This wonderful collection of novellas set in the late 1800's was well-written, with many interesting characters and settings. They are all separate stories, spread across small town America, with the heroines sharing the dilemma of facing something new: losing a home, moving to a new town, starting over, renewing relationships. I thoroughly enjoyed each one of these, especially the wonderful heroes featured. The hardworking, kind, compassionate, caring men who reached out in friendship to each of the ladies in their situations were quite irresistible! The last story in the collection has connections back to the author's Cripple Creek books, with many characters appearing, but it wasn't hard to keep up; it made me want to read the series to get their backstories. Loved the sweet little girls in that one too. The message of hope, grace to start anew, and love shine through each story.

Highly recommend this collection by some of my favorite Christian fiction authors, especially for fans of historical romances.

(Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for the book provided in exchange for my honest, unsolicited review.)

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