A Bride's Agreement: Five Romances Develop Out of Convenient Marriages By: Elaine Bonner, Ramona K. Cecil, Nancy . Farrier, JoAnn A. Grote & DiAnn Mills

Book Description...,

"Immerse yourself in the discomfiture of five couples who are virtual strangers when they agree to wed for practical reasons. Emily marry Steven for the sake of his children. Regina’s family has arranged for Diedrich to come from Germany as her groom. Chiquita is bartered in marriage to Eduardo to cover her father’s debts. Pearl accepts Jason’s hasty proposal to help him run his family’s farm. Sarah Jane is forced to marry Painted Hands, a trail scout, for propriety’s sake. Can romance develop despite awkward beginnings?"

Be ready for some stories that were from the 1800's....

Title:  A Bride's Agreement

Authors: 

 Elaine Bonner, Ramona K. Cecil, Nancy, Farrier, JoAnn A. Grote & DiAnn Mills

Publisher:  Barbour Publishing, Inc.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"A Bride's Agreement" 

By:  Five Authors....

Elaine Bonner, Ramona K. Cecil, Nancy . Farrier, JoAnn A. Grote & DiAnn Mills

My Thoughts..... on these Five Stories......

1.  Thanks to a Lonely Heart  by Elaine Bonner

What will happen when Steven ask Emily to marry him...Will she? Well this is quite a story that you will just have to pick up this novella to see how well this author will brings  out this good read to its readers.  It would be a beautiful well written story.  

2. A Bride's Sweet Surprise in Saucer, Indiana  by Ramona Cecil

What will happen when Regina's father sends for a German[Diedrich Rothhaus] for her to marry?  This was another beautiful told story by this author that will stay with you long after the read.

3.  Sonoran Secret  by Nancy  Farrier

Will Eduardo Villegas marry Teresa Garcia to forgive the debt owed to him by her father, Diego or would it be another daughter[Fealdad Garcia which meant ugly and stupid] due to trickery....?  Why did Eduardo choose to call her Chiquita[which meant tiny]?  Diego had duped him once again!  

What a interesting story that you will only have to pick up to enjoy.  

4.  Love's Shining Hope by  JoAnn A. Grote 

 Will Pearl accepts Jason’s hasty proposal to help him run his family’s farm?

I loved this ending...quote...

"If we love each other and the Lord, we can handle anything.  Love 'beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." "Love never faileth, Never."

Another wonderful read!

5.  Kiowa Husband by DiAnn Mills 

How will life turn out for Sarah Jane when she marry's Paint Hands [Toby Carlson]? 

I loved this quote...

from Sarah Jane.to Painted Hands...."Think of what you've done for me.  Your Volunteered to help strangers with deadly typhoid.  You married me when Preacher Sanders demanded it.  You helped me nurse Mama and Papa and spared me the restless, wild one."  "I pray you one day discover how blessed I am." Another beautifully told story that will keep your attention from start till the end.

Would I recommend A Bride's Agreement?   YES!

Every time I thought I liked this certain novella....I would read another one ...and then I  was left saying in the end..... I liked all the the five stories and I am sure you will too.

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

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

The 12 Brides of Christmas Collection: 12 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

Book Description....

Christmas is the time for love—and weddings—and twelve historical women are on their way to the altar, whether they know it or not. In Nineteenth Century settings across the heartland of America, readers will experience heartfelt gifts, old-fashioned Christmas traditions, sweet romance, and inspiring faith from twelve acclaimed Christian authors, including 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.

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.