The best thing about a novella collection is finding new authors to enjoy! Woodhouse is the only author I’ve read before, and now I can add three new must read authors to my list! Each author did an amazing job capturing my attention in these stories.

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I love when several writers come together to write shorter stories that allow me to try multiple authors I might not have read before. Sew in Love is no exception. Well written stories that have no shortage of characters to fall in love with and messages of faith that draw the worlds together. These authors know what they're doing, and while I would love to tell you I had a favorite, I simply can't. They were all great. I wouldn't want you to miss out on a single one.

I enjoyed this collection. I'm a big fan of historical stories. These four novellas are set in different time periods. While the characters are all sewers, the stories involve so much more than that. I love that the characters have flaws and strengths. Each story in this collection is very good. My favorite was A Language of Love by Kimberley Woodhouse.

This collection of novella was wonderful! It was a nice sampling of four different authors. Each author had a distinct style. I thought they were all easy to read an follow. The characters were well rounded. The stories were well thought and very well organized. This gets a 5 star rating from me. I highly recommend it to historical fiction lovers.

Each story in the anthology is heartwarming and I really enjoyed reading this, I loved that each story felt unique but also flowed well with each other. Each author has a great style and I'm glad I was able to read this.

Review of TAILORED SWEETHEARTS by Debby Lee: I've never heard of specific seamstresses for parachutes, and it was fun to read a WWII story with the heroine doing something I didn't know about. This sweet story is perfect for readers of historical romances.

I always enjoy reading Kimberley Woodhouse, which was the reason I chose this book. A collection of stories such as this expose you to new authors without fully committing to an author that is unfamiliar. Personally, I found new authors to follow. I hope you will too.

this book includes 4 stories of strong, smart and determined ladies, we must learn from these stories.
1) Hearts sew with love - Darlene Panzera
Maggie received a wedding proposal and a wealty life from her cousin Lewis, so Maggie and her mother leave New York and take 6 months journey to San Francisco.
there, they'll knowthe reality and soon they must take care theirself and think something to earn money and support theirself.
Maggie dream is open a seamstress shop, ... perhaps in the future..
2) Woven hearts - Jacquolyn Mcmurray
After a big fire, Millie must support her family alone.
She hopes that Nathan, her fiancè, and his family can help her and her family, because soon the'll have wedding together.
But it seems that the bad news are on the way...
3) A language of love - Kimberley Woodhouse
Jeni is the main creative seamstress of New Yoork, her beautiful hats are popular and well paid, but she's only an employer of Mr. Crawford shop.
she lives with her not supportive and grumpy Auntie Bridget that always remember her that their legacy is important, they are Irish.
4) Tailored sweet hearts - Debby Lee
Alaska, 1945. Stella works in a war factory , her dad is a soldier, her mother always worried about her husband, away in the war in Europe.
In her freetime, Stella sews quilts for soldiers and goes to the local hospital camp to help soldiers write home letter.

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In the first story we go to California in 1850 in the middle of the gold fever, what I like about this story is the is how the author remained us of the importance of trusting God and not our strengths or plans. Even amid the unexpected God always have a plan and He is always in control. Then go to New York on 1911 the reality of the life of the immigrant that had to work in factory and how many of them didn’t follow the security regulations, and how sadly many die due to this hard conditions, in this story we have a young women who are dealing with pain of losing a loved one and the responsibility of sustaining her own.

What I like about this book is that we see how we need to let go of the past, the importance of letting go of pride and holding on to a dream that can lead to a new and beautiful beginning. In the third story, we continue on New York 1911, but the story of an Irish girl who has accomplished a lot, but sadly is rejected for his form of speech, and just for been Irish she decides to take a linguistic class to learn how to speak properly. What I like about this story is the tone and how both main characters have a relationship with God, the importance to have Him in the center of our lives and how he can open a door that none can close. In the last story, we go all to Dutch Harbor, Alaska 1945. In this book we have a very important and critical moment, we find sorrow and pain and unexpected situations through all this story. What I like about this story is how God never leaves our sides, even amid pain and sorrow.

With interesting historical details and information, great descriptions and characters, faith, romance, funny situations and even we have a villain these collections take us to a lovely and interesting journey. If you like a good historical Christian fiction mixed with real-life situations, this book is for you.

Hearts Sewn with Love

I love western stories and this one had it all. Horses, intrigue, gold and love. I liked Ben so much. He was such a kind and caring man. He wanted to provide for his family and make sure they had everything they needed. Ben learned to trust God more than anything else during this story. Philip was such a sweet and brave boy. Philip wanted a family and wanted to be a man. I loved how kind and caring he was towards Maggie. Maggie was such a lovely lass. She had no trouble stating her mind and standing up for the truth. This story was such a wonderful story of love and God providing for us.

