A HEART IN DISGUISE
Rachel McDaniel is one of the best, most consistent authors I have ever read! She always finds interesting parts of history that are not well known and turns them into wonderful romantic stories. Every one of her books is keeper shelf material and highly recommended. She writes the best characters, storylines that draw you in from the first page, and her romance is always top notch!
This is a brother’s best friend trope, which is one of my favorites. Clara and Marcus have such great chemistry! Their “first” meet was so cute, so unexpected, and so funny. Their banter in one scene, which was a pivotal scene in their relationship, was basically perfection. The romance was so good and the pops of humor were spot on and had me laughing out loud at times. The mystery in this story was very well done and its climactic scene had me on the edge of my seat until it was completely resolved. In a nut shell, I absolutely loved every second of this story.
While this is a novella, it doesn’t feel like one, which in my opinion is so hard to do. Many times I don’t love novellas because the romance, as well as other things, happen so quickly that it makes the story seem unrealistic. That is not the case in this story!
*I received a complimentary copy of this story. All opinions are my own. The faith thread is light. All. The. Stars.
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BackCover Blurb for the three stories in this novella collection:
In
this brand-new novella collection, three renowned Christian historical
fiction authors trace generations of wartime romances through a special
wedding dress with love sewn into its seams.
"A Heart in Disguise" by Rachel Scott McDaniel
Clara
Westlake loves her job as a seamstress in the US "Camouflage Corps,"
sewing suits for snipers and contributing to the war effort. But when
she overhears a threat against her beloved New York City, the Great War
comes too close to home--except no one believes her forewarning. She
must recruit Marcus Reeves, a childhood friend searching for his purpose
after suffering a devastating war injury. As they search for answers
together, they may also uncover a love that lasts.
"A Letter to Eli" by Allison Pittman
Bette
and Alice are lifelong friends, trying to make a good life for
themselves in New York City while World War II rages. It's never far
away from their thoughts--not with Alice's fiancé serving at sea, in
danger every minute. That's a worry Bette doesn't envy. Then a secret
letter reunites her with her soldier ex-boyfriend, now wounded and back
in the States. But can the innocent love these two had before the war be
rekindled in the face of tragedy?
"A Daffodil in the Dress" by Susie Finkbeiner
Kate
Becker and Ike Finch have worked together at his family's bookstore
since Kate's husband died in the early days of the Vietnam War. She has
her daughter, Eloise, to take care of and bills to pay, and this job was
a godsend. A second love is not in the cards, especially not with the
world still teetering on the edge of insanity. But when Ike brings
little Eloise special flowers one spring day, Kate begins to look at him
as more than an employer. Is falling in love again worth the risk?
Thank you so very much, Kim Ann! Super glad you loved the story!
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