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BE SWEPT AWAY IN FIVE HEARTWARMING ROMANCES WITH AN AUTUMN FLAIR...
CAPTIVE AT SEA
Claire Mulvaney’s benevolent spirit has her biting off more than she can chew when she spearheads a charity fishing event to raise funds for Winding Ridge’s overcrowded animal shelter and is forced to call on fishing expert Sean Maguire.
Sean blames himself for his brother’s death. He spends his days in mourning and when Claire turns to him for help, he chases her off with gruff words meant to fortify his distance from the pain that has taken hold of his soul. But the enchanting woman with emerald eyes captivates, and Sean soon finds himself drawn to her warm-hearted enthusiasm.
NEVER THE TWAIN
Hollywood agent Cass Townsend makes a more-than-satisfactory living helping talented “wannabe” actors become stars.
Thanks to a twin brother who made it big in Hollywood and then estranged himself from his family, rugged Texas horse rancher Ryder Hayes sports oversized chips on both very broad shoulders toward celebrities. He’s not convinced any good at all can come out of Hollywood.
She’s prim and proper to a fault. He’s fun-loving, with a streak of pure mischief. Ryder’s a good man, but not a Christian—not by a Texas mile. Cass can’t remember missing a single Sunday service since childhood. They’re the epitome of polar opposites and never the twain shall meet…or so the saying goes.
FULLY COMMITTED
Receiving a Dear Rand email while serving his country didn’t douse the fire in Rand Tenneson’s heart for his high school sweetheart. Fully committed, nothing quenched that love, not even news that Bryanna married. Back home now, Rand enjoys a busy life, firefighting and clowning around with patients at the children’s hospital. But a chance run-in with his ex-girlfriend, now a widow, rekindles that spark. God put her back in his life for a reason, and he vows to be there for her.
Ten years ago, Bryanna Fenwick shattered two hearts, hers and Rand’s. But the Navy SEAL, deployed across the world, couldn’t rescue her from the real fear she faced at home. She made a choice and lived the lie for a decade. When Rand discovers the truth, she fears she’s hurt the handsome firefighter yet again and destroyed her relationship with her daughter. Can God’s grace overcome such a ginormous lie? Has He brought them back together for a second chance at love or only to reveal the truth?
WITHOUT A SONG
Still reeling from the loss of her husband, young widow Roni Marsden resolves to be strong for her precocious daughter. Invited to stay on the cleansing hills of her friend’s Nebraska ranch, she tries to figure out the next step. Should she leave Norfolk? Could she find work?
Songwriter Dawson Bennett returns home to his brother’s ranch when the production company for his first album goes bust. He searches his heart for new songs he's unable to write. Even as he seeks direction for his career, he attempts to mend the past with his elderly father. Back in high school, Dawson had crushed on the lovely Roni when she dated his brother. Those emotions are reawakened when he discovers Roni and her daughter at the ranch. Protective feelings for the child, as well as for a stray pup that arrives on the scene, work together to soften his bitterness. Will these connections enable him to write lyrics that honor God?
AUTUMN LOVES
Two years after her husband’s tragic death, middle-aged widow Rylie Thornton struggles to raise her three sons while keeping the family business in the black. As the lush colors of her favorite season display, she finds herself struggling.
CAPTIVE AT SEA
Claire Mulvaney’s benevolent spirit has her biting off more than she can chew when she spearheads a charity fishing event to raise funds for Winding Ridge’s overcrowded animal shelter and is forced to call on fishing expert Sean Maguire.
Sean blames himself for his brother’s death. He spends his days in mourning and when Claire turns to him for help, he chases her off with gruff words meant to fortify his distance from the pain that has taken hold of his soul. But the enchanting woman with emerald eyes captivates, and Sean soon finds himself drawn to her warm-hearted enthusiasm.
NEVER THE TWAIN
Hollywood agent Cass Townsend makes a more-than-satisfactory living helping talented “wannabe” actors become stars.
Thanks to a twin brother who made it big in Hollywood and then estranged himself from his family, rugged Texas horse rancher Ryder Hayes sports oversized chips on both very broad shoulders toward celebrities. He’s not convinced any good at all can come out of Hollywood.
She’s prim and proper to a fault. He’s fun-loving, with a streak of pure mischief. Ryder’s a good man, but not a Christian—not by a Texas mile. Cass can’t remember missing a single Sunday service since childhood. They’re the epitome of polar opposites and never the twain shall meet…or so the saying goes.
