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ABOUT THE BOOK
Cameo Courtships: 4 Stories of Women Whose Lives Are
Touched by a Legendary Gift
Author: Susanne Dietze, Debra E. Marvin, Jennifer Uhlarik, Kathleen Y’Barbo Publisher: Barbour Books Genre: Inspirational Historical Romance Release Date: June 1, 2019 |
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Family Heirloom Inspires Romance
In 1851, a special cameo is gifted by Queen Victoria to
Letitia Newton, who though considered an old maid, meets the perfect gentleman
minutes after donning. Told by the Queen the cameo is to be shared, Letitia
gifts the "Victoria Cameo" to a woman in her family, hoping adventure
and romance will follow each of its subsequent wearers.
PINNED ABOVE HER HEART by Susanne Dietze
1851 – Pittsburgh, PA
After receiving the Victoria Cameo, aspiring journalist Clara
Newton works to expose a smuggler, but reporter Byron Breaux must break the
story first or lose his job. Working together is out of the question until they
learn secrets that threaten Clara’s father. . .and her heart.
TAMING PETRA by Jennifer Uhlarik
1875 – Colorado Territory
Trouser-wearing frontierswoman Petra Jayne Hollingsworth has
no intention of donning the heirloom cameo, but when a crooked brothel owner
steals the treasure, securing its return becomes Petra’s highest priority.
Assisting her, Reverend Dustin Owens is appalled to learn the price of its
ransom is that Petra must work in the brothel. He may save the woman’s virtue,
but can he help Petra regain her cameo and rediscover her faith?
MEET ME AT THE FAIR by Kathleen Y’Barbo
Spring 1885 – New Orleans during the 1884 World’s Fair
and Cotton Exposition
It takes a Pinkerton to find a Pinkerton, and Ethan Butler
has been charged with finding Elizabeth Newton. Just when he locates her, the
cameo he is to deliver is stolen. It appears his previous case has discovered
his presence in New Orleans, but he can’t return to that case until the cameo
is found. With Miss Newton as a reluctant partner in crime fighting, can Ethan
Butler locate the cameo and its thieves without losing his heart?
LENDING MY HEART by Debra E. Marvin
1895 – Pittsburgh, PA
The arrival of a handsome Scottish administrator ruins Miss
Bertie Hart’s dream to oversee the new Carnegie Library children’s department.
Yet bristly Mr. Russell Smart’s working-class determination and his love of
books make him the perfect partner to better the lives of Pittsburgh’s poor. As
for a partner in life? Not even her Victoria Cameo can narrow the social chasm
he and her father keep between them.
My Review
4
STARS
Compilations like Cameo Courtships are fun to
read and a great way to pass a couple of relaxing hours in the summer. Passing
down an heirloom cameo makes for a wonderful premise for these four historical
romances.
All of the stories are enjoyable and show each
author’s unique gifts but Pinned Above Her Heart stood out
to me the most. It showcases Dietze’s sweet way of writing that always draws me
deep into the story. The characters, plot, and setting are so interesting. I
loved the faith elements too. This was my favorite in the collection.
I received a digital copy of this from NetGalley
in conjunction with Just Read Publicity Tours. All opinions in this review are
my own.
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