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Once Upon a Christmas: Just Like the Ones We Used to Know / The Night Before Christmas / All the Christmases to Come
Just Like the Ones We Used To Know by Brenda Novak
Angela Forrester is determined her foster child will get the one thing she wants for Christmas: to meet her real father--even though he doesn't know he has a little girl.
The Night Before Christmas by Melinda Curtis
Simon Castle's on his way to a make-or-break meeting unseasonably scheduled for December 25--until the gorgeous redhead subbing for his limo driver takes him on a detour....
All the Christmases To Come by Anna Adams
Single dad Andrew Durham had resigned himself to losing Rachel Ford. After all, she wants more kids, and he doesn't. But the minute he finds out his second child is coming he goes after Rachel...
Angela Forrester is determined her foster child will get the one thing she wants for Christmas: to meet her real father--even though he doesn't know he has a little girl.
The Night Before Christmas by Melinda Curtis
Simon Castle's on his way to a make-or-break meeting unseasonably scheduled for December 25--until the gorgeous redhead subbing for his limo driver takes him on a detour....
All the Christmases To Come by Anna Adams
Single dad Andrew Durham had resigned himself to losing Rachel Ford. After all, she wants more kids, and he doesn't. But the minute he finds out his second child is coming he goes after Rachel...
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Brenda Novak
239 books6,993 followersIt was a shocking experience that jump-started Brenda Novak’s bestselling author career.
“I caught my day-care provider drugging my children with cough syrup and Tylenol to get them to sleep while I was away,” Brenda says. “It was then that I decided that I needed to do something from home.”
However, writing was the last profession she expected to undertake. In fact, Brenda swears she didn’t have a creative bone in her body. In school, math and science were her best subjects, and when it came time to pick a major in college, she chose business.
Abandoning her academic scholarship to Brigham Young University at the age of 20 in order to get married and start a family, Brenda dabbled in commercial real estate, then became a loan officer.
“When I first got the idea to become a novelist, it took me five years to teach myself the craft and finish my first book,” Brenda admits. “I learned how to write by reading what others have written. The best advice for any would-be author: read, read, read….”
Brenda sold her first book, and the rest is history. Now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she continues to publish two or three novels a year, in a variety of genres.
Brenda and her husband, Ted, live in Sacramento and are the proud parents of five children—three girls and two boys. Now that they are empty-nesters, she spends her free time babysitting her two grandchildren.
When she’s not with her family or writing, Brenda is usually raising money for diabetes research. To date, she's raised almost $2.6 million. Her youngest son, Thad, has diabetes, and Brenda is determined to help him and others like him. She also enjoys traveling, watching sporting events and biking--she rides an amazing 20 miles every day!
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“I caught my day-care provider drugging my children with cough syrup and Tylenol to get them to sleep while I was away,” Brenda says. “It was then that I decided that I needed to do something from home.”
However, writing was the last profession she expected to undertake. In fact, Brenda swears she didn’t have a creative bone in her body. In school, math and science were her best subjects, and when it came time to pick a major in college, she chose business.
Abandoning her academic scholarship to Brigham Young University at the age of 20 in order to get married and start a family, Brenda dabbled in commercial real estate, then became a loan officer.
“When I first got the idea to become a novelist, it took me five years to teach myself the craft and finish my first book,” Brenda admits. “I learned how to write by reading what others have written. The best advice for any would-be author: read, read, read….”
Brenda sold her first book, and the rest is history. Now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she continues to publish two or three novels a year, in a variety of genres.
Brenda and her husband, Ted, live in Sacramento and are the proud parents of five children—three girls and two boys. Now that they are empty-nesters, she spends her free time babysitting her two grandchildren.
When she’s not with her family or writing, Brenda is usually raising money for diabetes research. To date, she's raised almost $2.6 million. Her youngest son, Thad, has diabetes, and Brenda is determined to help him and others like him. She also enjoys traveling, watching sporting events and biking--she rides an amazing 20 miles every day!
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December 17, 2018
Review for Brenda Novak's, Just like The Ones We Used To Know......
One of my favorite authors, Ms. Brenda Novak sure has written a jewel with this Christmas story. As so typical of this author, she writes about people that have survived from a perilous situation. And this story, about a young woman and her young ward is no different.
All I want for Christmas ....... this was the title of a school essay written by Miss Kayla Cunningham, ward of Angela Forrester, friend of Kayla's mother, Stephanie Cunningham.
