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Jewel #3.5
Christmas Diamond
Inspired by the Jewel Series and Virtues and Valor series
Faith Green spends her career as a pilot honoring her grandmother's heroic efforts during World War II. When she's invited to participate in a Christmas time air show in the Florida Keys, she thinks it will be exciting to fly somewhere warm and sunny instead of her cold and wintery London home. But on her first day, she encounters a lifeless body washed up onto the beach.
TJ Viscolli is the eldest child and only son of a wealthy and powerful corporate mogul but instead of modern business his interests lie in history. Months away from a Ph.D., he has an accident windsurfing at his Key West home. When he is resuscitated by a beautiful women, at first he thinks that a Christmas angel has come to save him.
The couple share the common bond of a love of history and romance blossoms. But an accident during the Christmas Eve air show threatens their hope of a life spent together. Will God provide a Christmas miracle, or will the future look cold and dark like a winter night?
Faith Green spends her career as a pilot honoring her grandmother's heroic efforts during World War II. When she's invited to participate in a Christmas time air show in the Florida Keys, she thinks it will be exciting to fly somewhere warm and sunny instead of her cold and wintery London home. But on her first day, she encounters a lifeless body washed up onto the beach.
TJ Viscolli is the eldest child and only son of a wealthy and powerful corporate mogul but instead of modern business his interests lie in history. Months away from a Ph.D., he has an accident windsurfing at his Key West home. When he is resuscitated by a beautiful women, at first he thinks that a Christmas angel has come to save him.
The couple share the common bond of a love of history and romance blossoms. But an accident during the Christmas Eve air show threatens their hope of a life spent together. Will God provide a Christmas miracle, or will the future look cold and dark like a winter night?
104 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 18, 2013
About the author
Hallee Bridgeman
72 books746 followersWith nearly a million book sales, USA Today bestselling author Hallee Bridgeman writes action-packed romantic suspense focusing on realistic characters who face real-world problems. Her work has been described as everything from refreshing to heart-stopping exciting and edgy.
An Army brat turned Floridian, Hallee and her husband finally settled in central Kentucky so they could enjoy the beautiful changing of the seasons. Hallee’s oldest daughter is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, her middle son struggles as a hexagonal “autism spectrum” peg in this round world, and her youngest son fills the house with wooshes and bangs as he fights imaginary bad guys while wearing a Spiderman costume and wielding a Ninja sword.
When she’s not penning novels, you will find her in the kitchen, which she considers the ‘heart of the home’. Her passion for cooking spurred her to launch a whole food, real food “Parody” cookbook series. In addition to nutritious, Biblically grounded recipes, readers will find that each cookbook also confronts some controversial aspect of secular pop culture.
Hallee has served as the Director of the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, President of the Faith-Hope-Love chapter of the Romance Writers of America, is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and the American Christian Writers (ACW), and Novelists, Inc. (NINC). An accomplished speaker, Hallee has taught and inspired writers around the globe, from Sydney, Australia, to Dallas, Texas, to Portland, Oregon, to Washington, D.C., and all places in between.
Hallee loves coffee, campy action movies, and regular date nights with her husband. Above all else, she loves God with all of her heart, soul, mind, and strength; has been redeemed by the blood of Christ; and relies on the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide her. She prays her work here on earth is a blessing to you and would love to hear from you. You can reach Hallee at hallee@halleebridgeman.com
An Army brat turned Floridian, Hallee and her husband finally settled in central Kentucky so they could enjoy the beautiful changing of the seasons. Hallee’s oldest daughter is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, her middle son struggles as a hexagonal “autism spectrum” peg in this round world, and her youngest son fills the house with wooshes and bangs as he fights imaginary bad guys while wearing a Spiderman costume and wielding a Ninja sword.
When she’s not penning novels, you will find her in the kitchen, which she considers the ‘heart of the home’. Her passion for cooking spurred her to launch a whole food, real food “Parody” cookbook series. In addition to nutritious, Biblically grounded recipes, readers will find that each cookbook also confronts some controversial aspect of secular pop culture.
Hallee has served as the Director of the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, President of the Faith-Hope-Love chapter of the Romance Writers of America, is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and the American Christian Writers (ACW), and Novelists, Inc. (NINC). An accomplished speaker, Hallee has taught and inspired writers around the globe, from Sydney, Australia, to Dallas, Texas, to Portland, Oregon, to Washington, D.C., and all places in between.
