This is a sweet collection of tales about life on the American frontier. Life could be hard, but it was made easier if it was lived with someone dear to your heart. Take an afternoon to relax and enjoy this collection.

*My thanks to Barbour Publishing for a copy of this book. I was not required to leave a review and all opinions expressed here are my own.

The Soldiers Lady by Susanne Dietze, Janette Foreman, Gabrielle Meyer and Lorna Seilstad is a collection of four sort stories set on military bases in the 1800’s. Each story is unique and they can be read in any order.
I enjoyed this book and will be purchasing a copy for a gift. Each story is well-written with characters that make mistakes, own up to them and do their best to move on. I really like how realistic they all seem to be. The main characters are all Christians and behave in a manner befitting the time period. The book also includes some historical information regarding the forts where they are set. I give this book a 5 of 5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

The Soldier’s Lady is an anthology of four entertaining, inspiring, easy-to-read novellas penned by four gifted authors. Set in real-life forts in various western frontier locations in the 1800s, this diverse collection has it all—romance, drama, history, humor, faith, and mystery. The characters are engaging, and the plots flow at a fitting pace. I thoroughly enjoyed these uplifting stories, and I highly recommend this light and fun but emotionally rich read.

I received a copy of this book in e-book form from the publisher via netgalley but am under no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

A collection of four well written historical romance novellas. Set during my favorite historical time the days of pioneers and forts. I highly recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher for my advance ebook.

Recommended for easy reading, decent writing, light romance, & faith. Wish there had been more adventure. 4.25 stars overall.

The Colonel's Daughter by Gabrielle Meyer: Minnesota, 1828—Fort Snelling
"All he'd ever known was the hard discipline of military life and the coarse behavior of men. In his arms, Ally was soft and pure and gentle."
"I've never seen anything so grand." The mist from the crashing water settled upon her face, and she closed her eyes, savoring the feel of it. "It makes me even more conscious of the power and majesty of God, to know He carved this creation from nothing and gave us the ability to recognize its splendor."
EXCELLENT STORY FOR A NOVELLA. WELL ROUNDED. A SPRINKLING OF FAITH. SWEET ENDING. 4.5 STARS
Frontier of Her Heart by Susanne Dietze: California, 1854—Fort Humboldt
"She thanked God every day since she'd been hired by the fort commander, Colonel Robert Buchanan, to cook for the forty-odd members of Company B, Fourth Infantry. She and her twelve-year-old brother Harry, were given a tiny redwood house to live in, across the parade grounds from the kitchen."
"She and Molly often shared a cup of tea and conversation during afternoon lulls - a welcome respite, since they were currently the only two females at the fort."
"Even in the toughest of times, God's children needed to look to Him in hope and trust. Not always easy, but it was the only way to live."
2 FOR 2! ANOTHER WELL-WRITTEN STORY FULL UP WITH CHARM, DRAMA AND ROMANCE. 4 STARS.
Save the Last Word for Me by Lorna Seilstad: Kansas, 1864—Fort Riley
"This here is where Mrs. Major Adams lives. You can't miss her. She's shaped like a teakettle and spouts off just as much."
"Lord, I pray that Thee will help me find a way to teach the illiterate soldiers how to read and write without upsetting the colonel. If this is Thy will, please show me the path Thou has planned."
"He found he appreciated her sweet sense of humor and her devotion to God and to others."
I ENJOYED THIS STORY BUT I NEVER CARE FOR A COUPLE FALLING IN LOVE TOO QUICKLY. WELL WRITTEN & FULL OF FAITH, BUT AS WITH MOST NOVELLAS, IT'S HARD TO FLESH OUT THE STORIES & CHARACTERS ENOUGH TO TRULY SATISFY.
Forever Fort Garland by Janette Foreman - Colorado, 1879—Fort Garland
"Inviting Miss Annie Moreau to Fort Garland had been a terrible idea. Captain Jefferson Gray had known it with every word he'd scrawled for Martin O'Neal in the letter that man had sent home."
THIS STORY WAS UNUSUAL IN THE APPROACH WHICH, I LIKED. JEFFERSON WAS QUITE NOBLE & LIKEABLE. 4 STARS.

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I loved the first two stories but found the last two to be less engaging. However, those first two were strong enough stories that I'd buy the book just for them!

The Colonel's Daughter, Meyer: 4 stars
This one had some real depth to it that I don't often find in short stories. I didn't expect to like Ally's mother and she thoroughly won me over.

Frontier of Her Heart, Dietze: 4 stars
Again this one had quite a bit of depth and I was able to enjoy the character motivations as well as the fun contest that brings the two closer together.

