Lessons on Love : 4 Schoolteachers Find More Than They Bargained for in Their Contracts (Paperback)
Lessons on Love : 4 Schoolteachers Find More Than They Bargained for in Their Contracts (Paperback)
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Susanne Dietze; Rita Gerlach; Kathleen L Maher

Lessons on Love : 4 Schoolteachers Find More Than They Bargained for in Their Contracts (Paperback)

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4 Teachers Find More Than They Bargained for in Their Contracts
 
Something Old, Something New by Kathleen L. Maher
New York, 1840s
Her father’s sudden death makes Gilda Jacobs the new schoolmaster, but to teach Christian curriculum she partners with fire-and-brimstone revivalist Joshua Blake, who learns a lesson in love.
 
Love in Any Language by Susanne Dietze
Kansas, 1870
Mary Clarence teaches English to the children of Swedish immigrants, but when her favorite students’ widowed father, Kristofer Nilsson, is accused of robbery, she’s determined to clear his name.
 
In Desperate Straits by Carrie Fancett Pagels
Mackinac Island, Michigan, 1894
Desperate for work, Margaret Hadley dresses as a young man to secure a dray driver’s position. When soldiers at the fort threaten her, Mackinac Island’s newest teacher, Jesse Huntington, intervenes.
 
A Song in the Night by Rita Gerlach
Virginia, 1904
Karin Wiles longs to share the uplifting power of music with children. But when she seeks to improve a poorly run school and include orphans, Nathaniel Archer delivers harsh words of opposition from the school board.
 
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Oct 2, 2019
Lucy
5 out of 5 stars review

Charming

What a great Barbour Collection by four go to authors, as they each bring their own style. The four novellas share about schoolteachers in the time period from 1840 to 1904. Times were different and women teaches could not marry or spend time with a male that wasn't related. I enjoyed the historical aspect and learning what rules they had to follow. Something Old, Something New by Kathleen L Maher: I especially liked the glossy of Hebrew and Yiddish terms. A well crafted story that had me engaged from the beginning. Love In Any Language by Susanne Dietze: I enjoyed the strength of character that Mary possesses and how she helps others. I also liked the mystery aspect of who was committing the robberies. Well done in such a short amount of time. In Desperate Straits by Carrie Fancett Pagels: is well written and creative in that the teacher is male and the female poses as a male dray driver on Mackinac Island. You will be transported into the time and place during hard times for both families. The romance is spot on and you won't want it to end. A Song In The Night by Rita Gerlach: captures your heart and draws you in. I loved the concept of a music teacher and the difficulties Karien faces with grit and determination. This is a well rounded book with each story interesting and enjoyable. The cover is so pretty and will be on my keeper shelf. I received a complimentary copy from the author.

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Oct 3, 2019
Brenda
5 out of 5 stars review

A Book That Has it All!

Four historical romance novellas that has it all. Three has women school teachers with problems and one has a man school teacher that helps a woman with problems. I enjoy strong characters that are not scared to pursue their dreams. Sometimes they travel a good piece away from home and some stay at home but wants to make a difference in people's lives. I think they have to be especially brave to dress like a man as the heroine in the “In Desperate Straits” story just to find a job. I love reading the stories that are set at Mackinac Island because I read Mrs Pagels other books set there. I would love to go one day. Each book had its own differences that stand out. I recommend this collection that has a little mystery, romance, a spiritual thread and intrigue. I think you will enjoy the stories and appreciate the research that goes into historical fiction. I received a complimentary copy of this book from one of the authors and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

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Oct 2, 2019
Sunniereviews
5 out of 5 stars review

Wonderful historical fiction

This was such a good book. It's 440 pages so I thought it would take some time for me to read, but the stories were so engaging that I couldn't put it down. It was really a great read. There are four stories written by some very talented authors. The four stories cover four different time periods, 1840, 1870, 1894, and 1904. So you get a little different perspective of those years in the different stories about school teachers and their responsibilities and rules, etc. Having been an immigrant myself, the story of the Swede's called "Love in any Language" really hit home as I remember learning the English language and then trying to help my mom to understand, which took much longer. It is a challenge. I loved "In Desperate Straits", the title being a cute play on words, and how Maggie dresses as a man to work the job that is a job that would otherwise go to one of her brothers. Such a great story by a very talented writer. The book was so nice to read. I can only say I am glad not to have been a teacher back in the day. The rules! I received an ARC copy from one of the authors. All thoughts are my own.

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