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Harlequin Historical Christmas Stories 1989
TUMBLEWEED CHRISTMAS by Kristin James
"Buh humbug" rancher Daniel MacKenzie met his match in his new housekeeper, Melinda Ballard. Daniel was sure he didn't have time for the fripperies of Christmas, but Melinda was determined to bring the holiday spirit into his home -- and the magic of love into his heart.
"A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS" by Lucy Elliot
It seemed Mary Hillyer's purpose in life was catering to the needs of her capricious family. Kindhearted Mary was destined for spinsterhood, or so the New England townsfolk thought. Then, one Christmas, Jack Gates, a man robbed of his childhood by tragedy, saw a light in Mary's warm brown eyes that made him feel alive again.
"HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" by Heather Graham Pozzessere
It broke Travis's heart to see Isabelle go, but he was the Yankee captain who had commandeered her home and she was a daughter of the Confederacy. However much he wished it, there could be no love between them. Yet, even in the war-torn South, there was room for a Christmas miracle or two.
"Buh humbug" rancher Daniel MacKenzie met his match in his new housekeeper, Melinda Ballard. Daniel was sure he didn't have time for the fripperies of Christmas, but Melinda was determined to bring the holiday spirit into his home -- and the magic of love into his heart.
"A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS" by Lucy Elliot
It seemed Mary Hillyer's purpose in life was catering to the needs of her capricious family. Kindhearted Mary was destined for spinsterhood, or so the New England townsfolk thought. Then, one Christmas, Jack Gates, a man robbed of his childhood by tragedy, saw a light in Mary's warm brown eyes that made him feel alive again.
"HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" by Heather Graham Pozzessere
It broke Travis's heart to see Isabelle go, but he was the Yankee captain who had commandeered her home and she was a daughter of the Confederacy. However much he wished it, there could be no love between them. Yet, even in the war-torn South, there was room for a Christmas miracle or two.
381 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1989
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Kristin James
32 books18 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
Pseudonym of Candace Camp
Candace Pauline Camp was born on May 23, 1949 in Amarillo, Texas, U.S.A.. The youngest of three children born into a newspaper family -- her mother, Lula Mae (Irons) Camp, had been a reporter and her father, Grady Camp, was the business manager of the Amarillo, Texas, newspaper -- some of Candace's earliest memories are of making up stories which she played out on the floor of their den with whatever objects were handy. She cannot remember a time when she was not interested in creating stories. She began writing down her stories when she was about 10, and from then on writing was her favorite form of relaxation. Explains Candace: "I was always very shy and did not talk much. However, in written form, I could express all my thoughts and feelings."
Writing remained only a hobby, though, as Candace attended college at the University of Texas at Austin and West Texas State University, then became a secondary teacher in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She later moved to North Carolina, where she worked in the trust department of a bank. It was there that she discovered the romance novel in modern form and started to write her first romance. She also began law school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and while she was there, she finished her first novel, entitled Bonds of Love, that was published by Jove Publishing in 1978, under the pseudonym Lisa Gregory. Candace credits the rigorous training of law school with teaching her the discipline necessary to finish a book. She gave up the practice of law to devote her time to writing. Two pseudonyms later (Kristin James and Sharon Stephens), Candace writes under her own name Candace Camp-- and still loves creating stories.
Candace is married since 1980 with Pete Hopcus, and they had a daughter Anastasia Hopcus in 1982, who had started on her own career path in the field of acting and now also writes young adult novels.
Pseudonym of Candace Camp
Candace Pauline Camp was born on May 23, 1949 in Amarillo, Texas, U.S.A.. The youngest of three children born into a newspaper family -- her mother, Lula Mae (Irons) Camp, had been a reporter and her father, Grady Camp, was the business manager of the Amarillo, Texas, newspaper -- some of Candace's earliest memories are of making up stories which she played out on the floor of their den with whatever objects were handy. She cannot remember a time when she was not interested in creating stories. She began writing down her stories when she was about 10, and from then on writing was her favorite form of relaxation. Explains Candace: "I was always very shy and did not talk much. However, in written form, I could express all my thoughts and feelings."
