Review: Absolutely LOVED this new romance anthology!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 27, 2014
I just finished reading A TIMELESS ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY: LOVE LETTER COLLECTION by six talented authors.  This anthology combined three sweet (clean) contemporary romance novellas with three sweet (clean) historical romance novellas.  This was a winning combination, each with the theme of love letters.I'm very impressed with several factors about this anthology:* All six novellas were very well written, each so different, yet each and every one of excellent quality.* Professionally edited and formatted.* All six novellas are true to their "sweet" rating; perfectly clean in language and content.  While definitely two-thumbs up for the romance...there is no sexual content whatsoever.  THANK YOU!  I recommend this book (and each and every story contained therein) to readers of all ages, *especially* those who prefer clean romance.* A wide range of settings made for a delightful reading experience: American southwest, American frontier, early 20th century English countryside (and more!).... *sigh** Each novella is remarkably unique.  Fresh stories I thoroughly enjoyed savoring.  The beauty of an anthology like this is the ability to make a day of it...or to read one story at a time with the ease of putting it down (if you can!) between novellas.Specific compliments for the titles contained in LOVE LETTER COLLECTION:1.  MAGGIE'S SONG by Karey WhiteThis "friends to sweethearts" story of Lucas and Maggie was a truly sweet, feel-good, rewarding read.  So clean!  And yet so very romantic.  LOVED the unique setting of the American southwest canyon hiking tour guide company.... very well done.2.  JUST FLY by Krista Lynne JensenThis wonderfully heartwarming romance between Wren and Seth (whose grandparents were school chums...and the reason for their meeting) made me smile the whole way through.  Watching their love take root and blossom was something special.3.  HOW TO REWRITE A LOVE LETTER by Diane DarcyWow!  Diane Darcy is one of my all-time favorite writers.  This is a NEW novella...first time in print...and this FUN premise of a high school English teacher sweet on the Principal....and the love letters between them was delightful!  Diane writes witty dialogue, solid characters (and believable reactions), and plots that keep me coming back for more.  This delightful romantic comedy was PERFECT!4.  A THOUSAND WORDS by Sarah M. EdenThis sweet historical set on the American frontier at the time of railroad expansion tells the love story between two desperately poor Irish immigrants, Shannon and Patrick.  Ms. Eden writes amazing descriptions, emotionally poignant scenes.  I loved the beautiful angst keeping Shannon and Patrick apart.  This story brought tears to my eyes!5.  BETWEEN THE LINES by Annette LyonSet in Provo, 1926, Jane Martin and Thomas Allred might be kids who grew up together...but it takes letter writing to come to truly know one another.  It might just be my (true story!) Allred ancestry, but I found Thomas's character to be a hero I DID fall in love with--what an amazingly gentle, wonderful man.  Ms. Lyon writes believable characters that are exquisitely motivated.6.  BLACKBERRY HOLLOW by Heather B. Moore(1908 England) Lucy Quinn has inherited an English manor, and intends a two-week trip to settle the estate, see the property sold, and then return to her life in New York.  Lucy is named after a great-aunt, Lucille, whose tragic love story brings Lucy closer to an intriguing neighbor, Calvin Devans III (who's also named after a great-(great?)-grandfather, Calvin).  This precious romance sucked me in, with pacing that convinced me Lucy and Calvin were meant for one another, had fallen in love for all the right reasons, and deserved the chance to be happy together.Each and every novella in this collection is a KEEPER!  I'm so happy for the opportunity to read it, and highly recommend it to readers of all ages.I received an ARC (advanced review copy) in trade for an honest review.