A Thrill of Hope & Heavenly Healing

by Patti Berg

In a Thrill of Hope, the beautiful Christmas ornament that mysteriously appears on Diane's doorstep brings with it the haunting cries of a baby in the night and poignant memories of her late mother's final wish, which set her on a course to bring a living Nativity back to Marble Cove. With Christmas just four weeks out and one obstacle after another standing in her way, time isn't on Diane's side - but hope is. Still, she knows it will take a miracle!

In Heavenly Peace, Shelley's Christmas season is shattered by the unexpected arrival of her mother - without her stepfather - adding to a busy baking schedule. And when Shelley's father and stepmother arrive early for their visit, the turmoil deepens. Tasked with finding the costumes for the living Nativity, Shelley is convinced she'll need a miracle of her own when all of her efforts yield nothing. Can she find peace amid the chaos?

Genres: Christian Fiction

Hardcover

Published January 1, 2016

About the author

Always a romantic, Patti Berg spent her childhood dreaming about being whisked away by a knight in shining armor, a devil-may-care swashbuckler, s sheik on a shiny black stallion, or a broad-shouldered cowboy with a Stetson tilted low on his brow. Now she spends her days making up stories where her heroes do whatever she wants them to.
Patti lives in Northern California with her husband, Rob.

Reviews

[Carlene Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read almost the entire series, passed on by a neighbor when she finished them. I love the omniscient narrator, which helps me better understand what's happening. I love the friendships and the personal growth among the four main characters. And almost every volume I find something else to prove that no one on the editing and publishing teams has ever been to Maine! Going to the symphony in Augusta (the Convention Center gets rock bands and hypnotists) ... pelicans flying along the shore (a couple hundred miles south maybe) ... blueberries "at their best" in early July (the harvest starts at the beginning of August). But if you don't live here, you won't notice. And even if you notice, you'll still enjoy.

[Gaylia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two books in one and they are both special. One involves a Christmas ornament that appears on her doorstep. She is trying to bring the Living Nativity back to Marble Cove. There are problems after problems standing in her way and it will take a miracle.

In Heavenly Peace Shelly's Christmas is shattered by the arrival of her mother without her stepfather.
She has a busy baking schedule. Then her father and stepmother show up early. Shelly is tasked with finding the costumes for the living Nativity.

[April Schwanke Kaufman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a lovely pair of Christmas stories with wonderful characters living interesting yet imperfect lives.

[Cindyanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both stories were sweet, each having their own Christmas miracle. Though reading it a bit after the holiday, it reminds us of its true meaning.

[Gayle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is advertised as two stories in one, but it is actually three stories. The story of the Living Nativity goes from one story to the next, and than the book ends and they leave you hanging. You have to have volume two to find out what happens to the story of the Living Nativity. It was an OK book, and I'm reading volume two now.

[Bobbi · Rating 3 out of 5]

At Christmas time, I always read several books set in the season. This combination of two inter-connected stories is heartwarming and just the thing to take you away from your lengthy to-do list for a few hours of enjoyment.