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Title of Book: The Spinster Brides of Cactus Corner By Lena Nelson Dooley, et. al. BACK COVER: Many were unmarried by choice, others by circumstance, but single women living in the 1800s carried the unfortunate label of "spinsters". Once branded, can a spinster find love? India Cunningham is happy running the ranch her father left her when a man she doesn't remember from her childhood arrives to help her. Can she trust Joshua Dillinger, or is he there to steal her land? Lawyer Anika Windsor is pitted against her first and only love, law school beau Tucker Truesdale. Can these two opposites find a true and lasting love, or will their differences keep them apart forever? Elaine Daly has dedicated her life to caring for orphaned children and has no desire for a husband. But when new doctor Dan Murray comes to town, he changes her world. Can he also change her heart? Jody McMillan is determined to raise enough money to buy a vacant property to expand the overcrowded orphanage. Unknown to her, Aaron Garrett has already bought the lot. Can they come to an agreement? Or will both lose what they want, including the one they love? REVIEWER’S COMMENTS: The Spinster Brides of Cactus Corner is a collection of 4 short stories written by 4 different authors. The stories all take place in Cactus Corner, Arizona in the 1890s and revolve around the orphanage. Each story features one of four unmarried friends that live in Cactus Corner so the stories are intertwined. All four are labeled spinsters and are independent women living on their own until they unexpectedly meet men who change the paths of their lives. These are very fun stories to read. They are touching and funny with wonderful spiritual truths intermingled throughout the plot. The descriptions of the scenery had me wanting to live in the desert of the 1800s. The authors do a great job of developing the characters and you feel like you are a citizen of Cactus Corner by the time you finish this book. AUTHORS' INFORMATION: Lena Nelson Dooley: Lena loves to write stories. She's blessed that this is her full-time job. Another of her favorite activities is mentoring other authors and helping them move toward publication. Because of this, she was awarded the American Christian Fiction Writers mentor of the year award in 2006. Several times a year, Lena is a speaker at writers' meetings and women's meetings across the country. Jeri Odell: For Jeri Odell, writing is a privilege and a passion. She has written four novels for Heartsong Presents and a nonfiction book titled Spiritually Single. She is the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's 2002 Faith, Hope, and Love Inspirational Reader's Choice Award for the Short Historical category. Along with writing, Jeri has spoken at women's events and retreats. Frances Devine: Frances grew up in the great state of Texas, where she wrote her first story at the age of nine. She moved to Southwest Missouri more than twenty years ago and fell in love with the hills, the fall colors and Silver Dollar City. Frances has always loved to read and considers herself blessed to have the opportunity to write in one of her favorite genres, historical romance. She is the mother of seven adult children and has fourteen wonderful grandchildren. Vickie McDonough: Vickie is an award-winning inspirational romance author. She has written four Heartsong Presents novels and five novellas. Her second Heartsong book, Spinning Out of Control, placed in the Top Ten Favorite Historical Romance category in Heartsong's 2006 annual contest . Her stories have also placed first in several prestigious contests, such as the ACFW Noble Theme, the Inspirational Readers Choice Contest, and the Texas Gold contest. |
