Holiday Brides by Jewel Amethyst, Farah Rochon, and Stefanie Worth
By Jennifer Coissiere • Nov 8th, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009 •
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I must admit, I love anthologies and romance stories. Holiday Brides by Jewel Amethyst, Farah Rochon, and Stefanie Worth are both those things wrapped up in one nice looking cover. The stories are different but very entertaining and enjoyable. I went from the islands to the cold streets of Detroit. I would gladly do the journey again, stopping off in New Orleans.
Kerina, Sheridia, and Janelle are three friends determined to get away from their mundane lives and have a different type of Christmas. But most of all they want to bring the spirit of the holiday back to their friend, Venetta, who has been grieving the death of her husband for a few years. “From SKB with Love” by Jewel Amethyst takes a woman who did not see how she could possibly move on and turns her world into a whirlwind of steel pan festival and a handsome dreadlock man, Sean. What is the one gift that she can give to him? What is the one gift that he can give to her?
When we receive gifts for Christmas is there such a thing as an ordinary gift? If you ask Kemah in “No Ordinary Gift” by Farah Rochon, she would say there is no such thing when it comes to those who have done without for most of their lives. Kemah works for a community center that Tyson’s late mother started. The community center caters to the children of a very poor neighborhood. The children remind Kemah of a life she once knew all too well. Tyson, on the other hand, has never wanted for anything until now. He did something stupid six months ago and now he would do anything to right the wrongs. Would Kemah be forgiving?
If ever I would need to find a mate, I would love to believe that there is a place available online where angels makes a love connection. Brenna and Evan have more in common than they know. They both have big dreams for their future in business and in love. These two people have put their life on hold for so long that someone had to finally step in and make things happen. “[...]” by Stefanie Worth is a story of realization. Would Brenna realize all her possibilities? Would Evan realize the value of what is right in front of him?
Christmas stories are warm and fuzzy. Reading about brides or soon-to-be brides is like the topper on the cake. Each story gave me insight into the lives of people I never knew. Amethyst introduced me to St. Kitts traditional way of celebrating Christmas. Rochon gave me an idea of how I can introduce another tradition that children are not really taught in schools or anywhere, if their families do not do it. Worth taught me that sometimes I should look no further than the tip of my nose to find exactly what I have been looking for. I recommend Holiday Brides to readers who enjoy romance and holiday stories combined.
Jennifer Coissiere
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Jennifer Coissiere is an aspiring author, a mother, and a wife. She has been reading books as far back as her memory will allow her to remember. She has always used books as an escape from her everyday life. Her passion for words became evident to her English teacher in the eighth grade. Since then Jennifer has been writing non-stop, but it was not until 2006 when she finally realized her passion. She reviews books because she truly loves reading, and wants to spread the word to more than just the people she knows.
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