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    The Kissing Tree: Four Novellas Rooted in Timeless Love
    The Kissing Tree: Four Novellas Rooted in Timeless Love
    The Kissing Tree: Four Novellas Rooted in Timeless Love
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    The Kissing Tree: Four Novellas Rooted in Timeless Love

    Written by Karen Witemeyer, Regina Jennings, Amanda Dykes and Nicole Deese

    Narrated by Barbara McCulloh

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    In this Texas-sized romance novella collection, courting couples, decades apart, leave a permanent mark of their love by
    carving their initials into the same oak’s bark.

    “Broken Limbs, Mended Hearts” by Regina Jennings
    When a young man from her past returns and upends their small town with a new invention, schoolteacher Bella Eden is
    reminded of the heartbreak she suffered years ago under the old oak tree. When her job is put on the line, can she trust the man
    who disrupted her life to help her fight for a brighter future?

    “Inn for a Surprise” by Karen Witemeyer
    Determined to keep love alive for others, Phoebe Woodward builds an inn that caters to couples. When her father sends a
    property manager to help make it a success, she finds her whimsical vision thwarted by his stodgy practicality. Finding the right
    blend of romance and reality is a challenge, and her spinster heart may be in for a surprise.

    “From Roots to Sky” by Amanda Dykes
    WWII airman Luke Hampstead found comfort in letters from the sister of a lost compatriot. When he visits Texas to thank
    her, he discovers her constructing a project with surprising ties to his letters … and that she herself is even more surprising. While
    a promising opportunity awaits him elsewhere, will what they’ve shared be enough to give their future flight?

    “Heartwood” by Nicole Deese
    Abby Brookshire’s world is turned upside down when the historic tree she’s strived to preserve as the head groundskeeper at the
    Kissing Tree Inn is put in danger of removal. Making matters worse, the only way to protect its legacy is to partner with the man
    she’s been ignoring since he left town years ago. Will she have the courage to move on from the past and start a new beginning?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateOct 13, 2020
    ISBN9781705003442
    Author

    Karen Witemeyer

    Voted #1 Reader's Favorite Christian Historical Author of 2023 by Family Fiction magazine, bestselling and Carol and Christy Award-winning author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. She and her husband make their home in Abilene, Texas. Learn more about Karen and her books at KarenWitemeyer.com.

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    • 5/5
      “Broken Limbs, Mended Hearts” by Regina JenningsWhat a delightful novella! I love that this short story allowed the characters to fully develop and grow despite the shorter amount of pages. I enjoyed getting to know Bella and Adam and liked that they had a past first before reconnecting several years later. There was realistic conflict and unpredictability to the plot that was interesting and kept my attention. I liked the incorporation of the spiritual theme of trusting God to work out the details. I definitely recommend this novella!“Inn for a Surprise” by Karen WitemeyerKaren Witemeyer is a gift storyteller, no matter the length of the book! This novella has fun characters that I found myself immediately invested in, there was spunky conflict that strengthened the plot, and, as with all her books, the romance was sizzling yet clean. I greatly enjoyed reading this novella and loved the small connections to the first novella in the series. I liked how Phoebe grows in her faith too as she learns to rely more on God and His plan. I read through this story quickly as it was hard to put down. Another highly recommended novella!“From Roots to Sky” by Amanda DykesAmanda Dykes has a lyrical voice in fiction and reading her stories is always delightful. I love how she is able to craft a deep and moving story in a short novella as well. Her characters in this story are captivating and their relationship and interactions were easy to become invested in throughout the novella. I loved their camaraderie and their romance is believable. The growth of the characters both in their relationship with God and with each other is sweet and touching. I greatly enjoyed this novella and definitely recommend this story!“Heartwood” by Nicole DeeseI have not had the pleasure of reading anything by Nicole Deese until this novella and her enchanting writing was a delight to read! I found myself engrossed in the story and read through the novella in one sitting. I liked the characters a lot and enjoyed their romance throughout the story. I enjoyed the spiritual theme of connecting God’s nature with the people living in the town and loved reading about Abby’s growth in the novella. I am excited to read more by this author and recommend this novella!Overall, this collection of novellas was a joy to read. I loved how the stories all connected with The Kissing Tree and truly enjoyed each one of the individual novellas. I highly recommend this collection!I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed these four novellas that all revolve around a certain tree in a certain town. Each of the stories take place in different years but they are all connected through the families in this town. I loved the characters in each story. I love the romance and the love that happens in each story. The four authors that wrote the stories were all true to what happened in the first story. These stories show how the tree, town and the towns people grow with the years. I did not want to put this book down. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
    • 5/5
      Centered around a great oak tree in Oak Springs, TX, this novella collection celebrates the legacy of love through generations. The Kissing Tree is introduced in 1868, a romantic getaway inn next to The Kissing Tree is built in 1891, a cottage to the property is built in 1945, and the tree itself becomes prominent again in the last contemporary story.It's incredible how the authors have written these individual novellas to flow and fit so well together. I really enjoyed seeing cameo appearances of the characters (and their progeny) from story to story and felt like I knew The Kissing Tree as an Oak Springs resident by the end of the book. Each author has a unique writing style that will charm you; you can expect a ride into the history of agriculture, a romcom between two complete opposites, a nostalgic and different look at war and loss, and a heart-wrenching growth from fear and grief into healing and remembrance. I would love to read more collections by these authors. It's a novella collection not to be missed! I received a copy of the book from Bethany House Publishers and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
    • 4/5
      This book has four short novella's by four different authors, but all focused on mighty old oak tree, and celebrating the love matches through the century.Four different time periods, four main couples, and four authors. We meet four different couples whose lives are touched but this tree, and the time period goes from 1871 to present time.Each author gives a different couple, different circumstances, and yet the tree plays a part in each of the stories.Come and journey with this tree as it withstands time, right to the end! You will soon be lost in each period of time!I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Bethany House, and was not required to give a positive review.