Virginia, 1895After waiting four years for her best friend to return from sea, Wren Cromwell’s dream of building a life with Tate Kennedy has wilted during his unexpected absence. Then, just as suddenly as he departed the mountain of their childhood, he returns, bringing with him tales of Norway’s icy fjords and his time aboard ship on the North Sea. As spring unfurls around them, so unfolds a … unfolds a new hope in Wren’s heart, and a new chance at love on the horizon. But with Tate’s longing for exciting voyages still alive, will he vanish to the high seas again, or will this land he’s returned to, and Wren’s steadfast love, be enough to nurture his adventurous spirit?
From Christy and Carol Award-winning author, Joanne Bischof, comes a newly repackaged novella once featured in the historical compilation, Heirloom Brides.
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I loved the new edition of this sweet, heart-touching novella! A story of young love, tested by time and distance. When Tate suddenly appears behind Wren, after four years at sea, the reconciliation is a bit more difficult than he expected. Wren is afraid of what will happen to her heart if he leaves again. He needs to earn her trust.
Tate isn’t quite sure how to tell her his plans, he regrets he didn’t mention them sooner.
I had happy tears in my eyes again as Tate showed Wren the surprise.
I first read this sweet story in my Kindle copy of The Heirloom Brides Collection in 2016. I thank the publisher for a copy of the new updated version. A review was not required. The opinion expressed is entirely my own
I adored getting to know more of Tate and Wren’s story. As usual with Ms. Bischof’s writing, you feel like you are there experiencing what the characters are experiencing. The romance was sweet and precious and just the wonderful read.
Something New is a beautifully written story by Joanne Bischof. I loved Tate and Wren. They went through so much that many readers could relate to. I highly recommend this novella.
Five Stars.
I received this book from the author, but was not required to write a review. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
Another wonderful novella by Joanne Bischof
Something New follows in the grand tradition of all books by Joanne Bischof. You will feel the rolling of the ship in the storm; smell the wildflowers in the garden, ache with the labor of felling trees. And you will be drawn into a story full of longing and hope, written in a language which is rich and compelling.
I love Wren’s innocence and sweet, gentle ways. Her love for Tate started back when they were both children and she tagged along behind him as he went from adventure to adventure.
Tate had always loved Wren. Even when he was thousands of miles and an ocean away, he never stopped thinking about her. Everything he did was motivated by his love and the goal he had of returning to her and giving her a home.
Prepare to have your heart melted in this beautiful story of love and sacrifice.
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Something New was a beautiful and gentle story of love renewed. These two characters, Tate and Wren, never stopped loving each other, yet they were separated for four years. Wren carried a lot of sadness from Tate’s abrupt departure years earlier and it was so sweet to watch as Tate worked to show Wren exactly how much he cared for her.
This novella can stand alone, however, readers who enjoyed Daughters of Northern Shores will recognize Haakon and Tate’s friendship in the prologue, which loosely connects these stories.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
“I think Wren had to convince herself that your bond couldn’t last forever.”
Sometimes the lost is simply found; on other occasions, what returns is better than what was removed. But in the interim, trust can be broken. Understandably, Wren Cromwell’s belief in Tate Kennedy’s childhood promises had not only waned, it had nearly expired. Four years had passed; four long years at sea for Tate, and four long years at home for Wren; without a word.
Beautifully penned, this heartfelt story of “something new” will bring tears to your eyes and warmth to your spirit, for starting over is an adventure that Wren hesitates to accept.
“I never wrote you any letters, but I was writing you in my heart.”