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A review by chanizzle
Winter Collection by Sarah M. Eden
3.0
Well, as soon as I finished the first story I realized I am not a fan of anthologies. In order to really appreciate each story, I had to take a break from reading so I could keep each story separate in my head. I'd read one story in the morning, then another at night. So it took me longer to read this book then I would have liked. Anyways... I'll rate each story:
The Road to Cavan Town by Sarah M Eden ... 4 stars.
It Happened on Twelfth Night by Heidi Ashworth ... 3 stars (I know it's a short story, but I really dislike instant love).
An Unexpected Proposal by Annette Lyon ... 2 stars (So many editing mistakes! At least 4 typos that I counted. But the biggest mistake - the author forgot the main character's last name! First, we hear it as Campbell, then Simpson when a new possible suitor shows up with the last name Campbell, then she gets called Campbell again at the end. That was a really bad mistake - especially considering how short this story is - it should have been an easy thing to spot and fix before being published. Also, I didn't care for the main character. She just planned to flirt and break hearts and "turn down her first few" proposals, even if that included her close friend - never mind his feelings.)
Caroles on the Green by Joyce DiPastena ... 4 stars
A Winter's Knight by Donna Hatch ... 4 stars (Practically an instant love but not as bad because I liked the characters.)
A Fortunate Exile by Heather B. Moore ... 3 (another instant love...)
So overall the stories were ok... fine. Nothing amazing, which I admit would be hard to do in a short story format. I guess if you're looking for something to read in short amounts of time this would book would be ideal.
The Road to Cavan Town by Sarah M Eden ... 4 stars.
It Happened on Twelfth Night by Heidi Ashworth ... 3 stars (I know it's a short story, but I really dislike instant love).
An Unexpected Proposal by Annette Lyon ... 2 stars (So many editing mistakes! At least 4 typos that I counted. But the biggest mistake - the author forgot the main character's last name! First, we hear it as Campbell, then Simpson when a new possible suitor shows up with the last name Campbell, then she gets called Campbell again at the end. That was a really bad mistake - especially considering how short this story is - it should have been an easy thing to spot and fix before being published. Also, I didn't care for the main character. She just planned to flirt and break hearts and "turn down her first few" proposals, even if that included her close friend - never mind his feelings.)
Caroles on the Green by Joyce DiPastena ... 4 stars
A Winter's Knight by Donna Hatch ... 4 stars (Practically an instant love but not as bad because I liked the characters.)
A Fortunate Exile by Heather B. Moore ... 3 (another instant love...)
So overall the stories were ok... fine. Nothing amazing, which I admit would be hard to do in a short story format. I guess if you're looking for something to read in short amounts of time this would book would be ideal.