Every single story in this collection was amazing. Hard to say which was my favorite because they were all great. I enjoyed the introduction to a couple of new authors to me and look forward to reading whatever else they have out there. And I was not disappointed at all by those authors I've read before. Better and better!!!
Come to me Joyful: Luke and Kate are co-workers. They find themselves spending an evening together at a work convention and then spending time together after they are back home. It's a great novella story. Some happiness and cheer and good times. Really enjoyed the story.
Mistletoe and Mochas: Chelsea and Cannon were both such great characters. Loved this story of reconnecting. Lynnette Bonner did an amazing job of bringing Cannon back into Chelsea's life after they met and connected in Africa. And now they get a chance at their own happy ever after. Loved the story and everything from the humor to Cannon standing up for Chelsea against her aunt who was not a nice person. Swoon worthy romance at its best.
Christmas Star Sapphire: Maddie and Joe both came from money. While Maddie has learned to accept that she can still do things normal people do (like fly coach), Joe wants nothing to do with money. But Maddie helps him to see that there are things that can be done with money without ruining good people. Very interesting story.
A Home For Christmas: Every story I read by Kimberly Rae Jordan is so amazing. What a talented author. I always hate to see the story come to an end but enjoy knowing there will be others. This is my first Collingsworth family story, so I need to go get the rest of them read now.
This story is about forgiveness and letting the past stay in the past. Though Declan served time, for a crime he didn't know was going to happen, he's come a long way. Rose finds it easy to accept him for who he is, but he doesn't think he's worthy of her. Even his own step-brother seems to think that he's a bad guy. Rose's family are all great. I liked how her dad and uncles not only accepted Declan, but included him in things.
You'll enjoy this story if you like heart warming romance.
Christmas Bells are Ringing: Shelby and Chris meet at the coffee shop where Shelby works. Mr. Gorgeous pretty much makes Shelby lose her ability to speak or think clearly. When Chris leaves a package behind, Shelby has to work hard to try to find him again. Fun story.
Gifts of Love: Vince has been in love with Samantha for years. But he messed things up between them years ago. Since then he's tried to be there for Sam without being too pushy. Now they are working together and he volunteers them to plan the staff Christmas Party. Sam is finally able to see beyond the mistakes and realize that he's actually a pretty good catch.
Broken Holiday: A nice novella. Clay has been hiding out since his wife died. When Jade gets caught in an unexpected storm, she takes refuge in Clay's barn. Then she is injured and forced to stay with him until they can get through the snow to town. Meanwhile, her ex is spreading rumors and Clay helps her confront him.
Clay has no plans to ever fall in love and trust a woman again. Can Jade change his mind?
Good clean story.
Poles Apart: Sarah travels from South Africa to Lapland to research her next novel. It's actually more of an escape, to get away from her family and the true meaning of Christmas which she hasn't felt in quite a while.
When she meets Santa and interviews him, so feels a connection to him and decides her story will be about falling for Santa. Those blue eyes of his make her think he's much younger than she thought he would be. Then she meets Nick, her landlord during her stay in Lapland. He is always helping with things and soon she decides Nick and Santa are one and that same. Then she sees them both at the same time and she decides that's not possible.
The story was great. There were some humorous situations and some heartbreaking ones. But in the end, forgiveness is the key.
Loved this great story.