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The American Heiress Brides Collection Nine Wealthy Women Struggle to Find Love in a Society that Values Money First Lisa Carter Mary Davis Susanne Dietze Anita Mae Draper Patty Smith Hall Cynthia Hickey Lisa Karon Richardson Lynette Sowell Kimberley Woodhouse 9781634099974 Books

The American Heiress Brides Collection (2017) is a darling collection of short stories. This anthology is part of the Barbour Bride series, and was published last January. This collection reads as a stand-alone; it is not necessary to read any of the other books in the Barbour Bride series to understand the stories in this collection. Being on break from school for the holidays, one would imagine oodles of free time to read, BUT it seems I am more busy with free time than I am when I am working. With that said, this book took me one week to read. I purchased a copy of this book from Amazon on December 11, 2017 in order to review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. I give this book 4 STARS. This book is a collection of Christian Historical Romance short stories.

Story #1: "The Heiress and the Homesteader" by Lisa Carter
1880 -- Montana
Running from the suitor of her father's choosing, haughty silver heiress Eugenia falls for a most unsuitable , proud but poor, homesteader as she tends to his ailing grandmother during harvest. From separate worlds can they find a place for love to flourish?

I loved two things about this story. First, Eugenia is so well written I wanted to slap her at first, BUT she has great character growth. By the end of the story, I loved her. The second thing I enjoyed is that I was so absorbed by what was happening between Eugenia, Cort, and Cort's grandmother that I truly didn't see the end coming until it happened. I really love when a story sucks me in like that!

Story #2: "The Reluctant Heiress" by Mary Davis
1905 -- Boston, MA
Victoria must decide whether to accept her inheritance with its proviso of a forced marriage or walk away from a fortune. Her attorney, Graham, finds it difficult not to cross the line from business to love with the enchanting heiress.

I LOVED this story. Of the nine stories, this is my #2 favorite! Victoria is awesome and has the best lines. For example, "[Victoria] narrowed her eyes at the young attorney. He had no clue about the plight of women and servants. Both dependent on the generosity of men in a society constructed by men to benefit men" (60). I love this so much. For me, the most impressive aspect to this story is the writing. Mary Davis crafted a fantastic story in "The Reluctant Heiress," a short story I will definitely read and enjoy again.

Story #3: "In For a Penny" by Susanne Dietze
1894 -- Philadelphia, PA
Banking heiress Penelope Beale is pushed by her status-conscious parents to marry a lofty English lord, but she's drawn instead to a lowly art historian who shares her passion for service -- Emmett Retford, the lord's younger brother.

I will read anything that Susie writes. She is SO good. While I did enjoy this collection very much, and do recommend it, three stories really stood out as my favorite. "In For a Penny," to me, is the best story in this collection. Of the nine short stories, the characters in "In For a Penny" are the most realistic. The romance between the two characters never felt rushed or impossible. And, the story line has a clear beginning, middle, and end. This story reads like a novel. I was thoroughly satisfied with this story, and a little sad when it ended.

Story #4: "Sweet Love Grows" by Anita Mae Draper
1890 -- McLeod County, MN
Amelia Cord never doubted her father's love -- despite her illegitimacy. When he dies without a will, handsome by-the-books attorney Jeremy Moore produces a vindictive legal heir who demands her eviction without an inheritance. Can sweet love grow in spite of the odds?

Overall, this short story is an engaging read. There is a lot of action. And, I did enjoy it. BUT, I did not buy the main characters falling for each other. With a short story, I have to feel some attraction between the characters right off the bat, or the romance will feel rushed. I loved the main characters and felt they were well written as individuals, but the romantic aspect for me was simply not there in a realistic manner.

Story #5: "Hometown Heiress" by Patty Smith Hall
1895 -- Mills of South Georgia
Journalist Matthew Langley strives to make a difference in the world through his writing, but it's not until he meets textile heiress Dania Eison that he learns that changing people's lives starts at home.

This is my #3 favorite story. I love, love, love stories where the lead male character falls for the girl at the first meeting because the girl does something amazing and shatters his preconceived notions. Dania is an awesome character. She is smart, generous, thoughtful, tough, and feminine. "Hometown Heiress" is a fast-paced and highly engaging story with very believable and relatable characters. This is definitely a story I would read again and again!

Story #6: "Savannah's Trial" by Cynthia Hickey
1866 -- Ozark Mountains
The fate of the ranch rests on Savannah Worthington's shoulders. Can she trust the handsome stranger her mother hired to help her, or is he one of many who wants what Savannah has struggled to save?