FULLY COMMITTED
Receiving a Dear Rand email while serving his country didn’t douse the fire in Rand Tenneson’s heart for his high school sweetheart. Fully committed, nothing quenched that love, not even news that Bryanna married. Back home now, Rand enjoys a busy life, firefighting and clowning around with patients at the children’s hospital. But a chance run-in with his ex-girlfriend, now a widow, rekindles that spark. God put her back in his life for a reason, and he vows to be there for her.
Ten years ago, Bryanna Fenwick shattered two hearts, hers and Rand’s. But the Navy SEAL, deployed across the world, couldn’t rescue her from the real fear she faced at home. She made a choice and lived the lie for a decade. When Rand discovers the truth, she fears she’s hurt the handsome firefighter yet again and destroyed her relationship with her daughter. Can God’s grace overcome such a ginormous lie? Has He brought them back together for a second chance at love or only to reveal the truth?
WITHOUT A SONG
Still reeling from the loss of her husband, young widow Roni Marsden resolves to be strong for her precocious daughter. Invited to stay on the cleansing hills of her friend’s Nebraska ranch, she tries to figure out the next step. Should she leave Norfolk? Could she find work?
Songwriter Dawson Bennett returns home to his brother’s ranch when the production company for his first album goes bust. He searches his heart for new songs he's unable to write. Even as he seeks direction for his career, he attempts to mend the past with his elderly father. Back in high school, Dawson had crushed on the lovely Roni when she dated his brother. Those emotions are reawakened when he discovers Roni and her daughter at the ranch. Protective feelings for the child, as well as for a stray pup that arrives on the scene, work together to soften his bitterness. Will these connections enable him to write lyrics that honor God?
AUTUMN LOVES
Two years after her husband’s tragic death, middle-aged widow Rylie Thornton struggles to raise her three sons while keeping the family business in the black. As the lush colors of her favorite season display, she finds herself struggling.
515 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 7, 2018
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About the author
Mary Manners
125 books148 followersMary Manners is a country girl at heart who ives in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee with her husband Tim and their rescue dog Axel, cats Colby and Rascal, chickens and an aquarium teeming with fish.
Mary writes stories full of faith and hope. Her books have earned multiple accolades including two Inspirational Reader’s Choice Awards, the Gail Wilson Award of Excellence, the Aspen Gold, the Heart of Excellence, and the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award.
Mary loves long sunrise runs, Smoky Mountain sunsets, and flavored coffee. She enjoys connecting with reader friends through her website: www.MaryMannersRomance.com.
Mary writes stories full of faith and hope. Her books have earned multiple accolades including two Inspirational Reader’s Choice Awards, the Gail Wilson Award of Excellence, the Aspen Gold, the Heart of Excellence, and the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award.
Mary loves long sunrise runs, Smoky Mountain sunsets, and flavored coffee. She enjoys connecting with reader friends through her website: www.MaryMannersRomance.com.
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February 17, 2019
Largely a satisfying read, I do enjoy a good romantic distraction. This was a pleasing selection of charming, warm, delightful little romantic stories.
I will break it down by novella.
CAPTIVE AT SEA: Cute, but it lacked some things. The pacing was off, the tension lacked something, and there were necessary scenes that we should have been privy to that were completely cut out! Don't leave out the good stuff, authors, know where the audience needs the drama.
NEVER THE TWAIN: In my opinion, the most beautiful of the five stories, and definitely my favorite. Good set of characters, interesting story, great sense of romantic tension and emotions. I was charmed.
FULLY COMMITTED: Also loved this one, it hit all the right emotional buttons. A sweet story of second chances, engaging characters, and nice romantic feel.
WITHOUT A SONG: Easily the most obvious in its attention to Christianity in general, not as subtle in that regard as the others. The story felt a tad rushed, but I really liked the characters, especially little Ivy, and it warmed the heart.
AUTUMN LOVES: By far my least favorite, just couldn't get attached to this one. There was no emotional development AT ALL, it was just zero to this-is-the-only-person-I-could-possibly-be-with in no time flat. That just didn't ring true. We need the build-up and we didn't get it. The characters were flat, not a lot of individuality, and it just didn't resonate.
Overall an enjoyable read, hits the warm-fuzzies mark.
I will break it down by novella.
CAPTIVE AT SEA: Cute, but it lacked some things. The pacing was off, the tension lacked something, and there were necessary scenes that we should have been privy to that were completely cut out! Don't leave out the good stuff, authors, know where the audience needs the drama.
