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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Book Review: Horses, Hounds, & Happily Ever After by multiple authors

Book Description:

Escape with over 20 Historical Romance stories

✔ Horses, animals and love, oh my!

✔ Happily ever afters

This sweet historical romance collection contains over 20 original historical romance novellas from best-selling authors.
All proceeds benefit animal rescue All Seated In A Barn. Don’t miss this limited edition box set, featuring some of your favorite authors.

A few of the stories included...

The Wolf of Heathrow Manor Clarissa Kae
When wolves threaten her home, Lady Josephine rides through Lord Fennyson’s woods, a man as wild as the wolves.

Della and Archie's SecondChance Jo Perry
One awful mistake separated Della and Archie. Can they return to love or be doomed to always wonder, what if?

The Connecting Door Josi S. Kilpack
Norman has spent years devoted to his reputation at the expense of his marriage. Can he change his course before it’s too late?

Pride and Pedigree Jennifer Moore
When Alastair Rutherford III’s prized dam fraternizes with a mongrel, he meets Nora. Perhaps pedigree is not as important as love.

Wuthering Hounds Nancy Campbell Allen
Clementine and Mr. Baskerville are stranded in the moors, finding love amidst a most unexpected circumstance.

Connall's Return Martha Keyes
Connall is tasked with protecting Anabelle’s cattle, but it’s her heart she’s most worried about.

Yours Sincerely, Rose Jess Heileman
Rose is determined to marry her friend, Colin. He is resolved to see her marry someone who can give her the life he can’t.

A Midnight Ride Jen Geigle Johnson
Ella hides in her own home from a prince who wants to marry her.

A Midsummer Day's Scheme Rebecca Connolly
While visiting Sir Bramwell's estate, Hattie hatches a plan to get everything she wants and more.

Maria's Perfect Gentleman Penny Fairbanks
The last thing Maria expects is to be rescued by a charming dog—and an even more charming gentleman.

Waiting for Willard Chalon Linton
Charlene begs Willard for help selecting a spouse, only to learn the man beside her is her ideal match.

Floods and Foes Julie Daines
When Beatrice’s dog pulls a man from the flood, she is shocked to find it’s the man who betrayed her.

A Heart's Quest Julia Ridgmont
Can Camilla, a mail-order bride, help an anguished father and his little girl overcome a tragedy and catch a killer?

Sir Jack and Lady Jill Anneka R. Walker
When Sir Jack loses his memory, can Lady Jillian convince him to love her before it returns?

The Duchess Contract Samantha Hastings
Lady Selina marries for convenience. As she gets to know Theophilus, she wants a new bargain…for love.

Falling for Felicity Tiffany Odekirk
Felicity is determined to free the fox. Her older brother's best friend joins the hunt, jeopardizing everything.

The Stable Master's Son Julie Wright
Clara must distract Holden from hindering her sister’s engagement. She doesn’t count on falling in love.

Miss Bird’s Desperado Brittany Larsen
A disfigured recluse finds love when his guard dog becomes smitten by an adventurous pastor's daughter.

Love Among the Brambles Rosalyn Eves
When a prickly widower takes on a practical governess, neither expects to bond over kittens.

All of Beauty Kaylee Baldwin
When Rosalie falls for Theo Bradshaw, she doesn't realize he's the detective investigating her brother.

Walking Lady Guinevere Mindy Burbidge Strunk
Mariah hates dogs. But could a simple walk in the park change everything?

May the Best Earl Win Gemma Stuart
His manor house, a noble title—to love Bethany, Lord William Cottrell has to choose or lose it all.

Review:

This anthology is HUGE! Admittedly, I have not finished the entire thing yet, because life happens. Instead of reviewing all of the stories that I have read so far though, I'm choosing to spotlight one of the stories that has been my absolute favorite so far. This story is Falling for Felicity by Tiffany Odekirk.

My only complaint about this story is that it simply isn't long enough. I would enjoy getting lost in Felicity and Luke's story even more, so if the author ever decides to make this a full-length novel, I'm there!

This story hit all of my novella requirements. The story wasn't rushed, the characters were realistic, and I was able to lose myself in their world. I could relate to Felicity in so many ways...I would much rather be in the country than the city, and I am rather clumsy... not to mention socially awkward. 

I think the story easily could have felt like one of those insta-romances that are so common in this genre, but the author skillfully told it in a way to make sure Felicity and Luke's relationship didn't come across that way. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to finishing the rest of the stories in this anthology.
 
Title: Horses, Hounds, & Happily Ever After 
Author: Multiple Authors
Publisher: Carpe Vitam Press
Published: May 2022
ASIN: B09CX2C1C7
Source: I received an e-copy from one of the authors. All opinions expressed are my own.
Purchase: *Please note, all proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit the animal charity All Seated in                   a Barn* Amazon Barnes & Noble

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