Sincerely Yours Book Review

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About the Book

In this collection of brand-new historical novellas from four outstanding storytellers, four young women find their lives altered after each receives a letter that sets her on a new path toward a changed life--and perhaps lifelong love. From a Hudson River steamboat to a lush drawing room, from a carousel carver's workshop to a remote and controversial hospital, readers will love being swept into the lives of four young women who are making their way in the world and finding love where they least expect it. (Goodreads)

My Review

What a collection of stories and authors! I love the cover of this book. My favorite novella is by Amanda Cabot about a carousel carver and young woman of society that discovers having a big name is not everything. I liked the unique aspect with carving the carousel and painting. While all novellas are usually predictable, the other stories didn't stand out to me. Jane Kirkpatrick is always a good story teller and even in her short story there were details that I enjoyed.Laurie and Ann are great authors there stories in this collection just didn't intrigue me as much.

 Overall this is a four novella book, don't expect a lot of depth but do expect unique situations and characters. 

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"I received this book from Revell for free in exchange for an honest review."

Love's Sweet Beginning Book Review

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About the Book

 It wasn't Cassie Haddon's fault that she had managed to reach the age of twenty-five without possessing any useful skills. Until the war, she had always had servants to wait on her. Since then, she and her widowed mother had moved from place to place, relying on family to care for them. Now she's forced to find work to support them both. What isn't in her plans is falling for Jacob West, a local restaurateur and grocer. She needs a job and he needs help. But what they both need is love.(Goodreads)

 My Review

This is the third book in the Sister's at Heart series. I found that this book can be read by itself as it is about Cassie's life. I really enjoyed the overall storyline with this book. Cassie has been brought up and raised without having to really do anything until suddenly her and her mother lose everything that have. I liked Cassie's character because even though she had never cooked or cleaned she was willing to work hard to provide for herself and her mother. After moving and with little money she starts working as a waitress and meets the handsome store owner. While predictable, I enjoyed the characters, even though her mother can be rather annoying. As a side note, I personally do not think that the cover does this book justice. So to those who do judge books by their cover, the book is better than the cover relates. I want to go back and read the first two books in this series and I look forward to reading more from this author. 

 "I received this book from Revell for free in exchange for an honest review."