple Creek hoping to start fresh. She's a nurse now, and while she expects there to be bad feelings between one of the doctors at the hospital, she's hoping that she can just go about doing her job. She doesn't expect to be sent on home visits. Or to be utterly captivated by three little girls and their widowed father, who happens to be a patient of hers. Yet she is. But when her past rears its ugly head, will Darla let go of it once and for all?
My thoughts: It was nice to return to Cripple Creek. I can't say that I really cared much for Darla, though the children stole the show. It was a quick read. Rating - 3 stars
Overall thoughts:
Novellas are a hit and miss with me most of the time. Some are better written than others. Some I'll enjoy more than others. But for people who enjoy quick stories, then novella collections are for them. I do enjoy them, don't get me wrong. But sometimes I like a little more meat.
I received the Kindle version of this book from NetGalley for the purpose of reviewing. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Overall book rating - 3.5 stars, rounded to 3
February 1, 2016
Something Old: Betsy Lowell loses her grandpa's watch only to find it was sold at an auction. Poor Stuart lost his heart to her long ago, despite her stubborn disposition. Can he get her to forgive him before she marries another?
Something New: Wren Cromwell gets a surprise when her childhood friend, Tate, returns unexpectedly bearing gifts from across the sea. Will she accept his special gift or send him packing?
Something Borrowed: Moving from a big city to a small town to start over with her father on a rundown farm, Clara Frazier has many obstacles to overcome, especially when she needs help from the community. Letting go of her fear and learning to accept help begins to open up her heart and hope for a future that seemed closed to her. Will her neighbor Titus continue to visit them even when the work is done?
Something Blue: Returning to her hometown after nursing school, Darla Taggart hopes to retrieve something she left behind, bury the past and begin again. Her hopes are dashed when she runs into an old beau, and the items she left go missing. Can she accept the grace offered to her by others, see herself as a new person, and be open to a brighter future?
This wonderful collection of novellas set in the late 1800's was well-written, with many interesting characters and settings. They are all separate stories, spread across small town America, with the heroines sharing the dilemma of facing something new: losing a home, moving to a new town, starting over, renewing relationships. I thoroughly enjoyed each one of these, especially the wonderful heroes featured. The hardworking, kind, compassionate, caring men who reached out in friendship to each of the ladies in their situations were quite irresistible! The last story in the collection has connections back to the author's Cripple Creek books, with many characters appearing, but it wasn't hard to keep up; it made me want to read the series to get their backstories. Loved the sweet little girls in that one too. The message of hope, grace to start anew, and love shine through each story.
Highly recommend this collection by some of my favorite Christian fiction authors, especially for fans of historical romances.
(Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for the book provided in exchange for my honest, unsolicited review.)
Something New: Wren Cromwell gets a surprise when her childhood friend, Tate, returns unexpectedly bearing gifts from across the sea. Will she accept his special gift or send him packing?
Something Borrowed: Moving from a big city to a small town to start over with her father on a rundown farm, Clara Frazier has many obstacles to overcome, especially when she needs help from the community. Letting go of her fear and learning to accept help begins to open up her heart and hope for a future that seemed closed to her. Will her neighbor Titus continue to visit them even when the work is done?
Something Blue: Returning to her hometown after nursing school, Darla Taggart hopes to retrieve something she left behind, bury the past and begin again. Her hopes are dashed when she runs into an old beau, and the items she left go missing. Can she accept the grace offered to her by others, see herself as a new person, and be open to a brighter future?
This wonderful collection of novellas set in the late 1800's was well-written, with many interesting characters and settings. They are all separate stories, spread across small town America, with the heroines sharing the dilemma of facing something new: losing a home, moving to a new town, starting over, renewing relationships. I thoroughly enjoyed each one of these, especially the wonderful heroes featured. The hardworking, kind, compassionate, caring men who reached out in friendship to each of the ladies in their situations were quite irresistible! The last story in the collection has connections back to the author's Cripple Creek books, with many characters appearing, but it wasn't hard to keep up; it made me want to read the series to get their backstories. Loved the sweet little girls in that one too. The message of hope, grace to start anew, and love shine through each story.
Highly recommend this collection by some of my favorite Christian fiction authors, especially for fans of historical romances.
(Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for the book provided in exchange for my honest, unsolicited review.)
February 2, 2016
Four brides have a treasured heirloom that plays a part in meeting or marrying the man God has designed for them. Each bride must overcome obstacles or previous hurts to secure the heirloom and the groom.
