Thursday, August 10, 2023

Hearts of Gold: A Historical Romance Novella Collection by Grace Hitchcock

The Bridal Shop

Alice Turner, the owner of one of Charleston’s finest bridal shops, is determined never to be dependent on a man for anything after the disgrace of her father’s prison time. When her best friend requests Alice to be her maid of honor, she reluctantly sets aside her feelings on marriage and dons a stylish bridesmaid’s gown, never intending to catch the eye of the handsome groomsman. Will he be able to convince Alice to open her heart again?

Miss Beaumont’s Companion

When Italian lady’s companion Aria St. Angelo is coerced into posing as her political employer’s absent daughter for the evening at the Louisiana Governor’s masquerade ball, she wasn’t planning on falling for Byron Roderick—the most eligible bachelor in the capitol. But, when he pays call at the Beaumont’s home, Aria is quickly shuffled into the shadows once more, forced to watch him fall in love with another woman.

The Becoming of Miss Blanche

Content to remain a Harvey Girl forever, fiery Tacy Blanche has worked in nearly every Harvey House down the Santa Fe line. But, when she accepts the position of second waitress at the new Montezuma resort, Tacy isn’t expecting her former fiancĂ©’s brother to return to her life—

Pinkerton Jasper Caffery had long abandoned hope of ever finding Tacy again, but while on holiday in New Mexico, Jasper collides with the woman who had never noticed him before. He decides to take his chances and attempt to woo her. However, when Tacy’s past catches up with her, more than Jasper’s heart is at stake.


My thoughts:

This Historical Romance novella collection is delightful.  Each of the stories is filled with charming characters so I did not have a favorite because I felt like I knew each of them personally. Each of the women are strong and fearless as they make their way in life which is admiral, especially given the time period.

I came to admire and care for all the characters as I truly wanted the best for them.  Ms. Hitchcock writes some of the best historical fiction I have ever read, and she has done so once again in this must-read collection.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.

 

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