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This collection of novellas wasn't as good as I had anticipated. While the heroines are demonstrated to be courageous, some of the stories just weren't very engrossing. Here are my short summaries:
1) "Love's Labours Lost"-Jennifer Allee
This one is excellently written. Irish indentured servant Temperance is sold to a lecherous master in the West Indies. Can Edward, the nearby sugar plantation owner, save her from danger? I like the unique setting and her unwavering faith.

2) "His Indentured Bride"- Angela Breidenbach
Although I enjoy this author's past novellas, this one was a one star. The reason is that Maire and Kirk are already a couple and got separated. They meet up years later in America. No build-up of romance, because they're already involved in a relationship.

3) "The Suspect Bride"- Susan Page Davis
Verity is a waitress in 1890 Oregon accused of murder. Shy attorney Jack springs to action to defend her despite leaving his comfort zone. Nice mystery and romance!

4) "His Golden Treasure"- Darlene Franklin
Goldie is a daughter of a prostitute and trying desperately to keep her virtue intact. Josh is a pastor trying to redeem himself for his father's sins. The story was okay. I liked the San Francisco neighborhood references, though.

5) "Through Stormy Waters"- Patty Smith Hall
In London 1745, Charlotte is sold as a slave as punishment for her father's crimes. Captain John Randall is intrigued by her predicament. The story started out with danger-filled situations and was quite engrossing. Then they meet and the middle portion was almost like they were on a cruise ship. Two stars.

6) "Moira's Quest"- Cynthia Hickey
Moira is the niece of a New York Irish gang leader and is sold by her uncle. Irish copper Sean McGowan "buys" her to save her. Sean has his hands full trying to keep her away from his case. As usual with all her stories, great chemistry and feisty heroine. Well-written.

7) "Love's Escape"- Carrie Pagels
Set a decade before the Civil War, Nathan and his father participates in the Underground Railroad. He is in love with a slave and tries to free her. It was okay. I didn't feel the danger.

8) "Waltzing Matilda"- Lucy Thompson
This story gives a glimpse of what prisoners from England had to endure in Australia in early 19 th century. Matilda is a convict escapee who slips from the factory she was working in a desperate attempt at freedom. Henry is a sheep herder and ex-convict who feels compelled to help her. I like the unique setting and the characters.

9) "A Score to Settle"- Gina Wellborn
JoJo has been part of a traveling huckster troupe as part of debt payment. Facing abuse, she plans escape. Cyrus meets JoJo and tries to help. This story was not interesting to me. The characters were not outstanding.

I can not truthfully heartily recommend this collection. Some of the stories just weren't very good.


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The Captive Brides Collection 9 Stories of Great Challenges Overcome through Great Love Jennifer AlLee Angela Breidenbach Susan Page Davis Darlene Franklin Patty Smith Hall Cynthia Hickey Carrie Fancett Pagels Lucy Thompson Gina Welborn 9781683223368 Books Reviews

`The Captive Brides Collection` is a historical fiction collection by several different authors. This is a great way to learn about each writer and their writing style. There are a total of nine stories and nine authors.

The first story, `Love's Labours Found`, takes place in Montserrat, West Indies in 1655 by author Jennifer Allee. The female protagonist, Temperance, was an indentured servant. Her master was cruel to his slaves. Temperance runs away looking for a better life. There was suspense in this story, suspense that made me want to cry. Will Temperance be killed or live in safety?

`His Indentured Bride` setting is Ayr, Scotland in 1773-1774 by author Angela Breidenbach. Because of the difference in English spellings, it was difficult for me to understand, which made me not like this story as much.

`The Suspect Bride` by author Susan Page Davis, is set in Oregon, 1890. This is a unique story in that the mail order bride, Verity Ames, was accused of and arrested for murder. This was one of my most favorite stories in this collection. I would enjoy reading more by this author.

`His Golden Treasure` by author Darlene Franklin is set in San Francisco, 1873. Goldie Hatfield was a singer at Madame Amelia's House of Pleasure at nights and had a day job at Porter's Emporium. Matt was the new preacher at the Good Shepherd church. He gave an invitation for salvation realizing that most of the children were saved, although not so with the adults. People's lives were being changed, but not their hearts. This story is great for believers and seekers.

`Through Stormy Waters` by author Patty Smith Hall is set in London, 1745. Charlotte Singleton, the female protagonist was a daughter of a criminal and the judge wanted her to serve her father's sentence. She was to be sold as an indentured servant for 7 years.
Captain John Randall was in charge of bringing slaves to America. He was to see that the punishment was dealt out. But he had a change of heart, he wanted to be a man after God's own heart. I feel inclined to read more by this author.

