The Kissing Tree Book Review
Book Description
Bestselling novelist Karen Witemeyer joins award-winning authors Regina Jennings, Amanda Dykes, and Nicole Deese for this Texas-sized romance novella collection. Each of the authors’ unique voices is on display in stories where courting couples leave a permanent mark of their love by carving their initials into the same oak’s bark.
In Regina Jennings’ Broken Limbs, Mended Fences, a small-town teacher has her credentials questioned by a traveling salesman.
In Karen Witemeyer’s Inn for a Surprise, two opinionated collaborators with conflicting visions must turn a doomed business venture into a successful romantic retreat.
From Roots to Sky by Amanda Dykes follows a young WWII naval airman who heads to Texas to meet the sister of a lost compatriot.
Heartwood by Nicole Deese is a modern-day romance about the groundskeeper of a historic inn who’s reunited with someone from her past while she fights to save a town landmark.
My Thoughts
This anthology was charming from beginning to end! Four separate stories, yet they all followed a chronological storyline over 100 years with The Kissing Tree as their central theme.
I am an old soul at heart, and I can think of nothing more romantic than having a sweetheart carving theirs and my initials in the bark of a old, stately tree. While that tiny, yet romantic, aspect was present in each story, the main characters all had such depth that I don’t typically find in novellas. It was a most pleasant surprise!
Most of these authors were brand new to me as well, which made this a great introduction into their writing styles. I don’t think I could pick a favorite among them all if I tried! The gentlemen were all swoon-worthy characters (even the one named Barnabas), and once their lady was in their sights, it was game over, sealed with a kiss, romance!
If you’re looking for next romance novel, definitely grab The Kissing Tree for four quick reads that you’ll love from start to finish.
4 Stars
Jewelry Inspired by This Book
How could I not create something that was based on the tree itself!? It was practically a character in its own right. I wanted to include something that was inspired by the initials being carved in the tree’s bark, which is why I’ve included a separate charm for personalization. The beads represent the tree’s colors.
Leaf Branch Pendant Necklace with Personalization
Beautifully simplistic and inspired by nature.
This pendant necklace features a brass sprig leaf charm accompanied by two Swarovski bicone beads in light green and golden shadow colors. Pendant and beads are hanging from a gold toned chain measuring 18″ long although it can be adjusted down to 16″ or 17″.
OPTIONAL PERSONALIZATION
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*Many thanks to the publisher for providing a copy of this book for my review. All thoughts are my own. This post contains affiliate links, and I may be compensated based on any purchases through those links.
