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lmbartelt's review against another edition
4.0
I'll be honest here. My expectations for this novella collection were pretty low. (And I received a free digital copy of the book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my review.) I've not read many novellas or novella collections, so I really wasn't sure what to expect. I KNEW I would love Karen Witemeyer's story because it involved one of the Archer brothers, who have starred in two other of her books, but the others I wasn't sure about.
SO, I'm glad to report that I loved this! A Match Made in Texas is four stories by four authors centered around a frontier Texas town. In each of the first three stories, a woman or man in need of help is given an anonymous push toward a potential romantic partner. We don't know who the matchmaker is until the fourth story when the tables turn and she finds herself the object of the town's matchmaking efforts.
Two of these authors--Regina Jennings and Mary Connealy--were new to me, while Witemeyer and Carol Cox were familiar. I thought the stories blended well together, and I loved the unique situations each pair found themselves in.
My only complaint is that because they're novellas, the stories are SO short and the action happens quickly.
What I'm learning to love about novella collections like this one is that they're a good way to find new authors, especially when paired with authors I already know. I don't know if I would have agreed to read this one if Witemeyer's story wasn't in it, but now I'm glad I did.
SO, I'm glad to report that I loved this! A Match Made in Texas is four stories by four authors centered around a frontier Texas town. In each of the first three stories, a woman or man in need of help is given an anonymous push toward a potential romantic partner. We don't know who the matchmaker is until the fourth story when the tables turn and she finds herself the object of the town's matchmaking efforts.
Two of these authors--Regina Jennings and Mary Connealy--were new to me, while Witemeyer and Carol Cox were familiar. I thought the stories blended well together, and I loved the unique situations each pair found themselves in.
My only complaint is that because they're novellas, the stories are SO short and the action happens quickly.
What I'm learning to love about novella collections like this one is that they're a good way to find new authors, especially when paired with authors I already know. I don't know if I would have agreed to read this one if Witemeyer's story wasn't in it, but now I'm glad I did.
ghumpherys's review against another edition
5.0
I ordered this book as soon as I saw it had a story from Karen Witemeyer in it (she has become a new favorite) and I ended up enjoying the other stories in the collection as well (more new-to-me authors to check out!). I loved how the stories were all connected and shared some of the same characters.
helenaferreira's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
groundedwanderlust's review against another edition
5.0
It's rare to find a collection of short stories where every story is good. This is an exception. I loved every story and wished that they were longer so that I could continue to enjoy them!
oliviaferlazzo's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mjagears's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute thread connecting the novellas. Regina Jenning's story was my favorite by far. Great kiss, so much so that I had to make a Goodreads Listopia list entitled "Christian Novels with Sigh-worthy Kisses" in it just so that I could share. See list, there's more on their now! https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/77076.Christian_Novels_Containing_Sigh_worthy_Kisses?type=list#rating_38826095
rjd's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent
How can you go wrong with a collection by these authors? You just can't. I adore the Archers and was thrilled to finally get Niell's story. The rest of the stories were good too, but boy. You can't beat a Karen Witemeyer story.
How can you go wrong with a collection by these authors? You just can't. I adore the Archers and was thrilled to finally get Niell's story. The rest of the stories were good too, but boy. You can't beat a Karen Witemeyer story.
cjanette's review
5.0
Too cute! Just picked it up yesterday and finished it last night :) I think I definitely liked some stories more than others (the one with Clayton & Grace, and the last one with Mark & Hannah) but overall very enjoyable and fun. May have to invest in a copy of my own in order to re-read.
bellesmoma2021's review
4.0
Overall, a very cute collection of short stories. Definitely helped me get through this very debilitating illness this week.