The Heart of Christmas by Brenda Novak was probably my least favorite Christmas book that I read during the holiday season last year. I simply could not get behind the characters, believe the romance that was supposed to be starting between them, and I found myself shaking my head at all the twists and turns […]
Allison: Christmas on Chestnut Street | Nancy Thayer | Book Review
January 4, 2015
Christmas on Chestnut Street by Nancy Thayer starts when Felicia returns to her family home for the holiday season with plans to marry her fiancé Archie. Almost immediately, you can sense the tension in the family as Archie did not fit the expected mold of the family. He is not prim and proper but is […]
Allison: All He Wants For Christmas | Lisa Plumley | Book Review
January 3, 2015
There is something about small towns and Christmas that just gets me right in the heart. Luckily, the setting of Kismet, Michigan fit perfectly within this scenario. Kismet is the setting which the story of All He Wants for Christmas by Lisa Plumley takes place. It is a small town which comes vibrantly to life […]
Allison: The Christmas Wedding Ring | Susan Mallery | Book Review
January 2, 2015
The Christmas Wedding Ring by Susan Mallery was a cute holiday story featuring a slow-burning romance between an innocent heroine and a ‘bad boy’ hero. The two main characters of the story, Molly and Dylan, who have known each other since the days of when Dylan was dating Molly’s older sister in high school. Young […]
The Christmas Bouquet by Sherryl Woods | Book Review
December 30, 2014
Christmas is one of my favorite times of year. I love that people are a little bit kinder and maybe a little bit more exuberant. This love extends over into books set during the holiday season. I picked up The Christmas Bouquet by Sherryl Woods because I initially expected it to be about two people falling […]
The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle by Joanne Huist Smith | Book Review
December 17, 2014
The 13th Gift: A True Story Of A Christmas Miracle by Joanne Huist Smith seemed appealing to me because I am a bit of a huge sap. I like books about miracles and Christmas and people having the spirit and faith in the season reaffirmed. So, I obtained a copy of The 13th Gift in the […]