My Review:
Will They Really Find True Love?
A Bride for all Seasons is a collection of four novellas, set in different Midwestern towns that are written by four different authors. What ties them together is the Hitching Post Mail-Order Bride Catalogue, owned by Melvin Hitchcock. Melvin thinking that “it was his duty to present clients in the best possible light” hadn’t any reservations about “rewriting his client’s ads or editing letters exchanged between couples wishing for matrimony.” (Page 3) What trouble he caused these couples to be!
I enjoyed each of the novellas. The plots, as well as the characters, were well developed, even though each book contained about 100 pages. I found myself turning the pages of each book to see how the characters would work things out despite Melvin’s interference. Because we know they somehow will, it’s the how we must discover! I don’t know if I have a true favorite out of the four novellas, but, I do have a favorite character, which happens to be a mule named Prudy who makes her appearance in An Ever After Summer.
When you read A Bride for all Seasons you won’t want to skip the interview at the end where the ladies who wrote these stories explain how they came to be. The interview is also where I discovered that they intend to write a second book together… Four Weddings and a Kiss, which I already find myself looking forward to reading.
About the Book:
It All Started with an Ad in a Mail Order Bride Catalogue…
Melvin Hitchcock of the Hitching Post Mail Order Bride Catalog isn’t dishonest—not exactly. If he tweaks his clients’ applications a bit, it’s because he’s looking out for their best interests.
This charming bouquet of novellas introduces four Hitching Post prospects in the year 1870, each one eager for second chances . . . and hungry for happiness. Year in, year out, they’ll learn that love often comes in unexpected packages.
And Then Came Spring by Margaret Brownley
Mary-Jo has been unlucky all her life. But who would guess she’d travel halfway across the country to meet her match . . . only to find him dead!
An Ever-After Summer by Debra Clopton
Ellie had no idea she’s not what Matthew ordered. And what’s wrong with being a “Bible thumper” anyway? She’s determined to show him she’s tougher than she looks—and just the girl he needs.
Autumn’s Angel by Robin Lee Hatcher
Luvena would be perfect for Clay if she didn’t come with kids. But kids are a deal breaker, especially in a rough-and-trouble mining town. The trouble is, there’s no money to send them back. . .
Winter Wedding Bells by Mary Connealy
David’s convinced he’s not long for the world. He needs someone to mother his boys when he’s gone—nothing more. Can plucky Irish Megan convince him to work at living instead of dying?
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Meet the Authors:
**Margaret Brownley is a NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author and has penned more than twenty-five historical and contemporary novels.
**Robin Lee Hatcher is a Christy and RITA award-winning author. Her books often appear on bestseller lists.
**Mary Connealy is a Carol Award winner, an a RITA, Christy and Inspirational Reader's Choice finalist.
**Debra Clopton is an award winning author of sweet, heartfelt, western romance that face life with a smile. With over 2 million books in print, Debra has her first book coming as a movie starring LeAnn Rimes.
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Four novellas, four brides, and four stories to fall in love with. 
Enter the world of mail-order brides with four of your favorite authors: Mary Connealy, Robin Lee Hatcher, Debra Clopton, and Margaret Brownley. In A Bride for All Seasons (Thomas Nelson) each of the prospective brides is hopeful for a second chance at love—and that second chance always seems to come in an unexpected package.
The authors are celebrating with a fun 12 Days of Unexpected Packages Giveaway! Between July 12-23 visit the author's Facebook Page to enter to win a new give away each day. Winners will be announced at the Facebook Author Chat party on July 23rd! Such fun!
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Blessings,
**A Bride for All Seasons by Margaret Brownley, Robin Lee Hatcher, Mary Connealy, and Debra Clopton was provided for me free by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.
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