One perfect dress―three different love stories
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?
My Thoughts:
Love in a time of war and the wedding dress that pulls them all together. This was a romantic trio of novellas that open these women's hearts to love above all, even when the news in the world is not so good. Will they choose second chances at love, one with the one she thought got away, one with someone she let go, and the other at a whole new life?
These stories take place in three different timelines and all in the shadow of a war. The wars were World War I, Word War II, and the Vietnam war. They also all took place in New York City. I liked how all of these stories showed the women living the best they could, and I enjoyed the pursuit of their heroes and their endearing love. This was a hope filled read in bad times that certainly caused me to be more thankful for my country and family. We are blessed.
I was provided a copy of this novel from the publisher I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.
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