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A review by michellef
Courting Calamity: 4 Historical Stories by Jennifer Uhlarik, Gabrielle Meyer, Amanda Barratt
5.0
Courting Calamity is a Christian fiction anthology.
Lady and the Tramps by Jennifer Uhlarik (California, 1874)
Wells Fargo Detective Jake Hickens has a safe to protect from outlaws. Meanwhile, Mattie Welling and her orphan charges are approached by the same outlaws. Can Jake protect Mattie and the orphans, as well as the safe? I liked this story.
The Secondhand Bride of Polecat Creek by Kathleen Y’Barbo. (Texas, 1890)
Abigail Cooper was born beautiful, and Lizzie Cooper was born smart. Lizzie was known best as Abigail’s sister. Abigail was the favored daughter. Marrying Abigail seemed right to Zeke. If Zeke wasn’t married within a month he would be in jail. This was a great story.
The Bride of Basswood Hill by Gabrielle Meyer. (Minnesota, 1900)
Alex would be honoring a dying man’s last wish if he married Sofia Bellini. But could Alex love her, or was he just marrying her to appease the dying man’s wish? This was a sweet story.
Echoes of the Heart by Amanda Barratt (New York City, 1909)
This story features immigrants coming to America and a fight for justice and equality. Readers are reminded that Abraham Lincoln gave a speech denouncing slavery at Cooper Union. This was my favorite story.
All of the stories were wonderful and although a short story, they were meaty. I give Courting Calamity 5*/5*
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Lady and the Tramps by Jennifer Uhlarik (California, 1874)
Wells Fargo Detective Jake Hickens has a safe to protect from outlaws. Meanwhile, Mattie Welling and her orphan charges are approached by the same outlaws. Can Jake protect Mattie and the orphans, as well as the safe? I liked this story.
The Secondhand Bride of Polecat Creek by Kathleen Y’Barbo. (Texas, 1890)
Abigail Cooper was born beautiful, and Lizzie Cooper was born smart. Lizzie was known best as Abigail’s sister. Abigail was the favored daughter. Marrying Abigail seemed right to Zeke. If Zeke wasn’t married within a month he would be in jail. This was a great story.
The Bride of Basswood Hill by Gabrielle Meyer. (Minnesota, 1900)
Alex would be honoring a dying man’s last wish if he married Sofia Bellini. But could Alex love her, or was he just marrying her to appease the dying man’s wish? This was a sweet story.
Echoes of the Heart by Amanda Barratt (New York City, 1909)
This story features immigrants coming to America and a fight for justice and equality. Readers are reminded that Abraham Lincoln gave a speech denouncing slavery at Cooper Union. This was my favorite story.
All of the stories were wonderful and although a short story, they were meaty. I give Courting Calamity 5*/5*
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255