Where Dreams Meet

by Jennifer Moore, Renae Weight Mackley, Carolyn Twede Frank

AN AMERICAN HISTORICAL ROMANCE COLLECTION

Embark on a journey through American history and witness the love stories of several couples brought together against the dramatic backdrop of a changing nation in this star-spangled romance by four best-selling authors.

“To Love a Spy” by Jennifer Moore

New York, 1781 Despite her family’s betrayal of the Crown, Susannah Partridge remains loyal to the king. But when she becomes embroiled in the treasonous activities of her charming neighbor, Eli Matthews, Susannah must determine where her allegiance truly lies.

“Southern Belle, Yankee Heart” by Renae Weight Mackley

Richmond, 1861 The Union is splintering, and Northern dressmaker Rebecca Steed finds herself stuck in the South with little money and even less hope. But being stranded in Virginia comes with an unexpected silver lining in the form of Nathan Hill, a man whose opposition to slavery and determination to do what is right quickly win her affection. But how can she give her heart to a soldier who may never come back from the war? 

“Where Dreams Meet” by Carolyn Twede Frank

New York, 1892 When Jane O’Shea arrives at Ellis Island from Ireland, she has nothing but a desire to make her way in the world. With help from Peter Dockery, a gentle stranger, Jane embarks on her new life. As the couple faces seemingly insurmountable odds, they discover that adversity is better faced alongside the one you love.

“The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You” by Carla Kelly

Washington, DC, 1906 Nothing could have prepared Lieutenant Hank Thornton for his new post in Washington, DC. As a military aide to President Teddy Roosevelt in the White House, Hank is to be nothing more than a dashing dance partner at various political events. It isn’t until he meets Minnie Gallagher, an intrepid copy corrector at a local paper, that he begins to see the possibilities of this odd assignment.

Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical, Clean Romance, Novella, Historical Romance, Fiction

439 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2022

About the author

Jennifer Moore is a passionate reader and writer of all things romance due to the need to balance the rest of her world, which includes a perpetually traveling husband and four active sons, who create heaps of laundry that are anything but romantic. Jennifer has a BA in linguistics from the University of Utah and is a Guitar Hero champion. She lives in northern Utah with her family.

Reviews

[Julie Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love learning. And I’m an avid reader. Great combination because I learn A LOT when I read. It’s wonderful! I really enjoyed this historical collection and learning little bits and pieces from these authors’ research and writing.

I loved the historical time periods, 1781, 1861, 1892 and 1905. All of the stories were delightful and had me turning the pages to find out what happened to these characters. All of the main characters had fun meet cutes, great banter back and forth and great chemistry. I was left very happy with their happy ever afters.

There were some very slightly suspenseful moments in the ones regarding wars that I kept hoping everything would work out fine, no one would be caught or worse. Phew!

If you enjoy happy ever afters, historical and great chemistry, letter writing, hiding and secrets, sewing, trains, Irish accents, and much more, you’ll love this collection!!!

One last thing, I loved the character of President Teddy Roosevelt’s daughter in one of the collections. She was so much fun!

Content: All stories are clean and sweet.

I received a copy from the publisher, Covenant Communications, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

[Melissa’s Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

American history comes alive in this delightful, romantic collection of novellas. From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War and from 1892, Missouri to the wedding of President Teddy Roosevelt’s daughter Alice, each unique story shares the point of view of ordinary men and women put in extraordinary circumstances.

To Love A Spy by Jennifer Moore takes place in 1781, New York where Susannah Partridge is helping her aunt and uncle with their inn while her father and brother are off fighting for the “Rebels.” Susannah considers herself a loyalist, however her views are challenged when she meets a handsome apothecary. Loved this story! It was probably my favorite. The romance and intrigue completely drew me in. I couldn’t wait to see how it all would end.

Southern Belle, Yankee Heart by Renae Weight Mackley brings 1861, Richmond, Virginia alive. Rebecca Steed is a young woman journeying from Philadelphia to Virginia to purchase material for her dress making business. While there, Virginia joins the Confederacy and Rebecca is literally trapped, unable to transport her material to the North. She’s drawn to the handsome Nathan Hill staying at the same boarding house, but can she afford to fall in love with a Southerner especially when she’s hoping to return to Philadelphia? I liked this story though it slowed a bit for me towards the end. The premise was interesting, just felt like a few chapters could have been left out or shortened and it would have been even better.

Where Dreams Meet by Carolyn Twede Frank is the story of 19 year old Irish immigrant Jane O’Shea who travels to Missouri to take her brother’s place on her cousin’s farm. She meets Peter Dockery, a kind young man who helps her on her journey. Awful rumors surround Peter, and when his farm is threatened, Jane must decide if she will help the man she’s coming to love or believe the rumors. This was a fun Cinderella like story coupled with a proposed marriage of convenience. I felt so sorry for both Jane and Peter and was cheering for them to find happiness.

The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You by Carla Kelly is the delightful story of Hank Thornton, a young lieutenant called to Washington, D.C. by President Teddy Roosevelt to serve as a military aide. Staying at the same boardinghouse is plucky Minnie Gallagher who aspires to be a journalist. Hank is hoping to do his duty and return to his beloved horses, but his assignment becomes more complicated when he’s ordered to entertain the President’s mercurial, spitfire daughter Alice. I enjoyed the romance between Hank and Minnie. This story was pure fun. I loved the dialogue and the actual historical figures included in the story like Teddy Roosevelt and his unconventional daughter Alice as well as learning about some of the early suffragette pioneers.

This American anthology collection is perfect for summer. Each story can easily be read in a day. Recommend to those who enjoy sweet historical romance. I received a complimentary advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.

[Mara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was never good at remembering history when I was in school, so I love learning historical things while reading which is one reason I like enjoy historical fiction. These novellas take place in 1781, 1861, 1892 and 1906 and the authors include historical events from those eras in their stories.

To Love A Spy by Jennifer Moore --Susannah Partridge's father and brother are fighting for the "Rebels" so she's helping her aunt and uncle with their inn in New York. Susannah is a Loyalist and gets involved with a handsome apothacary who may be a spy.

