I was transported to the 19th century and met with four couples living in the frontiers of Minnesota, Kansas, Colorado and California. The leading male protagonists are well aware of the dangers of fort life while the leading ladies need a lesson or two in what it takes to be a soldier in that era.

'Save the Last Word for Me" stuck with me the most as it followed headstrong schoolteacher Adelina Dantes trying to convince Colonel Isaac Scott why she should teach the illiterate soldiers at the fort. Though the author did not voice Adelina's thoughts about it, I loved that Colonel Scott's disability was not an impediment in their courtship.

Reading The SoI soldier's Lady in the midst of a global pandemic provided me with the much-needed escapism and I am sure will make a great summer read.

Series of 4 novellas. This is a cute book. Full review can be seen at https://abasketfullofkittens.blogspot.com

The Soldier's Lady is a collection of four historical romance novellas which take place between 1828 and 1879. Each story has a good plot and interesting characters.
I like the descriptions of life at the four different forts, especially when army life is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of beautiful young ladies! I also like the Christian message running through each story, a message of hope and second chances.
It is altogether a most enjoyable read.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Barbour Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

I really enjoyed reading this! These 4 novellas are all great at what they were meant to be - a sweet romance with a sometimes subtle and sometimes not Christian message with lovely characters and strong women in particular.

All the authors capture life on a fort and military routines at that time with what seems to be a fairly realistic portrayals of day-to-day life there.

My favorites were Lorna Seilstad and Gabrielle Meyer’s stories, not because the others weren’t good but because I was able to connect to the characters more in these. This was a really enjoyable read!