This is a fun read. A beautiful, young woman trying desperately to save her ranch. A handsome and generous man doing all he can to help her. And, a wickedly bad villain bent on taking everything from Savannah one way or another. I found this story to be highly engaging and sweet.

Story #7: "A Family Inheritance" by Lisa Karon Richardson
1883 -- San Francisco, CA
Anne Shepherd has made her own fortune in the California gold fields, but what she's always wanted was a family. When the aunt she's invited to live with her arrives with Jack Wilberforce in tow, Anne may have gone bust or she just might have hit pay dirt.

The best part of this short story is Anne. She is an amazing character. I totally bought her as a sassy, strong, and smart woman. Anne wants to fit in and be a part of a true family that loves and accepts her, so she lays down some roots in San Francisco buying a very large home in a very prestigious part of town. She invites her aunt, the only living blood relative that she has left, to live with her. The aunt, from Boston, does not find Anne all that acceptable. Anne is too "countrified" and "backwoods" for her taste. There are some really excellent scenes between Anne and her aunt.

Story #8: "Maggie's Newport Caper" by Lynette Sowell
1895 -- Newport, RI and New York City
A Gilded Age heiress throws caution to the wind during the Newport summer season to hunt down a jewelry thief targeting the wealthy after her family is robbed.

This story is fun. I did feel the romance was a little off. I didn't really buy Maggie and James as being in love. Perhaps it is because Maggie is 18 and James is clearly nearing 30. Maggie's character just came off as so young to me. But, I did enjoy Maggie's and James's characters. I thought they were very well written as individuals. I also liked that there is a bit of mystery to this story. One crime would solve, but two more would pop up. The mystery aspect definitely kept my interest.

Story #9: "All That Glitters" by Kimberly Woodhouse
1895 -- Juneau, AK and Denver, CO
Investing in Alaska gold mines, a Denver heiress and her father enjoy the repreive from money-hungry relatives back in Colorado when disaster strikes. A trusted employee agrees to escort the heiress home, but keeping her alive proves almost as difficult as preventing himself from falling in love with her.

There is a ton of action in this short story. Mary Margaret has to fend off assassination attempts and two sisters who hate her and want the company their father left to her. It's actually crazy all that Mary Margaret has to go through, but she pulls herself up by her boot straps and perseveres. She is able to do this with the help of her dear Uncle Dillard and a very handsome and capable man, Charles Delaney. There are a few tears, a lot of laughs, and some very near-miss moments. This short story definitely had me at the edge of my seat.

Overall, I felt The American Heiress Brides collection to be a lot of fun to read. The short stories penned in this anthology are all highly engaging and very enjoyable. Clearly the authors who penned this collection are gifted storytellers. If you are looking for some well written and sweet historical romance stories, this is definitely the collection for you!


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The American Heiress Brides Collection Nine Wealthy Women Struggle to Find Love in a Society that Values Money First Lisa Carter Mary Davis Susanne Dietze Anita Mae Draper Patty Smith Hall Cynthia Hickey Lisa Karon Richardson Lynette Sowell Kimberley Woodhouse 9781634099974 Books Reviews

I generally like these novella collections, they are quick reads and often an introduction to new to me authors. Overall this was a lovely read however I think I got spoiled with the last couple of collections I read and forgot that there are usually a few misses among the hits that maake up a collection.
The real problem for me I think was the first story was a huge miss for me, it made getting into the book difficult. The flow was off, the ending didn't really make sense and made the whole story-line unlikable. The next couple redeemed the book for me however there were two more less than stellar stories but they weren't as bad as the first.
Sweet Love, while I like the story I disliked the ending. It felt rushed somehow or missing a few key elements. Savannah's Trial, I liked the story even liked the ending but for a novella it was too busy. There were too many elements in this story and the ending was too much. There doesn't have to be a neat bow on everything for there to be a happy ending but this story tried however I felt like it just took away from the story.
My fave was "In a for a Penny". I loved the characters, I loved the flow of the story, I loved the story line, I loved the ending. I loved that I could see the story playing out and picking up the little things without having to be told what was happening.
Though not the best collection I have read in a while it is still good for what it is.
I received this book free from NetGalley and Barbour Books for my honest opinion.
just started reading it.
good read
The American Heiress Brides Collection, an excellent group of novellas.
I LOVE these books...I can't read enough of them!!!
Wealth and potential lack of wealth facing American heiresses are the main themes of this collection of novellas. The time period span from post-Civil War Reconstruction to The Gilded Age. The young ladies are heiresses to successful ranches, textile mills, or just simply "old money". Here are my recollections of the stories

1) "The Heiress and the Homesteader"- Lisa Carter
It's too bad this story was short, because it was really good. Wealthy silver mine heiress Eugenia runs away and has to work off her lunch bill for Cort, a farmer with a sick grandmother. I enjoyed the humorous bantering between the two characters.