Save the Last One For Me, Seilstad: 2 stars
Super abrasive hero and heroine who both think they're 100% right to the point of being willfully blind and unwilling to see what's right in front of them. I really dislike rule-haters who flaunt safety guidelines and then put others in danger by their actions.

Forever Fort Garland, Foreman: 2 stars
Writing style was good, but the heroine was so senseless about her views that I couldn't stand her. She'd consider a philanderer over a decent guy just because he didn't tell her his friend couldn't write? Not a heroine in my book and not a story I enjoyed.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.

A fine collection of new novellas centering on life and love in the 1800's forts of America. Military life is featured in each tale, with stalwart soldiers meeting determined, spunky women who throw their ordered lives a bit off course. Some historical figures are mixed in and the setting at real forts gives an authentic feel to each one; they range from Michigan, Colorado, Kansas to Northern California, before and after the Civil War.
I enjoyed them all, with men and women living in outposts, sacrificing their comforts to help others, working hard under difficult circumstances. There was a sense of danger inside and outside the fort, keeping the tension up at times, but otherwise these were more tender tales of romance.
I especially liked the couple in the second one that has a friendly competition going. The doctor is a cheerful character determined to crack the tough surface of the young woman who is camp cook. They both look to the Lord for guidance in future plans, learning to trust Him in difficult circumstances.

Recommend for readers who enjoy historical romances with faith.

The Soldier’s Lady is a collection of four novellas set between 1828-1879. Each story is set at an army fort and features a soldier and a woman who either works at the fort or has come to visit someone.

I’ve included my thoughts of each story below. As with most novella collections, there were some stories I liked more than others. But overall, these were nice stories for when you need a lighthearted read and are a great way to sample authors you haven’t read before.

The Colonel’s Daughter by Gabrielle Meyer
This was a sweet story. The romance was a bit rushed to me, but I loved the way the author kept the story moving. She did a great job of create engaging characters and immersing the reader in the setting. I also loved her note about where she got her story idea from.

Frontier of Her Heart by Susanne Dietze
This story was fairly good. I didn’t quite buy the romance because it seemed a bit rushed. I could see their relationship begin to change, but couldn’t see them declaring love so quickly. However, I really liked the characters and could accept the ending for what it was.

Save the Last Word for Me by Lorna Seilstad
This story started out great, but the ending left me a bit confused. The story jumped forward all the sudden, and I had to flip back a couple of pages to make sure I hadn’t missed anything. I think she was trying to create a bit of anticipation, but it fell flat for me. However, I really liked the characters and Adelina’s dedication to her students and desire to teach the soldiers. And I thought Isaac was well-developed, especially his dedication to protecting the fort. This is one of those stories that I think would make a fantastic novel.

Forever Fort Garland by Janette Foreman
This was by far the best story in the whole collection. Jefferson stole my heart fairly quickly between his dedication to his friend’s memory and his desire to do right by Annie. The author did a great job of developing Annie’s backstory, and I was able to understand why Annie felt like her only choice was to get married. The plot was well-developed considering the word count limit, and I found the romance believable considering the fact that Annie and Jefferson had been corresponding before the story began.

Overall, The Soldier’s Lady is a nice collection that provides light reading perfect for a nice evening in.

(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.)

Enjoy four well written, short stories of young women who end up out west as soldiers brides. Each author tells a unique tale with some factual places and events at various fort locations.
Life for soldiers wives at a fort could be challenging and somewhat limited. Dangers lurked and each time the men left on a mission, there was no guarantee they would return. It took a special kind of woman to survive life on the frontier.

I’m not a big fan of short stories/novellas. But these 4 are pretty good. They are sweet love stories. For the most part, they were written about the time of the Wild West. The heroine of each story had to be strong to survive in those days. They were all good stories and I would read books from any of the authors. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy for my honest review.

This book was beautifully written, the way that history was taken into account to inspire the love story found in this book. The Soldier’s Lady, is a book composed of short love stories each story intricate, unique, and heartwarming. The love that the characters have for each other draws the readers in making them so relatable.

In the mood for some historical fiction? If you are a fan of reading about life in the 1800s, especially military life, this book is for you. These four tales of romance on the frontier are ideal for those who are short on time and need a quick read. Take off on an adventure, travel back in time, and lose yourself in these stories of courageous soldiers and the brave women who fell in love with them.

Four stories with soldiers and their ladies. I enjoyed reading each story, some more than others. Some stories were slow to read, but they were lovely anyway. Each one is clean and not too long. I enjoyed reading them.

Barbour Publishing always brings high quality authors together to write their anthologies, and The Soldier's Lady is no exception to this practice.