I'd read books by all but one of these authors, so I knew I was going to enjoy this book. Each story is tied together by the theme, but otherwise stands alone. The authors all brought their unique style of writing to the table to offer a heartwarming and sweet romance story. Each story has elements of faith and redemption as well as hope and love. This is a great book for when you only have a short time to read as each story is individual and the plots are heavy or full of details. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian fiction or would like to read a novella by a new author to get a feel for her writing.
I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
I'd read books by all but one of these authors, so I knew I was going to enjoy this book. Each story is tied together by the theme, but otherwise stands alone. The authors all brought their unique style of writing to the table to offer a heartwarming and sweet romance story. Each story has elements of faith and redemption as well as hope and love. This is a great book for when you only have a short time to read as each story is individual and the plots are heavy or full of details. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian fiction or would like to read a novella by a new author to get a feel for her writing.
I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
probado-y-no
August 21, 2015No leo romances cristianos. Cuando solicité leer esta historia no sabía que pertenecía a este género, y aunque lo he intentado no consigo conectar con este tipo de historias.
No creo que sea realista evaluar un libro que no he leído, así que lo dejo sin puntuar.
I don´t read Christian romance. When I request this book I did not know it belonged to this genre, and although I gave it a try, I cannot connect with this kind of stories.
I do not think it would be fair to assess a book I actually have not read, so I am not going to rate it.
No creo que sea realista evaluar un libro que no he leído, así que lo dejo sin puntuar.
I don´t read Christian romance. When I request this book I did not know it belonged to this genre, and although I gave it a try, I cannot connect with this kind of stories.
I do not think it would be fair to assess a book I actually have not read, so I am not going to rate it.
April 29, 2018
If you only read one story in this collection, read "Something New" by Joanne Bischof.
April 10, 2023
What a delightful anthology of stories about finding love in the mid-nineteenth century to early twentieth century, using the notion of something 'heirloom' as the "hook" ... a treasured object, an old friendship or other aspect of 'heirloom'. The delightful titles - 'Something Old', 'Something New', 'Something Borrowed' and 'Something Blue' was also a nice touch. I'm not familiar with any of these authors but will be seeking more of their respective works after reading these stories.
I'm also grateful for the story set in the Mennonite community in which someone's pickled watermelon rind was referred to often enough that I did some research and am now going to try that out with the last of my homegrown watermelons ... you never know what you're going to learn from a good story.
I'm also grateful for the story set in the Mennonite community in which someone's pickled watermelon rind was referred to often enough that I did some research and am now going to try that out with the last of my homegrown watermelons ... you never know what you're going to learn from a good story.
December 22, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyable, although each story does differ in tone and themes. I preferred the first three (the second was my favorite), but each was good in their own way. The characters felt different (although not vastly so), the stories cute and believable (for the most part), and they were just the right length for the most part. Great book.
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June 25, 2020Very sweet book stories are very calming I enjoyed all four of them
June 1, 2021
The love shown in these stories are so inspiring. God put these young men and ladies together.
January 31, 2023
Very enjoyable read
December 29, 2023
Pleasant, light reading
August 22, 2024
I enjoyed the different stories in this book immensely. While reading each story you can picture the surroundings and how love came to the individuals.
Enjoy the book
Enjoy the book
November 1, 2015
I just finished reading The Heirloom Brides Collection (various authors). The Heirloom Brides Collection contains four short historical Christian romance stories. Something Old by Tracey Bateman is set in Tucker’s Creek, Kansas in 1880. Betsy Lowell is going to town with her grandfather, Pops to stock up on supplies for the winter or so she thinks. Stuart Fields runs the local general store with his mother. He has been entranced with Betsy since they were children. Betsy is very stubborn, determined, and prideful. Will Stuart be able to get past Betsy’s tough exterior?
The second story is Joanne Bischof’s Something New set in the Blue Ridge Mountains in 1893. Wren Cromwell and her family have been taking in lodgers since the death of her herbalist father. Their latest guest is Tate Kennedy who was Wren’s best friend (and more). Tate left the community four years ago and has just returned. He is finally able to provide for Wren. Will Wren accept him back after all this time?
Something Borrowed by Kim Vogel Sawyer is the third story in the collection set in 1881. Clara Rose Frazier and her father, Ezra have moved to a farm to start a new life. Clara wanted to get away from the town where everyone knew she had lost two beaus (because they would not accept her and her father). When her father gets injured, they need assistance on the farm. Clara finds help on the Klaassen farm. The Frazier’s moved to Wilhelmina, Minnesota which is a large Mennonite community. Maria Klaassen volunteers her son, Titus to help out the Frazier’s. Will Clara be able to overcome the past to have a beautiful future?
