Synopsis
A Christmas Collection to Warm the Heart
Grab a warm cup of tea and watch as romance is kindled and joy is
restored to broken lives during six bygone era Christmas celebrations.
A Christmas Castle by Cynthia Hickey
Married by proxy in Missouri, Annie Morgan sets off for Tombstone,
Arizona, to join her new husband as a cattle rancher. But too soon she
finds herself a widow with an unexpected daughter and butting heads with
her handsome neighbor.
A Star in the Night by Liz Johnson
Wounded within Confederate territory, Union officer Jedediah Harrington
finds refuge at the tiny cabin of Cora Sinclair and her grandfather.
Still haunted by what she saw as a battlefield hospital volunteer, Cora
finds that only Jed can understand. But, though she longs to give him
her heart, the risks to both of them are too great.
An Irish Bride for Christmas by Vickie McDonough
When Jackson Lancaster’s brother and wife die, he takes his
three-year-old niece home. But a meddling busy-body makes the judge give
her custody “because an unmarried man shouldn’t raise a little girl.”
Now Jackson has until Christmas to find a bride or lose his niece
forever. Larkin Doyle is grateful her employer took in the orphan and
believes Jackson abandoned his niece. When her heart says otherwise,
will romance blossom?
Under His Wings by Liz Tolsma
Adie O’Connell, orphaned and left alone in a dangerous Wisconsin
logging camp, seeks the stability she once knew when both her parents
lived. Despite the compassion and friendship offered by Noah “Preacher
Man” Mitchell, she refuses to consider marriage to a man always drifting
from one job to another for God.
Shelter in the Storm by Carrie Turansky
The daughter of a wealthy Tennessee doctor, Rachel Thornton begins
nursing James Galloway, a wounded artist-war correspondent. As James
recovers, their hearts draw closer together. Having already lost one
sweetheart to the war, Rachel is hesitant to reveal her feelings for
James, who insists on returning to the front lines. Would she be safer
in the arms of another man?
Christmas Service by Erica Vetsch
Beth Sorensen has been put in charge of the Christmas pageant at the
little log church, and this year she wants something different. But she
didn’t count on a Minnesota blizzard paralyzing the whole town. Can the
blacksmith teach this preacher’s daughter about what it means to serve
one another in love through the storm?
My Review
What's better than a Christmas novella? A collection of them! This one features several authors I enjoy, and I found all the stories to be engaging and heartwarming. I love reading Christmas stories any time of the year, and being able to feel that special holiday spirit that is inspiring and uplifting. These are all historical settings, with compelling plots and relatable characters. Perfect for binge reading or spreading out over a busy time of life, with quick access to a happy ending.
Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.
