"Eight stories of magical healing"

For Sensual Romance by A. Black

The magic of love plays out in eight historical and futuristic stories, each with a common element--a magic needle created by the Fates.

Between Heaven and Hell by Katherine Greyle

Britain, 450 A.D., is the setting for this story of the afterlife of two of King Arthur's knights. Sir Kyner and Sir Nascien die and meet the beautiful Galiene who leads them through Avalon on a quest for a true treasure.

Eye of the Beholder by Candice Kohl

England, 12th century is where the lovely Grace of Oxley helps an injured man, Sir Cedric of Wotsfield. Grace befriends Cedric and soon discovers his unpopular history.

The Christening Gown by Judie Hershner

Widower Jonathan Hanley finds it difficult to be a father to his baby daughter after loosing her mother. But the baby's nanny, Faith, has a mission to change his mind. This story is set in 17th-century America.

All that Glitters by Bonnie Hamre

Newlyweds Rosie and Thomas Jennings travel the Oregon Trail toward a new life together. Along the way they are beset by hardships that test their new love.

The Golden Hour by Lucy Grijalva

Marlene MacDonald won't allow herself to love again after losing her first love in a war. Her friend Jack Doretta tries to break through Marlene's protective cover and show her how good love can be the second time around.

Ebony and Ivory by Anita Lynn

When racially mixed couple Ruby and Mark Dollar married, they agreed not to have children. They did not want to raise children in the negative racial climate of 1950s California. When Ruby discovers that she is pregnant, Mark is not happy about it. Can Ruby change his mind?

Sleepless Beauty by Marilyn Byerly

Gates Longstreet is treated for insomnia at a special sleep clinic that uses fractured fairy-tales to uncover subconscious reasons for sleeplessness. Set in the 21st century this virtual reality tale tells of technology used in dream therapy.

The Homecoming by Alice Gaines Chambers

Earth in the 26th century is barely inhabitable. Garth Millerson wants to move to a new planet, but his wife Alana refuses out of fear it will be worse than Earth. Can their marriage survive their dramatically opposed beliefs?

The stories in this anthology are all well written and cover a range of genres. I like anthologies that are tied together with a common theme. I liked the stories in this book, and I'm sure other readers will too.

Reviewed by Sensual Romance
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted June 19, 2006

Summary

When all seems lost and mere mortals despair, love sometimes needs
a gentle hand to guide it...

The hand of fate delivers a magical gift: a needle made of gold, designed to last through the ages. From woman to woman, it passes through generations, mending hearts as well as cloth. Watch as a fair lady imprisoned on Avalon heals one of Arthur's knights—and in doing so frees them both to find the happiness they crave. Travel the early American plains beside a frightened young bride as she mends her new husband's shirts—and searches for the pioneering spirit she needs to be his helpmate. Flit through a virtual reality of fairy tales with a bewildered young executive who's looking for a sedative—but who finds her Prince Charming, instead.

Through centuries and against the odds, the golden needle weaves a tapestry rich in laughter and tears as it restores hope, inspires faith, and sews the seeds of love in every woman whose life it touches. Meet the women and their heroes...and smile as fate takes a hand in making their dreams come true.