The last story is Something Blue by Mona Hodgson. Darla May Taggart has finished her nursing training in Philadelphia and is returning to Cripple Creek, Colorado (set in 1900). Darla grew up in the town with her pastor father. Darla was rather wild when she was seventeen and is hoping to overcome her past. Darla is assigned to be a home care nurse. One of her patients is Nicolas Zanzucchi. He was burned on the back when a steam hose broke in the Mollie Kathleen Mine. Nicolas is raising his three daughters (Julia, Jocelyn, and Jaya) on his own. Nicolas has to stay still and not break open the scabs that have formed over the burns on his back. Darla is attracted to this heartwarming family, but will Darla’s past come back to haunt her?
The Heirloom Brides Collection is a lovely collection of stories. I give The Heirloom Brides Collection 4 out of 5 stars. The stories are all nicely written and easy to read. I enjoyed reading them. My favorite was Something Borrowed by Kim Vogel Sawyer. I liked the loving and warm Mennonite community. Ms. Sawyer really brought the characters to life. My least favorite was Something Old. I found it to be a very frustrating story. Betsy was made into this tough, stubborn, determined, prideful person who would rather sit in the snow and freeze to death than ask for help. I just found it to be overdone. Overall, the Heirloom Brides Collection are good stories. If you enjoy historical, Christian romance stories, you will enjoy The Heirloom Brides Collection.
I received a complimentary copy of The Heirloom Brides Collection from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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The second story is Joanne Bischof’s Something New set in the Blue Ridge Mountains in 1893. Wren Cromwell and her family have been taking in lodgers since the death of her herbalist father. Their latest guest is Tate Kennedy who was Wren’s best friend (and more). Tate left the community four years ago and has just returned. He is finally able to provide for Wren. Will Wren accept him back after all this time?
Something Borrowed by Kim Vogel Sawyer is the third story in the collection set in 1881. Clara Rose Frazier and her father, Ezra have moved to a farm to start a new life. Clara wanted to get away from the town where everyone knew she had lost two beaus (because they would not accept her and her father). When her father gets injured, they need assistance on the farm. Clara finds help on the Klaassen farm. The Frazier’s moved to Wilhelmina, Minnesota which is a large Mennonite community. Maria Klaassen volunteers her son, Titus to help out the Frazier’s. Will Clara be able to overcome the past to have a beautiful future?
The last story is Something Blue by Mona Hodgson. Darla May Taggart has finished her nursing training in Philadelphia and is returning to Cripple Creek, Colorado (set in 1900). Darla grew up in the town with her pastor father. Darla was rather wild when she was seventeen and is hoping to overcome her past. Darla is assigned to be a home care nurse. One of her patients is Nicolas Zanzucchi. He was burned on the back when a steam hose broke in the Mollie Kathleen Mine. Nicolas is raising his three daughters (Julia, Jocelyn, and Jaya) on his own. Nicolas has to stay still and not break open the scabs that have formed over the burns on his back. Darla is attracted to this heartwarming family, but will Darla’s past come back to haunt her?
The Heirloom Brides Collection is a lovely collection of stories. I give The Heirloom Brides Collection 4 out of 5 stars. The stories are all nicely written and easy to read. I enjoyed reading them. My favorite was Something Borrowed by Kim Vogel Sawyer. I liked the loving and warm Mennonite community. Ms. Sawyer really brought the characters to life. My least favorite was Something Old. I found it to be a very frustrating story. Betsy was made into this tough, stubborn, determined, prideful person who would rather sit in the snow and freeze to death than ask for help. I just found it to be overdone. Overall, the Heirloom Brides Collection are good stories. If you enjoy historical, Christian romance stories, you will enjoy The Heirloom Brides Collection.
I received a complimentary copy of The Heirloom Brides Collection from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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November 11, 2015
I thought I would try reading something different. I did like reading Kim Vogel Sawyer's books; I just haven't had time to add any with all of Amish fictional books that I read in a year's time. So I saw this collection was up on NetGalley for reading and I didn't hesitate to select it.
I was not disappointed in reading this collection, "The Heirloom Brides Collection: Treasured Items Bring Couples Together in Four Historical Romances". Each other did an excellent job of writing their novella, short story. I felt like I was right there with the characters in all four stories, experiencing the story with the characters.
