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  1. Alicia
    New York, NY
    Age: Under 18
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    You'll Be Bitten by the Love Bug
    January 19, 2013
    Alicia
    New York, NY
    Age: Under 18
    Gender: female
    This review was written for Secretly Smitten, Smitten Series #2.
    Welcome all to the romantic capital of the world, Smitten Vermont! In this small cozy town you'll find that love changes everything. We experience five romance, yes five tales of love and mystery!

    After reading the blurb of the book I was immediately drawn to it. Secrets in grandma's attic, a forgotten set of dog tags, three young woman in search of love, are all things that will certainly pique your curiosity.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the whole mysterious air of the book. It kept me reading long into the night trying to figure things out. I enjoyed many dinners with this family of three generations. The hilarious great aunts down to the young grand daughters were each unique and added a nice spice to the story. Their strong family bonds used to help them to overcome anything, but when a betrayal is found in the midst these woman are at the end of the rope trying survive together.

    Secretly Smitten is the second novel to the Smitten Series which was written by four authors Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, and Denise Hunter. Though you noted some differences of the writing styles, they fit very well together completing each other. I enjoyed getting to know each woman with each story. I would have loved to read a complete story of each one, as theie romances seemed way to fast, unrealistic, and left in the air. Being that there were five stories to cram into one, I think the overall product was very well written. My only regret of this story was that the story being focused on the grandma and her mysterious past, is not finished. The last author left you in the limbo, making you guess what the future would hold.

    Overall I enjoyed the short love infused faith filled stories. Would reccomend this book to those who love a quick short romance novel.

    I received this book for free, from both Book Sneeze and Litfuse Publicity, in exchange for this independent and unbiased review.
  2. MaureenT
    Syracuse NY
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Romance In The Air
    January 15, 2013
    MaureenT
    Syracuse NY
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Secretly Smitten, Smitten Series #2.
    What a joy this book was. I loved it!!

    We visit this wonderful romantic town in Vermont, and hear about some of our old friends, but this is 5 new romances. Yes five!!

    There are four novellas by these great authors, they start with one family and take it to the conclusion. A very fast read!

    These are the Thomas's sister's stories, their Mom and their Grandmother, Rose. It begins with finding some old dog tags in the attic. Here Colleen Coble takes us with Tess, and Ryan, and adorable Sophia. Ryan lives in the home of the family, where the former boyfriend lived. Could their be some answers in the boxes that remain in his attic?

    The second Thomas sister's story is told by Kristine Billerbeck, and that is Zoe. She is opening a new business in Smitten...Make Me A Match!! When the new City Manager William runs into her ladder left on the sidewalk. Thus begins a new push of wills, and maybe some romance!

    The next story belongs to Diann Hunt and her story of Anna Thomas, Knit One, Love Two. She is the girls Mom, divorced for ten years, and her yarn shop. With her we meet Michael, a man who is an anonymous benefactor. This is such a sweet heart warming story!

    The last author is Denise Hunter and this is Clare Thomas's story. We begin with her being dumped by her boyfriend Josh, he called her boring. Clare is not upset about the breakup...she is glad, but she doesn't like to be called boring!! She decides to change her life a bit, and out of character she hires Ethan without a background check. So begins her romance?? Clare is a gifted landscape designer, but bad at love, can she change? Ethan is a God Loving drifter, can he stay put?

    Be ready for some delightful family dinners, and loving people who are there for each other. Three generations of Woman!!

    Once you start you won't be able to put this one down, I read it in one day! This is the second book in this series, I do recommend you read the first, but it is not necessary.

    I received this book through the Litfuse Publicity Book Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.
  3. Nichols
    California
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    The Perfect Beach Read
    July 14, 2013
    Nichols
    California
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    "Secretly Smitten" by Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter and Diann Hunt is a series of 4 romance novellas set in the town of Smitten, Vermont. Each novella is written by a different author but the stories all intertwine beautifully and include many of the same characters. Here's a synopsis from the publisher:

    "Summer, fall, winter, spring–Smitten, Vermont, is the place for love . . . and mystery!

    There's a secret in Grandma Rose's attic–a forgotten set of dog tags belonging to her first love. But David Hutchins was killed in action and never returned to Smitten. How did the dog tags end up in the attic?

    The mystery intrigues Rose's three granddaughters–Tess, Clare, and Zoe–and they decide to investigate, though their mother, Anna, warns against meddling. But as the seasons turn and the mystery unravels, the three young women and their mother encounter some intriguing mystery men of their own. Has a sixty-year-old puzzle sparked something new for this close-knit family of women?

    Join popular romance novelists–and real-life BFFs–Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, and Denise Hunter for four delightful intertwined tales of mystery and sweet intrigue."

    This is the perfect book to take along on your summer vacation or to the pool for the afternoon. Each novella is entertaining and the characters are likable and unique. While the stories are somewhat predictable, knowing that is actually quite comforting, as the reader gets to speculate about how each one will work out. Sometimes groups of novellas can feel disjointed and can leave me unsatisfied but this wasn't the case with "Secretly Smitten." I liked the fact that the characters all have story lines that continue through each novella, and each time I finished one I was compelled to start the next right away. I would recommend this book to anybody who enjoys Christian romance novels with fun and quirky characters.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com® book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
  4. The Happy Reader
    Columbia, TN
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    4.5 if I could
    May 9, 2013
    The Happy Reader
    Columbia, TN
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This review was written for Secretly Smitten, Smitten Series #2.
    This is the first anthology fiction book I've read. I know. Where have I been, right? I was pleasantly surprised. Four very different authors with very different voices came together and pulled off a terrific book. I thought it was thoroughly enjoyable how each author wrote about a specific character and how each had their own twist to the short story. My time is excruciatingly limited, and at first, I was a little concerned at how thick this book was. All that for nothing. Each story was well written and I found myself flying through the book. Each character was well-rounded and likable with her very own traits that endeared them to the reader, and each hero was a perfect match. No one fell in love too quickly, and there was just enough romantic angst to keep you reading. It was a gently told story that weaved in much truth ~ each person, no matter what family they were born into, is different ~ with their own personality and worth. It's a keeper and I will read it again. If I could, I'd give it 4.5 stars.

    ~ I received a complimentary copy of this book, thanks to Thomas Nelson, in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. ~
  5. Copperpetals
    Columbus,MT
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    A great set of short stories!
    April 30, 2013
    Copperpetals
    Columbus,MT
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This review was written for Secretly Smitten, Smitten Series #2.
    I have read the first book in the Smitten series and loved it. This book is a great addition to the series. I like how each author's personality and writing skill can be seen in these stories. From the ice cream shop to the gardening center to the knitting & yarn shop this book delivers a great group of stories that uplift and entertain. If you are looking for christian romantic fiction that makes you smile look no further than the town of Smitten. This former logging town turned romance capital is a fun place where I would love to visit if it really existed....

    I was given this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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