The Christmas Star - Donna Vanliere
St Martins Press - 2018
As Christmas approaches little Maddie, a spunky, sweet-natured seven year old who has grown up in foster care plays matchmaker. Amy and Gabe are two individuals who have had some rough patches in their lives and are looking for a fresh start. Can little Maddie work some magic?
A sweet story about second chances, reminding us to never give up on hope or love. I enjoyed this one.
Christmas on Cape Cod; Nan Rossiter
Zebra - 2018
Asa Coleman is a single dad to young son Cole. He's trying to do it all and hoping that this Christmas will be special for his son. He plans to gather family to Cape Cod for Christmas and also invites his friend Maddie Carlson. Asa never realized how much Maddie cared for him but, before the holiday is over the spirit of the season makes magical things happen between the couple.
This was a very short novella, a sweet story, but, something was missing. Apparently there is a backstory from an earlier book. I wished that I knew a bit more about Asa and Cole and what had happened to Cole's mother.
Alaskan Holiday; Debbie Macomber
Ballantine - 2018
Josie Avery, a Seattle native who lived with her mom takes a summer job at a rustic and remote Alaskan lakeside lodge in a town called Ponder. She wasn't expecting to find love in Alaska but, the obstacles may be too great for love to blossom.
I loved the Alaskan wilderness setting, so atmospheric. The small town characters were perfect: Jack Corcoran, rough around the edges, who often speaks without thinking and Palmer, the loner who would love to make Josie his wife. Alaskan Holiday was a short enjoyable holiday story.
I loved the Alaskan wilderness setting, so atmospheric. The small town characters were perfect: Jack Corcoran, rough around the edges, who often speaks without thinking and Palmer, the loner who would love to make Josie his wife. Alaskan Holiday was a short enjoyable holiday story.
