Genre:
Historical Romance
Historical Romance
The Blue Ribbon Brides Collection
by Cynthia Hickey, Gina Welborn, Jennifer AlLee,
Angela Breidenbach, Darlene Franklin, Carrie Fancett Pagels,
Amber Stockton, Niki Turner, Becca Whitham
| -From Goodreads- Meet nine men and women whose competitive goals take them to state and county fairs between 1889 and 1930. From baking pie to polishing pigs, from sculpting butter to stitching quilts, everyone has something to prove to themselves and their communities. But in going for the blue ribbon, will nine women miss the greatest prize of all—the devoted heart of a godly man? ISBN-13: 978-1634098618 All is fair in love...and competition at the fair... Requilted With Love by Carrie Fancett Pagels Coming from a line of quilters I enjoyed this novella for that first. Of course, it didn't hurt that I've enjoyed several of the author's other stories. It's a fun look into the Michigan State Fair as two sweet characters learn a little about not letting fear control them and a little bit about love. Seven Medals And A Bride by Angela Breidenbach I was pretty excited when I started this novella and discovered that it was set during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, one that I have read about before, and it was partially about the delegation from Montana. Toss in a young lady scientist, a mine owner, and a group of matchmakers and you get a lot of fun! A Taste Of Honey by Darlene Franklin Can I make a silly pun by saying that this story in the collection was truly a sweet romance? The heroine and her hero have some problems to overcome, some big and some as small as a bee, but in the end readers are treated to an enjoyable time at the Vermont State Fair, and a very happy ending. Altered Hearts by Gina Welborn I think this one might have been my favorite so far in this collection. There was just something about the girl who wanted to make hats and the man she leaves behind at the Turner County State Fair. One the things that I really enjoyed was the very fitting practical millinery notes that headed each chapter. Better With Butter by Jennifer AlLee Well, I have to say that I agree with heroine on this one...Everything IS better with butter! And after finishing the novella I just had to look up the history of margarine. This story was fun to read with plenty of competition, tension, a little sabotage, and romantic sparks, all at the Nevada State Fair. Driven To Distraction by Becca Whitham Well, not only did this story bring up a sport I had never even heard of, auto polo, but it had my favorite quote from the collection. This story was also poignant as the centennial of the end of WWI happened only a few weeks before I read it. Can two families make peace at the Western Washington State Fair? |  This Book received a 4 Bark rating
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First Comes Pie by Niki Turner
This novella in the collection was as sweet as apple pie! #23 to be precise. I'll tell you, this novella made me hungry for my dad's apple pie the entire time I was reading. Apple Pie Days in Colorado comes alive with romance and a dash of danger to spice and add a little flavor.
Front Page Love by Amber Stockton
I think this story was all the sweeter because it featured the heroine and hero each trying to help the other attain a seemingly unattainable dream. But readers, along with Paige and Andy, will discover that the Wyoming State Fair can be what dreams are made of...even the most unexpected dreams.
Competing Hearts by Cynthia Hickey
I think this was probably my other favorite in the collection. Competition runs high at the Arkansas State Fair but sometimes competition isn't all it's cracked up to be. And sometimes the best plans that God has for us are a little bittersweet, and sometimes closer than we could have ever imagined.
Overall
This was a fun novella collection to read. While I haven't been to many fairs, and no big ones, these stories from 9 very talented authors took me straightaway to the warm days at the end of summer, to the sights, sounds, tastes, that make fairs such memorable experiences.
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Blue Ribbon Brides Collection by Cynthia Hickey, Gina Welborn, Jennifer AlLee, Angela Breidenbach, Darlene Franklin, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Amber Stockton, Niki Turner, Becca Whitham a 4 Bark rating.
This novella in the collection was as sweet as apple pie! #23 to be precise. I'll tell you, this novella made me hungry for my dad's apple pie the entire time I was reading. Apple Pie Days in Colorado comes alive with romance and a dash of danger to spice and add a little flavor.
Front Page Love by Amber Stockton
I think this story was all the sweeter because it featured the heroine and hero each trying to help the other attain a seemingly unattainable dream. But readers, along with Paige and Andy, will discover that the Wyoming State Fair can be what dreams are made of...even the most unexpected dreams.
Competing Hearts by Cynthia Hickey
I think this was probably my other favorite in the collection. Competition runs high at the Arkansas State Fair but sometimes competition isn't all it's cracked up to be. And sometimes the best plans that God has for us are a little bittersweet, and sometimes closer than we could have ever imagined.
Overall
This was a fun novella collection to read. While I haven't been to many fairs, and no big ones, these stories from 9 very talented authors took me straightaway to the warm days at the end of summer, to the sights, sounds, tastes, that make fairs such memorable experiences.
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Blue Ribbon Brides Collection by Cynthia Hickey, Gina Welborn, Jennifer AlLee, Angela Breidenbach, Darlene Franklin, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Amber Stockton, Niki Turner, Becca Whitham a 4 Bark rating.
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