2) " The Reluctant Heiress"- Mary Davis
Victoria's Great-uncle stipulates in his will that she must marry within three months in order to inherit his fortune. Graham, the attorney has to guide her through the many suitors. Romance seems abrupt and without evidence to me.

3) "In For a Penny"- Susanne Dietz
Penny meets Emmett, art historian who is on secret spy mission for the Crown. Unfortunately, she is betrothed to his brother. I kind of liked his brooding brother better, Darcy-like.

4) "Sweet Love Grows"- Anita Mae Draper
Amelia is about to be evicted by Jeremy who works for a vengeful employer. This one is well-written focusing on Amelia's positive attitude. I liked the botany references.

5) "Hometown Heiress"- Patty Smith Hall
This one is about child labor laws which was hot-button issue during the Gilded Age. Dania tries to provide for her underage employees with help from Matthew. The romance was a bit sappy for me.

6) "Savannah's Trials"- Cynthia Hickey
Savannah tries to save her father's ranch from foreclosure. Wyatt is a former Confederate soldier who is committed to help her. Great humorous and witty dialogue!

7) "A Family Inheritance"- Lisa Karon Richardson
Anne is a mining heiress who knows the business but is rough around the edges. Perseus is an Eastern dandy who wants to be rough around the edges. They each have something to learn from each other. Great story with action, adventure, and a trek through the Land of the Giants!

8) " Maggie's Newport Caper"- Lynette Sowell
Stolen items force shipping heiress Maggie to work with James the reporter to find the culprits. It wasn't too bad. Characters didn't really stand out, though.

9) "All That Glitters"- Kimberley Woodhouse
Mary Margaret is a mining heiress who must contend with conniving people who are after her money. Charles is a miner tasked with helping her. Female character was too self-righteous for me. Dialogue between the two felt forced. My least favorite story in the collection.

It was a decent collection of novellas, but unlike other romance collections that I have read, not all of them shined.
The American Heiress Brides Collection (2017) is a darling collection of short stories. This anthology is part of the Barbour Bride series, and was published last January. This collection reads as a stand-alone; it is not necessary to read any of the other books in the Barbour Bride series to understand the stories in this collection. Being on break from school for the holidays, one would imagine oodles of free time to read, BUT it seems I am more busy with free time than I am when I am working. With that said, this book took me one week to read. I purchased a copy of this book from on December 11, 2017 in order to review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. I give this book 4 STARS. This book is a collection of Christian Historical Romance short stories.

Story #1 "The Heiress and the Homesteader" by Lisa Carter
1880 -- Montana
Running from the suitor of her father's choosing, haughty silver heiress Eugenia falls for a most unsuitable , proud but poor, homesteader as she tends to his ailing grandmother during harvest. From separate worlds can they find a place for love to flourish?

I loved two things about this story. First, Eugenia is so well written I wanted to slap her at first, BUT she has great character growth. By the end of the story, I loved her. The second thing I enjoyed is that I was so absorbed by what was happening between Eugenia, Cort, and Cort's grandmother that I truly didn't see the end coming until it happened. I really love when a story sucks me in like that!

Story #2 "The Reluctant Heiress" by Mary Davis
1905 -- Boston, MA
Victoria must decide whether to accept her inheritance with its proviso of a forced marriage or walk away from a fortune. Her attorney, Graham, finds it difficult not to cross the line from business to love with the enchanting heiress.

I LOVED this story. Of the nine stories, this is my #2 favorite! Victoria is awesome and has the best lines. For example, "[Victoria] narrowed her eyes at the young attorney. He had no clue about the plight of women and servants. Both dependent on the generosity of men in a society constructed by men to benefit men" (60). I love this so much. For me, the most impressive aspect to this story is the writing. Mary Davis crafted a fantastic story in "The Reluctant Heiress," a short story I will definitely read and enjoy again.

Story #3 "In For a Penny" by Susanne Dietze
1894 -- Philadelphia, PA
Banking heiress Penelope Beale is pushed by her status-conscious parents to marry a lofty English lord, but she's drawn instead to a lowly art historian who shares her passion for service -- Emmett Retford, the lord's younger brother.