I love mysteries so I really liked the intrigue in this one. I loved finding out the spy craft back in 1781. I found it interesting that Susannah's family weren't all Loyalists but respected each other's views.


Southern Belle, Yankee Heart by Renae Weight Mackley--Rebecca Steed's a dressmaker traveling from Philadelphia to Richmond, VA to buy material for her shop when she finds herself stuck there when Virginia joins the Confederacy. While waiting to be able to travel back home to Philadelphia she finds herself falling in love with Nathan Hill.

I thought Rebecca handled be stuck in Richmond well--she came up with a plan to use up the material she wouldn't be able to transport back home to Philadelphia, made new friends and started to fall in love with Nathan, a fellow boarder at the boarding house. I liked how this novella made me see how the civil war affected the everyday people trying to live their lives.

Where Dreams Meet by Carolyn Twede Frank--Jane O’Shea's brother was to travel from Ireland to Missouri to work with relatives there on their farm, but when her brother unexpectedly dies Jane takes his place. Her relatives are not happy about this and don't treat her as well as they should. Jane meets their neighbor Peter Dockery who's shunned by the locals and someone is trying to take his farm away from him.

I liked how Peter helped Jane without a second thought. I disliked Janes's relatives because of the way they treated her--she was family and they treated her like a second-class citizen. They seemed to have forgotten where they came from. These two seemed to have everything against them and I was thrilled when they got their happy ending.

The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You by Carla Kelly--Washington D.C. 1906 where Lieutenant Hank Thornton is assigned as an aide to Pres. Teddy Roosevelt. It's not the assignment Hank particularly likes because he's not good at conversing with others and dislikes dancing. Then he meets Minnie Gallagher who works as a copy corrector for the local paper. Minnie isn't happy just finding typos, she wants to write for the paper. She's also a suffragette.

This is such a fun story and part of that is because of Hank's assignment to accompany Alice Roosevelt, the President's fiesty daughter, on her horseback rides. I loved watching Minnie and Hank accept and finally act on their feelings for each other.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher Covenant Communications via NetGalley. All thoughts expressed in this review are my own.

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two writers I was familiar with and two that were new to me. Very enjoyable!

[Sheila (sheilasbookreviewer) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where Dreams Meet is a nice collection of Historical Romance Stories that take place throughout America's history. They range from New York, 1781, Richmond VA 1861, New York, 1892, and Washington, DC, 1905. Each story is of a romance in the making and some seem far out of reach at first. There are differences in political stances, societal stations, and personal beliefs. You might like some stories better than others depending on what time period in history you prefer. I tend to love early American history and English Regency History. It was fun to read some time periods I don't normally delve into.

I enjoyed all of the stories in this collection. There were sweet romances in each story. The story with the most humor would have to be Carla Kelly's which took place in 1905 in Washington D.C. I really liked the friendship that turned into romance in this story called The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You. There was a lot of intrigue in Jennifer Moore's story To Love a Spy from the Revolutionary War and Carolyn Twede Frank's story, Where Dreams Meet from 1892 about immigrants heading out west. The story from the Civil War Era, Southern Belle, Yankee Heart by Renae Weight Mackley was a story of longing and brought out aspects of history I hadn't thought of before.

If you are looking for a collection of romances that highlight American History then you will enjoy reading, Where Dreams Meet.

[Kaye · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an anthology containing four novellas taking place at different times in American history. They each contain a first love romance (no widows, or divorcees) and are clean for content. Only the last story alternates the POV between the couple. My favorites were the first and last. The first is set during the Revolutionary War and surprisingly the heroine has loyalist leanings. I enjoyed it because of the spying story and seeing the woman change her views as she sees the reality of war. The last I liked because it was an unusual choice of time. It is set during Theodore Roosevelt’s Presidency as his daughter is getting ready to marry. The author brings in suffragists, military aides to the President and other historical accuracies that enhanced the story.

The middle two stories were good as well. The Southern Belle started intriguingly about a northerner seamstress in Richmond when Virginia secedes from the union. But because it ends at the beginning of the war I’m not sure of it’s HEA. And the Irish farm immigrant story is sweet but I wanted a little more from the ending. How did her family and town react to the news.

Overall it is a nice anthology of historical romances. I usually prefer to read longer novels so there can be more time with the characters and depth to the story. But sometimes a novella is a perfect way to spend an hour. Thank you to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
(3.5 stars)

[Amanda Morrill · Rating 4 out of 5]

“To Love a Spy” by Jennifer Moore
5 stars
Set in New York during the American Revolution, lives have been altered from the war. Susannah is loyal to the king but situations may change her view. She becomes involved in treasonous activities Eli, the handsome apothecary. It was the perfect quick story to give me a taste of the tensions during war time and developing feelings.

“Southern Belle, Yankee Heart” by Renae Weight Mackey
3.5 stars
This one begins right at the start of the Civil War. Rebecca is a seamstress who buys fabric in the South. She is not allowed to travel North with her purchases so she stays, meets some friends, and falls in love. I loved the beginning of the story but kind of lost interest near the end. Still a good quick read.

“Where Dreams Meet” by Carolyn Twede Frank
4 stars
Jane is an Irish immigrant, arrives at Ellis Island hoping to make a living with the only family left: an uncle, aunt and cousins. She meets a man with a slight deformity that the town has shunned. It’s kind of like a Cinderella story. Her family is not kind to her. She is trying to escape her family and Peter is trying to prove rumors wrong. It’s a sweet marriage of convenience story.

“The Sun, Moon, and You” by Carla Kelly
3 stars
Set in the early 1900’s this one talks about women’s suffrage: women’s right to vote, women’s careers, etc. There also were a lack of men because of the war. The President’s daughter is getting married and Hank is assigned to watch her. I didn’t really connect with this story and it felt very rushed. It might be better as a full length.

[Patti Wolff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This charming quartet of novellas offers enlightening glimpses into four periods in American history. They all feature hardworking "average" Americans.

Jennifer Moore's "To Love a Spy" pits Loyalist Susannah Partridge against Eli Matthews, a staunch Patriot. Moore successfully depicts some of the dangers of the time, complete with spies and the occupying British. And who knew there's a Thames in Connecticut? Jennifer Moore is one of my favorite authors.

