Lumberjacks & Ladies provides four sweet historical romances featuring swoon-worthy lumberjacks.
Book Blurb
All That Glitters by Candice Sue Patterson
1851—Maine
Winifred finds herself running the family lobstering business when her father and brothers join the California gold rush. Will she stubbornly reject help from a local lumberjack?
Winter Roses by Pegg Thomas
1865—Michigan
Elizabeth cooks for a logging crew, spurning the men’s advances, until reoccurring gifts capture her attention. Will she heed her mother’s warning about “shanty boys”?
Not for Love by Naomi Much
1881—Wisconsin
Widowed, Maggie seeks a husband—in name only—from the logging camps, but the man who answers her letter is a surprise. Can she open her heart to love again?
Undercover Logger by Jennifer Lamont Leo
1890—Idaho
Carrie will not sell her timberland and allows the banker’s nephew to sign onto her logging crew to ferret out the reason she is losing money at an alarming rate. Will truth be revealed to her forlorn heart?
My Thoughts
All That Glitters by Candice Sue Patterson
I liked they mystery element as Wini and Jess tried to uncover possible fraud. I wish it was longer, though, so I could have more time with Jess and Wini. They’re well-developed characters, and I loved them as soon as they walked on the page. Although, there is something Jess did at the beginning that had me shaking my head. I don’t want to spoil anything, but I will say I had a hard time believing someone would actually do what he did. But overall, this was a sweet story and I enjoyed it.
(Note: Candice Sue Patterson also wrote Saving Mrs. Roosevelt which is set years later in the same town as All That Glitters. Check out my review here.)
Winter Roses by Pegg Thomas
I think this was one was my favorite. I liked how Wes wasn’t exactly smooth but was a complete gentleman and thoughtful. Eliza Beth at times irritated me, but her relationship with her mom and Louie made her relatable. This one I definitely wished was longer. I would gladly enjoy a whole novel with these characters. Maybe we could have a follow-up with Louie!
Not for Love by Naomi Much
This was an interesting take on the marriage of convenience trope. I liked seeing Jack’s relationship with Maggie develop. But I wish more time was spent on them and less on the pastor’s POV.
Undercover Logger by Jennifer Lamont Leo
This story was amazing. I would definitely say it was my second favorite of the collection. I loved watching Michael and Carrie’s relationship develop as well as the suspense. Of all four of the novellas, I wish this one was a full-length novel the most. But the ending left me satisfied and happy. I haven’t read this author before, but I’m going to have to check out her other works now.
Overall, Lumberjacks & Ladies is now one of my favorite novella collections. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves historical romance and northern settings.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
Further Information
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For more novellas, check out my reviews of Courting Calamity and The Soldier’s Lady.