I will read anything that Susie writes. She is SO good. While I did enjoy this collection very much, and do recommend it, three stories really stood out as my favorite. "In For a Penny," to me, is the best story in this collection. Of the nine short stories, the characters in "In For a Penny" are the most realistic. The romance between the two characters never felt rushed or impossible. And, the story line has a clear beginning, middle, and end. This story reads like a novel. I was thoroughly satisfied with this story, and a little sad when it ended.

Story #4 "Sweet Love Grows" by Anita Mae Draper
1890 -- McLeod County, MN
Amelia Cord never doubted her father's love -- despite her illegitimacy. When he dies without a will, handsome by-the-books attorney Jeremy Moore produces a vindictive legal heir who demands her eviction without an inheritance. Can sweet love grow in spite of the odds?

Overall, this short story is an engaging read. There is a lot of action. And, I did enjoy it. BUT, I did not buy the main characters falling for each other. With a short story, I have to feel some attraction between the characters right off the bat, or the romance will feel rushed. I loved the main characters and felt they were well written as individuals, but the romantic aspect for me was simply not there in a realistic manner.

Story #5 "Hometown Heiress" by Patty Smith Hall
1895 -- Mills of South Georgia
Journalist Matthew Langley strives to make a difference in the world through his writing, but it's not until he meets textile heiress Dania Eison that he learns that changing people's lives starts at home.

This is my #3 favorite story. I love, love, love stories where the lead male character falls for the girl at the first meeting because the girl does something amazing and shatters his preconceived notions. Dania is an awesome character. She is smart, generous, thoughtful, tough, and feminine. "Hometown Heiress" is a fast-paced and highly engaging story with very believable and relatable characters. This is definitely a story I would read again and again!

Story #6 "Savannah's Trial" by Cynthia Hickey
1866 -- Ozark Mountains
The fate of the ranch rests on Savannah Worthington's shoulders. Can she trust the handsome stranger her mother hired to help her, or is he one of many who wants what Savannah has struggled to save?

This is a fun read. A beautiful, young woman trying desperately to save her ranch. A handsome and generous man doing all he can to help her. And, a wickedly bad villain bent on taking everything from Savannah one way or another. I found this story to be highly engaging and sweet.

Story #7 "A Family Inheritance" by Lisa Karon Richardson
1883 -- San Francisco, CA
Anne Shepherd has made her own fortune in the California gold fields, but what she's always wanted was a family. When the aunt she's invited to live with her arrives with Jack Wilberforce in tow, Anne may have gone bust or she just might have hit pay dirt.

The best part of this short story is Anne. She is an amazing character. I totally bought her as a sassy, strong, and smart woman. Anne wants to fit in and be a part of a true family that loves and accepts her, so she lays down some roots in San Francisco buying a very large home in a very prestigious part of town. She invites her aunt, the only living blood relative that she has left, to live with her. The aunt, from Boston, does not find Anne all that acceptable. Anne is too "countrified" and "backwoods" for her taste. There are some really excellent scenes between Anne and her aunt.

Story #8 "Maggie's Newport Caper" by Lynette Sowell
1895 -- Newport, RI and New York City
A Gilded Age heiress throws caution to the wind during the Newport summer season to hunt down a jewelry thief targeting the wealthy after her family is robbed.

This story is fun. I did feel the romance was a little off. I didn't really buy Maggie and James as being in love. Perhaps it is because Maggie is 18 and James is clearly nearing 30. Maggie's character just came off as so young to me. But, I did enjoy Maggie's and James's characters. I thought they were very well written as individuals. I also liked that there is a bit of mystery to this story. One crime would solve, but two more would pop up. The mystery aspect definitely kept my interest.

Story #9 "All That Glitters" by Kimberly Woodhouse
1895 -- Juneau, AK and Denver, CO
Investing in Alaska gold mines, a Denver heiress and her father enjoy the repreive from money-hungry relatives back in Colorado when disaster strikes. A trusted employee agrees to escort the heiress home, but keeping her alive proves almost as difficult as preventing himself from falling in love with her.

There is a ton of action in this short story. Mary Margaret has to fend off assassination attempts and two sisters who hate her and want the company their father left to her. It's actually crazy all that Mary Margaret has to go through, but she pulls herself up by her boot straps and perseveres. She is able to do this with the help of her dear Uncle Dillard and a very handsome and capable man, Charles Delaney. There are a few tears, a lot of laughs, and some very near-miss moments. This short story definitely had me at the edge of my seat.

Overall, I felt The American Heiress Brides collection to be a lot of fun to read. The short stories penned in this anthology are all highly engaging and very enjoyable. Clearly the authors who penned this collection are gifted storytellers. If you are looking for some well written and sweet historical romance stories, this is definitely the collection for you!