Love's Escape (The Captive Bride's Collection) by Carrie Fancett Pagels

I really enjoy getting collections from Barbour Books.  They look so pretty.  I'm doing something a little different and splitting two stories so each writer gets their own post.  There were nine stories but I'm picking the two that I thought stood out in the book.

Love Brings Freedom in 9 Historical Romances


Journey along as nine historical women are about to make their escape from some of life's greatest challenges. Can their captive hearts be freed to dream, to dare, to love?

Love's Escape by Carrie Fancett Pagels - Virginia, 1850

With her life in peril, Lettie seeks escape from slavery. When Nathan offers to "conduct" her North via an unusual segment on the Underground Railroad, will his efforts help or do them both harm?

This story stood out from the group.  I don't read too many stories about the underground railroad and this was a nice change of pace.  Carrie Pagels is really great short story writer.  People will tell you that short stories are easy, but they aren't.  You have to cram a lot into a very small amount of pages.  Carrie Pagels is very good at this.  

I really enjoyed following along with Lettie and Nathan's journey.  The story was emotional and good clean read.  It moved at a nice pace and even though the ending was something easy to figure it it was a delightful read and I truly enjoyed it.  

So pick up your copy of The Captive Bride's Collection and enjoy some really great short stories!  Happy Reading!  

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