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Porch Swings and Picket Fences: Tarnished Silver/Twice in a Blue Moon/Texas Two-Step/The Boy Next Door
In the face of constant time pressures and the juggling act of balancing countless tasks, there is nothing more soothing than taking the opportunity to slow down for a few moments, relax with a good story, and come home to romance.
In Porch Swings and Picket Fences: Four American Love Stories, readers will find not just one, but four delightful tales of love–each written by one of the foremost authors of Christian romance fiction. All four evoke familiar warm feelings, and a sense of getting back to the basics with feel-good stories about characters readers love.
From Vermont to Iowa, Texas to Washington State, Porch Swings and Picket Fences spins the tales of four couples who find love where they least expect it–right under their noses–and leaves readers with a sense of satisfaction and hope that will bring joy to their hearts.
In Porch Swings and Picket Fences: Four American Love Stories, readers will find not just one, but four delightful tales of love–each written by one of the foremost authors of Christian romance fiction. All four evoke familiar warm feelings, and a sense of getting back to the basics with feel-good stories about characters readers love.
From Vermont to Iowa, Texas to Washington State, Porch Swings and Picket Fences spins the tales of four couples who find love where they least expect it–right under their noses–and leaves readers with a sense of satisfaction and hope that will bring joy to their hearts.
- GenresChristian Fiction
352 pages, Paperback
First published June 15, 1999
About the author
Lisa Tawn Bergren
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Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling, award-winning author of over 60 books, with more than 4.5 million copies sold. She recently released The Sugar Baron's Daughters Series (KETURAH, VERITY and SELAH), and recently finished a teen series called Remnants (SEASON OF WONDER, SEASON OF FIRE, and SEASON OF GLORY). She's also written the River of Time Series (WATERFALL, CASCADE, TORRENT, BOURNE & TRIBUTARY, DELUGE) and The Grand Tour Series (GLAMOROUS ILLUSIONS, GRAVE CONSEQUENCES, GLITTERING PROMISES), time-slip romance duology called River of Time: California (THREE WISHES and FOUR WINDS), and some contemporary romances (ONCE UPON A MONTANA SUMMER and ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER are the newest releases).
Lisa’s time is split between managing home base, writing, consulting and helping Tim with his business. Her husband Tim is a sculptor of ducks-out-of-fenceposts (RMRustic.com), graphic designer and musician. They have three big kids–Olivia (who just got married), Emma (who is about to get married) and Jack (who is a junior in high school).
The Bergrens make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling, award-winning author of over 60 books, with more than 4.5 million copies sold. She recently released The Sugar Baron's Daughters Series (KETURAH, VERITY and SELAH), and recently finished a teen series called Remnants (SEASON OF WONDER, SEASON OF FIRE, and SEASON OF GLORY). She's also written the River of Time Series (WATERFALL, CASCADE, TORRENT, BOURNE & TRIBUTARY, DELUGE) and The Grand Tour Series (GLAMOROUS ILLUSIONS, GRAVE CONSEQUENCES, GLITTERING PROMISES), time-slip romance duology called River of Time: California (THREE WISHES and FOUR WINDS), and some contemporary romances (ONCE UPON A MONTANA SUMMER and ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER are the newest releases).
Lisa’s time is split between managing home base, writing, consulting and helping Tim with his business. Her husband Tim is a sculptor of ducks-out-of-fenceposts (RMRustic.com), graphic designer and musician. They have three big kids–Olivia (who just got married), Emma (who is about to get married) and Jack (who is a junior in high school).
The Bergrens make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
May 30, 2018
Now, this is the kind of book I need to read when life is crazy and I just need something happy and funny. These are cute love stories, and I especiy like how all of these people love the Lord. I am going to look for books by each individual author also.
October 21, 2018
This is a collection of novellas. I really enjoyed the last two. The first two fell flat. It's hard to have sufficient character and story development, but the stories Texas two step and the boy next door delivered.
March 21, 2020
A collection of sweet romances- the perfect rainy day read.
November 22, 2011
These four novellas are fun and quick reads for readers interested in a bit of fluff. The stories are all love stories that feature different stories that speak about small town life in America and the attraction some people feel to this way of life. While the portraits are at times overly idealized, they do offer a charming perspective on small town America and like a hallmark movie make a delightful setting for romance.
The story by Lisa Tawn Bergren features a big city girl coming to a small Iowa town to restore some stained glass windows. While there, she falls in love with the pastor of the church, but cannot see how she can make her work as a window restorer work in a small town. However, the two eventually work it out so that she can move to Iowa.
The story by Lisa Tawn Bergren features a big city girl coming to a small Iowa town to restore some stained glass windows. While there, she falls in love with the pastor of the church, but cannot see how she can make her work as a window restorer work in a small town. However, the two eventually work it out so that she can move to Iowa.
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March 15, 2012
These are sweet novellas about love and small town life, a bit idealized of course, but they're fun.
November 12, 2012
I liked all but one of these stories!
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