Writing remained only a hobby, though, as Candace attended college at the University of Texas at Austin and West Texas State University, then became a secondary teacher in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She later moved to North Carolina, where she worked in the trust department of a bank. It was there that she discovered the romance novel in modern form and started to write her first romance. She also began law school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and while she was there, she finished her first novel, entitled Bonds of Love, that was published by Jove Publishing in 1978, under the pseudonym Lisa Gregory. Candace credits the rigorous training of law school with teaching her the discipline necessary to finish a book. She gave up the practice of law to devote her time to writing. Two pseudonyms later (Kristin James and Sharon Stephens), Candace writes under her own name Candace Camp-- and still loves creating stories.
Candace is married since 1980 with Pete Hopcus, and they had a daughter Anastasia Hopcus in 1982, who had started on her own career path in the field of acting and now also writes young adult novels.
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December 18, 2018
I've read this collection three or four times over the years. I don't really read romance, but Christmas love stories make me happy. They are like the written equivalent of a Hallmark Christmas movie.
August 9, 2019
"Tumbleweed Christmas" by Kristin James. Melinda Ballard needs a job to support her son. The only job available is for Daniel MacKenzie, a widowed rancher who dislikes women. He hires her anyway and she reforms him in time for Christmas.
"A Cinderella Christmas" by Lucy Elliot. Mary Hillyear care for her be-ridden grandfather, batty mother, and all of her siblings. Everyone assumes she wishes to be an old maid doing this until her brother brings Jack Gates home with him for the holidays and he sees things no one else does.
"Home for Christmas" by Heather Graham Pozzessere. Isabelle live in VA near DC and was a Rebel. Travis was also a Virginian but a Yankee. He commandeers her home one winter and falls in love. Each winter for 3 years he comes back, but she refuses to marry him because he's a "traitor". On the 3rd Christmas, a dying Rebel soldier makes her see that love is what counts.
"A Cinderella Christmas" by Lucy Elliot. Mary Hillyear care for her be-ridden grandfather, batty mother, and all of her siblings. Everyone assumes she wishes to be an old maid doing this until her brother brings Jack Gates home with him for the holidays and he sees things no one else does.
"Home for Christmas" by Heather Graham Pozzessere. Isabelle live in VA near DC and was a Rebel. Travis was also a Virginian but a Yankee. He commandeers her home one winter and falls in love. Each winter for 3 years he comes back, but she refuses to marry him because he's a "traitor". On the 3rd Christmas, a dying Rebel soldier makes her see that love is what counts.
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November 28, 2020
All three are heart-warming stories, but my favorite will always be the story of Mary and Jack (A Cinderella Christmas by Lucy Elliot).
December 28, 2020
Tumbleweed Christmas 1.5/5
A Cinderella Christmas 3/5
Home For Christmas 4/5
A Cinderella Christmas 3/5
Home For Christmas 4/5
January 11, 2021
Three Great Christmas Love Stories - I really enjoyed this book
December 24, 2025
Fast and fun read. 3 stories in one book
November 19, 2018
Sweet Christmas stories,delightful at this time of year
December 22, 2021
Neither of the stories was good.
*Tumblweed Christmas by Kristin James: too many Christmas details/traditions crammed in.
*A Cinderella Christmas by Lucy Elliot: somewhat boring.
*Home for Christmas by Heather Graham Pozzessere: I don't like this particular trope, enemies to lovers, but I liked the author's writing style. I might try her other books.
*Tumblweed Christmas by Kristin James: too many Christmas details/traditions crammed in.
*A Cinderella Christmas by Lucy Elliot: somewhat boring.
*Home for Christmas by Heather Graham Pozzessere: I don't like this particular trope, enemies to lovers, but I liked the author's writing style. I might try her other books.
December 10, 2011
Book rating (average of three stories)= 3.5 stars
Tumbleweed Christmas by Kristin James
4 stars
A Cinderella Christmas by Lucy Elliot
3 stars
Home for Christmas by Heather Graham Pozzessere
3.5 stars
Tumbleweed Christmas by Kristin James
4 stars
A Cinderella Christmas by Lucy Elliot
3 stars
Home for Christmas by Heather Graham Pozzessere
3.5 stars
November 14, 2014
Enjoyed Lucy Elliot's story, "A Cinderella Christmas". The other two were DNF for me.
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