Hallee loves coffee, campy action movies, and regular date nights with her husband. Above all else, she loves God with all of her heart, soul, mind, and strength; has been redeemed by the blood of Christ; and relies on the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide her. She prays her work here on earth is a blessing to you and would love to hear from you. You can reach Hallee at hallee@halleebridgeman.com
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October 27, 2014
SUMMARY: Faith Green spends her career as a pilot honoring her grandmother's heroic efforts during World War II. When she's invited to participate in a Christmas time air show in the Florida Keys, she thinks it will be exciting to fly somewhere warm and sunny instead of her cold and wintery London home. But on her first day, she encounters a lifeless body washed up onto the beach.
TJ Viscolli is the eldest child and only son of a wealthy and powerful corporate mogul but instead of modern business his interests lie in history. Months away from a Ph.D., he has an accident windsurfing at his Key West home. When he is resuscitated by a beautiful women, at first he thinks that a Christmas angel has come to save him.
The couple share the common bond of a love of history and romance blossoms. But an accident during the Christmas Eve air show threatens their hope of a life spent together. Will God provide a Christmas miracle, or will the future look cold and dark like a winter night?
REVIEW: A quick, easy to read, clean romance. Apparently this is a spin-off of other books from The Jewel series. I haven't read any of them but this book did fine as a stand alone. Feel like this could have been developed into a full length novel with additions to the plot line but as a novella it was good.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
"What could be more comforting than to know that you're in the place where God would have you right at the perfect time. I would --and do--find extreme comfort in that notion."
TJ Viscolli is the eldest child and only son of a wealthy and powerful corporate mogul but instead of modern business his interests lie in history. Months away from a Ph.D., he has an accident windsurfing at his Key West home. When he is resuscitated by a beautiful women, at first he thinks that a Christmas angel has come to save him.
The couple share the common bond of a love of history and romance blossoms. But an accident during the Christmas Eve air show threatens their hope of a life spent together. Will God provide a Christmas miracle, or will the future look cold and dark like a winter night?
REVIEW: A quick, easy to read, clean romance. Apparently this is a spin-off of other books from The Jewel series. I haven't read any of them but this book did fine as a stand alone. Feel like this could have been developed into a full length novel with additions to the plot line but as a novella it was good.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
"What could be more comforting than to know that you're in the place where God would have you right at the perfect time. I would --and do--find extreme comfort in that notion."
December 28, 2013
Christmas Diamond is a short, but very sweet peek back into the Viscolli family. We get to follow TJ, son of Tony and Robin, and see if he gets his happily ever after with a woman named Faith. He meets her in an unexpected way on the beach. I won’t say more, but I recommend that fans of Hallee Bridgeman’s Jewel series pick up this novella for free on Kindle or Nook, as well as at other ebook retailers. It is definitely not necessary to have read the Jewel Series in order to understand what is going on in this book. Christmas Diamond is also a creative introduction to an upcoming series that Hallee Bridgeman is working on, The Virtues and Valor Series. I am excited to read those upcoming books!
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November 30, 2013
I haved loved every book in the Jewel series so far and this one is no different. I enjoyed meeting Tony and Robin's son as I did all the characters in each book. You don't have to read the other books to appreciate this one but you'll be missing out on some great stories if you don't. Anyway this was a sweet Christian Christmas time love story that had a part inspired by an actual event. That was interesting. Also, I thought it was a great way to introduce the Virtue and Valore series which I am looking forward to reading as well. I definitely recommend this novella and the other books in this series too.
October 3, 2017
Cute short story
This short Christmas story is about a British pilot coming to America for an airplane show. She trips as she is walking on the beach. What she trips on is a man who is water logged and she rescues him by reviving him. They fall in love. Cute story
This short Christmas story is about a British pilot coming to America for an airplane show. She trips as she is walking on the beach. What she trips on is a man who is water logged and she rescues him by reviving him. They fall in love. Cute story
January 17, 2016
Title: Christmas Diamond
Author: Hallee Bridgeman
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Genre: Holiday/Christmas, Romance
Series: The Jewel
Review:
"Christmas Diamond" by Hallee Bridgeman was one of this author's Jewel Trilogy series. This was a quick read that was truly amazing and wonderful Christmas read with a 'blend of suspense and romance.' Be prepared for a bit of history and seeing another generation from the series in this short novella.. I really like the portrayal of this business world presenting such good Christian people.
