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Michigan Brides #1-3
Michigan Brides: Three-in-one Collection
Relive Michigan’s industrial boom alongside three women who must change their way of viewing the world before they can realize love. Felicity does a very noble deed only to lead her to a romance that would be banned by her wealthy society. Annabelle’s interest in a potato picker is barred by the stigma society has placed on his ruined family. Shannon has seen too much about industry fail, prompting her to reject the suit of one of Henry Ford’s employees. Can each woman find the faith to push through the barriers so they can embrace romance?
352 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2010
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About the author
Tiffany Amber Stockton
27 books43 followersTiffany Amber Stockton has been crafting and embellishing stories since childhood, when she was accused of talking entirely too much and possessing an active imagination. Today, she has honed those skills to become an award-winning author and speaker with a passion for literacy and helping others find their identity. She loves to share life-changing products and inspiration with everyone she meets.
She lives with her husband and fellow author, Stuart Vaughn Stockton, in Kentucky. They have 2 children, 3 cats, and 1 dog.
Tiffany has over 24 books published so far with more on the horizon. To date, more than 400,000 copies of her books are in print.
Despite being a born-again Christian since the age of seven, Tiffany is no stranger to heartache, betrayal, and traveling desolate roads. Her faith in Christ has often sustained her through difficult experiences. Although people have failed her, God never has. With her tagline (Broken Promises Restored), she seeks to share that with others through her writing.
She lives with her husband and fellow author, Stuart Vaughn Stockton, in Kentucky. They have 2 children, 3 cats, and 1 dog.
Tiffany has over 24 books published so far with more on the horizon. To date, more than 400,000 copies of her books are in print.
Despite being a born-again Christian since the age of seven, Tiffany is no stranger to heartache, betrayal, and traveling desolate roads. Her faith in Christ has often sustained her through difficult experiences. Although people have failed her, God never has. With her tagline (Broken Promises Restored), she seeks to share that with others through her writing.
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December 27, 2020
The first book Copper and Candles had the best plot of the three books and I think it would make a really cute movie. The second one was so-so; pretty well written, but the dialogue and plot was a bit tiring. The third book was better in the dialogue regards, but the plot was a bit predictable.
December 20, 2010
Starting from the first page, it was difficult to stop reading 'Michigan Brides’. I was immediately immersed into times of the Industrial Revolution and the social culture in Detroit.
I would classify this book of three stories as a romantic historical fiction with a G rating. What drew me to this book was the time of the Industrial Revolution and the beginnings of the first gasoline powered automobiles. Another draw was the location, Detroit, Michigan. The stories made me wonder about the times when my great grandparents were young. They were all in Indiana but all the Midwestern states share same commonalities. Both states were mainly agricultural and when Industrial Revolution came, car manufacturing companies and all sorts of new companies emerged. Back then, life was more formal and the social status was extremely important.
There are three separate stories that are linked by the family relationships In Michigan Brides. In the first one, Felicity Chambers, an upper class young lady finds fulfillment in charity work. She genuinely finds joy in making life more bearable for others. She meets Brandt Lawson who appears to be of the lower class poor. And thereby starts the conflict of classes.
In the second one, the 1893 financial crash plunged many families into poverty. Annabelle Lawson is like her mother doing charity work by ladling out water for thirsty families gardening on loaned land. She meets William Berringer whose family was greatly hurt by the 1893 financial crash. I read elsewhere that the crash was bad, that many abandoned their homes and headed west.
In the third story, Shannon Delaney is frightened of the dangers of modern machinery when she meets Jacob Berringer. Jacob Berringer is very excited and thrilled about the changes exploding all around.
The author, Tiffany Amber Stockton very skillfully walks us into another century and place. She makes us aware of the differences between social classes, social graces and the position of women at that time. It is books like this that help us imagine what life may have been like for our ancestors during that era. Tiffany Amber Stockton brings this time to life.
I recommend this book for all who love a gentle romance and are interested in the cultural history of our country.
I would classify this book of three stories as a romantic historical fiction with a G rating. What drew me to this book was the time of the Industrial Revolution and the beginnings of the first gasoline powered automobiles. Another draw was the location, Detroit, Michigan. The stories made me wonder about the times when my great grandparents were young. They were all in Indiana but all the Midwestern states share same commonalities. Both states were mainly agricultural and when Industrial Revolution came, car manufacturing companies and all sorts of new companies emerged. Back then, life was more formal and the social status was extremely important.