Deciding that enough is enough, with her heart torn into pieces by Kayla's school paper, Angela makes, what could be, a life changing decision. Kayla had expressed her true feelings about Christmas and what she really wanted in the paper. Thusly, Angela makes the decision to return to her home in Virginia City, Nevada to explore the option of whether or not she should disclose to Kayla the identity of her biological father. But first, she must decide if she can tell Matthew Jackson about what really happened on that night thirteen years ago. Will Angela disclose the facts surrounding that night to Matt? What will his reaction be? Will Angela be the one to loose another person in her life that she loves and once again be alone? Read this story to find the answers to these questions. And, not to mention it all happens at Christmastime!
One of my favorite authors, Ms. Brenda Novak sure has written a jewel with this Christmas story. As so typical of this author, she writes about people that have survived from a perilous situation. And this story, about a young woman and her young ward is no different.
All I want for Christmas ....... this was the title of a school essay written by Miss Kayla Cunningham, ward of Angela Forrester, friend of Kayla's mother, Stephanie Cunningham.
Deciding that enough is enough, with her heart torn into pieces by Kayla's school paper, Angela makes, what could be, a life changing decision. Kayla had expressed her true feelings about Christmas and what she really wanted in the paper. Thusly, Angela makes the decision to return to her home in Virginia City, Nevada to explore the option of whether or not she should disclose to Kayla the identity of her biological father. But first, she must decide if she can tell Matthew Jackson about what really happened on that night thirteen years ago. Will Angela disclose the facts surrounding that night to Matt? What will his reaction be? Will Angela be the one to loose another person in her life that she loves and once again be alone? Read this story to find the answers to these questions. And, not to mention it all happens at Christmastime!
February 27, 2018
Once again Brenda did not disappoint. This was a heart warming book. One young girls wish is fulfilled.
April 3, 2018
Enjoyed the short holiday stories.
July 27, 2018
Happy reading
These books meld well together. All the authors are great writers! I love great Christmas stories and these are wonderful.
These books meld well together. All the authors are great writers! I love great Christmas stories and these are wonderful.
November 30, 2014
Just like the ones we use to know by Brenda Novak
Angela Forrester is determined her foster child will get the one thing she wants for Christmas: to meet her real father--even though he doesn' t know he has a little girl.
The Night Before Christmas by Melinda Curtis
Simon Castle' s on his way to a make-or-break meeting unseasonably scheduled for December 25--until the gorgeous redhead subbing for his limo driver takes him on a detour....
All the Christmases To Come by Anna Adams
Single dad Andrew Durham had resigned himself to losing Rachel Ford. After all, she wants more kids, and he doesn' t. But the minute he finds out his second child is coming he goes after Rachel....
Loved each story, but my favorite was Brenda Novak's 'Just Like the Ones We Use to Know'. The Second one, Melinda Curtis' 'The Night Before Christmas' was a very close second. All three stories, just because it was Christmas, made you want everything to turn out the way it should even more. 4 stars.
Angela Forrester is determined her foster child will get the one thing she wants for Christmas: to meet her real father--even though he doesn' t know he has a little girl.
The Night Before Christmas by Melinda Curtis
Simon Castle' s on his way to a make-or-break meeting unseasonably scheduled for December 25--until the gorgeous redhead subbing for his limo driver takes him on a detour....
All the Christmases To Come by Anna Adams
Single dad Andrew Durham had resigned himself to losing Rachel Ford. After all, she wants more kids, and he doesn' t. But the minute he finds out his second child is coming he goes after Rachel....
Loved each story, but my favorite was Brenda Novak's 'Just Like the Ones We Use to Know'. The Second one, Melinda Curtis' 'The Night Before Christmas' was a very close second. All three stories, just because it was Christmas, made you want everything to turn out the way it should even more. 4 stars.
September 20, 2010
I liked all three short stories. They were filled with christmas spirt and finding love past, present, and future. I enjoyed it.
October 15, 2012
All three stories are nice.
January 26, 2020
~ 3.5 Stars ~
April 17, 2016
the 1st 2 stories were great! i only wished they were longer. . i did not enjoy the third story no matter how i tried. aborted at chapter 3.
July 1, 2022
Just Like The Ones We Used To Know - lovingly cute
The Night Before Christmas - was good
All The Christmases To Come - okay
The Night Before Christmas - was good
All The Christmases To Come - okay
September 16, 2014
Short fun stories to read. You can figure. Out quickly how they will end
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