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JENNINGS, REGINA
WITEMEYER, KAREN
DYKES, AMANDA
DEESE, NICOLE
THE KISSING TREE
In this Texas-sized romance novella collection, courting couples, decades apart, leave a permanent mark of their love by carving their initials into the same oak's bark.
In Regina Jennings' Broken Limbs, Mended Fences, a small-town teacher has her credentials questioned by a traveling salesman.
In Karen Witemeyer's Inn for a Surprise, two opinionated collaborators with conflicting visions must turn a doomed business venture into a successful romantic retreat.
From Roots to Sky by Amanda Dykes follows a young WWII naval airman who heads to Texas to meet the sister of a lost compatriot.
Heartwood by Nicole Deese is a modern-day romance about the groundskeeper of a historic inn who's reunited with someone from her past while she fights to save the town landmark.
My Review:
Unique voices linked together by a common theme make this a stunning novella collection. Absolutely love the generational aspect where the kissing tree is highlighted throughout the ages. And i also love the way the first and last novellas bookend the collection. Giggles to start and a tear or two shed at the end. :-) Brilliantly done.
Broken Limbs, Mended by Regina Jennings -- Has a great comedic start and that thread of humour is woven throughout the inevitable angst as the hero and heroine find themselves on opposing sides of an impossible challenge. A nice mix of love and laughter with a few toe-curls on the side.
Inn for a Surprise by Karen Witemeyer -- That great play of words in the title promises exactly what this novella delivers. Readers will be 'in for a surprise' over just how much fun and swoony-ness the author packs in a concise word count. Barnabas and Phoebe's story of practicality versus romance thrilled me to my toes.
From Roots to Sky by Amanda Dykes -- Lyrically exquisite. Such a tender, moving love story spiked with humour and that desperate yearning we all have to belong.
Heartwood by Nicole Dees -- Sniffle. I'm still misty eyed now that it's all over and Dees closes things out with a heart-thudding, tummy-swirling reunion romance that has me happy/sad sighing.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Kissing Tree, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winners announced on Saturday January 30 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
I love reading books by each of these authors and haven't read this collection yet.
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It's wonderful when fave authors band together to put out a novella collection. Good luck, Sylvia!
DeleteOh my! This sounds like one not to miss!!!
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It's a great collection. Good luck, Melanie.
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ReplyDeleteAmanda Dykes is amazing!!!! This is a great opportunity to discover her storytelling style. Good luck, Lori!
DeleteWow! So many great authors in this collection!
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DeleteLooks very sweet great cover
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I absolutely love this cover. And there's a great tie in to it in one of the stories. Good luck, Linda!
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DeleteWith this great group of authors this book is sure to be a keeper. Great review.
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Definitely. Good luck, rubynreba!
DeleteEnjoyed the review! Sounds like a great collaborative effort from some good authors! I don't think I have read anything from Nicole Dees - was just looking at her website.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed some of her books but I have more to read. So many books, so little time! Good luck, CC!
DeleteI like this cover. Very simple, yet so pretty.
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Yes, and it makes me wonder if it's embossed. I listened to the audible version so I have no idea. lol Good luck, Jana Leah!
DeleteSounds like some interesting stories in this collection. I like the novella collections because you get the read some of your favorite authors works and sometimes find new authors to follow.
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Yes, novella collections are a great way to be introduced to different authors. Good luck, Wendy!
DeleteBeautiful cover, amazing authors...YES!
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Good luck, Caryl!
DeleteI've seen this cover around the web, but haven't had a chance to read the book yet. Skipped right down to your review. It sounds awesome!
ReplyDeletett really is a great collection. Good luck, SIS!
DeleteSounds like a lot of fun!! I love reading favorite authors and trying new ones in these "bite-size" reads!
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This collection is quite exceptional, Think. Good luck, Nicole!
DeleteDidn’t you just love the tree! Let’s dance around it my book twin.
ReplyDeleteYes! We all deserve our very own kissing tree! Twin dancing with you, Lucy!
DeleteWhat a fabulous concept for a book -centering it around a kissing tree! Lovely cover too.
ReplyDelete"THE KISSING TREE" sounds like a wonderful book and many novellas that I would enjoy reading. Some times we only have time for a novella, but it's nice when we can read several - albeit at different times - that interconnect.
Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!
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It's one of the best novella themes I've read. Good luck, Kay!
DeleteI missed this one and really want to read it! Four great authors in one book is a guaranteed good time 👍
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All are great stories too, which isn't surprising given the authors. Good luck, Trixi!
DeleteI would like this collection. Great authors together! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
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Yes you would! Good luck, Kathleen!
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ReplyDeleteYes it is! Good luck, Kim!
DeleteI’ve read and enjoyed each of these authors in the past!
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Isn't it fun when such great authors combine their talents in a novella collection? Good luck, Patty!
DeleteI just bought this one a few days ago! Glad to know you approve. :) Now to start it!
ReplyDeleteOohhh -- happy reading, Susan. You're in for some enjoyable reading hours.
DeleteSounds like a great collection! I've been wanting to read this for a while. Great review!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Chanel!
DeleteAlthough I'm not a huge reader of novellas unless they are part of a larger series, I love the idea of this set, as well as the collection of authors. I don't think I've seen Nicole Deese in a novella set for over 5 years. This is also another fabulous cover.
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The authors were definitely a draw for me. I tend to read Christmas novellas mostly but this one lured me in and it's wonderful the way the stories all fit together. Good luck, Terrill!
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Good luck, LSA!
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