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Organized for Christmas Wishes
Christmas is days away, but a puzzling mystery leaves residents in Hazelton, Vermont wondering about more than what presents are wrapped and under the tree...
Kate & Meg are making their lists and checking them twice, trying to finish all their Christmas tasks on time and stress free. However, things take an unexpected turn when they find a mystery in their hometown. This year, there's a Secret Santa who's keeping everyone wondering who the mysterious benefactor is, why the goodwill is suddenly coming to town, and if more surprises are on the way. What is this benefactor's true motive?
There might not be a murder to solve this time, but there is a festive mystery that grows bigger each day--and the organizing duo keep a-sleuthing...
Organized for Christmas Wishes is a holiday novelette in the popular Organized Mysteries series. The series features a small town New England setting and interesting characters, along with humor, strong family and friendship ties, and absorbing cozy mysteries.
Kate & Meg are making their lists and checking them twice, trying to finish all their Christmas tasks on time and stress free. However, things take an unexpected turn when they find a mystery in their hometown. This year, there's a Secret Santa who's keeping everyone wondering who the mysterious benefactor is, why the goodwill is suddenly coming to town, and if more surprises are on the way. What is this benefactor's true motive?
There might not be a murder to solve this time, but there is a festive mystery that grows bigger each day--and the organizing duo keep a-sleuthing...
Organized for Christmas Wishes is a holiday novelette in the popular Organized Mysteries series. The series features a small town New England setting and interesting characters, along with humor, strong family and friendship ties, and absorbing cozy mysteries.
42 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 29, 2020
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Ritter Ames
23 books678 followersRitter Ames is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Organized Mysteries series and the Bodies of Art Mysteries series. When she's not writing or brainstorming new mysteries Ritter is usually trying to get her favorite yellow Lab to stay out of the pond, or keep her grouchy black cat from trying to give the dog away on Freecycle. Ritter would love to live on a boat and write from far flung locations around the globe, but the dog would constantly have to be fished from the water, and her husband and cat would just complain endlessly about the dog's smell, so staying on land seems to be the only good option to keep her sanity and not get sidetracked from writing.
Ritter tries to blog regularly at http://ritterames.com/ and subscribe there to get the latest news about upcoming releases, and inside scoops on her characters and series. She uses her Pinterest boards at http://www.pinterest.com/ritterames/ to capture great places and ideas she wants to use in both series. Go to her website to subscribe to her newsletter and get the first alert about new books in her series.
Ritter tries to blog regularly at http://ritterames.com/ and subscribe there to get the latest news about upcoming releases, and inside scoops on her characters and series. She uses her Pinterest boards at http://www.pinterest.com/ritterames/ to capture great places and ideas she wants to use in both series. Go to her website to subscribe to her newsletter and get the first alert about new books in her series.
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December 21, 2024
It’s Christmas in a small town. Two friends are volunteering, baking cookies for the big cookie giveaway. And a Secret Santa is making sure everyone enjoys the Christmas spirit.
It’s a very short cozy Christmas story. It’s marketed as a cozy mystery, and therein lies the biggest flaw of the story for me because there’s barely any mystery at all. The execution of the story just isn’t really my cup of tea to be honest. It’s simply put too uneventful. But I do like the concept of a Secret Santa who brings joy to the world, or at least to everyone in their small town. And keep in mind that this is probably just a case of me not being the right reader for this kind of story.
It’s a very short cozy Christmas story. It’s marketed as a cozy mystery, and therein lies the biggest flaw of the story for me because there’s barely any mystery at all. The execution of the story just isn’t really my cup of tea to be honest. It’s simply put too uneventful. But I do like the concept of a Secret Santa who brings joy to the world, or at least to everyone in their small town. And keep in mind that this is probably just a case of me not being the right reader for this kind of story.
November 20, 2020
Comfort Reading
I love reading Christmas books. Most are firmly entrenched in the spirit that is Christmas. They are what I call comfort reading. This book fit perfectly into that. I love this series so I was excited to get this. It filled my senses with holiday sights, sounds and smells. Mostly though it drenched my heart in that wonderful spirit found at Christmastime. I was left with a heart full of love, hope, healing, and kindness. Read this book. I hope it fills your soul with the wondrous magic of the season, whatever season you read it in.
I love reading Christmas books. Most are firmly entrenched in the spirit that is Christmas. They are what I call comfort reading. This book fit perfectly into that. I love this series so I was excited to get this. It filled my senses with holiday sights, sounds and smells. Mostly though it drenched my heart in that wonderful spirit found at Christmastime. I was left with a heart full of love, hope, healing, and kindness. Read this book. I hope it fills your soul with the wondrous magic of the season, whatever season you read it in.
December 20, 2020
As far as Christmas short stories go this one is was good. I'm not sure what the regular mysteries are for this series as this is the first book I've read in the series, but there wasn't much of a mystery: Someone in town is granting Christmas wishes. As there are only about 42 pages in this book (which includes a recipe and character interview) the mystery isn't drawn out either. If you are a fan of this series, this book is a fun way to spend Christmas with the characters.
December 10, 2020
A Cozy Mystery
This book was so much fun to read. I hated to put it down at night. You will call in love with all the characters in this story and hate to have it end. I
Terrie Stamey
This book was so much fun to read. I hated to put it down at night. You will call in love with all the characters in this story and hate to have it end. I
Terrie Stamey
December 20, 2020
A sweet Christmas
A Christmas story about giving and sharing. There are several organisational tips and recipes for Christmas treats. Well worth the read.
A Christmas story about giving and sharing. There are several organisational tips and recipes for Christmas treats. Well worth the read.
December 2, 2020
If you are looking for a quick read Christmas novella with a little mystery twist this book is one to read.
