Christmas in Evergreen - Book Review

 

Christmas in Evergreen, Tidings of Joy by Nancy Naigle

Katie Connell is on her way to Evergreen, Vermont to hopefully get some inspiration for her next novel. When she meets a resident of the town, Ben on the train, and then arrives in town, she expresses her doubt that the town can be as wonderful as it. The more she sees, the more doubtful she is. Can people really be this wonderful? Is this town only a great marketing ploy?

Ben suggests that Katie immerse herself in the town’s festivities following up to Christmas to prove to her that Evergreen is all about Christmas, family, friends, and love.  When Katie hears about a Christmas time capsule, she becomes intrigued. As she works to solve the mystery and gets to know the people in town, will Katie realize that this small town is exactly what it appears to be?

One of the attractions of the town is a treasured snow globe which is told to grant wishes. When the globe is broken, it helps Katie with the time capsule along with a possible love interest for one of the towns residents. There can never be too many love stories unfolding in this small town.

This was such a beautiful heartwarming Christmas story. I loved the character development and all the supporting characters in the book. The added mystery of a time capsule hidden in town added a fun little twist to the story. When I found out there were also three Hallmark movies that were based on the books, I quickly found those to watch as well. It was fun to watch the characters brought to life in a movie. The book can be read as a stand a lone novel, but as you fall in love with Evergreen you will want to read the entire series. Thank you so much to the author, Nancy Naigle, Hallmark Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book to review. It was wonderful! All opinions expressed for this review are unbiased and entirely my own.

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USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle whips up small-town love stories with a whole lot of heart. She began her popular contemporary romance series, Adams Grove while juggling a successful career in finance and life on a seventy-six-acre farm. Over twenty-five novels later, Nancy is a Romance Writers of America and ACFW Honor Roll author. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and received favorable reviews from major trade journals.

In 2018, Crown Media brought two of Nancy's novels, Christmas Joy and Hope at Christmas to life. She also novelized two Hallmark Original Movies set in the town of Evergreen, and the third is a work in progress, bringing the whole story and bonus epilogues to Hallmark fans. Watch for The Secret Ingredient and Sand Dollar Cove coming later this year.

Now happily retired from a career in the financial industry, she devotes her time to writing, antiquing, and horseback riding with friends. A Virginia girl at heart, Nancy now calls North Carolina home.

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Wrapped Up in Christmas Joy - Book Review

 

Wrapped Up In Christmas Joy by Janice Lynn 

 

Sophie is a bundle of Christmas joy. She loves her small town, her quilt shop, family, and friends. When she finds a journal of a tormented Marine, she knows exactly what he needs, a friend, and Sophie vows that she will share her joy of Christmas with him. When Sophie returns his journal, she is taken aback when he tells her he does not need any friends. Maybe what this Marine needs is one of Sophie’s veterans quilts to wrap him in love.

Cole Aaron is a retired marine trying to settle into civilian life in small town Pine Hill. He keeps to himself and has few friends because he is still battling his nightmares and regrets of his time in the marines. He does not need some bubbly, happy bundle of Joy feeling sorry for him.

Sophie and Cole are quite the couple. She is relentless in her pursuit of becoming Cole’s friend, and Cole is relentless to keep his distance so he cannot hurt anyone else. With the help of the “Butterflies” in town, it seems that Sophie may get her way after all.

I adored this Christmas story by Janice Lynn. It was so heartfelt and heartwarming. You could feel the joy in Sophie, and the pain and suffering in Cole. They were both strong and brilliantly written characters. It was also fun to meet the other residents of Pine Hill and I hope there will be more books in the series! Thank you so much to the author Janice Lynn, Hallmark Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book to review. It was amazing! All opinions expressed for this review are unbiased and entirely my own.

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USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling author JANICE LYNN loves to spin a tale that touches her readers' hearts by putting a smile on their lips and a tear in their eye. Her favorite read is one with a strong heroine who can laugh at herself and a hero who appreciates the heroine's strengths and imperfections, and can't help but love her. Janice strives to write characters who make her want to go along for their adventure and smile several times on the journey to their happily ever after.

Janice lives in Tennessee with her family, her vivid imagination, an adorable Maltese named Halo, and bunches of unnamed dust bunnies that moved in after she started her writing career. In addition to writing romance, Janice is a registered nurse, a quilter, a military mama, and a supporter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation.

Janice has published 30+ books with various publishing companies. She writes contemporary Medical Romances for Harlequin, and is very excited about the release of her first sweet romance from Hallmark Publishing. Her books have won numerous awards including the National Readers' Choice Award, the Golden Quill for Best Short contemporary Romance, the American Title, the Holt Medallion Award of Merit, and the Golden Quill for Best first book.