Renae Weight Mackley's contribution offers an illuminating look into what happened when a Northerner is suddenly unable to return home with legitimate purchases when secession is suddenly declared. Written in first person, "Southern Belle, Yankee Heart", has an implied HEA.

In a departure from her historical Western romances, Carolyn Twede Frank's "Where Dreams Meet" is a sweet and inspirational story about two people who face prejudice and judgment simply because they look different. One of my favorite quotes in the book: “If only people could see God has given them a chance to learn somethin’ too. Like how to look beneath a person’s skin and view us for who we really are.”

Carla Kelly's "The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You" weaves the actual historical figures Teddy Roosevelt and his daughter Alice into the fabric of the tale. The changing times of the early 1900s included the women's suffrage movement and the increasingly common motorcar.

All four novellas are well-written and clean. Characters are finely drawn, which can be difficult in shorter stories. Thanks to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for an ARC of this lovely novella collection.

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

'To Love a Spy' by Jennifer Moore
4 stars
Really Good! I love stories of George Washington's spy ring. Innkeeper Susannah Partridge discovers one of the guest is a spy for the Patriots. They have the opportunity to pool their resources to help pass important info on to Gen. Washington.

'Southern Belle, Yankee Heart by Renae Weight Mackley
3 stars
During the Civil War Rebecca traveled from Philadelphia to Richmond, Virginia to buy cloth for her dressmaking business. The challenge came when she discovered she was not allowed to transport the fabric north to the Union states. Fabric was needed for Confederate soldiers. Rebecca chooses to stay at the boarding house and sew the fabric she purchased into dresses and a shirt. While at the boarding house she meets handsome Nathan Hill who is just as attracted to her as she is to him.

'Where Dreams Meet'. by Carolyn Twede Frank
4 1/2 stars
With her family all gone, Irish immigrant Jane O'Shea is on her way to tiny Adair, Wyoming to help on the farm of her closest relative. There she meets the "monster of the murky pond", another immigrant from Ireland who has come to take over his grandfather's farm. Very enjoyable story from start to finish!

'The Sun, the Moon, the Stars, and You'. by Carla Kelly
5 stars
Once again, my favorite author, Carla Kelly comes through with an exceptional story! The main characters are fictional, but every event and the supporting characters are absolutely real people. Brilliantly she has woven this unique story into the fabric of Teddy Roosevelt's presidency, daughter Alice's White House wedding, Women's quest for the right to vote, and the lesser known Black Suffrage movement.

While staying at a local boarding house, Lieutenant Hank Thornton has been drafted as a military aide to accompany Alice Roosevelt in her various activities leading up to her coming wedding. The assignment is a challenge as Alice is the toast of the town and keeps Hank busy from riding horses to cataloging the mountains of wedding presents that have arrived at the White House.

Also staying at the boarding house is Minnie Gallagher, a copy corrector at the local paper. Her desire is to become a writer/reporter in a world that does not accept females in that profession. Opportunity arises through the Suffrage movement and Minnie takes a chance in reporting a major event.

I absolutely loved this story! As per the question in the 'Author's Note' -yes, Carla Kelly, it absolutely does fit!

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love books like this. There are 4 novellas written by 4 different authors in this one. I loved that each of the novellas is in a different time period. And I loved that I could read each of them quickly.

First up is Jennifer Moore’s “To Love a Spy.” I loved Susannah in this one. Susannah lives with her aunt and uncle in New York during the Revolutionary War. I loved that she was loyal to what she believed was right. Even when her family hadn’t been.

There were so many neat little details in this one. I loved the way the author showed a few of the methods that would have been used for spies during this time period. Eli was the spy. Susannah new him to be an honest and upright type of person. And that leads her to do something she probably wouldn’t have done on her own. Such a great story!

Next up is “Southern Belle, Yankee Heart” by Ranea Weight Mackley. This one takes place at the very start of the Civil War. I loved the way the author does a great job of showing the confusion that Rebecca would have felt as she dealt with the closure of Richmond. And I loved how she finds Nathan and falls for him in such a natural way.

Then we have “Where Dreams Meet” by Carolyn Twede Frank. There were so many things to love about this one. Jane is a young woman who is uncertain of her future. She left Ireland to go to her last remaining family in America. But they are planning for her brother to arrive, not her. I loved the way Jane is rescued by someone who no one would ever think could rescue her when she needed it most. This one was so good!

And last, but not least, is ” The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You” by Carla Kelly. I loved this one! The setting of this one is Washington, DC in the early 1900’s. I loved Hank. His parts with Alice Roosevelt were so great! I loved the way these two become friends.

But I really loved Minnie. She’s a young woman working as an editor for a newspaper when all she wants to do is write. I loved how hard she tried in a man’s world, only to get knocked back down again and again. But Hank is always there for her. The ending of this one is the best!

This collection is so great! I loved each and every one of the stories in it.

I was sent a copy of Where Dreams Meet as a gift from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

#WhereDreamsMeet #NetGalley

Where Dreams Meet, is an anthology, written by four different authors: Jennifer Moore, Renae Weight Mackley, Carolyn Twede Frank and Carla Kelly. Each autor wrote about different time periods in American History. Each story is short, but so well written, taking different time periods and weaving a story around it. From spies, to Southern Belles, living in the Blue Ridge mountains and the women's sufferage.

[Emily Flynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This compilation took me to different time periods in American history. The perspective in each of the time periods was enlightening and refreshing. It was fantastic to see things through the eyes of the time period.

To Love a spy took us to the revolutionary war through the eyes of a royalist. Susannah lived and worked in the inn run by her Aunt and Uncle. Her father and brother were fighting with the "rebels" and she was happy as a subject of King George. Her Uncle's inn hosted many British officers and she got to know them somewhat in their interactions. Also in residence was the local apothecary, Eli Matthews. Susannah was observant and found that there was more to him than meets the eye. Through their interactions and the developments of the war around them. Susannah realizes truths about herself and about the war around them. She finds that the time will come when she truly has to pick a side. This story shows both sides of the conflict in a beautiful way that has Susannah and even me as the reader conflicted about the people in the story because at the end of the day, on either side, it is people with families that are experiencing the tragedy of war.

