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On Christmas Eve
(Cape Light #11)
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The loveliest gift of the year-the new Christmas novel set in the beloved town
Lucy and Charlie's relationship has been on the rocks, but just as Lucy's about to call it quits, a runaway teenager crosses her path. It turns out this girl has been shuffled from home to home and has decided to make her own destiny-landing in Cape Light. Lucy takes her in despite Charlie's p
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Lucy and Charlie's relationship has been on the rocks, but just as Lucy's about to call it quits, a runaway teenager crosses her path. It turns out this girl has been shuffled from home to home and has decided to make her own destiny-landing in Cape Light. Lucy takes her in despite Charlie's p
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Another wonderful Christmas novel by Kinkade and Spencer about the little town of Cape Light and its inhabitants. This time, part of the story centers around Lucy and her husband, Charlie. When a sick, smart-mouthed teen lands in their diner, Lucy and Charlie come to a battle over her. Lucy wants to take her home and Charlie, of course, wants her gone. The other part of the story focuses on busy Betty Bowman. When she bumps into a handsome man while catering, she never realizes that she will fal
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This is one of the best of the series. Although many of the Cape Light residents are peripheral characters, you can enjoy this as a stand alone novel. It focuses on Charlie's wife Lucy and also realtor Betty Bowman. Lucy takes in a teenage runaway just before the holidays over Charlie's objections. Betty finds new meaning for her life and a new relationship with her adult son while helping a professional Santa carry out a fund raiser for a local charity group. All of the characters are realistic
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This is a visit back to Cape Light and peek into the lives of the people there. I enjoy returning to a fictional community and see how everyone is. The two main characters that are targeted in this novel are Lucy and Betty. Does Charlie drive you nuts? or is he just portrayed as a normal small business owner/husband/father. Christmas time helps the characters learn to meet new challenges and move forward with God's help. A great read for the holidays! 295 pages
Loved this book! Two good story lines!
Thomas Kinkade is a master storyteller. He pulls you in his story like you are one of he charachters. Very good.
Dec 15, 2018
Jennifer Robb
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those who like books about small towns
Recommended to Jennifer by:
A. Cramer and M. Hall?
I no longer remember how I got this book. (I had an idea, but neither of the people I thought it came from reviewed it on here, so . . .) I don't remember reading any other Cape Light novels, though it is possible that I have. (On a side note, I used to want to own one of Kinkade's paintings but after reading an article that says he doesn't do all the painting himself but only puts in a few final touches, I decided not to buy one.) I would categorize this as "light" reading. There are some theme
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I always enjoy the Cape Light series of books. Katherine Spencer presents the characters in such a way that they actually become your acquaintances, your own friends. At some point, it seems as though your life is intertwined with theirs, that you've actually lived with them.
This book in the series is especially heart-touching. It's a great read.
Once again, I fully recommend it.
This book in the series is especially heart-touching. It's a great read.
Once again, I fully recommend it.
In the town of Cape Light, we now see that Lucy and Charlie Bates are having some difficulties with their relationship. Lucy has newfound confidence since she began her nursing career. But just as she realizes she doesn't want to put up with Charlie's nonsense anymore, she encounters a lost-looking teenage girl. The girl had come into the Clam Box for some food, but as it comes time to pay she tries to run out on the bill. Charlie gets her and wants to call the police. But, for some reason, Lucy
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This book starts and ends with relationships, which changes the directions of each of the women in this book’s lives.
Lucy and Charlie's relationship wasn’t made Luc sad and she wondered if it was worth it to continue in this marriage. Sometimes one has to look at other persons problems to get a handle on how to deal with current issues. Lucy has a change when a young teenager who had run away from a foster home came to her husband’s diner. The young girl was leaving without paying and Lucy’s hus ...more
Lucy and Charlie's relationship wasn’t made Luc sad and she wondered if it was worth it to continue in this marriage. Sometimes one has to look at other persons problems to get a handle on how to deal with current issues. Lucy has a change when a young teenager who had run away from a foster home came to her husband’s diner. The young girl was leaving without paying and Lucy’s hus ...more
Jan 12, 2015
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Alice Haas
I had been given this book as a Christmas gift and I'm so glad I finally got around to reading it.
