Kay M. (maydayzee) reviewed Sincerely Yours: A Moonlight Promise / Dandelion Wishes / Little Word / A Saving Grace on + 754 more book reviews
A Moonlight Promise by Laurie Alice Eakes
3***
1825
My interest picked up after the first couple of chapters and I did enjoy this story set in 1825 on a Hudson River steamboat. I particularly was touched by the faith and commitment to God of some of the characters. The two main characters were quite well developed for such a short story.
Lessons in Love by Anne Shorey
1858
4****
Lessons in Love is a lovely story, which I thoroughly enjoyed. It reminds me that more often than not, people are not really who they seem or claim to be. Lessons in Love illustrates this concept spectacularly. Well done!
One Little Word by Anne Cabot
1892
4****
This is a beautiful story of two people who had their lives and futures planned by their parents. I especially love Lorraine and the courage she found within herself to pursue her dream. Inspiring story!
A Saving Grace by Jane Kirkpatrick
Prior to 1911
5****
What a charming story! The main character, Grace, is just an ordinary woman, who is an extraordinary friend. This novella based on real events and people is light-hearted and upbeat despite the morbidity of the situation.
3***
1825
My interest picked up after the first couple of chapters and I did enjoy this story set in 1825 on a Hudson River steamboat. I particularly was touched by the faith and commitment to God of some of the characters. The two main characters were quite well developed for such a short story.
Lessons in Love by Anne Shorey
1858
4****
Lessons in Love is a lovely story, which I thoroughly enjoyed. It reminds me that more often than not, people are not really who they seem or claim to be. Lessons in Love illustrates this concept spectacularly. Well done!
One Little Word by Anne Cabot
1892
4****
This is a beautiful story of two people who had their lives and futures planned by their parents. I especially love Lorraine and the courage she found within herself to pursue her dream. Inspiring story!
A Saving Grace by Jane Kirkpatrick
Prior to 1911
5****
What a charming story! The main character, Grace, is just an ordinary woman, who is an extraordinary friend. This novella based on real events and people is light-hearted and upbeat despite the morbidity of the situation.
Jasmine A. (jasmineflower88) reviewed Sincerely Yours: A Moonlight Promise / Dandelion Wishes / Little Word / A Saving Grace on + 51 more book reviews
A Moonlight Promise
This was my first story by Laurie Alice Eakes and I sincerely enjoyed A Moonlight Promise. It was a sweet story with just enough danger to make it a satisfying read. Camilla and Nathaniel's reliance on faith in God in the face of difficult circumstances is worth admiring. I absolutely loved the historical steamboat details, who knew that the Mark Twain steamboats were nothing like the earlier ones at all?
Lessons In Love
A gentle love story about a shy girl with a secret she is a writer and the lessons she learns in honesty, in life, and in love. One of the things I liked about Lessons In Love is how Ann Shorey tells it realistically; the women in the story believe both in women's rights but also in family and happiness in the home. A truly sweet and enjoyable novella.
One Little Word
I think this is one of my favorite stories in the book, I LOVE carousels! I got my first carousel ride at age 8 and I have been in love ever since. This story is not only filled with fascinating details about the musical horses but it also a delightfully sweet romance. Amanda Cabot has a winner in One Little Word and readers will find themselves rooting for Lorraine and Jonah.
A Saving Grace
Darker than the preceding stories A Saving Grace tells the story of a woman's love for her friend. Grace will do whatever it takes including endangering her own life to save her friend and the other women under treatment. While the romance is muted, I think the friendship and loyalty displayed by Jane Kirkpatrick's characters was my favorite part of this story.
Overall
A nice collection of diverse stories from four talented authors. The theme of receiving a life changing letter weaves these stories together in a most interesting way. Life, love, and the power of the written word are what these stories are all about. These stories are perfect for lovers of historical fiction and will only whet the appetite for more by these lovely ladies.
(I received a copy of this book through the Revell Reads program in exchange for my honest review. I received no financial compensation for this review. All opinions are entirely my own)
This was my first story by Laurie Alice Eakes and I sincerely enjoyed A Moonlight Promise. It was a sweet story with just enough danger to make it a satisfying read. Camilla and Nathaniel's reliance on faith in God in the face of difficult circumstances is worth admiring. I absolutely loved the historical steamboat details, who knew that the Mark Twain steamboats were nothing like the earlier ones at all?
Lessons In Love
A gentle love story about a shy girl with a secret she is a writer and the lessons she learns in honesty, in life, and in love. One of the things I liked about Lessons In Love is how Ann Shorey tells it realistically; the women in the story believe both in women's rights but also in family and happiness in the home. A truly sweet and enjoyable novella.
One Little Word
I think this is one of my favorite stories in the book, I LOVE carousels! I got my first carousel ride at age 8 and I have been in love ever since. This story is not only filled with fascinating details about the musical horses but it also a delightfully sweet romance. Amanda Cabot has a winner in One Little Word and readers will find themselves rooting for Lorraine and Jonah.
A Saving Grace
Darker than the preceding stories A Saving Grace tells the story of a woman's love for her friend. Grace will do whatever it takes including endangering her own life to save her friend and the other women under treatment. While the romance is muted, I think the friendship and loyalty displayed by Jane Kirkpatrick's characters was my favorite part of this story.
Overall
A nice collection of diverse stories from four talented authors. The theme of receiving a life changing letter weaves these stories together in a most interesting way. Life, love, and the power of the written word are what these stories are all about. These stories are perfect for lovers of historical fiction and will only whet the appetite for more by these lovely ladies.
(I received a copy of this book through the Revell Reads program in exchange for my honest review. I received no financial compensation for this review. All opinions are entirely my own)