Southern Belle, Yankee Heart took me to Richmond, Virginia at the time Virginia seceded from the Union. It again reminded me that there were people on both sides of the conflict and they were living the best they knew how. Rebecca Steed ran into a unique situation as she was in Virginia to purchase goods and found herself unable to return with the goods to Philadelphia. She was forced to stay as much of what she purchased was not returnable and she needed to have money to live upon her return to Philadelphia. The conflict unfolding was brought to life in this Novella. It was interesting to see in the story, those in the South who were abolitionists and sympathetic to the North. This story was beautifully written and touching.

Where Dreams Meet takes us to Ellis Island as it opens in 1892. Jane O'Shea had taken her brother's place on a ship to America after he died followed shortly by her mother. She went to her second cousin who had a place for her brother to work. From this we see the treatment of some immigrants of the time, even by family members. It is a hard life and Jane finds little kindness from her family, but does make a connection to Peter who sees her and sees her kindness. Together they fight the greed of others using their strengths to make a better life. This story is full of familial conflict and a mystery that could save them both. This was an exciting mystery to figure out as Jane worked hard to make her way.

The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You took us to the wedding of Alice Roosevelt, Teddy's oldest daughter. We get to meet this president and his daughter through the eyes of a soldier brought on as a White House Aid, meant to escort the single ladies at White House and embassy functions. We also see them through Minnie who is trying to be a reporter when she is seen as a copy corrector, being called an editor would mean she had a say in shaping what is printed. It is a time of change in the nation, 1905 has Minnie as a suffragette and looking to make her mark. Lieutenant Henry "Hank" Thornton isn't much for the social whirl and wants to be left at Fort Riley with the Calvary duties. These two show what they can do by just being themselves. This is a touching story and an fascinating inside look at the White House and political weddings. I felt like I was there.

All in all, I loved this anthology and it hit all the right notes coming out at the celebration of the country's independence, reminding me how we got our freedoms,

I received an early copy through the publisher and NetGalley and this is my honest review.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read! I really enjoyed two of the stories in this book and I liked the other two, ok. This has some fun and interesting perspectives on different eras in American history. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sweet historical romances.

[Mallory Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun collection of short historical romances. I liked some of the stories better than others.

[Elevetha · Rating 2 out of 5]

*an ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

2.5 stars. As a whole, I struggled with this collection of novellas. Maybe this has led me to the realization that early American historical fiction isn't really my cup of tea? I had a hard time connecting with characters and enjoying any of the stories here; they all just came across as boring to me, probably compounded by that they all ran at least 30 pages too long.

To Love A Spy by Jennifer Moore - 2 stars. An Loyalist innkeeper's niece falls for a guest at the family inn. The catch? He's a spy for the Rebels. This one I struggled through the most. It simply didn't hold my attention.

Southern Belle, Yankee Heart by Renae Weight Mackley - 3 stars. I enjoyed this one perhaps the most, but I didn't much care for the ending. A seamstress ends up on the wrong side of the state's border between the Union and the Confederacy, but discovers things might not be as black and white as they seem.

Where Dreams Meet by Carolyn Twede Frank - 2.5 stars. A new immigrant to America finds a bit of a rough reception from her relatives but finds the local disfigured "monster" of a neighbor much more welcoming.

The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You by Carla Kelly - 2 stars. A lieutenant is tasked with accompanying Alice Roosevelt around for a bit before her impending wedding, while simultaneously falling for a spunky reporter. Interesting addition of real historical figures .

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of my favorite authors have written stories about American history and heroes from the past including those who served in the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Each story shows men and women who were dealing with extraordinary circumstances and the research, great settings, and attention to details add a new perspective to the time period.

To Love a Spy by Jennifer Moore is the story of Susannah Partridge whose father and brother have decided to fight for the rebels, and Susannah, a “loyalist” must live with her aunt and uncle and help them with their inn. The local apothecary has caught her interest, though he is acting quite strangely. When an English officer’s important letter goes missing, the views Susannah has always had about the war are tested. Whose side is she really on? And could she really love a spy? I loved all the intrigue and romance in this story!

The second novella is Southern Belle, Yankee Heart by Renae Weight Mackley. Rebecca Steed has just lost her mother, but is trying to take her place by traveling to Richmond to purchase material for her work as a seamstress. Before she can board the train to go home, however, Virginia secedes from the Union and Rebecca is trapped in Richmond! She is drawn to Nathan Hill, a young man who boards at the same boarding house as Rebecca, but with the country being torn apart by war, Rebecca decides it’s not a good idea to fall in love with a Southerner. But sometimes the heart wants what the heart wants. A sweet, slow burn romance of love during war.

The third novella is Where Dreams Meet by Carolyn Twede Frank and it was so tender. Jane O’Shea has immigrated from Ireland, only to find herself stranded and unable to get to Missouri, until a stranger helps her. She meets him again in Missouri, but he is suffering some troubles of his own. The townspeople have turned against him and are trying to run him off his farm that has been in his family since his own grandparents immigrated. Can Jane trust what her heart tells her about him or will she be swayed by the rumors swirling around him? This couple had so many obstacles to overcome, that the ending was especially satisfying.

The last novella in the collection is The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You, by Carla Kelly. Hank Thornton, the son of a Medal of Honor recipient, has been called to the Teddy Roosevelt White House as a military aide. His duties include dancing with the wallflowers and escorting them around town, and Hank isn’t excited about it, wishing he was back on his horse in the Philippines. Minnie Gallagher, another boarder at the boardinghouse where Hank now resides, is doing her best to become a reporter and move up from her current position of correcting copy, but that occupation isn’t really open to women. She’s also a suffragette. I loved their romance and the wit and banter between them. But that’s not all! Hank is assigned to ride and be a sort of bodyguard for Teddy’s Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice, which added a fun element in getting to know some of these historical figures through a fictional lens. Ms. Kelly spins a tale that will tug at your heart and make you want to read it again!

A wonderful collection.

[Kai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where Dreams Meet is a collection of four stories throughout America's history.