All four of the novellas take place during the mid-1800s at a frontier fort where concerns revolve around the Indian wars as well as the War Between the States. The characters are all well-fitted to their surroundings and to their circumstances. These are delightful stories that are sure to entertain the readers.

Each of the authors has produced a cohesive story that puts the girls into the protection of an officer stationed at the fort. The proximity of the girls to their protectors puts them in a place where falling in love with one another seems only natural. These girls are somewhat modern in that they didn't want pity, they wanted to stand on their own two feet, and they knew what they wanted in a marriage and a spouse.

This is a five star collection, two thumbs up, and a soldier to protect you.

Barbour Publishing and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

This is one of those books that you don’t want to put down! I absolutely loved each story and also love that you feel like you are a part of the story as well. Such sweet love stories and each unique in their own way. I definitely found this book to be enjoyable and addictive!

Beautiful stories told by wonderful authors.
This book is a Christian Fiction Romance.
I love books with military settings.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour publishing through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book consists of 4 short stories set in the American frontier in the 1800s. Each of these novellas captures the adventurous spirits of those who braved the unknown and known while living in military forts. The perfect read to escape into the past. and meet some interesting characters and how they adjust to unexpected love and difficulties.

These are four very good stories. I did have some favorites, but overall the stories were solid and endearing. I didn't think I would like them because of the military aspect, but the stories each added descriptions that I had not read before. Two stories seemed longer than novella length, but didn't drag on. I enjoyed the Christian aspect of the stories; there was enough to enhance the stories, but it didn't overwhelm the stories. I liked the different heroines that were portrayed. There was a long distance bride, a teacher and family members of military families. The heroes were all military and honorable. They were brave and dependable. They loved their ladies and would do what was necessary for them. These were sweet stories, with no sexual tones. I liked that the stories mostly dwelled on frontier fort life. It was similar to a small town, but with a commander instead of a mayor. All of the officers wives had to live in harmony. Most of these stories left the reader with a good feeling after reading them. I recommend this book because of the quality of the story. The grammar and spelling were accurate. The continuity of the story was very well paced. 5 stars

The Colonel’s Daughter by Gabrielle Meyer
I enjoyed reading about a military family in 1828, Nathaniel and Ally's romance was well paced and had enough things happen to keep the story interesting.

Frontier of Her Heart by Susanne Dietze
Oooh, I loved this one! The contest was different from most in historical fiction, it was adorable.

Save the Last Word for Me by Lorna Seilstad
Mistakes, mistaken identity, and a intriguing romance.

Forever Fort Garland by Janette Foreman
Letters filled with lies. I enjoyed the themes in this novella and the humor. Though there were slight suggestions of inappropriate intent from a horrible soldier.

The Soldier's Lady is a compilation of four historical fiction novellas which take place in the years 1828-1879. Each story has a different plot and I thought they were for the most part well developed. These were new authors for me and I found them enjoyable to read.

The Colone'ls Heart by Gabrielle Meyer was a sweet story between Major Nathaniel and his commanding officer Ally Benson. He wasn't looking for love and found it when he meets Ally which wants no part of the world her mother wants her to be part of. She wants to be part of the frontier and be free from the demands of city life. This was one of my favorites of the stories. Their romance is sweet and a little heartbreaking at one point. I definitely didn't want this story to end and wanted a little bit more.

Frontier of the Heart by Susanne Dietze was a good one as well. I love the relationship between Emily and Assistant Surgeon Boyd Braxton. I really enjoyed how this story developed. The romance between them was sweet and and at times unnerving. You just wanted to bonk Boyd over the head to make him see sense and I to me that is the mark of a good story when you get so involved in a character. But in the end it was God who he needed to turn to in order to see what he needed to do! Definitely a great story and once again I wanted just a little bit more to find out what happened to them.

Save the Last Word by Lorna Seilstad was my second favorite of the novellas. This one is about Adeline Dante who is a new schoolteacher at the fort and has no military knowledge whatsoever and Colonel Isaac Scott who makes sure she knows it! I love how the romantic story between them develops. She is not one to back down and he has a hard time with that but eventually realizes that is exactly what he needs. I definitely could of read more of this story!

Forever Fort Garland by Janette Foreman the story is about Annie a mail order bride to Martin who has died in battle before she even arrives. Captain Jefferson Gray is the man who greets her and offers marriage to her upon arrival but she refuses. She is determined to marry a military man and in the process of trying to find a husband someone starts to somewhat stalk her. This story not only has romance but also a little suspense. It wasn't my favorite out of the other novellas.

Overall as novellas go these were pretty good. The historical fiction element and christian element was present throughout all the stories. If you need quick reads then I definitely recommend this compilation of stories.

FTC Disclosure: I received this copy from Netgalley and Barbour Publishing. All views and opinions are my own.