Review for THE EVERYGREEN BRIDE:

I couldn’t help but fall in love with this story.

The heroine, like myself, is a Mississippi girl who loves snow. Only Mississippi doesn’t see snow that often, especially enough to cover the ground in white.

Samuel had my heart from the beginning. His quiet, gentle interest in Annabelle is portrayed so well, though he hides it from the heroine until he thinks he’s going to lose her to a fellow up north!

Their tender exchanges and the push-pull is so sweet and sigh-worthy. Especially the gift at the end. Makes my heart smile. Definitely a worthy read, like all Ms. Hillman’s works.
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The 12 Brides of Christmas (various authors) is a delightful collection of twelve, historical Christian stories written by well-known Christian authors. All of them take place in the late 1800s and revolve around Christmas (and Christmas items like the tree, star, advent, nutcrackers). Each story is set in a different place (Lone Tree, Kansas, Oregon Trail in Wyoming). I enjoyed these heartwarming Christmas stories. They are well-written and easy to read. Once you start reading them you will not want to stop. They are not preachy or overly religious. They all just have a nice, light Christian tone (so they can be read by younger readers as well). I give The 12 Brides of Christmas 4 out of 5 stars. I will be looking for more works by the authors in this book. If you enjoy reading historical romance books, then you will like this collection.

I received a complimentary copy of The 12 Brides of Christmas from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ( )

The 12 Brides of Christmas Collection by Various Authors: Mary Connealy, Margaret Brownley, Pam Hillman, Maureen Lang, Michele Ule, Amy Lillard, Miralee Ferrell, Susan Page Davis, Diana Lesire Brandmeyer, Amanda Cabot, Davalynn Spencer, and Vickie McDonough; Pub date: 10-1-15

This book is a collection of gentle, sweet, very clean Christian romantic tales. We have twelve brides in this collection that will find the love of their life at Christmas time. Each one is special in it’s owns way; all are historical Christian romances. They are not preachy or pushy in presenting Christian values and beliefs. The recipes were an added bonus. Barbour publishing has never failed me in publishing a wonderful story. These stories were a little too short to suit my taste, as I prefer more depth, but they are packed with the Christmas spirit and Christian values and are relaxing reads. These twelve authors are all acclaimed Christian authors and I have read most of them before.

Christmas is time for compassion, loving spirits and nothing is better than sweet Christmas romance, in this book you have twelve such tales. I recommend this collection to anyone that loves Christmas, Christian historical romance and happy ever after.

I received this book from the publisher and Netgalley in return for an honest review. ( )

Title: The 12 Brides of Christmas Collections
Authors: Mary Connealy, Margaret Brownley, Pam Hillman, Maureen Lang, Michele Ule, Amy Lillard, Miralee Ferrell, Susan Page Davis, Diana Lesire Brandmeyer, Amanda Cabot, Davalynn Spencer, and Vickie McDonough.
Publishser: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"The 12 Brides of Christmas Collections" by: Mary Connealy, Margaret Brownley, Pam Hillman, Maureen Lang, Michele Ule, Amy Lillard, Miralee Ferrell, Susan Page Davis, Diana Lesire Brandmeyer, Amanda Cabot, Davalynn Spencer, and Vickie McDonough.

What I enjoyed about this novel.. .'12 Heartwarming Historical Romances for the Season of Love'

This was 12 beautiful novellas of Brides of Christmas Collection taking place in the 19th century. I loved reading each and everyone of the stories that were so sweet and loving showing each date and location of the story in front of each beginning chapter. This is definitely one book to read during the Christmas season. The recipes that accompanied most of the novellas were a plus to each read.

12 Brides of Christmas Collection.... 1-12

1. Festive Bride featuring... Roy and Alma
2. The Nutcracker Bride featuring... Lucy and Chad
3. The Christmas Star Bride Featuring Esther and Jeremy
4. The Advent Bride featuring Melanie and Henry
5. The Christmas Tree Bride featuring Polly and Jacob
6, The Nativity Bride featuring Curt and Deborah
7. The Evergreen Bride featuring Annebelle and Samuel
8. The Gift Wrapped Bride featuring Sophie and Noah
9. The Gingerbread Bride featuring Madeline and Harlon
10. The Fruitcake Bride featuring Karen and Clay
11. The Snowbound Bride featuring Arabella and Nate
12. The Yuletide Bride featuring Kate and Ewan

I wasn't able to pick my favorite because I loved them all of these wonderful novellas, so definitely I would recommend this collection to you as a good read.

I received a copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ( )