“To Love a Spy” by Jennifer Moore

I recently read When the Day Comes which takes place during the early days of the American Revolution, so I loved reading this time period further on in the war even more right now. It actually isn't a period I have read a lot of books from, and between these two books, I have really been enjoying this time period.

When I had first begun reading this story, I mentioned to a family member that the story is about a Loyalist and a Patriot. We discussed what it must have been like for people during that time to choose sides. Susannah ends up struggling with that very problem. I really liked reading about her thought process behind it.

I had also heard about similar tavern situations in Massachusetts and how the British used them. I liked that this story was told from one of the points of views of the family. I had recently visited one of these taverns, and after reading this story, I visited two more of them.

“Southern Belle, Yankee Heart” by Renae Weight Mackley

Northerner Rebecca Steed is in Virginia on business buying fabric when they declare the vote to secede. This forces Rebecca to either stay in Virginia, or lose all the money she spent on her fabric. She is pretty quick to pass judgement on all Southerners. While there are some outspoken ones with very bad points of view, she attributes that to all of them. The longer she stays in Virginia, the more she learns her judgements could have been too rash.

Nathan Hill is a businessman who travels back and forth between the hotel Rebecca stays at. Rebecca declares him a fence sitter, but she is immediately attracted to him. Since he is a Southerner, she doesn't want to develop any feelings for him.

Nathan and Rebecca have a conversation about just being an American. During this time period was the brother against brother war. Yes, there were real issues that needed to be resolved, but they decided to fight instead of resolve them properly. This is still the same case today. Instead of all being Americans (over even better - just humans), people like to divide people along political lines, or race, or income, or any number of things. People still haven't learned.

“Where Dreams Meet” by Carolyn Twede Frank

Jane O’Shea arrives in Ellis Island from Ireland and she doesn't have enough money to cover the train fare to her family in Missouri. Peter Dockery notices her plight and helps her out. Not only do they share a destination, but they also have something else in common.

I really enjoyed reading this story. There was a little less history than than previous two stories, and I would have liked a little more Irish background, but I loved the storyline and the characters. I read this story very quickly because I found it so interesting. I liked the message that adversity can make us stronger.

“The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You” by Carla Kelly

Minnie Gallagher is a copy editor who dreams of being a journalist. She also believes that women should have the right to vote. Minnie is very sweet and polite to people, but she is also a very strong, intelligent woman.

After insulting the President's infamous daughter Alice, Hank Thornton is assigned the menial duty of escorting her on horse back rides and cataloging wedding gifts. Unlike his fellow lieutenants, Hank doesn't have lofty goals. His dreams may be simpler, but that doesn't mean he has no ambitions.

Hank and Minnie had a more quiet and sweet courtship as they got to know each other more. I also liked the supporting characters in this story. I loved all the historical elements throughout this story. It was interesting to read the author's note at the end and find out what had really happened. This was a cute story with a lot of deeper meaning.

[Shauna Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Four great stories of American history
This book is a grouping of four stories across different time periods in American history. Each one catches a glimpse into the struggles and choices people faced. And each one introduces you to wonderful characters with all their strengths, weakness, dilemmas, and hardships. Each will give you a deeper appreciation of these periods of American history.
The first story is To Love a Spy by Jennifer Moore. It’s an engaging tale set in the Revolutionary War where people had to choose which side to support and how sometimes loyalties could shift. Susannah was a royalist even though her father and brother joined rebel colonists. Now after the English had taken her home, she lived with her uncle and aunt at their inn where some of the British officers were housed. With such a gathering it was the perfect place for a spy, something Susannah couldn’t tolerate, until she discovered who the spy was and his motivations. That discovery along with related events had the power to change many minds and many outlooks.
Southern Belle, Yankee Heart by Renae wright Mackley is set at the beginning of the Civil War as Rebecca travels to Richmond, Virginia to purchase fabric for her dressmaking business. While there Virginia secedes from the Union effectively forcing Rebecca to choose between the ability to support herself and staying. She soon decides staying is the best choice since she can then turn the material, she had purchased into clothing to sell, thereby raising funds to return to her home in Philadelphia. Little did she foresee the complications of making a dress shirt for Nathan another guest at the boarding house and a southern gentleman with some northern leanings. As they spend time together goals, wishes and dreams change for each person and not without impact from the war.
Where Dreams Meet by Carolyn Twede tells the story of two lonely people finding acceptance with each other. Jane has just immigrated from Ireland after the deaths of her mother and brother, the last living members of her family. She had used her brother’s ticket to sail to America in hopes of finding a home with her mother’s cousin who was expecting her brother. After being rescued in New York, when she had insufficient funds, she finally arrives at the small town in Missouri to a very cold welcome. This was not to provide the warm family setting she had hoped for but it was better than her life in Ireland. Imagine her surprise when she sees the man who had helped her in New York in the same small town but instead of being known for his kindness and generosity that she had experienced, he was known as the town monster. This is a great story of looking beyond appearances and circumstances to find the true worth of a person.
The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You by Carla Kelly is set in the Roosevelt era at the time of Alice Roosevelt’s wedding. Hank had been given a special assignment as a White House aide. His duties were to escort whoever assigned, to wherever assigned. After settling in his boarding house, he soon meets Minnie, another boarder. As Minnie works to be accepted in the newspaper world as a reporter instead of a proof reader, Hank struggles with his assignment to be on call for Alice Roosevelt whenever she wants to ride horses as well as organize and record all presents sent to the soon to be married Alice. As both struggle with their assignments, they begin to support and help one another. A fun book about an interesting time in history. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy. This is my review and all thoughts are my own.

[Kendra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where Dreams Meet

This was a collection of four romance stories of the historical fiction genre. I found the collection overall to be very good--clean, well-written, and engaging. Years ago I would have loved these stories, but my age and life experiences may have jaded my current views on romance, haha. I did enjoy reading these, but I was not as "into" them as I once would have been. I was given a copy of the book by one of the authors, and I appreciate the chance to help promote positive, compelling and CLEAN reading experiences for others! Below is an individual review of each story:

To Love a Spy by Jennifer Moore
I enjoyed this well-crafted short story, which encouraged me to review the historical events contained in it. I was particularly impressed with the wording in a scene where woman was physically searched—it was understood that she was roughly treated without needing sordid details that could sully personal thoughts—clean! The story was so enjoyable, I would have liked more detail, a longer story to read.

