Be Still My Heart: 7 Contemporary Christian Romances by Jackie Castle et al. -- Review Part 1

About the Collection

7 Contemporary Christian Romances. 

Second chances at love and the excitement of new romance brought to you from USA Today and bestselling authors. Waiting for you inside... 

Sun Kisses - Jackie Castle 
A love for history drew Karen and Kelvin together. Just when they're willing to give their hearts to each other, will their own histories threaten to tear them apart? 

All in Good Time - Diana Lesire Brandmeyer 
She's clinging to the past. He's looking for a future. Can they find happiness together in the present? 

The Inn at Cherry Blossom Lane - Jennifer Vander Klipp 
Can the summer magic of Lake Michigan bring first loves Claire and Alex back together? Or will the secret they discover inside the old farmhouse jeopardize everything they love? 

Since You Went Away - Cindy Flores Martinez 
Recently widowed Violet and Tom are struggling with the tragic loss of their long-time spouses. The last thing they want is to fall in love again, but when their paths keep crossing, will their feelings for each other ruin their friendship? 

Getting to Yes - Allie Pleiter 
Suzann's been waiting-and waiting-and waiting-for Adam to pop the question. She's more than ready, he's trying to get ready, so why would God throw obstacle after obstacle into the mix? 

Beauty Within - Rachel Skatvold 
A young widow with two children searches for a fresh start in her hometown, and a cop runs from dark shadows in his past. Together, will this unlikely pair be able to heal after tragedy and discover the Beauty Within God's plan? 

The Way To A Man's Heart - Suzanne D. Williams 
Liberty Unick has turned her weight problem into a successful hometown bakery. But when her friendship with wealthy businessman, Eric Spader, blossoms, will her lingering insecurities threaten their chance at romance? 

Fall in love again with some of your favorite stories and discover new ones. Be Still, My Heart is ready to take you on a romantic and heartwarming journey. Buy this Christian romance collection today! ​

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The Authors in the Collection

Jackie Castle

​Diana Lesire Brandmeyer

​Jennifer Vander Klipp

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​Cindy Flores Martinez

​Allie Pleiter

Rachel Skatvold

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​Suzanne D. Williams

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4 Story Review

Sun Kisses (Madison Creek Bed & Breakfast #3) – Jackie Castle
Author Jackie Castle has written a heartwarming story including history and sweet romance.  This story is about fighting for your home town, overcoming the death and confusion of an unfaithful husband, and finding an unexpected love.  Castle’s writing will capture the attention of readers and entice them as readers fall in love not only with the story but the beloved characters.
 
All in Good Time – Diana Lesire Brandmeyer
Diana Lesire Brandmeyer has written a beautiful story of letting go and lost love.  This story is about letting go after the death and a lost love from younger years and allowing an old highschool love rekindle.  It’s a sweet and fun story of a conspiring granddaughter, family, friendship and love.  Brandmeyer has written a delightful novella that readers will thoroughly enjoy as they come to know the characters and their stories.
 
The Inn at Cherry Blossom Lane – Jennifer Vander Klipp
Jennifer Vander Klipp has written a fun and exciting contemporary mystery story in The Inn at Cherry Blossom Lane.  Klipp brings to life her characters from page one, causing readers to become in invested in them.  Not only does this story have enjoyable and excellent characters, but Klipp creates an excellent contemporary story with a bit of mystery and a touch of the past in the historic home, a center of the story.  This novella is definitely one that readers will not want to put down!
 
Since You Went Away (Based on the Sweet Romance Three Plus Three) – Cindy Flores Martinez
Cindy Flores Martinez has written an inspirational romance novel that readers will enjoy.  A widow and widower meet on Valentine’s Day and this turns into an unexpected and sweet romance.  Martinez brings to life the feelings of loneliness of being alone, but then of finding unforeseen love.  A well-written story with delightful characters, readers will thoroughly enjoy this lovely story.
 
Genre: romance, Christian, Anthology
Publisher: Kydala Publishing, Inc.
Publication date: April 10, 2018
Number of pages: 682
 
An ARC review copy of this book was provided by the Pencildancers Readers & Review Crew.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.