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Blacksmith Brides: 4 Historical Stories Kindle Edition

by Amanda Barratt (Author), Angela K Couch (Author), Pegg Thomas (Author), Format: Kindle Edition

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Hearts Are Forged by the Flames of Gentle Love in 4 Historical Stories

Worth Fighting For (1774—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) by Pegg Thomas
Talk of war has surrounded Meg McCracken, including her father and four brothers. Alexander Ogilvie doesn’t care about the coming war; his plans are to head west. When Meg comes to his smithy, sparks fly off more than the forge. But can they build anything during unstable times?

Forging Forever (1798—Cornwall, England) by Amanda Barratt
When the actions of Elowyn Brody’s father force her into a marriage of convenience with blacksmith Josiah Hendrick, she consigns love to a bygone dream. But as Elowyn comes to know her new husband, her flame of hope begins to burn again. Until heartache threatens to sever the future forged between them.

A Tempered Heart (1861—Charlottesville, Virginia) By Angela K. Couch
Buried under a debt that is not his own, Thomas Flynn’s only focus is gaining his freedom. He has learned to keep his head low and not pay attention to the troubles of others, until a peculiar boy and his widowed mother show him how empty his life has become. After years of protecting her son from slights and neglect of the people closest them, Esther Mathews is not sure how to trust the local blacksmith with her child…or her heart.

A Malleable Heart (California—1870) by Jennifer Uhlarik
A hard-hearted blacksmith finds acceptance with the town laundress. But when his past comes to call, will he resist love’s softening or allow God to hammer his ruined life into something of worth?

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ECPA bestselling author Amanda Barratt, fell in love with writing in grade school when she wrote her first story—a spinoff of Jane Eyre. Now, Amanda writes inspirational historical romance, penning stories that transport readers to a variety of locales. These days, Amanda can be found reading way too many books, watching an eclectic mix of BBC dramas and romantic chick flicks, and trying to figure out a way to get on the first possible flight to England. She loves hearing from readers on Facebook and through her website amandabarratt.net

Pegg Thomas lives on a hobby farm in Northern Michigan with Michael, her husband of *mumble* years. A life-long history geek, she writes “History with a Touch of Humor.” When not working on her latest novel, Pegg can be found in her garden, in her kitchen, with her sheep, at her spinning wheel, or on her trusty old horse, Trooper. See more at PeggThomas.com.

Jennifer Uhlarik discovered the western genre as a preteen, when she swiped the only “horse” book she found on her older brother’s bookshelf. A new love was born. Across the next ten years, she devoured Louis L’Amour westerns and fell in love with the genre. In college at the University of Tampa, she began penning her own story of the Old West. Armed with a BA in writing, she has won five writing competitions and was a finalist in two others. In addition to writing, she has held jobs as a private business owner, a schoolteacher, a marketing director, and her favorite—a full-time homemaker. Jennifer is active in American Christian Fiction Writers and is a lifetime member of the Florida Writers Association. She lives near Tampa, Florida, with her husband, teenage son, and four fur children.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081GHZ1XL
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barbour Books (May 1, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5005 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 394 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,536,307 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,234 in Christian Fiction Collections & Anthologies (Books)
- #4,975 in Christian Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #5,697 in Religious Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)

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Jennifer Uhlarik
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Jennifer Uhlarik discovered the western genre as a pre-teen, when she swiped the only “horse” book she found on her older brother’s bookshelf. A new love was born. Across the next ten years, she devoured Louis L’Amour westerns and fell in love with the genre. In college at the University of Tampa, she began penning her own story of the Old West. Armed with a B.A. in writing, she has won five writing competitions and finaled in two other competitions. In addition to writing, she has held jobs as a private business owner, a schoolteacher, a marketing director, and her favorite—a full-time homemaker. Jennifer is active in American Christian Fiction Writers and lifetime member of the Florida Writers Association. She lives near Tampa, Florida, with her husband, teenaged son, and four fur children.
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Angela K. Couch
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To keep from freezing in the Great White North, Angela K Couch cuddles under quilts with her laptop. Winning short story contests, being a semi-finalist in ACFW’s Genesis Contest, and a finalist in the International Digital Awards also helped warm her up. As a passionate believer in Christ, her faith permeates the stories she tells. Her martial arts training, experience with horses, and appreciation for good romance sneak in there, as well. When not writing, she stays fit (and warm) by chasing after four munchkins.
To learn more and to see her latest news visit: www.angelakcouch.com
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Pegg Thomas
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Awards and Finalists:
2024 Selah Award - "Freedom's Price" is a finalist
2023 Selah Award - "Abigail's Peace" is a finalist
2022 Selah Award - won with "Sarah's Choice" and 2nd place with "Maggie's Strength"
2021 Faith, Hope, & Love Readers Choice Award - finalist with "Worth Fighting For" in "The Blacksmith Brides"
2019 RWA Faith, Hope, & Love Readers Choice Award - won with "In Sheep's Clothing"
2019 ACFW Editor of the Year Award - finalist
2019 ACFW Carol Awards - finalist with both "In Sheep's Clothing" and "Her Redcoat"
Pegg Thomas lives in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula with Michael, her husband of *mumble* years. Besides writing, she enjoys a variety of crafts including spinning sheep’s wool into yarn and knitting her signature wool shawls. Together, she and Michael enjoy camping, fishing, gardening, boat-nerding (you have to be a Great Lakes person to know about that), and thoroughbred horse racing.
A life-long history geek, it’s no surprise that historical fiction is her genre. Colonial America and the Civil War era are favorite time periods to both read and write. Her favorite type of book centers on a great fiction story surrounded by factual historical events.
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Amanda Barratt
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Amanda Barratt is the bestselling author of numerous historical novels and novellas including THE WARSAW SISTERS, WITHIN THESE WALLS OF SORROW, and THE WHITE ROSE RESISTS. Her work has been the recipient of the Christy Award and the Carol Award, as well as an Honorable Mention in the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.
Amanda is passionate about illuminating oft-forgotten facets of history through a fictional narrative. She lives in Michigan and can often be found researching her next novel, catching up on her to-be-read stack, or savoring a slice of her favorite lemon cake.
To connect with Amanda, visit: www.amandabarratt.net.
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Brett Trepanier

Loved all 4 Stories!

