The Christmas Heirloom
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In Kristi Ann Hunter's "Legacy of Love," Sarah Gooding never suspected returning a brooch to an elderly woman would lead to a job . . . and introduce her to the woman's grandson, a man far above her station. In Karen Witemeyer's "Gift of the Heart," widow Ruth Albright uses the family brooch as collateral for a loan from the local banker. But the more she comes to know the man behind the stern businessman, the more she hopes for a second chance at love. In Sarah Loudin Thomas's "A Shot at Love," Fleeta Brady's rough-and-tumble childhood means she prefers hunting to more feminine activities. She never expected her family's brooch might be how a fellow hunter turns her attention from competition to romance. In Becky Wade's "Because of You," Maddie Winslow has spent years in love with a man whose heart was already spoken for. When a church Christmas project brings them together and she stumbles upon an old family brooch, might it finally be her turn for love?
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1 primary book3 released books#2.5 in A Bradford Sisters Romance
A Bradford Sisters Romance is a 3-book series with 1 released primary work first released in 2017 with contributions by Becky Wade, Karen Witemeyer, and Kristi Ann Hunter.
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2 primary books4 released books#1.5 in Haven Manor
Haven Manor is a 4-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2018 with contributions by Kristi Ann Hunter, Karen Witemeyer, and Sarah Loudin Thomas.
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1 primary book4 released books#2.75 in Archer Brothers
Archer Brothers is a 4-book series with 1 released primary work first released in 2012 with contributions by Karen Witemeyer, Mary Connealy, and Regina Jennings.
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1 primary book2 released books#1.5 in Sound of Rain
Sound of Rain is a 2-book series with 1 released primary work first released in 2017 with contributions by Sarah Loudin Thomas, Karen Witemeyer, and Kristi Ann Hunter.
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3.5 stars
Cute concept. Most suffered from a bit of the cram-too-much-in syndrome common to novellas, though Witemeyer's didn't.
Legacy of Love: Kristi Ann Hunter 3 stars
This one was a little difficult for me to get into, but turned out really sweet. It's about a young woman in Regency era whose future doesn't look too rosy until a friend gives her the brooch.
Gift of the Heart: Karen Witemeyer 5 stars
I'm still thinking about how sweet and engaging this little story is. It's by far my favorite story in the book! A widow who's fallen on hard times and a man with a deformed arm are the stars of this little story, and there's even a bit of intrigue thrown in. I'll be rereading this one more than one time. Just another reason why Witemeyer is a top favorite author!
A Shot at Love: Sarah Loudin Thomas 3 stars
I think I just struggle in connecting to Thomas's author voice. It was good but I didn't feel any emotions over these characters. I also didn't like some of the feminist vibes that didn't quite get dealt with, the idea that children were a burden...obviously the MC later had kids for there to be a fourth story, but I was left thinking perhaps she didn't really want to become a mom.
Because of You: Becky Wade 2.5 stars
Becky's shorts are hit or miss for me, either love-love or eh. This one was an “eh” for me. I liked Maggie more as a side character in the Bradford Sisters novels, which was odd for me.
Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.
