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Three Mothers & a Cradle
Take one very special baby cradle, carved long ago with love and care...
And you get three romantic stories celebrating the joys of motherhood in one treasured collection.
Debbie Macomber, bestselling author, has written a touching story of a jilted bride longing for marriage and motherhood.
Jill Marie Landis, bestselling, award-winning author, tells the heartwarming tale of a mother-to-be who's lost her memory.
Gina Ferris Wilkins, bestselling author, brings the three stories full circle as the heirloom cradle works its unexpected baby magic on a completely unsuspecting woman.
377 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
About the author
Debbie Macomber
923 books21.1k followersDebbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
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December 27, 2019
The only story I read in this anthology was "Cradle Song" by Jill Marie Landis.
Adam Stroud trades furs and other goods with the Nez Perce Indian tribe. While he is there, he spots a white woman sitting by herself. Asking his friend Runs-With-the-Wind about the woman, he is told that she was traded to them by the Crow. She doesn't speak and seems catatonic. He calls her Walking-Dead-Woman. Adams decides to buy her so he can take her back to town to find her family. She travels with him to his cabin and begins to trust him. As she comes out of her catatonic state, he learns that she doesn't remember anything about her past.
Well, this story was unique. I thought the romance portion was flat, but the conversations between Adam and some of his Indian friends were amusing. My rating: 3 Stars.
Adam Stroud trades furs and other goods with the Nez Perce Indian tribe. While he is there, he spots a white woman sitting by herself. Asking his friend Runs-With-the-Wind about the woman, he is told that she was traded to them by the Crow. She doesn't speak and seems catatonic. He calls her Walking-Dead-Woman. Adams decides to buy her so he can take her back to town to find her family. She travels with him to his cabin and begins to trust him. As she comes out of her catatonic state, he learns that she doesn't remember anything about her past.
Well, this story was unique. I thought the romance portion was flat, but the conversations between Adam and some of his Indian friends were amusing. My rating: 3 Stars.
October 27, 2011
Three Mothers and a Cradle is an omnibus of linked stories by Jill Marie Landis, Debbie Macomber and Gina Ferris Wilkins.
Cradle Song, by Jill Marie Landis, is the first of the Three Mothers and a Cradle trilogy and is set in the early settlement days of Washington State. Adam Stroud pays an exorbitant pride for an amnesiac white captive, aiming to find her family and return her to them. But Sarah, as he names her, has other ideas. By the time her identity is finally discovered, they are deeply in love and will soon be in need of a cradle.
Rock-a-bye-Baby, by Debbie Macomber, is the second of the Three Mothers and a Cradle trilogy and is set in the small town of Ocean Shores, Washington. When John Osborn’s mother, Mamie, employed an assistant for his antique store, he wasn’t at all happy about it. Dani Beckman dressed far too unconventionally, and John was certain she wouldn’t last much past the summer months. But Dani was determined to prove him wrong. She was recovering from a broken heart, and had found living in Ocean Shores soothed her pain. She had talent as a window dresser and saleswoman, and his business prospered. Dani had fallen in love with the antique cradle in the storeroom, and eventually, with the antique store owner as well.
Beginnings, by Gina Ferris Wilkins, is the third in the Three Mothers and a Cradle trilogy. When Delia Beckman answers the door to find a large parcel on (very nice bare brown)legs, she has no idea that her downstairs neighbour, the rather gorgeous Lane Conley, is actually interested in her. She is sure she’s much too dull and boring for him. But someone calm like Delia is just who Lane is looking for in his hectic life. Eventually, Delia accepts that Lane is genuinely interested in her, but she is still unsure she can fit in with his political aspirations. And the cradle? When she finally needs one, her sister Dani sends the antique cradle she used for her son, and Lane and Delia make an unexpected discovery.
Three enjoyable romances by three well-known authors.
Cradle Song, by Jill Marie Landis, is the first of the Three Mothers and a Cradle trilogy and is set in the early settlement days of Washington State. Adam Stroud pays an exorbitant pride for an amnesiac white captive, aiming to find her family and return her to them. But Sarah, as he names her, has other ideas. By the time her identity is finally discovered, they are deeply in love and will soon be in need of a cradle.
Rock-a-bye-Baby, by Debbie Macomber, is the second of the Three Mothers and a Cradle trilogy and is set in the small town of Ocean Shores, Washington. When John Osborn’s mother, Mamie, employed an assistant for his antique store, he wasn’t at all happy about it. Dani Beckman dressed far too unconventionally, and John was certain she wouldn’t last much past the summer months. But Dani was determined to prove him wrong. She was recovering from a broken heart, and had found living in Ocean Shores soothed her pain. She had talent as a window dresser and saleswoman, and his business prospered. Dani had fallen in love with the antique cradle in the storeroom, and eventually, with the antique store owner as well.
Beginnings, by Gina Ferris Wilkins, is the third in the Three Mothers and a Cradle trilogy. When Delia Beckman answers the door to find a large parcel on (very nice bare brown)legs, she has no idea that her downstairs neighbour, the rather gorgeous Lane Conley, is actually interested in her. She is sure she’s much too dull and boring for him. But someone calm like Delia is just who Lane is looking for in his hectic life. Eventually, Delia accepts that Lane is genuinely interested in her, but she is still unsure she can fit in with his political aspirations. And the cradle? When she finally needs one, her sister Dani sends the antique cradle she used for her son, and Lane and Delia make an unexpected discovery.
Three enjoyable romances by three well-known authors.
April 21, 2010
Three stories of women who's greatest desire is to be a mother. From a 19th century woman who lost her memory to a young modern woman jilted in love to a shy woman who has overcome childhood impedments to become a strong woman. I love how the stories take us through time and bring us full circle in the end. (You'll understand when you read it).
June 26, 2013
Read these three books at work on Monday, not a busy day at the campgrounds.
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August 17, 2013LOVED it :) While the first story is a bit graphic dont let it put you off
August 29, 2013
I really enjoyed these 3 stories and how they interacted.
December 15, 2013
Great book
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