Southern Belle, Yankee Heart by Renae Weight Mackley
A gently paced romance befitting the “Southern Belle” era--although the female main character is from the North--this story was tender and sweet with a happy ending. I found it maybe a little cliché in some places, and there were a couple of very minor type/copy errors, but overall it was a pleasing story. I, again, wished for a little more of the story before the end. To me, that's the true test of good writing--leaving the reader thinking about the characters long after the story is over!

Where Dreams Meet by Carolyn Twede Frank
This story was unique in that it was about two people with birthmarks, who were feared, ridiculed, etc., because of their imperfections but who were also brought together in part because them. I was a little thrown off by somewhat abrupt and inconsistent changes from her point of view to his (ex. Instead of each chapter changing views back and forth, there were several chapters from her viewpoint, then one from his, in an inconsistent pattern). However, I was really interested in the storyline and found the writing showed strong characters and good development.

The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You by Carla Kelly
I have to admit that this story did not appeal to me as much as the other stories. There were a couple of minor spelling errors in the type, but it was certain odd phrases (ex. “tempus fugit” and “forking a horse”) that tripped me up. Perhaps they were part of normal vocabulary historically(?--I honestly have never heard of forking a horse before, and my family history contains many horsemen and women). To me, these obscure words and phrases simply seemed out of place with the flow of the story and served mostly to jolt me out of the piece. Otherwise, the story was a good one with components of the time period: societal imbalance, women's suffrage, the industrial revolution, and the fight for equality of the races. The romance was also pleasing *SPOILER ALERT* with the male supporting the female's goals, while also adhering to the expectations of a wife being subject to her husband (ex. living where his work is, etc.).

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Where Dreams Meet" is a collection of 4 short historical romance stories. There's no sex or bad language.

"To Love a Spy" is set in New York, 1781. Rebecca's a loyalist and works in an inn housing British officers. Their neighbor, Eli, is friends with everyone, and she's drawn to his caring personality. Then she realizes that he's spying on their British friends for the rebels. She saves him from discovery but demands to know why he's spying. The characters were likable and had some complexity. There was some suspense. 3.5 stars.

"Southern Belle, Yankee Heart" is set in Richmond, 1861. Rebecca travels to Virginia and buys cotton dress fabric only to be stuck there when a new law prevents cotton fabric from going north. She stays long enough to make dresses from the fabric. After initially avoiding the handsome traveler who stays at the boarding house on the weekends, she agrees to make him a fine shirt. She's immediately infatuated. He explains that he doesn't support slavery but feels he should support his state by joining the Confederate army. She returns north and decides she just doesn't belong with her loving family or friends anymore because she thinks constantly about this man she hardly knows. She returns to Virginia and learns that she can see him for a few minutes every week. She feels this confirms that God wills for her to move there and sew shirts for the Confederates. Um, seriously? An infatuated girl abandons her family, goes into danger against her father's advice, and even potentially puts her father in danger (as he works for the US government and she could be used as hostage against him), and this is supposed to be "romantic"? Very shallow story. 1 star.

"Where Dreams Meet" is set in New York, 1892. Immigrant Jane has an ugly birthmark on her neck that she keeps hidden. When a strange man helps her get to her aunt, she's kind in return despite the ugly purple birthmark across his face. She learns that he's shunned in their community, but they become friends. Her own family doesn't treat her well, but Peter won't propose until he can find the deed proving he's the rightful owner of his property, which his greedy neighbors plan to take from him. Likable, complex characters. Personality quirks cause some naturally-occurring tension between Jane and Peter, but they realize and admit when they're wrong and learn to work together as a team. Nice. 4 stars.

"The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You" is set in Washington, DC, 1905. Lieutenant Hank is selected to escort ambassador's daughter's at balls and social events. Only Hank's not a good dancer and too blunt to be diplomatic. He's stuck escorting Alice, the president's daughter, who's well known to be outspoken and difficult. At his boarding house, he falls for the kind, strong Minnie who wishes to be a reporter, but the paper she works at only allows men to write articles. She writes an article about a suffragette meeting, which Alice wants to read. It ends up in unexpected hands, and Minnie must decide what she really wants in her future. Enjoyable characters who had some complexity. Interesting historical setting (with Alice's upcoming wedding). 4 stars.

I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

[HappyBookWorm2020 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this anthology. Each story was fascinating as much for the historical background as for the romance.

The first story takes place during the Revolutionary War. The heroine in that book has royalist leanings, although her father and brother are fighting on the other side. She finds her loyalties further divided when she meets a handsome young man at the inn where she is staying.

The second story takes place during the beginning of the War Between the States. A young dressmaker from Philadelphia finds herself stuck in Virginia when it secedes from the Union. She is not allowed to take her uncut fabric back to Virginia and can't afford to return without it. While staying at the boarding house, she meets a young man who changes her mind about a lot of things. I was curious enough to check, and it made economic sense for her to travel south to buy her fabric, where cotton was grown and fabric was manufactured.

The third story does not take place during war time, but in 1892. This story illuminates the desperation that led to so many Irish emigrating to the United States. In this story, Jane O'Shea arrives alone in Ellis Island. Her mother and brother died before she left Ireland and she arrives at Ellis Island not knowing a soul in America and without much money. A stranger helps her with train fare, and to her surprise, it is not the last time that she sees him. This is a sweet love story about two people who make a happy life despite prejudice and underhanded actions by those around them.

Carla Kelly's story is set during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency and introduced me to his daughter Alice, whose wedding was upcoming. She incorporated other historical figures in her story, and it was fascinating. For example, another character was a black lady who was a suffragist. The love story was also marvelous. A lieutenant reluctantly assigned as an aide to Teddy himself meets a young woman who works in a newspaper and yearns to write copy rather than to only correct it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Covenant Communications via NetGalley. It was a pleasure to read and review it.