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2020

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Where should I begin with all 4 of these stories? Each story brought you back in time with some humor, hurt that could heal, and romance. I could not put this collection down until the very end. Each story grabbed you and wouldn't let go. If I put them in order of my favorite to favorite because I loved all it would be. Worth Fighting For, A Malleable Heart, Forging Forever and A tempered Heart. As always I want more from these stories at the end but, my imagination can figure out where each one would have been taken.

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Danielle Grandinetti - Danielle's Writing Spot

Makes you think

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020

Blacksmith Brides is anthology of four novellas revolving around blacksmiths from various times in history and the women with whom they fall in love. Authors Pegg Thomas, Amanda Barratt, Angela K. Couch, and Jennifer Uhlarik combine to bring us this wonderful collection of romantic stories.

While I love history and novellas, the concept of blacksmiths is what drew me to this book. I was curious how the authors would create the relationships around that particular profession. We can jump to the stereotype of muscled men swinging their hammer beside a glowing forge. However, that stereotype is accurate because that’s precisely what it takes to do what they do and the authors of Blacksmith Brides breathed freshness into it.

Over the hundred or so years covered in Blacksmith Brides, blacksmithing didn’t seem to change much. All four men were hard working, willing to bare the heat and dirt to craft beautiful and necessary items from common metal. But individually they saw the world very differently. Perhaps hardened because of their circumstances, or fiercely protective of the vulnerable, or wishing for a new life, to be more than just a blacksmith.

The women who fell in love with these men were all strong, capable women. Well matched to the blacksmiths’ strengths. They came from a variety of stations and responsibilities. But much rested on their shoulders. As they came to see the heart behind their blacksmith, each woman had to decide whether to accept a partner to share their load. But what was equally true is how each held a key to unlocking their blacksmith’s best self.

I admired how the authors did not shy away from difficult topics, even in such short stories. Abuse, slavery, and war were all common themes. Throughout the stories, the characters’ relationship – or lack of relationship – with God is woven in without being obnoxious. What struck me most, however, was how lasting the stories felt. After I finished reading each one, I found myself thinking about it long afterward.

On that note alone I would recommend reading these stories. But if you also love history, romance, and a fascinating profession, then definitely pick up a copy of Blacksmith Brides.

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I received this book free from NetGalley and Barbour Books in order to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Rebecca Maney

Such a Well Crafted Collection!

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020

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"Had she truly flirted with the blacksmith?" She'd never flirted with anyone before. Never wanted to, even if her brothers would have allowed it." - Worth Fighting For by Pegg Thomas

"She'd agreed to wed a stranger because he owned a cottage with a roof that didn't leak." - Forging Forever by Amanda Barratt

"A laborer doused with sweat? Or a man with the power to wield iron into something of worth? Able to be something of worth." - A Tempered Heart by Angela K. Couch

"Trust doesn't come easy for me. Anyone I've ever trusted has died . . . or turned on me." - A Malleable Heart by Jennifer Uhlarik

As you can see, these four notable novellas are filled with a wide range of emotions; their heroines certainly second guessing themselves more than once. Thankfully, laugher is good medicine when it comes to dealing with big, bold, strong, sweaty men who who handle tools of steel, but possess hearts of gold.

What a great collection!

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M_ Fitzgerald

Wonderful stories

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2022

The Blacksmith Brides is a well-written Christian historical fiction anthology.

Worth Fighting For (1774—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) by Pegg Thomas

There is talk of war, however, Meg McCraken has no time for such talk. Meg is seventeen and wants to find a beau. While Meg’s brothers and father are getting ready to fight in the war the blacksmith, Alexander Ogilvie, refused to go to war. Instead, Alexander had a desire to go west.

I was very surprised to see a distinguished visitor show up in the story and was eager to learn more. I would love to see a continuation of this story.

Forging Forever (1798—Cornwall, England) by Amanda Barratt

In his dying breath, Charles Bainbridge deeded his property to Josiah Hendrick instead of to his cousin Phineas Treverick. Elowyn Brody’s father auctioned her off calling her comely. Would her life be better? How could it? This was a beautiful story.

A Tempered Heart (1861—Charlottesville, Virginia) By Angela K. Couch

Thomas Flynn’s reward after serving as an apprentice for fifteen years was a run-down shop, a heavy lease, and debt. When Esther Mathews’s husband passed he left her with a hefty sum and with a young son. This was a wonderful story.

A Malleable Heart (California—1870) by Jennifer Uhlarik

After the passing of her parents, Leah Guthrie was appointed caretaker for her two sisters and one mischievous brother. Bo Allen and Leah Guthrie are introduced to one another because of the antics of her brother. I felt Bo and Leah worked well together.

I loved each of these stories and give Blacksmith Brides 5*/5*

Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

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