Springs of Love by Laura V. Hilton, Rachel J. Good, Thomas Nye

The Kissing Bridge 

Escaping the past isn’t as easy as it should be…

Anna thought her bad decisions would fade into nothing after she vanished for a few months. Her motives would be clear, her mistakes erased, and she’d be able to rewrite her future the way she wanted. It didn’t work out the way she’d planned. Instead, she discovered her actions have consequences and they had to be paid.

Reuben loved Anna for as long as he could remember, but before he could get serious about courting her, his brother, Mark, won her away. But now she’s back and she beginning to pay the steep price for her mistakes. Reuben tries to help her as much as he can, and the decisions he makes will cost them both everything.
                  

Laura V. Hilton

Award winning author, Laura Hilton, her husband, Steve, and their five children make their home in Arkansas. She is a pastor’s wife, a stay-at-home mom and home-schools. Laura is also a breast cancer survivor.

Her publishing credits include three books in the Amish of Seymour series from Whitaker House: Patchwork Dreams, A Harvest of Hearts (winner of the 2012 Clash of the Titles Award in two categories), and Promised to Another. The Amish of Webster County series, Healing Love (finalist for the 2013 Christian Retail Awards). Surrendered Love and Awakened Love followed by her first Christmas novel, A White Christmas in Webster County, as well as the Amish of Jamesport series, The Snow Globe, The Postcard, and The Birdhouse. Other credits include Swept Away from Abingdon Press’ Quilts of Love series. Laura is contracted for another three book Amish series set in the Jamesport area, with the first book, The Amish Firefighter, planned for April 2016.

She has indie published a Christmas novella, Christmas Mittens. 

 Sold on Love               

When Lavina Fisher takes over the household while Mamm’s away, things go from bad to worse. And her younger brother, Stephen, is mostly to blame. Then an accident forces Lavina to face her fears—and her ex-boyfriend. Can she swallow her pride and accept Aaron’s help with the latest disaster?

Rachel J. Good

Rachel J. Good grew up near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the setting for her Sisters & Friends novels. A former teacher and librarian, she completed her MA from Vermont College while raising five children and is presently an MFA student at Hollins University. In addition to having more than 2200 articles and 20 books in print or forthcoming under several pseudonyms, she also juggles freelance editing and illustration careers. 

A member of RWA, ALA, and SCBWI, she speaks regularly at civic events, schools, libraries, churches, and conferences across the country. She also loves doing coloring parties and will talk about Amish life and supply original quilt designs for your group to color. More information about her and her books can be found on her blog (http://www.rachel-j-good) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/people/Rachel-J-Good/100009699285059).


Cowboys and Amish Girls

Rodeo cowboy, Truman Gunderson, had never met an Amish girl. Amish sisters, Faith, Hope, and Charity had yet to lay eyes on a real, live cowboy. That is until Truman’s galloping horse crosses paths with Charity’s runaway buggy. Truman is not the type to shy away from any challenge, but after he learns something about Faith, Hope, and especially Charity, he realizes that he has met his match.

Thomas Nye

Thomas Nye was born in Ames, Iowa, in 1961 with a love for horses. Though he grew up in town, he took every opportunity to visit friends and family that lived on farms, especially if they had horses. During grade school Thomas developed an interest in history, reading anything he could find about the 1800s. As a teenager, he moved to an area with a large Amish population and was instantly infatuated by that lifestyle. His love of farm, history, and horses all came together in real-life experiences with his Amish friends, who also happen to share his Christian faith. Thomas purchased draft horses from Amish farmers in his neighborhood and set out to learn the art of working with horses in harness. After years of buying, selling and trading work horses with Amish farmers in his community, Thomas had many wonderful memories of those experiences. The Amish Horses Book Series is a set of novels based on those adventures. Under the Heavens was published in December of 2013, Catbird Singing in January of 2015, and English River in August of 2016.


Praise for Springs of Love:

"Laura Hilton, Rachel Good, and Thomas Nye have written delightful stories about forgiveness, love, and finding strength through their faith in God to face the problems bombarding their lives. Each story by these talented authors will surprise you at every turn, and you’ll find yourself on the edge of your seat wanting to know the outcome! Sit back, get comfy, and enjoy!"~Molly Jebber, Amish Historical Romance Author and Speaker. Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times, and many other publications have given her books high ratings.

"The novellas in the Springs of Love collection give readers a great taste of the talent behind each author. Romance, tenderness, faith, and even a dash or two of humor frame three stories that do Amish fiction proud. The distinguishing styles of each author combine with the timeless messages of faith, hope, and love to craft a collection of novellas that will settle sweetly in your heart! " ~Carrie Schmidt, Reading Is My SuperPower

"The 'Springs of Love' anthology of Amish springtime love novellas will tantalize the romantic urges of readers. Fun reading from a run-away Amish bride to a bronc-riding cowboy in Amish territory. Three enjoyable authors." ~Alan Daugherty, columnist The News-Banner.

My Review
 Springs of Love was a great read 3 books in one by three great authors. Laura Hilton wrote The kissing Bridge. Anna runs away for a few months to see if things would clear up. Getting married but not to someone she loves. A battle between two brothers to who would wed her. Great well written characters,
Sold on Love was written by Rachel J. Good.  Lavina thought she was ready for a household of her own and a husband and a future to bring children,but she finds when she has to fill her mothers shoes while she is away not so easy. To the point she is ready to be a maid the rest of her life. Wonderful sweet story.
Cowboys and Amish Girls written by Thomas Nye. Truman having a mes in his life with the rodeo decides to break away for awhile after seeing the woman he loves in the arms of another. Ends up staying and helping out a Amish family. Learning their ways.But he is so in love with the other woman he left he needed to gain her back cause she is the prettiest thing he has ever seen. But can a Amish girl teach its not all about being pretty?
I found all the stories wonderful with sweet romance.