[Cathy R Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Susanna has remained loyal to Britain, despite her family siding with the American rebels - until she discovers that Eli is not what she thought - and that there are two sides to any question. A decision is necessary - and will have consequences.
Rebecca, a loyal Northerner, is caught on the wrong side of the lines when war breaks out, and before she can get back, she's come to know and care for Nathan, who lives at the same boarding house. But she can't love a soldier on the other side - can she?
Jane came to America for a new life, but things turn out far from what she expected. Peter is shunned by the town, but can't help feeling attracted to the poorly-treated newcomer. Can these two outcasts forge a better life together?
Hank knows that his new position as a military aide is one to be proud of, but he'd rather be back in Kansas working with horses. Minnie longs to be a journalist but her boss refuses to take her seriously. Circumstances have brought them together, but such conflicting dreams must tear them apart - surely?

To be honest, the first three of these were pretty much 'just okay' for me - nothing wrong with them and I had no trouble finishing them, but they didn't really grab me. The last story, however, grabbed me from the start and held me throughout. It's a satisfying, heart-warming sort of story, with characters I enjoyed getting to know, an interesting setting and a delightfully satisfying ending. I particularly appreciated the way that Alice Roosevelt initially came on stage wearing her public image and then we gradually get to know the real, complex person behind that image - a good reminder that people are often more than rumour or public opinion portrays. Summary: there's probably something in here for everyone - I found one story especially enjoyable, but others will probably have their own preferences. An interesting collection of novellas.

Note that I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review and this is my considered opinion of the book.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I liked most about this anthology was that each novella was set in a different time period of US history. It was so cool to read them and have the timeline progress, seeing these sweet romantic stories amongst important historical events and eras in US history. I love this type of fiction and would love to read more.

To Love a Spy by Jennifer Moore: 5 stars for this novella. It was my favorite of the anthology and I'd recommend reading this book just to read this story. It was SO good and super original. I loved seeing the perspective of an American colonist who may not have wanted to separate from Britain at the start. I thought the whole plot was really intriguing and I enjoyed the sweet romance. The pacing was excellent and the story felt whole. I hope Moore writes more in this genre and time period, because I am hooked.

Southern Belle, Yankee Heart by Renae Weight Mackley: the start of this novella really caught my interest and I thought it neat to be set at the start of the Civil War which had a perspective I don't often see in literature in this way. I liked the romance, but it felt like it ended super abruptly and I either needed an epilogue to jump ahead and tell me how things turned out or answers to whether this is setting up for something else. It just seemed incomplete to me.

Where Dreams Meet by Carolyn Twede Frank: this is probably my second favorite in the anthology and I loved how I couldn't put it down. I needed to know how things would work out and I loved the characters so much. The pacing was pretty good and overall, I found it a really sweet story.

The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You by Carla Kelly: once again, I loved the historical setting of this novella. It made me want to go research and learn more about the real-life people mentioned in the book. I feel like it taught me while entertaining me. I enjoyed the dual POV and thought it helped me connect with the characters.

I received an advance reader copy of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This is a clean anthology.

[Carissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always enjoy anthologies! This one in particular was a fun time travel through history. Each story takes place in a different time period in American history which was really great! Love the variety. And I loved each setting. Definitely a nice weekend read!


To Love a Spy
By Jennifer Moore

This was a really sweet novella. Loved the bit of intrigue mixed with a cute love story. Eli is a handsome, charming apothecary/border at the inn who is also a spy for the Patriot army. Susannah works for her uncle at an inn, serving the Crown army officers. She is smart and very good at discovering secrets… some of these of a “traitorous” nature.
Eli and Susannah worked really well together and I enjoyed seeing them fall for each other and getting a sweet HEA. And I absolutely love how Eli found her father and brother and brought them back at the end. This was a really nice quick read!

Southern Belle, Yankee Heart
By Renae Weight Mackley

This tale is set at the outbreak of the Civil War. I really enjoyed reading about this time period and I like how Rebecca was independent enough to travel and work by herself. She made a lot of good friends along the way (love the neighbors!) and knew what she wanted and how to work to achieve it.
I really liked Nathan and his father! They were super sweet and such lovely Southern gentlemen. Nathan seemed to have this wonderful boyish charm that is instantly endearing. He and Rebecca made a really cute couple. And while I would have liked an epilogue to tell us how things turned out for them after the war, I’m also happy to imagine the best of HEAs 😃.

Where Dreams Meet
By Carolyn Twede Frank

Jane is an Irish immigrant, all alone coming to America after her family dies. After finding out she doesn’t have enough funds a kind stranger gives her his ticket to Missouri, where her cousins live. Jane has endured many hardships in her life already and is met with a less than enthusiastic reception from her family. But she continues to work hard and tries to see the positives in her life. Then she meets the kind stranger again and it seems like this is exactly where she needs to be.
Jane and Peter connect right away and soon come to realize there might be more for them beyond mutual attraction and friendship.
This story was really sweet and it made you cheer for Peter and Jane. Both characters had a hard life and tragic circumstances but when they came together they were able to bring joy to each other’s lives. And they looked forward to the future with bright hope.

The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You
By Carla Kelly

When Lieutenant Hank Thornton is assigned to Washington DC to help out at the White House and hopefully further his career, he wasn’t expecting to find love. But love is what he finds! Not at the Whitehouse itself, but at a nice little boarding house! Hank is incredibly sweet and kind. He’s patient and a great listener, but sometimes doesn’t show enough confidence in himself.
Minnie Gallagher wants her talents as a journalist to be recognized. She wants women to vote and equal treatment. You don’t mess with Minnie! She is a total go getter and she works hard for what she wants. But as she gets to know the new tenant at the boarding house she stays at, she realizes she wants something even more than that. She wants love.
Hank and Minnie have such a sweet romance! I really loved their story. And the ending HEA was great! New assignments and opportunities- together! They made such a great pair.

[Kaitlin Lanham (Read with Kaitlin) · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are amazing things about anthologies. I love reading books by authors I already know and love, but then it gives me a chance to get to read stories by ones I may not know already. I have met some amazing authors through anthologies.

But there are always hard things about them too. Okay, mostly just one hard thing: I always want one more chapter. Haha they are short stories, and that can sometimes mean I'm left wanting more.

