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meezcarrie's review
5.0
Legacy of the Heart is a delightful novella collection, ranging from historical to contemporary, each story loosely connected by the same locket across generations. I loved this element of the locket and how it came to be in each woman’s possession. This was a creative technique that worked well to anchor the set as a whole but also enough that each author’s style and strength was given room to flourish.
The stories cover a range of time periods (two historical, three contemporary) as well as tropes – love at first sight, marriage of convenience (one of my fave novellas in the collection!), enemies who fall in love (another fave story!), coworkers who have given up on love, and best friends who fall in love (another of my fave novellas!). The romances are all sweet, though a couple of them do add a little extra heat to their kisses (and I'm not complaining!)
I also had fun trying to figure out as I read who in each story was going to get the locket next. Honestly, I could keep reading about the locket and its next recipients for a couple more collections (at least) – and I want to know more about its original owner too (or at least the character who first gave the locket to Violet). Perhaps a prequel collection is in order?!?
Bottom Line: If you love a mix of historical and contemporary, this is the perfect collection for you. Each story gives readers a taste of each individual author’s style and voice, so it’s also a great way to ‘meet’ some authors you’ve perhaps never read before. The stories are all unique and sweet, with tender romance, humor, and lots of heart. A great weekend read!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
The stories cover a range of time periods (two historical, three contemporary) as well as tropes – love at first sight, marriage of convenience (one of my fave novellas in the collection!), enemies who fall in love (another fave story!), coworkers who have given up on love, and best friends who fall in love (another of my fave novellas!). The romances are all sweet, though a couple of them do add a little extra heat to their kisses (and I'm not complaining!)
I also had fun trying to figure out as I read who in each story was going to get the locket next. Honestly, I could keep reading about the locket and its next recipients for a couple more collections (at least) – and I want to know more about its original owner too (or at least the character who first gave the locket to Violet). Perhaps a prequel collection is in order?!?
Bottom Line: If you love a mix of historical and contemporary, this is the perfect collection for you. Each story gives readers a taste of each individual author’s style and voice, so it’s also a great way to ‘meet’ some authors you’ve perhaps never read before. The stories are all unique and sweet, with tender romance, humor, and lots of heart. A great weekend read!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
catsluvcoffee's review
4.0
These five novellas span time, following a locket that is passed along from story to story. The first two are set in a historical period, while the last three are contemporary. Each story has a different spin on how the romance develops between the two main characters.
Heritage of Love fell flat for me. It's set at the Chicago world fair in 1893, and revolves around the prejudices of the time. The characters and their stories sounded interesting enough, but seemed a little two-dimensional. It was also a case of love at first site, so that may have diverted my interest. I would have liked to be more invested in this story, but it didn't happen for me.
By Any Other Name was adorable. I liked that this story built onto the first one, following the second sister and her experience with the locket. I enjoyed the matchmakers in this small western town and the efforts of the sheriff to avoid them. A case of mistaken identity leads to a happily ever after. This was more of a practicality growing into true love story. The secondary characters really help make this story so delightful!
Forget Me Not switches to a contemporary story of an antique store's owner and the lawyer who has been sent to evict her. The characters were charming with an unexpected tie to the past. This was a sweet story and probably my favorite. I loved both of the characters personalities and their interactions. A satisfying love story!
The Lost Locket introduces us to two characters who aren't looking for love but find it anyway. Neither of them have love on their radar but sometimes love can't be denied! Cute story and I enjoyed the characters having fun together.
Winning the Fireman's Heart launches us into the story of two very good friends who have not been so lucky in love. Their story follows them as they realize that their true love has been right in front of them the whole time. Witty dialogue and a humorous incidents!
Great summer read! Sweet and innocent romances aimed towards Christian readers!
Heritage of Love fell flat for me. It's set at the Chicago world fair in 1893, and revolves around the prejudices of the time. The characters and their stories sounded interesting enough, but seemed a little two-dimensional. It was also a case of love at first site, so that may have diverted my interest. I would have liked to be more invested in this story, but it didn't happen for me.
By Any Other Name was adorable. I liked that this story built onto the first one, following the second sister and her experience with the locket. I enjoyed the matchmakers in this small western town and the efforts of the sheriff to avoid them. A case of mistaken identity leads to a happily ever after. This was more of a practicality growing into true love story. The secondary characters really help make this story so delightful!
Forget Me Not switches to a contemporary story of an antique store's owner and the lawyer who has been sent to evict her. The characters were charming with an unexpected tie to the past. This was a sweet story and probably my favorite. I loved both of the characters personalities and their interactions. A satisfying love story!
The Lost Locket introduces us to two characters who aren't looking for love but find it anyway. Neither of them have love on their radar but sometimes love can't be denied! Cute story and I enjoyed the characters having fun together.
Winning the Fireman's Heart launches us into the story of two very good friends who have not been so lucky in love. Their story follows them as they realize that their true love has been right in front of them the whole time. Witty dialogue and a humorous incidents!
Great summer read! Sweet and innocent romances aimed towards Christian readers!
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