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kebreads's review against another edition
5.0
I very much looked forward to reading these stories, and they didn't disappoint. Some of them I wished were longer because I did not want to let go of the characters and stories yet.
A Brush with the Law: This story made me laugh. I loved the characters. I definitely would not want to have been in Bethany's shoes for most of that day. Reading about embarrassing situations stress me out a bit, so I took of half a star for that, but other than that, I loved this story.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Content: Clean - reference to hookers
Every Occasion: At the beginning of the story the characters and story seemed a bit familiar, but I quickly realized is was much different than the story it reminded me of. This was a cute story with great characters.
Rating: 4 stars
Content: Clean - 1 swear word, references to infidelity
Hold Your Breath: This was a sweet story. I really liked the characters and how they challenged each other to be better.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Content: Clean
The Ultimate Bachelor Challenge: This was a cute story that was hard to put down. This was one I especially did not want to end. I would love to read more about these characters, both the main characters and some of the minor characters.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Content: Clean - reference to gay marriage
Deal Breakers: This story had great characters. It was a cute story with the characters getting a second chance at love. Having been stuck in airports before, I could definitely relate to that part of the story.
Rating: 4 stars
Content: Clean
Hey, Helen!: This was my favorite out of the stories in this collection. I loved the characters, the story, and the ending. Looking back, I think in some ways his parents helped facilitate the development of their relationship.
Rating: 5 stars
Content: Clean
Source: Review Copy
A Brush with the Law: This story made me laugh. I loved the characters. I definitely would not want to have been in Bethany's shoes for most of that day. Reading about embarrassing situations stress me out a bit, so I took of half a star for that, but other than that, I loved this story.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Content: Clean - reference to hookers
Every Occasion: At the beginning of the story the characters and story seemed a bit familiar, but I quickly realized is was much different than the story it reminded me of. This was a cute story with great characters.
Rating: 4 stars
Content: Clean - 1 swear word, references to infidelity
Hold Your Breath: This was a sweet story. I really liked the characters and how they challenged each other to be better.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Content: Clean
The Ultimate Bachelor Challenge: This was a cute story that was hard to put down. This was one I especially did not want to end. I would love to read more about these characters, both the main characters and some of the minor characters.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Content: Clean - reference to gay marriage
Deal Breakers: This story had great characters. It was a cute story with the characters getting a second chance at love. Having been stuck in airports before, I could definitely relate to that part of the story.
Rating: 4 stars
Content: Clean
Hey, Helen!: This was my favorite out of the stories in this collection. I loved the characters, the story, and the ending. Looking back, I think in some ways his parents helped facilitate the development of their relationship.
Rating: 5 stars
Content: Clean
Source: Review Copy
flowersofquiethappiness's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
When I saw that Janette Rallison had a story in this collection, I knew I was going to read it. And hers was by far my favorite of the bunch! But I thoroughly enjoyed all six stories, which were full of fun and laughter. The mix of heroines go through a variety of set ups on their way to falling in love. From getting hauled to jail, getting snowed in at the airport, and practicing for Olympic swimming, to writing advice columns, reigniting old crushes, and even doing the laundry, I giggled and swooned my way through. These stories are very short actually, but sometimes all you want is a quick, easy read guaranteed to make you smile, you know? These were perfect for that! :)
When I saw that Janette Rallison had a story in this collection, I knew I was going to read it. And hers was by far my favorite of the bunch! But I thoroughly enjoyed all six stories, which were full of fun and laughter. The mix of heroines go through a variety of set ups on their way to falling in love. From getting hauled to jail, getting snowed in at the airport, and practicing for Olympic swimming, to writing advice columns, reigniting old crushes, and even doing the laundry, I giggled and swooned my way through. These stories are very short actually, but sometimes all you want is a quick, easy read guaranteed to make you smile, you know? These were perfect for that! :)
aublar's review against another edition
3.0
These were cute novellas with a collection of interesting premises but I thought several of them ended too abruptly. For example, I would have liked the YouTube challenge to finish, the jump to the Olympics was a little quick, and Helen and Neil never even kissed!
ghumpherys's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful collection of six contemporary stories all focused on Valentine's Day! I have loved all of the Timeless Romance Anthology collections (how can this be #19 already!) and again, this was no exception. Each of these authors has written a sweet short story that has something to do with Valentine's Day and yet each story is completely different. Filled with humor, witty dialogue, romance (clean as always) and happy endings, I'm never disappointed! In this collection there are embarrassing moments, second chances, childhood crushes, love letters and crazy first meetings. Practically perfect!
