Author: Pepper Basham, Cara Putnam, Teresa Tysinger, Janine Rosche
Publisher: Whisper Valley Press
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Christmas
Source: Own
My Review:
A fun Christmas collection all set in Kedgewick Creek, North Carolina.
The Christmas Clue to Finding You by Pepper Basham
Second chance romance. Best friends to more. Matchmaking schemes. Finding forgiveness and healing.
Silver Bell Secrets by Cara Putman
Dyslexia rep. Bookstore. Coffee. Secrets. Left more questions than answers. While I enjoyed the story, I wanted more.
An Unscripted Christmas by Teresa Tysinger
A marriage on the rocks. Theater. Unmet expectations. Character growth. Grand gesture.
Dreams in Toyland by Janine Rosche
A secret Santa. A puppy. Toy store owner. Christmas Spirit. Heartwarming and sweet.
This collection has a little something for everyone.
★★★★/5
Synopsis (Goodreads):
Christmas is in the air in Kedgewick Creek,
North Carolina, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Will romance
find four couples in the month of December or will the pressure to keep
the festivities Mistletoe Square is known for keep these couples apart?
Find out in this collection of four novellas from inspirational authors
Pepper Basham, Cara Putman, Janine Rosche, and Teresa Tysinger.
The Christmas Clue to Finding You by Pepper Basham
After
five years away, Piper Dawson returns home to Kedgewick Creek and is
pulled into a Christmas Scavenger Hunt that resurrects a heartbreak from
Christmas past she’s not quite ready to mend. Will a matchmaking
granny, a little Christmas magic, and a cute guy in a kilt make all the
difference to her Christmas yet-to-come?
Silver Bell Secrets by Cara Putman
Growing
up with dyslexia, Avery Blair didn’t love books, but the family-owned
bookshop held her heart. She never expected her little business on the
backside of nowhere to garner a New York City publishing house’s
attention. Hunter Chase has lived an “always winter, never Christmas”
existence, and spending the holidays in Christmas Town U.S.A. wasn’t
exactly on his Christmas wish list, but he had no choice when his boss
gave him an ultimatum. Can small town and big city discover a Christmas
future that will last far beyond the page?
An Unscripted Christmas by Teresa Tysinger
Ellie
and Oliver Larson face a Christmas full of uncertainty rather than
festive cheer. Ellie is tired of playing a supporting role to Oliver’s
passion of running the Kedgewick Creek Playhouse. Oliver can’t imagine
his life without her. When things go off script, will their love story
find its second act?
Dreams in Toyland by Janine Rosche
Toy
shop owner Peyton Hammond knows a secret that could take down online
giant Kiljoy Toyz and its owner, Joey Kiljoy. After the two adversaries
spend Christmas Eve delivering gifts for charity, will the sun rise on
newfound love, or will prejudice and lost dreams keep hope in the dark?
I love small-town stories! Your review of Christmas in Mistletoe Square really captures the festive spirit! 🎄 The way you described the small-town charm and heartwarming relationships makes me want to dive right into the story. I particularly loved your take on the character dynamics and the cozy setting.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThese Christmas stories all sound wonderful. :D
ReplyDeleteLark, they are fun!
DeleteGood to hear you liked it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Hena.
DeleteI didn't know about this Christmas collection. I've seen others floating around and have even read books like this too (one with Melissa Tagg and another Becky Wade I think). Glad it was a good collection!
ReplyDeleteRissi, it came out last year, or the year before, I think. I have had it a while and was determined to read some of my own books this Christmas ;)
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