

File Size: 1816 KB
Print Length: 546 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1634090292
Publisher: Shiloh Run Studios (June 1, 2016)
Publication Date: May 19, 2016
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B01FWW9SOY
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Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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Story after story became compelling reads, a 19th century feast [1851-1894] not to be easily set aside. 12 good Christian historical authors in an anthology of romance & bride short stories (novelettes) sure to sharpen a summer heat spell. Read, then leave a comment telling your favorite—it’s tough to pick. For me, best was always the last story read—even when reading through for the second time.Yes, this is exactly the same 12 authors that provided “The 12 Brides of Christmas Collection” worthy of reading also, even off-holiday. But don’t expect Christmas stories to cool the romance peak.For those who like spoiler-less details, individual notes in the Barbour book order:==1=The Honey Bride –Diana Lesire Brandmeyer –Trenton IL 1887 (48pages)Together, Katie & Pete fought the barn blaze that took her father’s life. Should she fight the flames of romance so soon after? A mortgage, family secret & barn loss all suggest a love chance lost. A new series of surprises might lead to a sweet solution.==2=Dog Days of Summer Bride –Margaret Brownley –Bee Flat KS 1883 (46p)“Mozart” is pianolady Marilee’s dog. He pounds the keyboard badly. Marilee plays classics to forget. Blacksmithy Jed’s dog, “Dynamite,” is a weekly run-away cow dog, just like “Mo.” Summer Dog Days arrive with a dog-gone dilemma that could lead to love nipping at someone’s heels, wag, wag, bow & wow.==3=The Fourth of July Bride –Amanda Cabot –Cheyenne WY Terr June 1886 (42p)It seems to be a sparkler of a romance potential between cattle baron Gideon and Naomi. Would the fireworks turn to dud, since mom’s eyes need an unaffordable operation leading to a life commitment of care for a blink parent? Gideon’s ma adds her own unwelcome holiday finale, thus a July 4th deception is devised.
This collection includes 12 novellas found in the smaller 12 Brides of Summer collections. Overall, the 12 novellas were entertaining and charming. I, of course, had my favorites. ;)The Honey Bride by Diana Brandmeyer - 4 starsAfter her father dies, Katie is left to try to save the family farm. Pete, a ranch hand from a nearby farm, has been pining for Katie for a long time. Now is his chance to help her out and hopefully win her heart. I just adored Pete. He was protective, patient, and kind. Katie was a cutie, with her shyness, and her determination to save the farm. Sweet story!Dog Days of Summer Bride by Margaret Brownley - 5 starsThis was a super cute novella about a man, a woman, and a dog. Marilee has been taking care of a "stray" dog for months, even though he mysteriously disappears for a chunk of time each week. Jed has raised his dog since he was a puppy, but for the last few months he's been running off several days a week. Eventually they realize they're sharing the same dog, and have to decide what to do about it. A sweet, fun story!!The Fourth of July Bride by Amanda Cabot - 3.5 starsThis was only the 2nd work I've read by Amanda Cabot, but from other reviews I can see that the characters in this novella, Gideon & Naomi, were introduced in other novels. I think that's always fun to have that connection. The relationship between Gideon and Naomi starts out as a business deal. It kind of made me think of the 80's movie "Can't Buy Me Love" & the Sandra Bullock movie "The Proposal." We all know what happened with those faux romances. Cute story. I enjoyed it.
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