From the story we find "TJ Viscolli is from a wealthy Italian family, Faith Green is a pilot for vintage aircraft, her grandmother flew with the original female pilots in the war." With TJ studies of history being his specialty it wasn't a big surprise that he was happy to find the granddaughter who was one of the original pilots in his father's hotel here in Key West, Florida. So, it wasn't a big surprise how these two would hook up. As a matter of fact Faith had saved TJ's life. What had happen? Now, I don't want to give to much away so it is here that I will say you must pick up "Christmas Diamond" to see how this author will present it all to the reader. The characters are all very well developed and likable only helping make this such a wonderful awesome read.
Author: Hallee Bridgeman
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Genre: Holiday/Christmas, Romance
Series: The Jewel
Review:
"Christmas Diamond" by Hallee Bridgeman was one of this author's Jewel Trilogy series. This was a quick read that was truly amazing and wonderful Christmas read with a 'blend of suspense and romance.' Be prepared for a bit of history and seeing another generation from the series in this short novella.. I really like the portrayal of this business world presenting such good Christian people.
From the story we find "TJ Viscolli is from a wealthy Italian family, Faith Green is a pilot for vintage aircraft, her grandmother flew with the original female pilots in the war." With TJ studies of history being his specialty it wasn't a big surprise that he was happy to find the granddaughter who was one of the original pilots in his father's hotel here in Key West, Florida. So, it wasn't a big surprise how these two would hook up. As a matter of fact Faith had saved TJ's life. What had happen? Now, I don't want to give to much away so it is here that I will say you must pick up "Christmas Diamond" to see how this author will present it all to the reader. The characters are all very well developed and likable only helping make this such a wonderful awesome read.
January 4, 2014
Faith Green spends her career as a pilot honoring her grandmother's heroic efforts during World War II. When she's invited to participate in a Christmas time air show in the Florida Keys, she thinks it will be exciting to fly somewhere warm and sunny instead of her cold and wintery London home. But on her first day, she encounters a lifeless body washed up onto the beach.
TJ Viscolli is the eldest child and only son of a wealthy and powerful corporate mogul but instead of modern business his interests lie in history. Months away from a Ph.D., he has an accident windsurfing at his Key West home. When he is resuscitated by a beautiful women, at first he thinks that a Christmas angel has come to save him.
The couple share the common bond of a love of history and romance blossoms. But an accident during the Christmas Eve air show threatens their hope of a life spent together. Will God provide a Christmas miracle, or will the future look cold and dark like a winter night?
A sort, sweet, fun Novella. Full of sparks and possibilities. Great short read. 5 stars.
TJ Viscolli is the eldest child and only son of a wealthy and powerful corporate mogul but instead of modern business his interests lie in history. Months away from a Ph.D., he has an accident windsurfing at his Key West home. When he is resuscitated by a beautiful women, at first he thinks that a Christmas angel has come to save him.
The couple share the common bond of a love of history and romance blossoms. But an accident during the Christmas Eve air show threatens their hope of a life spent together. Will God provide a Christmas miracle, or will the future look cold and dark like a winter night?
A sort, sweet, fun Novella. Full of sparks and possibilities. Great short read. 5 stars.
December 8, 2013
This is my first glimpse into Hallee's writing and I am HOOKED! Christmas Diamond is everything a Christmas story should be. Romantic, cute, a side of adventure and pure heart from the author. There's nothing "cookie-cutter" about it and I LOVE that! I cannot wait to read more from Hallee.
December 16, 2013
Christmas Diamond
By: Hallee Bridgeman
I have read the Jewel Trilogy excellent books. See some people bought into this story from the Jewel Trilogy. Nice to see another generation in the book. If you loved the other series you will love this Christmas Story.
By: Hallee Bridgeman
I have read the Jewel Trilogy excellent books. See some people bought into this story from the Jewel Trilogy. Nice to see another generation in the book. If you loved the other series you will love this Christmas Story.