NEVER THE TWAIN: In my opinion, the most beautiful of the five stories, and definitely my favorite. Good set of characters, interesting story, great sense of romantic tension and emotions. I was charmed.
FULLY COMMITTED: Also loved this one, it hit all the right emotional buttons. A sweet story of second chances, engaging characters, and nice romantic feel.
WITHOUT A SONG: Easily the most obvious in its attention to Christianity in general, not as subtle in that regard as the others. The story felt a tad rushed, but I really liked the characters, especially little Ivy, and it warmed the heart.
AUTUMN LOVES: By far my least favorite, just couldn't get attached to this one. There was no emotional development AT ALL, it was just zero to this-is-the-only-person-I-could-possibly-be-with in no time flat. That just didn't ring true. We need the build-up and we didn't get it. The characters were flat, not a lot of individuality, and it just didn't resonate.
Overall an enjoyable read, hits the warm-fuzzies mark.
November 27, 2018
Fall in love
These books have easy to follow plots and interesting characters. I recommend these books to all lovers of contemporary, Christian, romance stories.
These books have easy to follow plots and interesting characters. I recommend these books to all lovers of contemporary, Christian, romance stories.
November 20, 2018
Best Christian Stories I’ve Read
This book is packed with great stories of heartache and healing, along with scriptures for reference. You feel the heartache in each story and know this takes Devine power to heal. Enjoyed these stories.
This book is packed with great stories of heartache and healing, along with scriptures for reference. You feel the heartache in each story and know this takes Devine power to heal. Enjoyed these stories.
November 13, 2018
All great 👍
All of the stories have believable characters to whom I could relate. I'm addition, the recipes sound delicious! 😊 Yum!
All of the stories have believable characters to whom I could relate. I'm addition, the recipes sound delicious! 😊 Yum!
November 11, 2018
Great Series
Really great Christian novels. Each of these dealt with different issues,and how they were resolved were very interesting. I enjoyed them a lot.
Really great Christian novels. Each of these dealt with different issues,and how they were resolved were very interesting. I enjoyed them a lot.
August 27, 2018
Enjoying the Fall in love collection of five stories.
Choosing to review each story as I read them.
Mary Manners
Captive at Sea
Miss Mary Manners has done it again! Created a story to Capture your heart.
Captive at Sea is a delightful tale about an older couple. They’ve had a strong friendship for years but never more.
Claire Mulvaney’s enthusiasm tangles her into a pickle. Her friend Sean always seems to be close by to help her out of a jam. But when Claire asks a special favor, Sean just can’t help this time. The circumstances are too hard to bare.
Will Claire’s predicament and Sean’s rival be enough to pull Sean out of his slump and save Claire once again?
Read Mary Manners Captive at Sea to find out if friendship is enough to save the day.
Book 2 in the Fall in Love collection
My review of Never the Twain
Delia Latham writes stories that are like a quiet song being whispered to your heart.
Never the Twain played legato upon my heart. The sweetest of melody just like the hummers in the story.
The humorous situations Cass and Ryder get into brought smiles and laughter to my soul. Their staccato relationship reminds me much of my own.
Inn at the Hollow is the perfect setting for this ballad. Cass is sent to the Inn to find rest. Ryder is in search of the picture-perfect horse. But nature at the Hollow throws them together in hopes of other treasures.
Let Delia sing words of comfort to your soul through Never the Twain.
5 singing stars.
Choosing to review each story as I read them.
Mary Manners
Captive at Sea
Miss Mary Manners has done it again! Created a story to Capture your heart.
Captive at Sea is a delightful tale about an older couple. They’ve had a strong friendship for years but never more.
Claire Mulvaney’s enthusiasm tangles her into a pickle. Her friend Sean always seems to be close by to help her out of a jam. But when Claire asks a special favor, Sean just can’t help this time. The circumstances are too hard to bare.
Will Claire’s predicament and Sean’s rival be enough to pull Sean out of his slump and save Claire once again?
Read Mary Manners Captive at Sea to find out if friendship is enough to save the day.
Book 2 in the Fall in Love collection
My review of Never the Twain
Delia Latham writes stories that are like a quiet song being whispered to your heart.
Never the Twain played legato upon my heart. The sweetest of melody just like the hummers in the story.
The humorous situations Cass and Ryder get into brought smiles and laughter to my soul. Their staccato relationship reminds me much of my own.
Inn at the Hollow is the perfect setting for this ballad. Cass is sent to the Inn to find rest. Ryder is in search of the picture-perfect horse. But nature at the Hollow throws them together in hopes of other treasures.