"The Heirloom Brides Collection: Treasured Items Bring Couples Together in Four Historical Romances" is a collection of four novellas, each novella written by a different author, and each novella is about a bride with an heirloom. The stories about each heirloom was just amazing.
Also each novella was titled with the tradition of a wedding that a bride makes sure she has with her, something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. So something old, something new, something borrowed, or something blue will be featured in the novella's title as you are reading "The Heirloom Brides Collection: Treasured Items Bring Couples Together in Four Historical Romances".
But each novella in this collection was also about something more . . . Each were about the characters learning to be more independent, less reliant upon a parent or loved one who raised them. About being able to stand on your own two feet. And a few characters needed forgiveness.
I just love when more than one message can be read through the pages. Amazing how that happens, sometimes.
I received a free kindle copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review. No money was exchanged. This is my honest review in my own words.
I was not disappointed in reading this collection, "The Heirloom Brides Collection: Treasured Items Bring Couples Together in Four Historical Romances". Each other did an excellent job of writing their novella, short story. I felt like I was right there with the characters in all four stories, experiencing the story with the characters.
"The Heirloom Brides Collection: Treasured Items Bring Couples Together in Four Historical Romances" is a collection of four novellas, each novella written by a different author, and each novella is about a bride with an heirloom. The stories about each heirloom was just amazing.
Also each novella was titled with the tradition of a wedding that a bride makes sure she has with her, something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. So something old, something new, something borrowed, or something blue will be featured in the novella's title as you are reading "The Heirloom Brides Collection: Treasured Items Bring Couples Together in Four Historical Romances".
But each novella in this collection was also about something more . . . Each were about the characters learning to be more independent, less reliant upon a parent or loved one who raised them. About being able to stand on your own two feet. And a few characters needed forgiveness.
I just love when more than one message can be read through the pages. Amazing how that happens, sometimes.
I received a free kindle copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review. No money was exchanged. This is my honest review in my own words.
November 12, 2015
Something Old by Tracey Bateman
I felt like this story had some wonderful touches of humor to it--everything between the stubborness of Betsy to her hardheaded grandfather (obviously a trait that was passed on through the family). Not to mention, the intrigue surrounding this old watch and why there is a man in town who wants it nearly as much as Betsy wants it returned to her grandfather. This story was entertaining and had a wonderful message of forgiveness tucked into the pages.
Something New by Joanne Bischof
I have to admit that seeing Joanne Bischof's name in this collection quickly moved it up on my priority list. She's a favorite of mine, and this story did not disappoint. The story kept that wonderful slow and thoughtful storytelling unique to Joanne's storytelling. The story between the two characters, Wren and a man she once thought herself in love with is beautiful. There was a consistent tension and worry of the unknown that flowed beneath the surface and kept the story moving forward.
Something Borrowed by Kim Vogel Sawyer
This sweet story has a touch of humor, interesting characters, and a wonderful plot. Plus, I personally love that it revolves around the "borrowed" help. Anyways, I thought this story had a wonderful message of dealing with our fears and shortcomings and opening up to others. It was a well-written story and I really enjoyed it!
Something Blue by Mona Hodgson
Mona Hodgson's novella in this collection is a lovely story about letting go of our pasts. Darla Taggert moves back to her hometown in Cripple Creek (a familiar location from other novels by Mona Hodgson) afraid that people won't forgive her of the way she acted prior to moving away. She's constantly afraid that someone will hold a grudge against her. This story has a wonderful message about forgiveness--both from others and forgiving ourselves-- as well as a sweet love story.
All in all, I really enjoyed this collection. Many of these stories I felt read more like novels than novellas as they were so well developed and had complex problems within the story. This is a fantastic collection and one that I would highly recommend.
**I received a copy of this book from Barbour Books and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.**
I felt like this story had some wonderful touches of humor to it--everything between the stubborness of Betsy to her hardheaded grandfather (obviously a trait that was passed on through the family). Not to mention, the intrigue surrounding this old watch and why there is a man in town who wants it nearly as much as Betsy wants it returned to her grandfather. This story was entertaining and had a wonderful message of forgiveness tucked into the pages.
Something New by Joanne Bischof
I have to admit that seeing Joanne Bischof's name in this collection quickly moved it up on my priority list. She's a favorite of mine, and this story did not disappoint. The story kept that wonderful slow and thoughtful storytelling unique to Joanne's storytelling. The story between the two characters, Wren and a man she once thought herself in love with is beautiful. There was a consistent tension and worry of the unknown that flowed beneath the surface and kept the story moving forward.
