The British Brides Collection by Jill Stengl, Bonnie Blythe, Kelly Eileen Hake, Tamela Hancock Murray, Gail Gaymer Martin, Pamela Griffin

The British Brides Collection by Jill Stengl, Bonnie Blythe, Kelly Eileen Hake, Tamela Hancock Murray, Gail Gaymer Martin, Pamela Griffin ISBN-13: 9781643520247 Paperback: 480 pages Publisher: Barbour Publishing Released: May 1, 2019

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
Spanning over 200 years of history in the British Isles, nine inspiring romance stories take readers through English gardens, around London ballrooms, and within Scottish castles. Follow along as each of the brides-to-be encounter high drama and epic romance on the way to the altar. Will they survive with their faith intact?

Woman of Valor by Jill Stengl
England 1631 - Helen has come to Marston Hall to care for three neglected children and a household in disarray. The gardener admires her inner beauty.

A Duplicitous Façade by Tamela Hancock Murray
England 1812 - In obedience to her father, Melodia agrees to marry a man she has never met. But after a masquerade ball, Melodia suspects she has more enemies than friends.

Love’s Unmasking by Bonnie Blythe
England 1814 - Matthew is certain a godly girl does not exist among London’s money-grubbing debutantes. He imitates a fop at society functions to repel them, but his own ruse traps him in an engagement.

A Treasure Worth Keeping by Kelly Eileen Hake
England 1832 - Paige is thrilled to hear her father has been hired to restore one of the country’s largest collections of antique volumes—until she learns the earl is hosting a house party during their stay.

Apple of His Eye by Gail Gaymer Martin
England 1851 - Sarah is spoiled, independent young woman, which leads her to force her attentions on the interesting new gardener at the family manor. He comes to admire her.

Moonlight Masquerade by Pamela Griffin
England 1865 - Letitia, usually the unassuming lady’s companion to her cousin, attends a country party as her equal. They're robbed by highwaymen along the way, and she recognizes their leader as the arrogant noble holding the ball! Or maybe the kind footman?

Fayre Rose by Tamela Hancock Murray
Scotland 1358 – Fayre was brought to Kennerith Castle to tend the duke’s rose garden in payment for her father’s taxes. When the Laird Kenneth falls ill with plague, only Fayre is brave enough to play nursemaid.

Fresh Highland Air by Jill Stengl
Scotland 1748 – When Hermione’s stepfather takes over Kennerith Castle, he retains Allan for Hermione’s bodyguard. She is determined to think the worst of Allan, until someone is out to get rid of him and the true heir of the castle comes into question.

English Tea and Bagpipes by Pamela Griffin
Scotland, 1822 - Fiona races after her eloping sister because she's marrying an English noble, the past enemy of her Highland family. The man's brother is also in pursuit, and Fiona learns to overcome her prejudice.


My Review:
The British Brides Collection is a collection of nine short Christian romance stories set in England and Scotland between 1631 and 1865. Many of the stories focused on the character's desire for a Christian spouse and their growing faith as they faced difficult circumstances. The stories also had the romantic couple come to appreciate the character of their partner as much as their looks. The historical details were mainly just creating a setting backdrop for the story. The Scottish stories all occurred at a specific castle with unusual rosebushes. The English stories often included a certain masquerade mask with a legend of true love found by those who wore it. Overall, the characters were engaging and acted realistically. I didn't like how the spoiled girl in "Apple of His Eye" initially forced her attentions on the gardener, but I liked the other stories a lot. I always enjoy the stories by Jill Stengl, so I was happy that there were two in this collection. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this historical romance collection.


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