Let me be clear about what that means for me. When someone says, "I was left wanting more," it can mean it wasn't satisfying for them. And that can be true for me at times. In the case of short stories, it usually means I just don't want to leave the story. I want to keep living there for one more chapter; get more of a peek into their happily ever after.

In the case of this collection, some left me 100% satisfied and some left me wanting to keep reading. What each story does though, is give you a great look into different periods in the history of this country.

I loved that you move from the beginning of our country and each story continues in time. From the revolutionary war, civil war, immigration and Ellis Island, to female journalism in the White House. Each story explores ideas and themes that grew our country.

Our country may not be perfect, as we are all imperfect trying to work together. We generally want good things for each other though. When we forget the struggles of those before us, we can forget how far we have come and it makes it hard to truly look forward to progress our nation. That is what I was reminded of through this collection. Each author explored that, for me. It was an overarching theme for me. Because that really showed me that it was where dreams meet.

I loved this anthology, and can't wait to get my hands on more books by all four authors.
Thank you Covenant for the opportunity to review this.

[Meg · Rating 3 out of 5]

The thing I loved most about this collection was that each story took place in a different point in American history! Each story had a unique love story, and I felt immersed in the time period.

To Love a Spy by Jennifer Moore
I love the Revolutionary War, and the intrigue was very interesting in this story. I loved to see Susannah change as she learned the realities of the war.

Southern Belle, Yankee Heart by Ranae Weight Mackley
This story is set at the beginning of the Civil War. This one felt the most unrealistic to me - partly because the main characters were from different sides of the war. But it was very sweet to see the relationship grow. This one also didn't quite get completely resolved, as the war is still going when the story ends. This leaves the ending a bit unknown.

Where Dreams Meet by Carolyn Twede Frank
I loved the perspective of a young immigrant coming and trying to find her own way. This story also ended rather abruptly, with very little resolution of the actual conflict. The love story was very sweet though.

The Sun, Moon, Stars and You by Carla Kelly
Teddy Roosevelt has always fascinated me, so I was thrilled to see him and his daughter Alice play a large role in this story. The romance was sweet, and the Suffrage movement added some depth to the love story. A very entertaining read.

Overall, these four stories were entertaining and the settings were delightful!

Thank you to NetGalley, Covenant Communications, and the authors for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

[A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

“To Love a Spy” by Jennifer Moore 5*
I appreciated how this short story created space to explore the moral implications of choosing sides and spying during the American Revolution. Jennifer Moore crafted characters that are endearing and a suspenseful storyline that had a satisfying happily ever after.

“Southern Belle, Yankee Heart” by Renae Weight Mackley 4*
This Civil War setting had characters involved in the importing if goods between North and South, and shone light on the inherent difficulties of tension between sides on trade. I enjoyed the gentle romance with a light helping of faith and the reflections of how the slave culture (some of it dissolving and some of it being held to) affected people in their daily lives.

“Where Dreams Meet” by Carolyn Twede Frank 4*
Peter and Jane complimented each other well in this story - I liked their gentle natures and how they tried to stay positive and see the best in other people despite being mistreated by them. The romance was sweet and the happily ever after was well deserved.

“The Sun, Moon, Stars, and You” by Carla Kelly 4.5*
I enjoyed the historical details Carla Kelly included in this Teddy Roosevelt era story. Not a time period I read in often, the clash of the old horse drawn world with the automobile and the cause of suffrage retold made fascinating details of the era come alive for me. A gentle romance with a very happily ever after was a perfect conclusion to this anthology!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

[Angeline · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
This was definitely an interesting collection of novellas. I had read some of these authors before but some of them were new to me. Where Dreams Meet is written by Jennifer Moore, Renae Weight Mackley, Carolyn Twede Frank, and Carla Kelly. This looked like a fun group of novellas so I decided to give it a try. I did enjoy it, but I did not love all of the novellas. However the fun thing about novellas is that you can pick and choose which story you want to read.
I ended up reading the first two stories relatively quickly. They were quite good and engaging. I liked the characters and the story line. I thought it was cool how they were both set during an important part of America’s history. The fourth one was also fun to read. However the third one was not exactly my cup of tea. It was cool to read about the different characters falling in love and hoping for a better future.
Where Dreams Meet is a collection of novelas of historical romances set during important moments of American history. I would recommend this book for those who enjoy sweet short reads, but I would say that I did have some that I liked more than others.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains four different stories, from four different time periods in American history, by four different excellent authors of historical fiction. The first is, "To Love a Spy", by Jennifer Moore, which takes places during the Revolutionary War. A wonderful story of fear and love in times of war, and learning what things you truly value. The next is "Southern Belle, Yankee Heart", by Renae Weight Mackley, about a young woman from Philadelphia who is trapped in Virginia at the start of the Civil War and what she must do, to earn a safe way home and meanwhile fall for a Southerner. This was a beautiful story with lots of twists and turns. The third story, "Where Dreams Meet, by Carolyn Twede Frank, is about a young Irish woman who ends up in Adair County, Missouri in 1892, and how she finds her way through difficult times and falls in love with a wrongly misjudged man. The last story, "The Sun, Moon, Stars and You" by Carla Kelly takes places in Washington, D C in 1905. I loved this story, as it came me some idea of how my great-grandmother, who was the daughter of a famous Civil War general might have met my great-grandfather, who was the son of a Senator from Nevada, although in a slightly earlier time period. Overall, this made for a great snapshot of history.

[The_Power Of_The Page · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting group of stories. Each one took place during a different time in American history. The first was during the revolutionary war. It was interesting to see the feelings and happenings during that time. Many were very conflicted in their loyalties.

The second story was set during the beginning of civil war. As with the first story the two main characters were from opposite sides. It was good to see how people can have opposing views, but still have so many thoughts and feelings in common.

The third story was an example of prejudice and selfishness by some during the time that a lot of Irish people were immigrating to America.

Last, was a tale during the Teddy Roosevelt years, just before his daughter, Alice’s wedding. The author wove in many true historical happenings, which added interest to the story.

Content:
Clean, kisses only.
Some talk of war, but none described.

If you enjoy a clean love story and American history, you will enjoy the stories in this anthology.