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A review by reeseryan
The Brightest Day: A Juneteenth Historical Romance Anthology by Piper Huguley, Lena Hart, Alyssa Cole, Kianna Alexander
5.0
A strong anthology consisting of four tales of love strong enough to overcome even the fiercest obstacles. Despite the length, each story feels complete and satisfying.
Lena Hart's tale of an interracial romance that develops between two unlikely people with a common thread explores the lives of a strong heroine willing to sacrifice everything for her family and the man who is willing to sacrifice everything for the woman he loves.
Kianna Alexander weaves a tale of two former slaves, now entrepreneurs, who learn to let go of an ugly past and claim the love they both deserve.
Piper Huguley's story of a school teacher who finds herself in the family way, thanks to the proprietor of the good time joint in a small town is sweet, funny and deeply emotional. The heroine is strong, smart as a whip and determined to live life on her terms. The hero proves to be far more than just a charmer only interested in making a quick buck.
Alyssa Cole's story of interracial love between two people with a shared, tragic past that changed them both is gripping. The growing emotion between two characters on the front lines of the battle against racial injustice, who must also overcome prejudices in their own homes in order to be together is a thing of beauty. The glimpse the author provides inside the experience of the Freedom Riders gives one chills, a renewed appreciation for their sacrifices and a reminder that there is much yet to be done.
This is a truly wonderful anthology. Hopefully the first of many.
Lena Hart's tale of an interracial romance that develops between two unlikely people with a common thread explores the lives of a strong heroine willing to sacrifice everything for her family and the man who is willing to sacrifice everything for the woman he loves.
Kianna Alexander weaves a tale of two former slaves, now entrepreneurs, who learn to let go of an ugly past and claim the love they both deserve.
Piper Huguley's story of a school teacher who finds herself in the family way, thanks to the proprietor of the good time joint in a small town is sweet, funny and deeply emotional. The heroine is strong, smart as a whip and determined to live life on her terms. The hero proves to be far more than just a charmer only interested in making a quick buck.
Alyssa Cole's story of interracial love between two people with a shared, tragic past that changed them both is gripping. The growing emotion between two characters on the front lines of the battle against racial injustice, who must also overcome prejudices in their own homes in order to be together is a thing of beauty. The glimpse the author provides inside the experience of the Freedom Riders gives one chills, a renewed appreciation for their sacrifices and a reminder that there is much yet to be done.
This is a truly wonderful anthology. Hopefully the first of many.