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A review by nicolepeck
Annette Lyon Collection: Our Song / Golden Sunrise / Firsts and Lasts by Annette Lyon
4.0
Our Song: I enjoyed this different approach to a love story - where the characters are coming at a proposal from different perspectives. I loved the Yellowstone setting. The dialog - both inner and verbal - was well done. A cute romance story from this author!!
Golden Sunrise: This was a fun reconnecting story with a few surprise twists. I enjoyed the varying viewpoints from both Adam and Natalie and how the ending come together. Fun setting, fun tie-ins from their past to the present.
Firsts and Lasts: Another interesting approach to NYC - leaving after living there and trying to do everything for the first time before you don't get another chance. Cute story of the 2 characters, their chance meeting, their similar situations, and how they fall in love and deal with the firsts and lasts. Also, busking was a different element for me. I know people do it all the time in the city but never knew that's what it was called.
War of Hearts: The love story was predictable, but there's only so much time to develop that in a 6-chapter novella. What I found the most interesting was the history and the setting - Finland during WWII. I did like the characters and would have loved for this to be developed into a longer story, for both the romance aspect so it wasn't quite as quick and predictable and also to learn even more about Finland's role and fight with Russia in WWII.
Between the Lines: This one was a historical short, very cute and fun to see the situation Thomas gets himself into with Jane and how he tries to undo it so he can be with her. Was definitely rooting for those 2 to straighten it out so they could see what was right in front of their eyes. Also loved the inclusion of the play of Peter Pan and the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and her husband Robert.
A Taste of Home: I really enjoyed and loved this short story. I enjoyed the characters and how their romance bloomed, but I really especially enjoyed the setting of Salt Lake in 1913 and the landmarks that it mentioned, so close to my heart and home!! Plus, it really made my taste buds tingle for some homemade toffee!!
Golden Sunrise: This was a fun reconnecting story with a few surprise twists. I enjoyed the varying viewpoints from both Adam and Natalie and how the ending come together. Fun setting, fun tie-ins from their past to the present.
Firsts and Lasts: Another interesting approach to NYC - leaving after living there and trying to do everything for the first time before you don't get another chance. Cute story of the 2 characters, their chance meeting, their similar situations, and how they fall in love and deal with the firsts and lasts. Also, busking was a different element for me. I know people do it all the time in the city but never knew that's what it was called.
War of Hearts: The love story was predictable, but there's only so much time to develop that in a 6-chapter novella. What I found the most interesting was the history and the setting - Finland during WWII. I did like the characters and would have loved for this to be developed into a longer story, for both the romance aspect so it wasn't quite as quick and predictable and also to learn even more about Finland's role and fight with Russia in WWII.
Between the Lines: This one was a historical short, very cute and fun to see the situation Thomas gets himself into with Jane and how he tries to undo it so he can be with her. Was definitely rooting for those 2 to straighten it out so they could see what was right in front of their eyes. Also loved the inclusion of the play of Peter Pan and the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and her husband Robert.
A Taste of Home: I really enjoyed and loved this short story. I enjoyed the characters and how their romance bloomed, but I really especially enjoyed the setting of Salt Lake in 1913 and the landmarks that it mentioned, so close to my heart and home!! Plus, it really made my taste buds tingle for some homemade toffee!!