The Kissing Bridge Escaping the past isn’t as easy as it should be… be paid.
Reuben loved Anna for as long as he could remember, but before he could get serious about courting her, his brother, Mark, won her away. But now she’s back and she beginning to pay the steep price for her mistakes. Reuben tries to help her as much as he can, and the decisions he makes will cost them both everything.
Sold on Love
When Lavina Fisher takes over the household while Mamm’s away, things go from bad to worse. And her younger brother, Stephen, is mostly to blame. Then an accident forces Lavina to face her fears—and her ex-boyfriend. Can she swallow her pride and accept Aaron’s help with the latest disaster?
Cowboys and Amish Girls
Rodeo cowboy, Truman Gunderson, had never met an Amish girl. Amish sisters, Faith, Hope, and Charity had yet to lay eyes on a real, live cowboy. That is until Truman’s galloping horse crosses paths with Charity’s runaway buggy. Truman is not the type to shy away from any challenge, but after he learns something about Faith, Hope, and especially Charity, he realizes that he has met his match.
Praise for Springs of Love:
“Laura Hilton, Rachel Good, and Thomas Nye have written delightful stories about forgiveness, love, and finding strength through their faith in God to face the problems bombarding their lives. Each story by these talented authors will surprise you at every turn, and you’ll find yourself on the edge of your seat wanting to know the outcome! Sit back, get comfy, and enjoy!”~Molly Jebber, Amish Historical Romance Author and Speaker. Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times, and many other publications have given her books high ratings.
“The novellas in the Springs of Love collection give readers a great taste of the talent behind each author. Romance, tenderness, faith, and even a dash or two of humor frame three stories that do Amish fiction proud. The distinguishing styles of each author combine with the timeless messages of faith, hope, and love to craft a collection of novellas that will settle sweetly in your heart! ” ~Carrie Schmidt, Reading Is My SuperPower
“The ‘Springs of Love’ anthology of Amish springtime love novellas will tantalize the romantic urges of readers. Fun reading from a run-away Amish bride to a bronc-riding cowboy in Amish territory. Three enjoyable authors.” ~Alan Daugherty, columnist The News-Banner.
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The stories in this collection are filled with wonderful characters that touch your heart. They show us how to see people the way God
does , have faith, trust and most of all love unconditionally.
The Kissing Bridge by Laura V. Hilton:
Anna is caught in an abusive relationship and is desperate to get away. I really liked who stepped up to help her and showed how much this person cared about her. When she decides to come back home, it is not easy with rumors that she ran away from the man she was to marry. I wonder why people don’t believe someone when they share that they were abused? I felt so sorry for Anna and I admired her for having faith that God would expose the truth. One of the most beautiful parts of the story for me was when Reuben and Anna go to seek counsel. It was like reading a washing away of sin and cleansed in beautiful love. For me it felt like a peace had come over me and God’s arms had encircled me. The story is touching and one I won’t forget. Thank you for such a wonderful example of unconditional love . The ending found me crying, so be prepared.
Sold On Love by Rachel J. Good
I can remember a time when I was dating and decided I needed to break up with the guy. It was painful but I felt I had made the right decision. Lavina was having the same difficult time as I had. Why did she break off her relationship with Aaron? The truth was too hard for her to share. I liked the illustration the author showed about pride and feeling unworthy. Have you ever felt like you couldn’t do a task. Were you ashamed to tell anyone? The star of the story for me was Lavina’s little brother Stephen. I chuckled at his antics and energy. He wanted to do good at everything he did, but it didn’t always turn out that way. The story reminds us to slow down, think with our hearts and not be afraid of failure.
Cowboys and Amish Girls by Thomas Nye
Can you imagine being a cowboy and see an Amish girl for the first time? Truman is really outside his element when he happens upon Charity? They sure don’t hit it off right away and it makes for a very fun adventure. Charity is running away from someone she doesn’t want to marry. Truman is hurt by a girl that deceived him and with that they decide to go back to Charity’s farm and see if Truman can help reunite Charity with the man she was to marry. Truman thinks working on Charity’s family farm will do him some good. I think Truman is in for a few surprises when he gets to the farm. Charity’s brothers don’t know what to think of this cowboy who has dropped in and wants a job. I loved reading about horse and how they are trained. The story was interesting and I liked how the author focused on how we sometimes can make a person an idol. Truman and Charity struggle with trust and pride. Will Truman fall in love? Can Charity start to believe in herself? It’s a good story that made me feel like being at a rodeo and watching the cowboys work hard at outsmarting the animals. Love isn’t always easy, but when you find the right one, trust God to show you the way.
I received a copy of this book from the authors and Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion .