Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Christmas Traditions by 7 Great Authors and a Giveaway!





This is a charming and wonderful way to get ready for the Holidays.  Seven authors combine to put together this wonderful book.  Each story was really enjoyable to read.  I have been listening to this set of romance stories on my Kindle as I travel to and from work.  It is always hard to set it aside.   The stories are heartwarming and remind me of Christmas times of my youth.  One of the stories is written about a time period not too terribly far from my age. The majority setting us back to the late 1800's.

This is a time period I really enjoy reading about, specially when it comes to traditions.  And I really enjoy historical writings.  So I knew that I would enjoy this set.

An Apple for Christmas is a cute story written in the "apple" theme, including the name of one of the characters, Pippin, a twin, whose school  difficulties may bring a little Christmas miracle of sorts to their lives.  Very nice stories, as all of them are.

Handcarved Christmas is a delightful read by Cynthia Hickey, whose character leaves home with intentions to marry a man she's been writing, sight unseen.  A great addition to this compilation.

Another novella written by Carrie Fancett Pagels was a fun read.  I had no idea what this book would be about, except that it took place in a lumber camp in Michigan.

I loved it.  Carrie's writing style really appealed to me and as I got to know her characters, they became very interesting people to me.

Jo is a cook at the lumber camp but would like to move on into a bakery in a different setting.  She meets the new lumberjack to their camp, Tom.  He is a very interesting young man trying to earn his living as a lumberjack, although he is actually a teacher.  As he is trying to help his mother financially, he takes this job, as the money he earned teaching does not stretch far enough.

He makes a challenge that he will marry whoever can make a fruitcake that is as good as his mother's.  That's when the fun begins and fruitcake of every imaginable recipe is baked and served to the workers at the camp.  So does he find a bride and does anyone make a good enough fruitcake to please his palette?  This you will discover as you read this delightful book!

I think these and the other Novellas would be good reading for anyone.  So fun and all good clean reads.
You can get a copy at this link
I received an e-book copy from one of the authors for my honest review, which I have given.

Carrie Fancett Pagels has offered a free e-book version of this collection to one lucky commenter!  If you would like to read this wonderful set of books, please leave a comment below for Carrie.  Be sure to leave an email address in a safe way so that you can be contacted. The giveaway ends Aug 12 at 6:00 pm MDT.  Thanks Carrie!

10 comments:

  1. Thanks so much, Sonja, for the great review! I am so glad you are enjoying all the wonderful stories in this collection! God bless and keep you!

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  2. Great review! I am quite taken by the cover for these novellas. It's one of the prettiest on this type of collection. Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner?! Four and a half months is not long. :)

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    1. Cynthia Hickey did a beautiful job on the cover, Anne, I agree! A beautiful cover! Wow, only 4 months???

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  3. Carrie, I think you are awesome! I love books like this, because it shows me authors that I didn't know. Thanks for a chance to win. God Bless. debradawn777@gmail.com
    Debra Dawn.

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    1. Oh, you are so sweet, Debra Smith! Yes, this is absolutely a GREAT way to be introduced to different authors's styles. Almost all these authors are CBA bestselling authors! Hugs!

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  4. What a wonderful collection of books. I've read some of the authors' books but not all. Who doesn't love Christmas stories? Thank you for the chance to win.

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    1. Hey Joan, thanks for your kind words. I love Christmas books! I'm writing another one now for 2015! Ble

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  5. This is the perfect time for me to read a few Christmas stories. Temps are staying above 100. Think cool thoughts. fishingjan[at]aol[dot]com

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    1. Congrats, Jan, on winning! Yes, think cool thoughts! Blessings!

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  6. Jan Hall is the winner!!! Congratulations!

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