I had only heard of one of these authors before reading this collection. I liked that we were able to sample works from different authors. I always enjoy these collections!

A Soldier’s Lady is a collection of four historical novellas about four different women who found true love with a solider.

Susanne Dietze, Janette Foreman, Gabrielle Meyer, and Lorna Seilstad take us back in time to the North American Frontier. When Native Americans were undecided (and sometimes battled each other over) whether to accept those settling on their land or drive them out. When fort life was primarily male and the task was protecting those who fell within their sphere. When women had little worth beyond their ability to cook and do laundry, teach children or host a social function. A challenging time in our nation’s history.

And for the four women in these stories, a challenging time in their lives. As independent as each were, they lived in a time in history when their survival depended on a man in their life. And the need to be married warred with the desire to be loved. For these four women, they have a chance at both.

I enjoyed these stories. Each one was unique even while the men in the stories was a soldier of some fashion. The women faced different life situations that put them in great need. All of them fought for what mattered most to them.

If you’re looking for a small collection of historical romance stories, try this book. I hope you’ll like it as much as I did.

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This is a terrific collection to read if you're looking for a sweet getaway. I like the idea of the settings, historical frontier forts, and the cover really tugged me in. Each story was it's own bit of sweet and sassy. I think I liked the first one best. Novellas, in all honesty, are not my favorite thing because of the ground they have to cover in such a short reading span. Sometimes that can make characters feel a little out of their depth. However, if you love a good, quick read, you'll find these to be engaging stories.

The Soldier's Lady
A bundle of short stories about frontiers ladies that come to a fort and change the hearts of those around them. A good autumn/winter collection. For those evenings that need a blanket and a hot chocolate.
You will find humour, romance, suspense and compelling stories.
My favourite story is by Susanne Dietze.
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I just reviewed The Soldier's Lady by Susanne Dietze, Janette Foreman, Gabrielle Meyer, Lorna Seilstad. #TheSoldiersLady #NetGalley

This was a great historical fiction read. All of the stories took place in western forts set in the 19th century. I enjoyed this very much. I wished that some of the stories would not have been so short.

Yet another fantastic novella collection from Barbour Publishing!

The Soldier's Lady tells the stories of four women and the soldiers who fall in love with them. I enjoyed the historic 1800's setting as well as the glimpse of what life may have looked at on a military fort in the untamed west.

The first two novellas, The Colonel's Heart and Frontier of the Heart, were my favourites in this collection. I loved watching these unexpected romances develop into beautiful love stories. Save the Last Word and Forever Fort Garland were my least favourites, as I didn't find the plots and relationships to be as well-developed as the first two were. However, they were still enjoyable and fun to read.

All in all, The Soldier's Lady is a sweet and enjoyable book. If you've enjoyed previous novella collections or just enjoy historical fiction, you won't want to miss this one!

*I received a copy of this book through the publisher and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. My positive review is not required.

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Rating: overall 3 out of 5 stars

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Story Notes

The Colonel's Daughter by Gabrielle Meyer

I liked this story quite a lot as it seemed complete in itself and realistic. The young Major had little experience with women and yet found himself drawn to one who has set her heart on living at the fort. I loved the quiet romance between Nathan and Ally. They both had the same values and desires and they were willing to sacrifice what they wanted for each other's happiness. While it was a bit short, the story was well written and ended satisfactorily. 4 out of 5 stars

Frontier of Her Heart by Susanne Dietze

This was my favorite story out of all four. The contests between Emily and Boyd were hilarious and fun to read. I loved how they started as "enemies" and fell in love in a beautiful way. And how they each saw the value in the work that they each did was a nice inclusion too. Their solution to finding a way to be together was brilliant and a perfect compromise for each of them. I was so pleased with the ending of the story. 5 out of 5 stars

Save the Last Word for Me by Lorna Seilstad

This story was nice but should have been a longer book. There was not enough time given to the story for the characters to really develop from adversaries into lovers. I did like the characters themselves and could appreciate their stances when it came to their actions but felt like it was too rushed to allow them the time to prove their worth to the other. Issac is definitely a man's man and one I could appreciate for his appearance and bravery but his staunch disapproval of Adelina changes too quickly to be realistic. Adelina has a bit too much of a carefree nature for me and it seemed like she looked for ways to test her given boundaries. If it had been a longer book, I think I would have liked it better. 3 out of 5 stars

