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Heirloom Brides: Button String Bride / Wedding Quilt Bride / Bayside Bride / Persistent Bride
A family heirloom hope chest has been passed down the generations from 1858 to modern times. Authors Cathy Marie Hake, Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, and Gina Fields collaborated to make a unified collection that will tug at your heartstrings.
339 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2001
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Kristin Billerbeck
63 books612 followersAbout Kristin
I grew up with a strong sense of justice. I simply knew the way things should be. And since I’m not smart enough to be a district attorney, I am a novelist. My childhood was slightly confusing. I blame my parents for this. Oh heck, I’m going to blame them for everything. I think I would have turned out normal if it weren’t for them.
the billerbeck's
Okay, probably not. I am a fourth-generation Californian, and an American mutt, but identify most strongly with my Italian heritage. My mother’s family, of strong Norwegian/German descent, tried to teach me how to do things right. How to cook, clean, sew, budget accordingly – all the things a proper young girl should know to be a contributing member of society. I, however, failed miserably. For my 40th birthday, my grandmother gave me a cookie gun, so it’s clear she hasn’t given up on me yet! That is eternal optimism!
My dad’s Italian family taught me about the good life. The indulgent life. How to eat, shop and be merry. My Nana had very tiny feet and a penchant for shoes (she worked at the Emporium, no doubt to fund her shoe addiction). My afternoons at her house had no lessons, other than how to walk in her high heels, drape myself in her mink stole and drip myself with rhinestones. Tastefully, of course. I picked up on this lifestyle much quicker.
I graduated San Jose State University with a degree in Journalism & Mass Communications (emphasis in Advertising), gave my life to Jesus during college and found my true love in a Christian Singles’ Group, which yes, I skewer in “What a Girl Wants”. He is German. Practical. And a Contributing Member of Society. I am still Italian, fluffy and an aficionado of fine shoes & handbags.
Together, we have four children and now it’s our turn to confuse them. The circle of life. Dysfunctional family style.
I grew up with a strong sense of justice. I simply knew the way things should be. And since I’m not smart enough to be a district attorney, I am a novelist. My childhood was slightly confusing. I blame my parents for this. Oh heck, I’m going to blame them for everything. I think I would have turned out normal if it weren’t for them.
the billerbeck's
Okay, probably not. I am a fourth-generation Californian, and an American mutt, but identify most strongly with my Italian heritage. My mother’s family, of strong Norwegian/German descent, tried to teach me how to do things right. How to cook, clean, sew, budget accordingly – all the things a proper young girl should know to be a contributing member of society. I, however, failed miserably. For my 40th birthday, my grandmother gave me a cookie gun, so it’s clear she hasn’t given up on me yet! That is eternal optimism!
My dad’s Italian family taught me about the good life. The indulgent life. How to eat, shop and be merry. My Nana had very tiny feet and a penchant for shoes (she worked at the Emporium, no doubt to fund her shoe addiction). My afternoons at her house had no lessons, other than how to walk in her high heels, drape myself in her mink stole and drip myself with rhinestones. Tastefully, of course. I picked up on this lifestyle much quicker.
I graduated San Jose State University with a degree in Journalism & Mass Communications (emphasis in Advertising), gave my life to Jesus during college and found my true love in a Christian Singles’ Group, which yes, I skewer in “What a Girl Wants”. He is German. Practical. And a Contributing Member of Society. I am still Italian, fluffy and an aficionado of fine shoes & handbags.
Together, we have four children and now it’s our turn to confuse them. The circle of life. Dysfunctional family style.
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May 4, 2022
After a long, hard school year, this professor needed some short and sweet historical novels to transport me to another day and time. This four-in-one set fit the bill perfectly.
Not to say that these stories were all fluff. One encompassed the hardships of wagon trains moving west, another the terrible decisions leading to the Johnstown flood, another to post-World War I edging toward the Great Depression, and finally the hardships we bring on ourselves.
In all cases, look to the Lord. Thank you, God, for being beside us through it all.
Not to say that these stories were all fluff. One encompassed the hardships of wagon trains moving west, another the terrible decisions leading to the Johnstown flood, another to post-World War I edging toward the Great Depression, and finally the hardships we bring on ourselves.
In all cases, look to the Lord. Thank you, God, for being beside us through it all.
August 10, 2008
Liking it so far!
May 15, 2018
I enjoyed hearing the story about the buttons on a string. My grandmother collected buttons; sewing them in designs for wall art.
March 11, 2019
LOVED Story 1 - the Button String Bride was my absolute favorite.
June 2, 2023
Good. Nice stories that loosely join together.
December 31, 2024
I didn’t care for the transition from author to author.
November 14, 2007
4 short stories about a trunk that is passed down through generations and how each woman deals with issues in their life through prayer and strong christian beliefs.
good books and easy read
good books and easy read
March 4, 2010
I love it!!! its has four clean romances! perfect!!! :)
February 3, 2016
Button String Bride was very good. The Wedding Quilt Bride was good. The other two were just okay.
October 10, 2011
It was good. Not fantastic, but I liked it.
December 12, 2011
It was an alright read. The stories were just too short for me, and being short, progressed quicker than I would have liked.
July 14, 2015
Delightful story collection with a believable thread connecting each. Particularly enjoyed the first, (foundation,) which captured my imagination.
July 26, 2016
I liked this book. The 4 stories that all connected by family was a great idea.
December 12, 2019
Button String Bride is ok, Wedding Quilt Bride is about a girl with a limp and the Johnstown flood, Bayside Bride is dumb, The Persistent Bride is about a social worker and her client and is ok.
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