Jillian Hart is one of my favorite Love Inspired authors, both in the historical and contemporary romance genres. She outdid herself with "Calico Bride." This is one of the most tender, poignant, compassionate romances I've read in a long time. Her characters are real and the obstacles they face daunting, but somehow, she still manages to craft a story that gives us all the happily-ever-after we want. I read it in one sitting, and I have a feeling you will, too. Every book by Jillian Hart has characters that seem to jump from the pages and right into your heart. Calico Bride was no exception. I loved all of the characters, and it was great that they weren't perfect, and seemed to know that themselves, relying on God to help in those areas where they were lacking. You always get a happy ending with Steeple Hill books, and I enjoy that, it doesn't bother me at all. However I don't want it to be overly obvious, and Calico Bride did a wonderful job of keeping you guessing and had a great ending, which I wont give away! I have read the whole Buttons and Bobbins series so far, and each book just gets better and better, and the friendships between these women never cease to endear me even more to this series, which focuses on one childhood friend at a time. Start with Homespun Bride and then go on to High Country Bride and In a Mother's Arms, in particular the story in the anthology, Finally a Family, and then start with the Buttons and Bobbins Series (The McKaslin Historical series I mention prior to the Buttons and Bobbins series ties in with these books, and that is why I mention them. They will give you a better perspective on the characters, the town, etc.) You wont regret a single book in the McKaslin Historical series or it sister series Buttons and Bobbins! Enjoy!
What do You think about Calico Bride (2011)?
Enjoyable read, better than average story line.
—raven1245
I love Jillian Hart's Buttons and bows books.
—kath