Woven Hearts

Oh I loved Millie right from the beginning. She was such a lovely girl who was determined to do the right thing and care for her family. Millie loved God and trusted Him fully. I loved how well she designed hats and now I want to learn how to design and sew hats. Abe is just as handsome as you can get. Not only on the outside but his heart is so kind. He wants to make himself worthy of his name where his father failed. You could literally see what was going on in this book, that is how well written this book is.

A Language of Love

How could there be a more American love story?? I loved this novella. It was nothing short of a home run. This was my first Kimberley Woodhouse book and believe me it won't be my last! Jeni was so amazing and again I want to learn how to make hats. She was the right amount of stubborn with a kind heart. Philip was so handsome and kind. He wanted the best for Jeni and cared so much for her. I loved how different they were but how they cared so much for the same things too.

Tailored Sweethearts

This story was so bittersweet, set in World War 2. Stella worked at a factory and helped visit wounded soldiers when she could. She was such a compassionate woman and definitely portrayed what women and families dealt with during the war. Irving was a fighter pilot. He was brave and strong. He never lost his faith in God even with the horrors of war. I loved their story.

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Darlene Panzera's Hearts Sewn with Love is an enjoyable story with realistic characters and scenes, the enterprising spirit of the heroine is the perfect foil to some far-from-perfect characters she encounters. Overall, it is a fun, quick, entertaining read.

Woven Hearts by Jacquolyn McMurray pits an intrepid young lady against some dangerous circumstances, I enjoyed the intrigue and romance in this story.

A Language of Love by Kimberly Woodhouse adeptly handles the sensitive issue of mistreatment of those deemed socially inferior to the wealthy upper class. Her heroine had the mettle and strength of Maureen O'Hara when she bested John Wayne in the classic, McClintock. And, the hero had the same "gleam in his eye" and bravado of The Duke himself. I absolutely loved this story.

Tailored Sweethearts by Debby Lee is a story of love and faith regained. Its hero is a dashing, brave captain and the heroine is smart and strong. The story sped along at a great pace and leaves you smiling at the end.

If you love romance and historical fiction, you will enjoy this book, I thought it was wonderful.

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This collection of novellas made for delightful reading! When I want to read something a little lighter, that's going to make me feel good and keep my interest and imagination; these Barbour collections don't fail to deliver.

I especially liked Kimberley Woodhouse's novella, A Language of Love, which tackled the subject of racism and women's rights in the early 1900s. Its storyline revolves around a renowned baseball player and a talented, fashion-forward milliner who both seek out a language teacher for their speech difficulties. Enter romance between the two!

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC for this my honest review.

"This was supposed to be the land of the free and the home of the brave. A place where all men were equal. If only that were true for women. And women who were Irish."

Unconnected stories sewn together of people from 1850 to 1911 to 1945.
A girl sailing to Sacramento to meet her fiance during the gold rush, a girl in Alaska who meets a soldier in the hospital, a girl in New York City who survives a fire and a union worker, and an Irish girl who meets a baseball player. They all sew, and its a strength in their lives. Interesting stories to get completely lost in. Very well written, with great depth. All so completely different. Love that cover.

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I would recommend this book.
Review given honestly and freely after receipt of a reader copy. This opinion is completely my own and was not influenced in any way. Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher.

These were great stories that were well written. I loved the characters and hated to finish the book.
Many thanks to Barbour Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I've always enjoyed Barbour novella collection books and “Sew in Love” is no exception! I only knew two authors in here but happily discovered two new ones. Another thing I love, being introduced to writers I would have never known had they not been included in the set. These are always a win/win for me!

The stories take place from 1850 to the end of WW2 in 1945. The most modern one was Debby Lee with “Tailored Sweethearts”. I haven't read too many war time stories as they aren't my favorite, but I really enjoyed this one. I admired Captain Irving Morgenstern in his unselfish devotion to his squadron and heroism in the face of danger. Stella McGovern did what she could to bring comfort to injured military men in the hospital where these two met. From there, it was love at first sight! They both clung to their faith when things were bleak and encouraged each other in difficult times. I really like the historical details Debby Lee included in her story, bringing it to life in my mind.

All the stories showed how love can conquer all and faith can get you through most anything in life. Enjoyed these very much!

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Sew in Love is a book of 4 novellas. Each story is well written and the characters well thought out. I loved that each story is set in a different era and I loved the sewing theme. I highly recommend this book

Sew in Love is a sweet book of four stories that focus on women who sew. Each one is set in a different era. I enjoyed each story and setting. I love books with a sewing theme, there's something about them that soothes the soul. Sew in Love is one of those books. In each story the women overcome odds and find love.

Sew in Love is a wonderful collection of novellas.. I found each selection to be well written with a good plot and believable characters. I highly recommend this book. I received an arc from the publisher and Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.

This wonderful collection of novellas tells the beautiful story four women who have been through trying times and use sewing to pull them through. I enjoyed each story in it's uniqueness and the way the authors put it all together.
They had their faith tested and the struggled but love found them.
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