Homefront Heroines is a collection of four novellas set during WWII. If you’ve read any of my other reviews of novella collections (such as The Oregon Trail Romance Collection, Sew in Love, and Crinoline Cowboys), you know I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with novella collections. While novellas are quicker to read, and the collections give you a chance to explore new authors without a large time commitment, the collections inevitably contain some stories that I don’t like as much as the others.
Out of the four stories, I loved three of them. I’ve included my thoughts on each individual story below.
Moonlight Serenade by Rita Gerlach
I had to push my way through this. The romance was rushed, and I didn’t find it believable. I know a lot of romances may have been rushed back then because of the war, but I’ve never been a believer in love at first sight. However, I did enjoy the look into women working for the war effort. I also liked that the focus stayed on Kate and the work she was doing.
Only Forever by Lauralee Bliss
This was a sweet and well-written story. The fact that Marilyn and Art already know each other makes the quick timeline believable. And Art is such a sweet character, you can’t help but root for him to get the girl.
Blue Moon by Johnnie Alexander
This was my favorite. There’s plenty of suspense and action, and Kathleen and Roger’s interactions made their relationship come alive. I think Johnnie Alexander outdid herself here. My only complaint is the way it ended. The characters needed to have a conversation, and I wanted to see it, but instead it happened “off-screen” and we find out about it later. But other than that, it’s a fast and delightful read.
Dream a Little Dream by Amanda Barratt
This was my second favorite and a wonderful way to complete the collection. Amanda Barratt does a great job showing her characters’ personalities, and I loved seeing the way Cliff and Rosemary transform over the years. The romance is sweet and well-paced. No doubt you’ll be swept away by Cliff just like Rosemary is.
Overall, Homefront Heroines is a great collection for any history lover or WWII buff. If you love Sarah Sundin’s books (and what’s not to love), you’ll definitely enjoy this collection.
Homefront Heroines releases January 1. You can click the book image above to pre-order it on Christianbook.com.
*Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