There are three separate stories that are linked by the family relationships In Michigan Brides. In the first one, Felicity Chambers, an upper class young lady finds fulfillment in charity work. She genuinely finds joy in making life more bearable for others. She meets Brandt Lawson who appears to be of the lower class poor. And thereby starts the conflict of classes.
In the second one, the 1893 financial crash plunged many families into poverty. Annabelle Lawson is like her mother doing charity work by ladling out water for thirsty families gardening on loaned land. She meets William Berringer whose family was greatly hurt by the 1893 financial crash. I read elsewhere that the crash was bad, that many abandoned their homes and headed west.
In the third story, Shannon Delaney is frightened of the dangers of modern machinery when she meets Jacob Berringer. Jacob Berringer is very excited and thrilled about the changes exploding all around.
The author, Tiffany Amber Stockton very skillfully walks us into another century and place. She makes us aware of the differences between social classes, social graces and the position of women at that time. It is books like this that help us imagine what life may have been like for our ancestors during that era. Tiffany Amber Stockton brings this time to life.
I recommend this book for all who love a gentle romance and are interested in the cultural history of our country.
October 7, 2015
Michigan Brides by Amber Stockton includes three stories: Copper and Candles, Hearts and Harvest and Patterns and Progress. It is part of the Romancing America series.
Copper and Candles follows socialite Felicity Chambers of Detroit (1875) as she takes a job in a candle factory as an act of charity. The first thing I liked about this book was the descriptions of Detroit as well as the time period it was set in. Making her way to the factory for her first day of work, she would meet a young man named Brandt Lawson and her life would begin to take a different path. Although I liked some of the setting descriptions, I thought that the dialogue did not match. I found it felt weak and not quite appropriate speech for the 1875 time period. Certain other parts felt stiff and forced. I'm not normally one to make critical observations or even take notice of them, however they just seemed to jump out at me as I read. I couldn't help but wonder if Stockton used a thesaurus for every word she wrote. All this considered, Copper and Candles was a cute story.
The second story in this book is called Hearts and Harvests. After finding the first story to be less than satisfactory, I began to read this one with much lower expectations. Hearts and Harvest takes place once again in Detroit, but in the year 1894 after a financial collapse. The main character is Annabelle, who is the daughter of Felicity and Brandt from Copper and Candles. Annabelle's love interest in this story is William whose family has lost everything and has resorted to farming to make a living. I enjoyed this storyline more and found that it was written better than the first and the dialogue seemed more convincing.
The third and final story in this book is called Patterns and Progress and it is set in Detroit 1912. William Berringer's younger brother Jacob is all grown up and working as a supervisor for the Ford Motor Company. His love interest is Shannon Delaney, a farm girl who is against the new technological advances that have become popular including motor cars. I found the writing and dialogue in this story to be similar to that of Copper and Candles and it was also very repetitive.
In conclusion I was very disappointed with Michigan Brides and wouldn't read from this author again.
Copper and Candles follows socialite Felicity Chambers of Detroit (1875) as she takes a job in a candle factory as an act of charity. The first thing I liked about this book was the descriptions of Detroit as well as the time period it was set in. Making her way to the factory for her first day of work, she would meet a young man named Brandt Lawson and her life would begin to take a different path. Although I liked some of the setting descriptions, I thought that the dialogue did not match. I found it felt weak and not quite appropriate speech for the 1875 time period. Certain other parts felt stiff and forced. I'm not normally one to make critical observations or even take notice of them, however they just seemed to jump out at me as I read. I couldn't help but wonder if Stockton used a thesaurus for every word she wrote. All this considered, Copper and Candles was a cute story.
The second story in this book is called Hearts and Harvests. After finding the first story to be less than satisfactory, I began to read this one with much lower expectations. Hearts and Harvest takes place once again in Detroit, but in the year 1894 after a financial collapse. The main character is Annabelle, who is the daughter of Felicity and Brandt from Copper and Candles. Annabelle's love interest in this story is William whose family has lost everything and has resorted to farming to make a living. I enjoyed this storyline more and found that it was written better than the first and the dialogue seemed more convincing.
The third and final story in this book is called Patterns and Progress and it is set in Detroit 1912. William Berringer's younger brother Jacob is all grown up and working as a supervisor for the Ford Motor Company. His love interest is Shannon Delaney, a farm girl who is against the new technological advances that have become popular including motor cars. I found the writing and dialogue in this story to be similar to that of Copper and Candles and it was also very repetitive.
In conclusion I was very disappointed with Michigan Brides and wouldn't read from this author again.
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April 27, 2017Ok, normally I wouldn't touch a book like this with a ten-foot pole, but it has a character named Shannon and it's set in Michigan so I'm gonna at least add it to the list.
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