Let Delia sing words of comfort to your soul through Never the Twain.
5 singing stars.
September 14, 2018
First let me say, I was drawn to the book because of the cover. Autumn is my favorite season and the cover looks warm and inviting.
This is one of my favorites, a multi writer selection. What a great way to be introduced to an author that I am not familiar with. These were some of the sweetest, heart warming stories. I found myself smiling as I was taken away on five different adventures. There were parts that covered loss and tough subjects, but the authors all brought hope into the darkness of each situation. The carefully crafted characters were complete and very likable people. Each unique with their own strengths and giftedness. You would be happy to have any of these sweet people as a friend. I loved the way a faith thread was woven throughout each of the novels. I appreciated that some stories were more of a novella. Once a started one, I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed this collection and can not wait to read more by these authors.
I received a copy of this book from the author through Interviews and Reviews. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
This is one of my favorites, a multi writer selection. What a great way to be introduced to an author that I am not familiar with. These were some of the sweetest, heart warming stories. I found myself smiling as I was taken away on five different adventures. There were parts that covered loss and tough subjects, but the authors all brought hope into the darkness of each situation. The carefully crafted characters were complete and very likable people. Each unique with their own strengths and giftedness. You would be happy to have any of these sweet people as a friend. I loved the way a faith thread was woven throughout each of the novels. I appreciated that some stories were more of a novella. Once a started one, I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed this collection and can not wait to read more by these authors.
I received a copy of this book from the author through Interviews and Reviews. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
August 6, 2018
I had the honor to review these books for the authors. Each of these stories are truly wonderful. The characters in each book are all very special people who you will enjoy reading about. You will feel God working throughout these books. I would give these books a higher rating than a five star review if I could. You won’t be able to stop reading these stories.
August 7, 2018
I loved all 5 stories in this collection. All the stories were unique and I loved the characters. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, so I really liked the fall settings. The recipes at the end of each story were an added bonus. I would recommend this book.
I received a digital copy of this book from one of the authors and was not required to write a review.
I received a digital copy of this book from one of the authors and was not required to write a review.
September 6, 2018
A wonderful collection of 5 inspirational love stories. These enjoyable stories will get you in the mood for fall. All of the authors did a great job creating interesting storylines and engaging characters.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are mine.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are mine.
August 20, 2018
This was a fantastic collection of stories. Each unique in there own way but they all grabbed me from the start and kept me turning the pages and logging extra miles on my elliptical. I might even revisit these stories after the dog days of August are long gone. Well done, ladies!
August 21, 2018
5 short and sweet stories, that will leave you wanting more! Also, a great way to discover new authors! These stories were filled with faith in God, love, and redemption. I'd have to say that my favorite part was the yummy recipes at the end of each story! Great reads!
August 27, 2018
review Captive at the sea:
Claire Milvaney and her 2 sisters have a restaurant and they are volounters at animal shelter of the village Winding Ridge.
what lovely descriptions about love and care animals.
Claire Milvaney and her 2 sisters have a restaurant and they are volounters at animal shelter of the village Winding Ridge.
what lovely descriptions about love and care animals.
August 7, 2018
All of the stories are absolutely delightful. Grab this book and forget all your troubles for a little while. You can feel the emotion in every one of the stories. I loved this book.
August 7, 2018
Fall in Love
Five awesome inspirational stories. Plenty of second chance romance. Learning to let God lead your life not you. Something that is hard for most people to do.
Five awesome inspirational stories. Plenty of second chance romance. Learning to let God lead your life not you. Something that is hard for most people to do.
August 20, 2018
All the books in this collection are superbly written with engaging characters and story lines. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of them. Highly recommend this collection.
August 30, 2018
Fall in love
Beautiful story’s liked reading the different authors. Lovely fall stories about love and finding love. I would recommend this to all
Beautiful story’s liked reading the different authors. Lovely fall stories about love and finding love. I would recommend this to all
September 3, 2018
Very good
I enjoyed reading this set of books. They were will written and showed the characters relationship with God. I highly recommend these books.
I enjoyed reading this set of books. They were will written and showed the characters relationship with God. I highly recommend these books.
could-not-finish
August 12, 2018Short stories are not a favorite of mine. It’s a meat and potatoes meal short on the meat. I need the meat! I read the first 2 stories included here and thought they were simply okay. I don’t feel like continuing and will be moving on. The collection is only .99, so if short stories are your thing, grab this now.
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