December 12, 2013
Loved it. Very interesting story.
December 13, 2013
Christmas Diamond is truly a diamond of a story. You need to get Hallee Bridgeman’s latest novella and read it today. You will not be disappointed.
August 20, 2018
Good, clean novella. I didn't connect as much with the main characters in this novella as I have in her other books, but I still enjoyed the book and getting to catch up with the Jewel Series family.
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January 30, 2022Christmas Diamond by Hallee Bridgemann
This book starts out with dedication page to the readers. Table of contents and listing of what's in Jewel series.
Story begins with Faith and she's in FL, all the way from England where she lives nearby her Grandmum. She's in a nursing home so Faith can continue her flying.
In FL she's to be part of a flying team that the team has flown before. She is walking along the beach when she notices children swimming in their pool and she stumbles over a body. She starts mouth to mouth on him til he is breathing on his own.
His family members meet TJ there and take him to the hospital. She learns a bit more about the family and who TJ is.
At an evening’s party she is introduced to him and she sits at the family table. They are the ones hosting the dinner and the whole flying show in the next days.
Love how the team perform, one of their best but there is an airplane accident.
Like how this one goes, the women involved in the war overseas and how the wings are handed down from generation to generation.
Great ending. There is a LOT of history in this story.
Translation phrases are explained. Inspired by real events of Virtues and Valor, Luncheon menu is included, with recipes. Discussion questions are included.
Personal note from the author. More jewel series synopsized at the end.
Excerpt from Christmas Star Sapphire is included. Author links and her works are listed at the end. Song of suspense are listed and summarized.
About the author, links to contact her. Sign up for her newsletter.
This book starts out with dedication page to the readers. Table of contents and listing of what's in Jewel series.
Story begins with Faith and she's in FL, all the way from England where she lives nearby her Grandmum. She's in a nursing home so Faith can continue her flying.
In FL she's to be part of a flying team that the team has flown before. She is walking along the beach when she notices children swimming in their pool and she stumbles over a body. She starts mouth to mouth on him til he is breathing on his own.
His family members meet TJ there and take him to the hospital. She learns a bit more about the family and who TJ is.
At an evening’s party she is introduced to him and she sits at the family table. They are the ones hosting the dinner and the whole flying show in the next days.
Love how the team perform, one of their best but there is an airplane accident.
Like how this one goes, the women involved in the war overseas and how the wings are handed down from generation to generation.
Great ending. There is a LOT of history in this story.
Translation phrases are explained. Inspired by real events of Virtues and Valor, Luncheon menu is included, with recipes. Discussion questions are included.
Personal note from the author. More jewel series synopsized at the end.
Excerpt from Christmas Star Sapphire is included. Author links and her works are listed at the end. Song of suspense are listed and summarized.
About the author, links to contact her. Sign up for her newsletter.
December 21, 2017
Spending Christmas on the Florida Keys is different, and pilot Faith Green is surprised to find that she misses London's cold rain as she bakes on the sand. She is here to fly a vintage plane in an air show, honoring the skillful piloting her Grandmother did during WWII with the Women's Auxiliary Air Force in England.
After literally tripping over a man washed up on the beach, and reviving him from his near-fatal windsurfing accident, she discovers that not only has his father sponsored the air show, but he knows a great deal about her Grandmother's exploits and missions. Turns out, he is a scholar of the mission.
That leads her to wonder if his interest in her is really to get to her aging grandmother. Only later will she discover that his family is so rich and prominent that outsiders will assume that is the source of her interest in him. Now they just need to convince each other, and themselves, that their mutual attraction is genuine.
After literally tripping over a man washed up on the beach, and reviving him from his near-fatal windsurfing accident, she discovers that not only has his father sponsored the air show, but he knows a great deal about her Grandmother's exploits and missions. Turns out, he is a scholar of the mission.
That leads her to wonder if his interest in her is really to get to her aging grandmother. Only later will she discover that his family is so rich and prominent that outsiders will assume that is the source of her interest in him. Now they just need to convince each other, and themselves, that their mutual attraction is genuine.
November 26, 2019
2.5 stars
This short story was fun because it tied in with the Virtues and Valor series that I really enjoyed. The parts about the plane and history were interesting. I wasn’t as interested in the romance. Thankfully, however, the romance was kept clean except for a couple kisses.