Winning the Lady's Heart by Jannette Foreman

I didn't care for this story much at all. I loved the plot idea of a sort of "mail-order bride" but the fleshing out of the rest of the story just didn't engage me. The prejudices of the two characters seemed to melt away too fast to be realistic and they didn't seem to be a good fit as a couple. The story was also too short to really give them time to develop a relationship and the ending was very rushed. Definitely my least favorite of the set of stories. 1 out of 5 stars

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This was a collection of four very good stories of women on the frontier. I loved the historical aspect of these stories and learned about daily fort life.
Many thanks to Barbour Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is four individual stories about frontier romances, each with its own unique love story. The setting is within a military fort. As you read them, you will certainly like some more then others. I think my favorite was by author Janette Foreman. Each historical novella had its good points so I have say I enjoyed each one.
All in all, The Soldiers Lady is a heartwarming Christian book with a inspirational theme.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read and give my honest review about this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Four bold young women take a chance on a soldier in this well done collection of historical romance stories. A good read for fans of historical romance.

This is a sweet collection of quick-reads. My favorite was the first, set in Minnesota at Fort Snelling. The scenery was described so beautifully that it made me want to drive to the historic fort and then to go back in time to see the "Niagra of the Mississippi." (the St. Anthony Falls in the book is no longer; it's now some locks and dams and a spillway.) The story was beautiful, too, of course.

I only considered this book okay considering this is not my usual type of reading material, it seemed to drag on forever. The stories were all kind of the same, soldier meets beautiful woman, there is some sort of conflict that almost keeps them apart, but they eventually fall in love. They either had Romeo/Juliet, a competition, love/hate, or damsel in distress storylines. I probably enjoyed the 1st and 3rd stories best, and this is good,wholesome Christian romance if that is what you enjoy reading. The 4th story just downright annoyed me with how naive and desperate the lead female character acted, and I almost did not completely finish the book for this very reason. Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to give you an honest review!

I liked the individual stories but the problem I had is that I was bored. I skimped passages because there was not a lot happening.

4 stars

Not my normal read but these are 4 sweet stories and luckily for me, not to much God. I enjoyed all four. They were set on the american frontier stations, where the conditions were basic to say the least. The hero's were all in the military, most of the heroine's impoverished and so prepared to put up with much, for food security. As you would expect in Christain romance, only kisses, though there were a couple of villain types who added jeopardy to the heroine's quest for a happy ever after.

I might look out for other stories by these authors.

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This was a great collection of stories. I enjoyed reading each novella; they each had a different twist that made them more interesting to read.
In The Colonel's Daughter, Nathaniel learns that he is just as susceptible to love as any other man. He is drawn to the Colonel's daughter, Ally, but knows that her mother does not approve of a military man. Does love conquer all?
Frontier of Her Heart was a fun read. Emily is a hard worker and doesn't have time to be playing games. Boyd, the camp doctor, lives life to the fullest and tries to get Emily to smile. Their clashing views on life made this an enjoyable read.
Adelina loves to teach, but she knows nothing about military life. Isaac lives and breathes the military life. Both find themselves in a battle of wills in Save the Last Word for Me. I liked reading how Adelina and Isaac fought one another, yet find themselves drawn to one another.
In Forever Fort Garland, Annie shows up at the fort only to find out that her fiancé is dead and that he did not even write the letters that were sent to her. Annie finds herself in the fort without the protection of a husband. She has no place to go. Does she attempt to court another man in the fort or does she forgive Jefferson for not being completely honest? They find themselves drawn to one another, yet forgiveness has to happen.
This was an amazing collection that were fun to read. I liked each story as they each had some humor in them that drew me in. I recommend this book to those that enjoy historical novella romance with a military spin.
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There are four stories in book. As of now, I’ve finished two of them. I look forward to reading the other two at a later time. I wanted to share my thoughts now. I really enjoyed the stories. Both set in a military setting on a fort. One in California and the other in Minnesota. It was interesting how each author had someone from history represented in the book. Fort life could be hard and it also had good. If you’re looking for a good read I definitely recommend these. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. All views stated are my own.

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“The Colonel’s Daughter” by Gabrielle Meyer

4 stars

This one was sweet, and I liked the historical significance (even if I did cringe at the mention of some of the names of the real people who inspired this story). I liked and rooted for Nathaniel and Ally, but it was her mother that almost stole the show for me. The conflict of her mother not wanting Ally to also be a military wife was well presented, and I liked how the journey toward them working through this issue.

“Frontier of Her Heart” by Susanne Dietze

5 stars

One of the first things that caught my attention with this one was the epidemic plotline, and how it starkly resembles what we are going through today, albeit on a bit of a smaller scale. I also enjoyed the sweet romance between the fort cook Emily and surgeon Boyd happening in the midst of it all.