Note: I received a free e-book version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Note: I received a free e-book version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
nicolepeck's review against another edition
4.0
A Brush with the Law by Janette Rallison: I absolutely loved this short story! I laughed all the way through it. It was cute, entertaining, predictable on the blind date part, but everything else was fun and unexpected. The humor was what really sold it for me. I love something that can make me laugh while keeping me entertained and reading. The play on words for the title with connections to the story is even clever too!
Every Occasion by Heather B. Moore: A cute story, light and easy, even with the background of Maurie's past and what brings her back to Pine Valley and the home she was raised in, the connection that ties her and Grant together in the past and again in the present. I liked the setting, the characters, and the concept of her gift basket shop. A very enjoyable story, as always, from this author!
Hold Your Breath by Jenny Proctor: Another fun story, with the title tying in with the story well, another play on words. I liked the characters, the story line, how the story flowed, and the tie-ins throughout with swimming and the Olympics. Fun read!!
The Ultimate Bachelor Challenge by Annette Lyon: This one had a little, unexpected surprise for poor Sam, but I enjoyed the interactions between her and Connor, starting at the laundromat, plus the setting of (I'm guessing based on the U of U sweatshirt that features prominently in the story), the U's campus and SLC because they're my college stomping grounds! The well-planned-out, well-honed Valentine's Day movie marathon with Sam's roommates was a fun idea that had me wanting to join them!! (and feel sad that Sam was missing out on it, even if it was for a cute, hot guy!) The Ultimate Bachelor Challenge between Connor and his YouTube rival added a playful aspect to the story as well and gave a great reason for Sam and Connor to get to know each other. Entertaining, fast-moving, cute story!
Deal Breakers by Heather Tullis: I enjoyed the setting of being stranded in an airport over Valentine's Day and how Drew and Colette reunited and connected and started building their relationship. This one seemed a little longer than the others in this anthology and took a lot of time to develop the characters, their situations, and their relationships, then moved beyond being stranded in the airport into their daily lives.
Hey, Helen! by Sarah M. Eden: I wondered about the title when I started this one and immediately it jumps into the connection. The advice column was a clever, unique way to tie the main characters together, as well as them being next door neighbors. I loved their interactions on the balcony and also how Helen helped Neil with his struggles and frustrations with his parents' animosity with each other, then how Helen's advice column was tied into their relationship in the day-to-day ways of Neil helping her and the subtle way of him asking her advice for help with, well, her and their relationship.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this anthology and each story. They were each unique; and while there were still the predictable, cute, and sappy expected from a romance and Valentine's Day themed anthology, each had something fun or a little twist.
***I received a copy of this book from one of the authors in exchange for my honest review.***
Every Occasion by Heather B. Moore: A cute story, light and easy, even with the background of Maurie's past and what brings her back to Pine Valley and the home she was raised in, the connection that ties her and Grant together in the past and again in the present. I liked the setting, the characters, and the concept of her gift basket shop. A very enjoyable story, as always, from this author!
Hold Your Breath by Jenny Proctor: Another fun story, with the title tying in with the story well, another play on words. I liked the characters, the story line, how the story flowed, and the tie-ins throughout with swimming and the Olympics. Fun read!!
The Ultimate Bachelor Challenge by Annette Lyon: This one had a little, unexpected surprise for poor Sam, but I enjoyed the interactions between her and Connor, starting at the laundromat, plus the setting of (I'm guessing based on the U of U sweatshirt that features prominently in the story), the U's campus and SLC because they're my college stomping grounds! The well-planned-out, well-honed Valentine's Day movie marathon with Sam's roommates was a fun idea that had me wanting to join them!! (and feel sad that Sam was missing out on it, even if it was for a cute, hot guy!) The Ultimate Bachelor Challenge between Connor and his YouTube rival added a playful aspect to the story as well and gave a great reason for Sam and Connor to get to know each other. Entertaining, fast-moving, cute story!
Deal Breakers by Heather Tullis: I enjoyed the setting of being stranded in an airport over Valentine's Day and how Drew and Colette reunited and connected and started building their relationship. This one seemed a little longer than the others in this anthology and took a lot of time to develop the characters, their situations, and their relationships, then moved beyond being stranded in the airport into their daily lives.
Hey, Helen! by Sarah M. Eden: I wondered about the title when I started this one and immediately it jumps into the connection. The advice column was a clever, unique way to tie the main characters together, as well as them being next door neighbors. I loved their interactions on the balcony and also how Helen helped Neil with his struggles and frustrations with his parents' animosity with each other, then how Helen's advice column was tied into their relationship in the day-to-day ways of Neil helping her and the subtle way of him asking her advice for help with, well, her and their relationship.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this anthology and each story. They were each unique; and while there were still the predictable, cute, and sappy expected from a romance and Valentine's Day themed anthology, each had something fun or a little twist.
***I received a copy of this book from one of the authors in exchange for my honest review.***
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