Something Borrowed by Kim Vogel Sawyer
This sweet story has a touch of humor, interesting characters, and a wonderful plot. Plus, I personally love that it revolves around the "borrowed" help. Anyways, I thought this story had a wonderful message of dealing with our fears and shortcomings and opening up to others. It was a well-written story and I really enjoyed it!
Something Blue by Mona Hodgson
Mona Hodgson's novella in this collection is a lovely story about letting go of our pasts. Darla Taggert moves back to her hometown in Cripple Creek (a familiar location from other novels by Mona Hodgson) afraid that people won't forgive her of the way she acted prior to moving away. She's constantly afraid that someone will hold a grudge against her. This story has a wonderful message about forgiveness--both from others and forgiving ourselves-- as well as a sweet love story.
All in all, I really enjoyed this collection. Many of these stories I felt read more like novels than novellas as they were so well developed and had complex problems within the story. This is a fantastic collection and one that I would highly recommend.
**I received a copy of this book from Barbour Books and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.**
November 28, 2015
What a pleasure to read! Four Christian Historical Romances set in the early 1800s. I'm not usually a fan of short stories. I like to set my stakes and settle in for a long read. This book completely fulfilled that expectation. I enjoyed every bit of each story. Now, that doesn't mean that I didn't want to continue to read more. I'm hoping that there will be continuations of each individual story and they will all be series. Another book that I'm so glad I was able to read! Each girl has her own special situation, each has with a perfect ending.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the Barbour Publishing - Netgalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/wa....
November 3, 2015
This collection of inspiring romances has been added to my list of favorites. I love these collections and each time I have the opportunity to review the titles my heart flutters with excitement. This collection of no exception and each story has quickly found a place within my heart.
If you are looking for true romance than you cannot do any better than the inspiring collections. These books will always be my absolute favorite in the publishing world of romance and once you read such collections I think you will agree.
If you are looking for true romance than you cannot do any better than the inspiring collections. These books will always be my absolute favorite in the publishing world of romance and once you read such collections I think you will agree.
March 20, 2016
I really enjoy these Barbour Publishing Christian Historical Romance Collections, though the genre is a mouthful. I haven't read any yet I didn't like. The variety of settings from each collection give new and different twists and plots, while still delivering the same consistant messages of faith, love and trusting God. The authors are great and while each has a common element within a collection, each has its own flavor and distinction. Wonderful reads compared to some Amish or contemporary stories which almost always seem to have the same plot, characters and finish. Enjoy!
September 20, 2015
The Heirloom Brides Collection is a wonderful book filled with 4 novellas from 4 very talented authors. I enjoy reading novellas because it takes less time than a full novel and I can read them during a short break from being a mom. I really liked these novellas, and I will be looking up these authors to find out what other books they have available. I will also enjoy reading them over and over again.
October 16, 2015
The Heirloom Brides is a collection of 4 historical romances. These romances include:
Something Old by Tracey Bateman
Something New by Joanne Bischof
Something Borrowed by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Something Blue by Mona Hodgson
All four of these authors are my top favorites authors and I was not disappointed reading this book.
I loved it!
5 plus stars.
Something Old by Tracey Bateman
Something New by Joanne Bischof
Something Borrowed by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Something Blue by Mona Hodgson
All four of these authors are my top favorites authors and I was not disappointed reading this book.
I loved it!
5 plus stars.
October 12, 2016
These stories were just okay. With the length of the novellas I didn't feel there was enough time to develop the romance part of the story. My favorite was the one by Kim Vogel Sawyer where the Mennonite community came together to help a reclusive father and daughter after the father broke his leg and could not get his crops in.
November 4, 2015
eARC: Netgalley
Four faith-filled historic romances based upon the something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue wedding tradition. Sweet Christian romances you're sure to enjoy!
Four faith-filled historic romances based upon the something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue wedding tradition. Sweet Christian romances you're sure to enjoy!
November 9, 2015
Really good, entertaining read
January 31, 2016
Something Old - 4 Stars
Something New - 5 Stars
Something Borrowed - 3 Stars
Something Blue - 4 Stars
Something New - 5 Stars
Something Borrowed - 3 Stars
Something Blue - 4 Stars
February 2, 2016
Surprisingly good. I enjoyed the Christian theme, although not what I was seeking it was just enough without being in your face. Sweet happy stories. I plan to read more of these collections.
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