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Christmas Charms - Book Review

 

Christmas Charms by Teri Wilson

 

 Ashley is getting ready to go to Paris with her boyfriend whom she believes will be her fiancé any minute, when things go a little sideways and Ashley ends up heading home back to Owl Lake for the holidays. On the train ride home, she meets a lovely elderly lady named Betty who is wearing a charm bracelet, and one who she ends up sharing her story with. When she arrives in her hometown, Betty has disappeared, but the beautiful charm bracelet Betty was wearing is tucked into a knitted stocking with a little note attached. Ashley looks for Betty and when she cannot find her, she slips the bracelet on and heads to her parent’s house.

When Ashley arrives, things start to happen that just do not make any sense to her. When her bracelet starts to “jingle”, Ashley can not help but wonder if the bracelet has anything to do with the strange but beautiful things that keep happening. The bracelet seems to be more, much more than a vintage piece of jewelry. Will this finally be Ashley’s perfect Christmas? Will her first boyfriend Aidan have anything to do with the last charm on the bracelet?

This story written by Teri Wilson was just the sweetest holiday romance. I love the twist of the bracelet and all the “coincidences” that keep happening to Ashley. All the main and supporting characters in the story were so beautifully written and I got immersed right into the beautiful small town as they prepared for Christmas. It made me want to dig out my Christmas sweater and join in the festivities. This by far is one of the best Christmas stories I have read, and I know I will be looking for more books by Ms. Wilson. Thank you so much to the author Teri Wilson, Hallmark Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book to review. It was fabulous! All opinions expressed for this review are unbiased and entirely my own.

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 Teri Wilson is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of heartwarming, whimsical contemporary romance. Three of Teri's books have been adapted into Hallmark Channel Original Movies by Crown Media, including UNLEASHING MR. DARCY (plus its sequel MARRYING MR. DARCY), THE ART OF US and NORTHERN LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS, based on her book SLEIGH BELL SWEETHEARTS. She is also a recipient of the prestigious RITA Award for excellence in romantic fiction for her novel THE BACHELOR'S BABY SURPRISE. Teri has a major weakness for cute animals, pretty dresses and Audrey Hepburn films, and she loves following the British royal family. Visit her at www.teriwilson.net or on Twitter @TeriWilsonauthr.

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Dead End Detective - Book Review

 

Dead End Detective by Amanda Flower

 

 Darby Piper and Samantha Porter are the Two Girls Detective Agency. Samantha has not been acting like herself and when she is found dead after a car crash, Darby soon becomes the main suspect. Turning to her friends and family, Darby starts finding out there was much more to Samantha Porter than she realized.

Tate Porter has come back to town just before his aunt Samantha turns up dead. He vows to uncover the mystery behind her death even if that means teaming up with the number one suspect in the case, Darby Piper.

Darby and Tate along with friends and family, slowly start uncovering more clues and the suspect list starts to grow. Can Darby and Tate help the police solve the crime before Darby gets arrested?

This was such a fabulous whodunit. I loved Amanda Flower’s writing style and there were many twists and turns in the story to leave the reader guessing. I loved the banter between Darby and Tate and how their friendship grew throughout the book. The supporting characters were so well written, I was completely engrossed in the story from start to finish. I am excited to read the next book in the series! Thank you so much to the author Amanda Flower, Hallmark Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book to review. It was fabulous! All opinions expressed for this review are unbiased and entirely my own.

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 Amanda Flower, a USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning mystery author, started her writing career in elementary school when she read a story she wrote to her sixth grade class and had the class in stitches with her description of being stuck on the top of a Ferris wheel. She knew at that moment she'd found her calling of making people laugh with her words. Her debut mystery, Maid of Murder, was an Agatha Award Nominee for Best First Novel and her children's mysteries, Andi Unexpected and Andi Under Pressure, were an Agatha Award Nominees for Best Children's/YA Novel. Andi Unstoppable won the Agatha Award for Best Children's/YA Novel 2015. Amanda is a former librarian living in northeast Ohio. Visit her at www.amandaflower.com

 

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Behind the Frame- Book Review

Behind the Frame by Tracy Gardner

Savanna, Sydney and Skylar are the Shepherd sisters who live-in small-town Carson, MI. Savanna is busy planning the “Art in the Park” festival when all of a sudden one of the committee members turns up dead. When one of their friends ends up as the lead suspect, all three women band together to help solve the murder along with Detective Nick Jordan. When the clues start adding up, several of the people in town start looking like they may have had a reason for committing the murder. The closer the sisters get; things start heating up and someone wants Savanna out of the way. Now the clock starts ticking. Will they be able to solve the crime and save the festival?

This novel by Tracy Gardner has all the ingredients for the perfect Hallmark novel. Family, friends, mystery, love interests and lovable supporting characters. Even though this is the second book in the series, you can easily read it as a stand a lone novel, as the author does a brilliant job of catching you up on the back story and characters from the first book. I absolutely loved this book and I cannot wait for the next one in the series and I fully intend on reading more from this author. Thank you so much to the author Tracy Gardner, Hallmark Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book to review. It was fabulous! All opinions expressed for this review are unbiased and entirely my own.

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