A Thorn in Winter's Grasp: Christmas Historical Western Romance

 

This was a really enjoyable book in a time that life was much harder.  It was such a sweet story that I read it in one sitting.  I really enjoyed the story line and how Hope had to play the role of a teacher as well as  her Aunt Millie who has passed.  When Millie passes Hope takes her place as her aunt had requested and travels to be the teacher of Jed's children. She hasn't told him the truth as to who she is but the kids love her.  After some time the truth comes out.  And things don't go as planned.  This is a story about an older couple, which I found very refreshing!  Good story!

Christmas in Mistletoe Square: Christmas Romance Novella Collection by Cara Putman, Teresa Tysinger, Pepper Basham and Janine Rosche

This book contains four stories written by four amazing authors that wrote enjoyable and cohesive stories revolving around a town called Kedgewick Creek in North Carolina.  This book is a contemporary romance for four couples.  The stories are unique and very interesting and will put you in a happy holiday mood.

Being a former drama major and fan, there was a story which was about the town theater and the struggles of a couple as they work through a difficult rocky road in their relationship.

The authors are Christian authors and so the stories all reflect this along with themes of forgiveness of things which occurred in their past and hope for things yet to come.  The four stories are each unique from one another, yet blend together so well as the book progresses.  I enjoyed it very much.

I received a copy from the authors with no expectation of a positive review.  All thoughts are my own.

From Rome With Love by Kate Lloyd

 The day I was lucky enough to win this book, was truly my lucky day!  This was such a good book.  I was totally immersed in it.  The minute I started reading, it grabbed my immediate attention, and never let go.

I felt I was right there with Lucy as she tells in first person of her job as nanny of a teenage girl with lots of challenges and their subsequent trip to Rome for a Christmas trip.  The descriptions of the city were very realistic and I found myself in Italy, enjoying the trip and the interesting mystery that developed.  

I felt her thoughts as she was uncertain as to who to trust and who not to trust.  Who to believe?  I did have to laugh where perhaps others might not.  She had a fall and I so totally related.  Seriously, every time I go to Europe, I fall!  In fact, my last trip, I told my family, just wait.  I am going to fall and I did.  Must be the European cobblestones!

I enjoyed every bit of this book.  It had no dull moments and moved at a good pace to keep me reading.  I totally loved this book.  

I received a copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Defending Christmas by Carol Ross (12 Days of Heartwarming Christmas)

This story was about two opposite personalities, a lawyer and a private investigator.  They don't appear to be getting along to well, yet perhaps there is something they aren't seeing.  Working together didn't always work out.  There were challenges.

I enjoyed this delightful Christmas season book, part of a series of Christmas books.  It definitely gets you in a happy Christmas mood.  There is romance, mystery and is heartwarming, through and through!

I received an ebook copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Santa School by Melinda Curtis

What a wonderfully Christmasy cover!  This book is part of the 12 Days of Heartwarming Christmas series.  A fun story of starting over. 

Ruby has lost her job just in time for the holidays.  She also had a seasonal job of training professional Santas.  Someone she must extend this to a more permanent job to replace the job she lost.

Dominick and his daughter have just lost their wife and mother.  They move to her hometown and try to start their lives there.

This is a sweet book and a fun book to read to set you in the Christmas spirit!  Hope I can read a few more of this holiday series!

I received an ebook copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.