Something Borrowed
Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Something Borrowed by Rachel Scott McDaniel, Allison Pittman, and Susie Finkbeiner, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book Something Borrowed
Title: Something Borrowed
Authors: Rachel Scott McDaniel, Allison Pittman & Susie Finkbeiner
Publisher: Kregel
Release Date: August 13, 2024
Genre: Christian Historical Romance Collection
One Perfect Dress–three Different Love stories
In this brand-new novella collection, three renowned Christian historical fiction authors trace generations of wartime romances through a special wedding dress with love sewn into its seams.
“A Heart in Disguise” by Rachel Scott McDaniel
Clara Westlake loves her job as a seamstress in the US “Camouflage Corps,” sewing suits for snipers and contributing to the war effort. But when she overhears a threat against her beloved New York City, the Great War comes too close to home–except no one believes her forewarning. She must recruit Marcus Reeves, a childhood friend searching for his purpose after suffering a devastating war injury. As they search for answers together, they may also uncover a love that lasts.
“A Letter to Eli” by Allison Pittman
Bette and Alice are lifelong friends, trying to make a good life for themselves in New York City while World War II rages. It’s never far away from their thoughts–not with Alice’s fiancé serving at sea, in danger every minute. That’s a worry Bette doesn’t envy. Then a secret letter reunites her with her soldier ex-boyfriend, now wounded and back in the States. But can the innocent love these two had before the war be rekindled in the face of tragedy?
“A Daffodil in the Dress” by Susie Finkbeiner
Kate Becker and Ike Finch have worked together at his family’s bookstore since Kate’s husband died in the early days of the Vietnam War. She has her daughter, Eloise, to take care of and bills to pay, and this job was a godsend. A second love is not in the cards, especially not with the world still teetering on the edge of insanity. But when Ike brings little Eloise special flowers one spring day, Kate begins to look at him as more than an employer. Is falling in love again worth the risk?
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About the Authors of Something Borrowed
Rachel Scott McDaniel is an award-winning author of historical romance. Winner of the ACFW Genesis and the RWA Touched by Love awards, Rachel infuses faith and heart into each story. She enjoys life in Ohio with her husband and two kids.
Connect with Rachel at rachelmcdaniel.net to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
Allison Pittman is the author of multiple award-winning books, including The Seamstress and For Time and Eternity. She is also copresident of a Christian writers group in her hometown of San Antonio, Texas.
Connect with Allison at allisonkpittman.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
Susie Finkbeiner is the author of The All-American and All Manner of Things which were both selected as Michigan Notable Books. Her other novels include Stories That Bind Us, The Nature of Small Birds, and the Pearl Spence series. Susie and her husband live in West Michigan with their three children.
Connect with Susie at susiefinkbeiner.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
My Thoughts on Something Borrowed
Oh, how I love a good collection of stories! They are short so you can easily read a whole one in a sitting and still have more of the book waiting to come back to. Plus it always feels like I’m making loads of new friends and half the time I come out of the book with a dozen or so more books to read that go along with the novellas.
Each novella focuses on a different war. The three wars that are covered are WWI, WWII, and the Vietnam War. WWII is arguably the one I know the most about but I love learning about the others as well.
Our WWI novella brings suspicion and secret plots as well as seamstresses and snipers. I loved the combination! The characters are wonderful and I’d love to visit them again.
I love the wedding dress. I can see it in my imagination. It would definitely be one that I’d love to see in person. The dress ties all 3 stories together.
In the WWII story it’s a major look at second chances and how war can change someone. I really enjoyed this novel as well. The last novel covers the Vietnam War. Kate’s husband died in the war and now she’s working trying to support herself and her daughter. But what if she gave love a second chance?
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
Tour Giveaway for Something Borrowed
(1) winner will win a signed print copy of Something Borrowed and some book-related goodies!
Find the full tour schedule linked below.
The giveaway begins at midnight on August 12, 2024, and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 19, 2024.
The winner will be notified within 2 weeks of the close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of the prize.
Open to the US only.
The book will be signed by at least one of the authors.
Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
The giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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