A Gift-Wrapped Christmas

by Michelle Stimpson, CaSandra McLaughlin

When Megan Beckley receives a mysterious Christmas package three years late, she hopes with all her heart that the gift is a guilt-offering from her old college sweetheart who ran off with her roommate. She also hopes he’s still in love with her so, finally, she’ll get the chance to break his heart and move on with her life. But what’s inside the package will bring about a deal with the boy next door, Bryce Woodard, who has an unexpected gift of his own to share. Bestselling author duo Michelle Stimpson & CaSandra McLaughlin have done it again with this sweet Christian romance that will warm your heart for the holidays and remind you of the real reason we love. Please This novella was originally published as “Package Deal” in the Sweet Noel anthology.

92 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 22, 2017

About the author

Hello, Goodreads community! I'm Michelle Stimpson, and storytelling is my heartbeat. I've found my calling in penning heartwarming women's fiction that offers a seat at the table of family, humor, and hope. As an author, my greatest joy comes from crafting narratives that resonate with anyone seeking to find laughter and light in the pages of a good book. My tagline, 'Read. Love. Repeat.', is a promise of the emotional journey I aim to provide—engaging stories you’ll love and yearn to revisit.

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Reviews

[Diane Rembert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Megan Beckley and her family go visit her ailing grandfather, who passes away in his sleep. In cleaning out his things, she finds a 3 year old gift addressed to her from an ex. Now, she’s on a mission to rekindle the relationship in an attempt to pay him back by breaking his heart.

Bryce Woodard is the guy next door who sets his eyes on courting Meagan, but is placed in the friend zone, until one fateful night.

This Christian Romance novella by @stimpson.michelle and @authorcasandra is simply beautiful. Unfortunately, I can only give it 💎💎💎💎, because of minor errors. I can see this as a hour-long Lifetime movie.

[ShayBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seek God First

This was a great Christmas romance novella, I really enjoyed it. I love when you get a book that has a message in it that is dealing with real issues of the world. It gives you a chance to see how to handle things from another perspective that is not far fetched.

[Laverne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazon Headline: Use Your Spiritual Eyes

You know when love is yanked from us we either become bitter or vengeful. Megan started out wanting revenge against David but as the saying goes we plan and God laughs. It’s funny Megan did all in her power to get her ex David back but the Lord wasn’t having that. As much as she did so she could be with him God removed His hand from her and it all fell apart, but God is faithful. If you know Him the way I do; you know He All things come together for the good to them that love God. And loving God was what Megan needed so that she could slip into the life that was awaiting her.
A really good read!!!

[Charlotte Bembry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good read.

Really short book that hard a very good message. We should always move forward and trust God’s process. Bryan was there for Megan throughout her grief from losing her grandfather, but she wanted to run back to David. Everything happens for a reason and once she found out that David was no g' she was able to see some of the things that God had in store for her.

[Whit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, lots of family drama surrounding the death of Megan's grandfather.
Megan is still reeling, 3 years later, after David dumped her. He was a liar then, and he's still a liar now.
Bryce is an honest and respectful young man who only wants what's best for Meagan. He tries to warn her about David but she refuses to listen.

[NubianJoí · Rating 4 out of 5]

Naïve

“A Gift Wrapped Christmas: Christian Romance Novella” (3.75 ⭐️’s) was a mediocre read. Typical family drama, conflict and or power struggles. Megan however was either desperate, sheltered or naïve. Unfortunately, her delusions of romance was a hard lesson & dose of reality check 10: when someone shows you & reveals their character, believe them🤷🏾‍♀️‼️

[Lee Holden, E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Good read, the storyline was short and sweet. Megan seemed confused, Bryce gave her clarity and balance. She couldn't recognize it because she was holding onto past hurts. There are good Christian lessons in this novella. I recommend this book.

[Tera L. Kirksey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Gift-Wrapped Christmas

Wow sometimes unbeknownst to us, love can looking at us all the while we looking elsewhere. When Megan goes home for holidays, she had hopes of reconciling a lost love but there's Bryce .
This was a lovely reminder. I just wish it was more.

[Sada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Such a great story. Bryce was a true gentleman. David was the devil. Trust in God he'll always lead you in the right direction.

[Millicent Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

This was a beautiful story of all life expectancies rolled up in one story. The exhibited life, death ,faith, forgiveness, healing.

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick holiday read. It does have a few errors but they don't take away from the story.

[Esther venegas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gift wrapped Christmas

This was a cute story of love & looking forward
God can speak to you when you least expect it!!
Who knew one invite to church could change your entire life

[Shannan Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute and short holiday read with a great message.