The warm and cozy winter wonderland of small town Hazelton, Vermont is welcoming the holiday season with a flurry of activities.
The business owners Christmas window decorating contest, town cookie exchange and a neighborhood open house Christmas eve party keep townspeople busy.
Professional organizer Kate and her friend Meg are busy volunteering to help.
There is a Secret Santa who is making Christmas dreams come true. He shows what the true meaning of the holiday is by being a blessing to others with love, caring and kindness.
The warm and cozy winter wonderland of small town Hazelton, Vermont is welcoming the holiday season with a flurry of activities.
The business owners Christmas window decorating contest, town cookie exchange and a neighborhood open house Christmas eve party keep townspeople busy.
Professional organizer Kate and her friend Meg are busy volunteering to help.
There is a Secret Santa who is making Christmas dreams come true. He shows what the true meaning of the holiday is by being a blessing to others with love, caring and kindness.
December 14, 2020
A quick holiday treat!
Just a wonderful, feel-good short story! No murder in this one, which is perfect for Christmastime. Just a nice small town in New England celebrating with family and friends. Love the ending of this holiday read!
Just a wonderful, feel-good short story! No murder in this one, which is perfect for Christmastime. Just a nice small town in New England celebrating with family and friends. Love the ending of this holiday read!
December 13, 2020
What a nice story! Someone doing something nice to those in need, what a heart warming story.
December 2, 2020
A great cozy
I love this series by Ritter Ames and can't wait for the next book. If you're like me and love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this one is a must read
I love this series by Ritter Ames and can't wait for the next book. If you're like me and love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this one is a must read
December 10, 2020
It's Christmas time in Hazelton, Vermont. Kate McKenzie and her best friend Meg Berman are interested in the town's holiday activities including a window decorating contest and a cookie exchange. There is a mystery to be solved too. A secret Santa is granting Christmas wishes anonymously. If you are looking for a quick holiday read, you'll enjoy this story by Ritter Ames which is part of her Organized Mysteries.
January 18, 2022
Kate McKenzie seems to have tips and tricks for organizing or simplifying every situation.
With a mischievous cat and eight year old twins in the house, getting all done and not dispelling the secret of Santa can be a challenge. She teams up with neighbor and bestie Meg for a town wide cookie swap, organized by her nemesis. While there they meet a new comer to town.
Sweet and comfy, this quick tale brings out the best of the season.
With a mischievous cat and eight year old twins in the house, getting all done and not dispelling the secret of Santa can be a challenge. She teams up with neighbor and bestie Meg for a town wide cookie swap, organized by her nemesis. While there they meet a new comer to town.
Sweet and comfy, this quick tale brings out the best of the season.
June 19, 2022
The books says it’s a cozy mystery but honestly it lacks that element. It’s a cute holiday story about a mom and her small town friends getting organized for the upcoming Christmas celebrations. However, with it being a mystery I was hoping for something suspenseful. I kept turning the pages for something exciting to happen but it never did.
December 7, 2022
A short story set in small town Hazelton, VT during Christmas preparations. Organizer Kate McKenzie is able to check another thing off her to do list when she figures out who is the Secret Santa helping out in unexpected ways. No dead bodies for this read, but it helps get one in the mood for the holiday.
January 4, 2021
Delightful Christmas Novella
This novella is just the right length for a reading break during the holidays. It's my introduction to this author and I will definitely be looking up more of her books in the future.
This novella is just the right length for a reading break during the holidays. It's my introduction to this author and I will definitely be looking up more of her books in the future.
December 23, 2021
Another great "organized" mystery
This is a one sit read. You have to read it all the way through to the end.
The characters are very believable.
And the mystery is a great "Who done it"
This is a one sit read. You have to read it all the way through to the end.
The characters are very believable.
And the mystery is a great "Who done it"
December 20, 2020
Nice clean cozy short story. Kate was a very organized woman. Had not read anything before with this character to author, but will read more now.
December 27, 2020
A fluff read! It was okay but not a lot of depth to the story.
December 26, 2020
A short novella that did get me interested in the characters and series.
January 1, 2021
Really enjoyable short story. Likeable characters.
January 2, 2021
Sweet story
This is a sweet Christmas story with two best friends, their families, and a small town. Very short, run read with likeable characters. I would recommend!
This is a sweet Christmas story with two best friends, their families, and a small town. Very short, run read with likeable characters. I would recommend!
January 5, 2021
Cute short story
It was fun to read this charming little Christmas story set in a small town with characters that I'd like to meet
It was fun to read this charming little Christmas story set in a small town with characters that I'd like to meet
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February 22, 2021Nice little Christmas story
February 28, 2021
Christmas supriii
Enjoyed the easy story. The story flower from one chapter to the next. The characters were ready to help serve as the story progressed
Enjoyed the easy story. The story flower from one chapter to the next. The characters were ready to help serve as the story progressed
July 16, 2021
Short and sweet.
Nice to have a mystery other than those involving murder. This ws short, sweet, and holiday oriented. Loved the descriptions of the town, decorations, and cookies.
Nice to have a mystery other than those involving murder. This ws short, sweet, and holiday oriented. Loved the descriptions of the town, decorations, and cookies.
October 6, 2021
Short and sweet. Perfect for the holidays.
November 23, 2021
Amusing
An entertaining short story set during the Christmas season. This book offers recipes and some organizational tips I enjoyed very much.
An entertaining short story set during the Christmas season. This book offers recipes and some organizational tips I enjoyed very much.
September 4, 2022
Not much happens but it is a sweet Christmas story.
September 22, 2022
one error but the story was good and well described, great job
December 6, 2025
Calling this a "mystery" is a stretch. Definitely not reading again.
December 29, 2020
It was a quick easy read. Always fun to read a Christmas book during the holidays. A bit basic.
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