For some reason the story didn’t give me a Christmasy feeling like most Christmas books do that I read. So, even though this is set at Christmas time in Florida, I think I wouldn’t have minded reading it some other time during the year.
There were a few mentions of prayer.
Overall, I enjoyed it for the most part, but it wasn’t a favorite.
This short story was fun because it tied in with the Virtues and Valor series that I really enjoyed. The parts about the plane and history were interesting. I wasn’t as interested in the romance. Thankfully, however, the romance was kept clean except for a couple kisses.
For some reason the story didn’t give me a Christmasy feeling like most Christmas books do that I read. So, even though this is set at Christmas time in Florida, I think I wouldn’t have minded reading it some other time during the year.
There were a few mentions of prayer.
Overall, I enjoyed it for the most part, but it wasn’t a favorite.
October 6, 2017
Not very Christmasy
An ok Novella. Not my favorite. A love story about a British pilot and a rich Italian. I think the author tried too hard to use British colloquialisms. As someone who lived there for 17 years and is married to a Brit they just stuck out. Also not very Christmasy in nature although it's set Christmas week. Sorry to be so hard just wish it was a little more fun for a Christmas read. Maybe you will like it though.
An ok Novella. Not my favorite. A love story about a British pilot and a rich Italian. I think the author tried too hard to use British colloquialisms. As someone who lived there for 17 years and is married to a Brit they just stuck out. Also not very Christmasy in nature although it's set Christmas week. Sorry to be so hard just wish it was a little more fun for a Christmas read. Maybe you will like it though.
August 18, 2020
A Delight to Read!
A short and sweet novella, “Christmas Diamond” was a delight to read! The Christian message is woven through the action, danger and romance of this book that is set during the Christmas holiday season. Christian romance readers will enjoy this story!
A short and sweet novella, “Christmas Diamond” was a delight to read! The Christian message is woven through the action, danger and romance of this book that is set during the Christmas holiday season. Christian romance readers will enjoy this story!
August 30, 2022
I loved that this book spins from both the Jewel and Virtues series. I actually stopped mid book to finish the virtues series. That was one solid binge. Lol. I absolutely adore watching these characters grow.
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January 16, 2023Sweet quick read
This is a cute story and a pretty quick read. Perfect for an afternoon that is just searching for a clean and inspirational read. I look forward to more from this author.
This is a cute story and a pretty quick read. Perfect for an afternoon that is just searching for a clean and inspirational read. I look forward to more from this author.
July 16, 2017
Nice history lesson
Nice history lesson. I don't usually read "historicals', but this was interesting. Will have to check out Virtues & Valor series
Nice history lesson. I don't usually read "historicals', but this was interesting. Will have to check out Virtues & Valor series
August 9, 2017
Sweet story.
December 4, 2017
Sorry Christmas story
This is a cute love story that takes place during the Christmas season. I enjoyed this quick read and would recommend this book.
This is a cute love story that takes place during the Christmas season. I enjoyed this quick read and would recommend this book.
February 28, 2018
A quick and easy Christmas romance read.
November 16, 2018
Too short. Like, I believe it's halfway done. Still heartfelt, but um, short.
November 18, 2018
This is an enjoyable short story. I like the little glossary of foreign and British English words and phrases.
December 14, 2018
Quick romantic read. Since it's a novella, the romance goes a little fast, but let's be real: no faster than any good Halmark Christmas movie. Fun for the Christmas season.
January 7, 2019
This book is based on a true story and is a quick, lovely clean romance. Wonderful references to history. Most enjoyable. Thank you, Ms. Bridgeman!
January 24, 2019
What a nice clean romance that expertly ties in Faith's family history that happened in WWII with TJ, a man she met in Florida.
January 30, 2019
Cute. Super short story.
February 12, 2019
Too Short!
Excellent story, just too short! Good use of mind reading character's thoughts. Great plane collision drama. But Tooooooooooo short. DOne.
Excellent story, just too short! Good use of mind reading character's thoughts. Great plane collision drama. But Tooooooooooo short. DOne.
May 8, 2019
Sweet nice and short romance that revolves around one of my favorite subjects, I love all kinds of aircrafts and dream of flying one someday.
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