“Save the Last Word for Me” by Lorna Seilstad

3 stars

I feel like this one had a lot of potential, it just didn’t fully land. The setup for two people with differences was great, but I didn’t feel like Adelina and Isaac came together in a believable way, given all their initial differences.

“Winning the Lady’s Heart” by Janette Foreman

5 stars

This one is no doubt the gem of the collection. I loved how it depicted the uncertainty that might come with mail-order brides and other arranged-marriage situations, with there being deception on one partner’s part. And while what Jefferson chose to do wasn’t right, I couldn’t help but feel for him, especially as his feelings came to light.

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This is another fairly solid collection from Barbour Books, and one I recommend to anyone looking for historical romance with military heroes.

I haven't read many stories set in the 19th century in a fort. Reading novellas is a great excuse to dip my toes in a new setting.
Overall, I think this collection was pretty great. I enjoyed the first three over the last, but novellas give such little time to immerse oneself in, that an author really has to hit the ground quickly in grabbing my attention. The last one's tone was more tragic and right now I need a little more hope.
I would love to read more by these authors and more about life in an American fort. Women were few and far between with a high demand to be tough and full of faith. Their strength and support of their families are admirable.
Thank you, Barbour Publishing and Netgalley for the advanced copy! All thoughts in this review are my own.

I chose to read this book based on the cover and that it was a historical Christian book from Barbour Publishing. I didn't go wrong with my choice. It is four novellas set between 1828 and 1879 et in various not so well-known forts.
The Colonel’s Daughter by Gabrielle Meyer seemed to be realistic with the Colonel’s family coming to visit at the fort. Ally, the youngest of three daughters is different from her other sisters in that she loves the frontier and the adventure that awaits. Nathaniel Ward is awakened to more than military life once he gets to know the family. We also see what a true love story that the Colonel has with his wife. The author tells of fort life and the means of transportation that allows the reader to believe they are there. A good read.
Frontier of Her Heart by Susanne Dietze was probably my favorite of the four. It was almost like a romantic comedy with the banter and happenings between the fort surgeon, Boyd, and the fort cook, Emily. Ulysses S. Grant is also a character in the book. Again, we see a glimpse of what fort life was like and how each day was a little different depending on the food offerings or who was present in the fort. Sickness was also portrayed and the methods at that time used for cures.
Save the Last Word for Me by Lorna Seilstad took place in 1864 in Kansas. I was a little surprised that more of the Civil War was not mentioned but it was centered upon Fort Riley. Adelina Dante comes to the fort to be a schoolteacher and she has a heart of gold in wanting all of her pupils, or scholars as she refers to them, succeed even the soldiers in learning to read. She gets so involved in her tasks that she puts herself and others at risk because she is unfamiliar with the rules of fort life and precautions she should take. Colonel Isaac Scott means to enforce those rules as he is left in charge of the fort and keeping it and the settlers safe. A secondary soldier, Corporal Taylor was a very likable young man who was a tremendous help to Miss Dante. The Colonel learns that an act of kindness goes a long way.
Winning the Lady’s Heart by Janette Foreman was an introduction to a new author for me. Annie Moreau comes to Fort Garland in Colorado after the loss of her grandmother and her journey to the fort comes sooner than she or Martin, her intended husband, expected. However, Annie arrives only to find that Martin has died due to battle wounds and she is met by his best friend, Captain Jefferson Gray. They do not get off on the best foot as the Captain is trying to fulfill a promise made to his dying friend and Annie is just trying to grasp that all her expectations of marrying a military man for her future just disappeared. Captain Gray works at trying to keep his promise and has a hard time when jealousy comes about and some of his acts are a little humorous. There is a secondary storyline of mystery interwoven that was solved in the end. Both characters learn that what they planned for their own future is not always what God has planned.
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The Soldier’s Lady is a four story collection of sweet, faith based historical romances set in real life forts in the 1800’s. All four authors have done their research and included some historical facts and characters to add realism to their sagas. I liked the variety of characters such as Seth Kenman and his mule Dave. What an interesting piece of history from Susanne Dietze. Gabrielle Meyer had me checking facts on the Ho Chunk War. Lorna Seilstad had me chuckling over who gave the orders and who had the last word at Fort Reiley, Kansas. Janette Foreman had me wondering if Jefferson Gray would ever admit the truth as he grieved the loss of his good friend Martin O’Neal.
I enjoyed this collection very much.

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