`Moria's Quest` by author Cynthia Hickey is set in New York, 1869. Moria's uncle Liam had her up on the selling block. The bid beginning at one dollar. Didn't Liam care about his niece? Why was he selling her as a common slave? Her parent's had passed away ten years prior and left her In Liam's care. He was an unkind, lazy oaf. He was also the leader of one of New York's most notorious gangs.
The suspense of this story kept me reading. It is an absolute page-turner.

`Waltzing Matilda` by author Lucy Thompson is set in Sydney, Australia, 1821. Matilda Brampton vows this would be her last look of the Parramatta Female Factory for herself and her one-month-old daughter, Charlotte. As she is trying to make her getaway unnoticed she is waylaid by sheep.
Would Matilda ba able to trust another with her child? Would she have3 faith that someone would protect her? The two Bible verses mentioned were both in Jeremiah. (Jeremiah 2912-13)
(V12) "Then ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you"
(V13) "Ye shall seek me, and find me when ye shall search for me with all your heart."
I liked this romance story and recommend it to fans of historical fiction. This one needs a box of kleenex as the characters learn about grace.

`A Score to Settle` by author Gina Welborn is set in St. Louis, Missouri, 1870. The characters are very realistic in this moving story. Cyrus Lull is a man of spontaneity, and he wants to marry a woman who is spontaneous. He doubted if such a woman existed. When he found her he was denied her. This is another tear-jerker story.

I recommend this book to readers who are interested in finding some authors they haven't read or maybe find some they haven't read in a while.

Disclaimer "I was provided a free copy of this ebook. All opinions are my own."
Vapid formulaic stories. Tiresome.
Great book!
Great book. I love all of the Brides books. Arrived on time and was a great price.
All of the nine stories dealt wonderfully with redemption, each unique because of the talented authors who created them! An enjoyable read!
I just started this collection and as always with these collections it's another 5 star hit!
This collection of novellas wasn't as good as I had anticipated. While the heroines are demonstrated to be courageous, some of the stories just weren't very engrossing. Here are my short summaries
1) "Love's Labours Lost"-Jennifer Allee
This one is excellently written. Irish indentured servant Temperance is sold to a lecherous master in the West Indies. Can Edward, the nearby sugar plantation owner, save her from danger? I like the unique setting and her unwavering faith.

2) "His Indentured Bride"- Angela Breidenbach
Although I enjoy this author's past novellas, this one was a one star. The reason is that Maire and Kirk are already a couple and got separated. They meet up years later in America. No build-up of romance, because they're already involved in a relationship.

3) "The Suspect Bride"- Susan Page Davis
Verity is a waitress in 1890 Oregon accused of murder. Shy attorney Jack springs to action to defend her despite leaving his comfort zone. Nice mystery and romance!

4) "His Golden Treasure"- Darlene Franklin
Goldie is a daughter of a prostitute and trying desperately to keep her virtue intact. Josh is a pastor trying to redeem himself for his father's sins. The story was okay. I liked the San Francisco neighborhood references, though.

5) "Through Stormy Waters"- Patty Smith Hall
In London 1745, Charlotte is sold as a slave as punishment for her father's crimes. Captain John Randall is intrigued by her predicament. The story started out with danger-filled situations and was quite engrossing. Then they meet and the middle portion was almost like they were on a cruise ship. Two stars.

6) "Moira's Quest"- Cynthia Hickey
Moira is the niece of a New York Irish gang leader and is sold by her uncle. Irish copper Sean McGowan "buys" her to save her. Sean has his hands full trying to keep her away from his case. As usual with all her stories, great chemistry and feisty heroine. Well-written.

7) "Love's Escape"- Carrie Pagels
Set a decade before the Civil War, Nathan and his father participates in the Underground Railroad. He is in love with a slave and tries to free her. It was okay. I didn't feel the danger.

8) "Waltzing Matilda"- Lucy Thompson
This story gives a glimpse of what prisoners from England had to endure in Australia in early 19 th century. Matilda is a convict escapee who slips from the factory she was working in a desperate attempt at freedom. Henry is a sheep herder and ex-convict who feels compelled to help her. I like the unique setting and the characters.

9) "A Score to Settle"- Gina Wellborn
JoJo has been part of a traveling huckster troupe as part of debt payment. Facing abuse, she plans escape. Cyrus meets JoJo and tries to help. This story was not interesting to me. The characters were not outstanding.

I can not truthfully heartily recommend this collection. Some of the stories just weren't very good.