Love Stitched into Four Women’s Lives Enjoy four historical romances that celebrate the arts of sewing and quilting. When four women put needle and thread to fabric, will their talents lead to love? Bygones by Mary Davis Texas, 1884 Drawn to the new orphan boy in town, Tilly Rockford soon became the unfortunate victim of a lot of Orion Dunbar’s mischievous deeds in school. Can Tilly figure out … deeds in school. Can Tilly figure out how to truly forgive the one who made her childhood unbearable? Now she doesn’t even know she holds his heart. Can this deviant orphan-train boy turned man make up for the misdeeds of his youth and win Tilly’s heart before another man steals her away?
The Bridal Shop by Grace Hitchcock
Charleston, South Carolina, June 1886
Alice Turner, the owner of one of Charleston’s finest bridal shops, is determined never to be dependent on a man for anything after the disgrace of her father’s prison time. When her best friend requests Alice to be her maid of honor, she reluctantly sets aside her feelings on marriage and dons a stylish bridesmaid’s gown, never intending to catch the eye of the handsome groomsman. Will he be able to convince her to open her heart again and finish the quilt once intended for her father?
Mending Sarah’s Heart by Suzanne Norquist
Rockledge, Colorado, 1884
Sarah doesn’t need anyone, especially her dead husband’s partner. With four brothers to mentor her boys and income as a seamstress, she seeks a quiet life. If only the Emporium of Fashion would stop stealing her customers and the local hoodlums would leave her sons alone. When she rejects her husband’s share of the mine, his partner Jack seeks to serve her through other means. But will his efforts only push her further away?
Binding Up Wounds by Liz Tolsma
Regent, Wisconsin, 1865
Melissa Bainbridge is a quirky designer of rag dolls who raises raccoons and never really fit into the small farming town. When Lance Witherspoon arrives in town to thank her for the Sanitary Commission quilt she made that saved his life, she is shocked to learn Lance is a Confederate. Can she and Lance confront the town’s prejudices – along with their own?
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I loved this set of historical romances. Each one has its own special flavor! Wonderful complex and interesting characters. Each story has poignant moments and made me want to keep turning the pages.
Four novellas to get lost in, whether you have just a few minutes or more time, you can read one, or maybe another in one sitting. Each have a bit of romance, and as you can see by the title each has quilting or sewing involved.
These are all set in different locations and a time after the Civil War, and so there is a historical point to each, along with some talented women.
I enjoyed this read, and no I couldn’t sit down and read just one, so now I want more!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Barbour, and was not required to give a positive review.
The stories in this book are all well written and hold your attention.I love this type of book, four different stories by four different authors. This is the perfect way find new-to-me authors. Thank you Barbour Publishing via NetGalley for the ARC copy of the book. All opinions expressed are my own. I recommend this book to everyone who likes good christian fiction.
I enjoyed this collection of novellas. While I have read stories by two of these authors before, two of the authors were new discoveries. All four novellas were good romantic stories with memorable characters and lessons worth learning. Mary Davis starts off with a quick romantic read driving home the theme of forgiveness. Of course, having read Grace Hitchcock’s work before, I was glad to find that touch of humor that she always adds skillfully to her writing. Also her romance made me smile and I didn’t want to leave these characters. But I moved on to a time when many prospectors and investors were out to stake a claim and get rich. To that backdrop, Suzanne Norquist adds an interesting story about trust. Because children are involved, the stakes become even higher. Liz Tolsma completes the collection with a novella set in Wisconsin involving the aftermath of the Civil War. It is such a great setting to focus on demonstrating love and acceptance. Each of these novellas used a purposeful setting and storyline to illustrate their themes, which I appreciated. I find that there are times that a novella is the perfect length to match the time that I have to read. This collection certainly delivers four enjoyable reads to fill your time. I was given a copy of this book by the publisher. All opinions are mine.
Such a great book! I loved both stories in this book, each book had such wonderful characters that I just instantly feel in love with. Each story was so beautiful from forgiveness to healing broken hearts. I didn’t want this book to end each story kept me engrossed in the pages to the very end. There is history, romance and faith in each story. I could pick a favorite because all stories were equally good and just left me with joy and a smile!
Was given a complimentary book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.