The Lumberjack's Bride

Mississippi Piney Woods

by Pam Hillman

City girl Lucy Denson cooks for a logging crew in the Mississippi backwoods until she can return to her idea of civilization back in Chicago. Can lumberjack Eli Everett convince that her happiness lies not in the city, but with him in the piney woods?

(Originally published in The 12 Brides of Summer Novella Collection)

72 pages, ebook

Published February 8, 2021

About the author

CBA Bestselling author PAM HILLMAN was born and raised on a dairy farm in Mississippi and spent her teenage years perched on the seat of a tractor raking hay. In those days, her daddy couldn't afford two cab tractors with air conditioning and a radio, so Pam drove an Allis Chalmers 110. Even when her daddy asked her if she wanted to bale hay, she told him she didn't mind raking. Raking hay doesn't take much thought so Pam spent her time working on her tan and making up stories in her head. Now, that's the kind of life every girl should dream of. www.pamhillman.com

Reviews

[Heidi Robbins (Heidi Reads...) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've loved books featuring lumberjacks ever since I read The Measure of Katie Calloway by Serena B. Miller. It also reminds me of a movie I saw in my childhood- The Journey of Natty Gann. I love the setting of the woods, the era, and the hardworking ethic of the people in the industry- both men and women. This novella by Pam Hillman brought all of that to life. Eli's first impression of Lucy is that she's too fragile for the life, but she quickly proves him wrong with her eagerness to help and determination to learn. It's so sweet how Eli's mother teaches Lucy how to cook since she no longer can. I wish the timeline was a bit longer for their romance to add more depth, but it is a lovely story and one I enjoyed reading. This author's writing style appeals to me.

Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Lumberjack’s Bride is book two in Pam Hillman’s A Mississippi Piney Woods novella series. This delightful story is a short, fun read. The characters, especially Eli, are fantastic and I enjoyed seeing the characters from the previous book, The Evergreen Bride, make appearances. I especially loved Lucy’s penchant for crocheting since I enjoy the same hobby.

If you’re looking for a quick story to read one afternoon, The Lumberjack’s Bride is a fabulous choice!

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and purchased my own copy. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC guidelines.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can a city girl from Chicago find happiness in the Mississippi backwoods? Lucy Denson does not think so when her father moves the family, and she finds herself as a cook for a logging crew and is very anxious to return to Chicago. Will Lumberjack Eli Everett convince Lucy that she can find happiness staying in the piney woods rather than returning to Chicago. I have read other novellas in this series originally published as the 12 Brides of Summer Novella Collection. I enjoy the feel good, happily ever after stories that flow from Author Pam Hillman’s pen.
I received a complimentary copy. The opinions are my own.

[Kelly Creek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another sweet story by Pam. This one is about finding out what you think you want is not always what your heart truly desires. Raised for the last eight years in Chicago, Lucy doesn't want to be in backwoods Mississippi until she realizes Eli is exactly what she does want.