There were only a few annoying things that irritated me: some grammar errors, repeated phrases, and the authors' two comments about teenagers, which they wrote as absolute truth; they said that all teenage girls love shopping and that all teens left alone will end up in some type of trouble, neither of which is true.
Beyond that, I love how the authors designed this book. There were two stories going ...more
There were only a few annoying things that irritated me: some grammar errors, repeated phrases, and the authors' two comments about teenagers, which they wrote as absolute truth; they said that all teenage girls love shopping and that all teens left alone will end up in some type of trouble, neither of which is true.
Beyond that, I love how the authors designed this book. There were two stories going ...more
On Christmas Eve by Thomas Kinkaid and Katherine Spencer
Caterer Betty Bowman has been too busy to worry about her life til she meets a Santa while on a job. Betty had joined Molly's catering company when Molly had a new baby.
Lucy is a nurse and after hours she helps in her husbands Charlie cafe, When a girl who's very sick with a cold is the last customer she talks Charlie into allowing Zoey Jones to come home with them.
Cape Light is not what it seems. Reminds me of a unique postcard life, so ma ...more
Caterer Betty Bowman has been too busy to worry about her life til she meets a Santa while on a job. Betty had joined Molly's catering company when Molly had a new baby.
Lucy is a nurse and after hours she helps in her husbands Charlie cafe, When a girl who's very sick with a cold is the last customer she talks Charlie into allowing Zoey Jones to come home with them.
Cape Light is not what it seems. Reminds me of a unique postcard life, so ma ...more
I know, I know – another Christmas book. It must be because it’s so hot outside. We haven’t even been able to go to Hersheypark this week because it has been in the 90s every afternoon and I just can’t take the heat!
This is actually Book 11 in the Cape Light series focusing on life in a small New England town. While you could read this on its own, it would probably be more enjoyable if you read them in order. The narration flips back and forth between Lucy and Betty’s stories, both of which touc ...more
This is actually Book 11 in the Cape Light series focusing on life in a small New England town. While you could read this on its own, it would probably be more enjoyable if you read them in order. The narration flips back and forth between Lucy and Betty’s stories, both of which touc ...more
Thomas Kinkade is to Nickolas Sparks as Hallmark movies are to Hollywood movies. It's nice to occasionally watch a simple, sweet Hallmark movie but you can tell it is lacking the budget and the wow factor of the big dogs. My expectations were bigger. For someone who can create such beautiful, mysterious, and romantic paintings, I was expecting his books to have more of those things. And the town of Cape Light sounds so romantic too. But truthfully, it was just Ok. Not the Wow factor I was lookin
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This is a sweet Christmas novel, apparently part of a series, entitled Cape Light. It works as a stand-alone book. The storyline concerns two separate tracks and there seems to be no connection except that some of the characters attend the same church and two characters work at the local hospital. While predictable, the story had well developed characters and was more meaningful than a little silly romance novel. If you want to read something heartwarming during the holiday season, this is a sat
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Another Excellent Book !!! It draws you into previous characters problems, plays on all your emotions laughing one minute and shedding a few tears a few pages later. This is my eleventh book in the Light House series and once again it left me wanting more. I will be rereading the previous books in order to write a proper review and catch up with some of the characters on how they entered the series.
As usual, Thomas Kincade does it again! His stories are charming, warm-hearted and sentimental. They are like old-fashioned soap operas set in the fictitious town, Cape Light. I really enjoyed it. I have read many books of the Cape Light series and am planning to read more! I wish Thomas Kincaide was still alive, so he could write more stories and paint more pictures! What a shame and what a loss that he passed. So glad that he was around to fill our world with beauty and wonder!
As a fan of the annual series, I looked forward to this addition and it was well worth the wait, as it is now one of my two favorite in the series. Christian values, romance, real-life struggles and the blessing of Christmas are beautifully spun together through loving layered characters. As either a continuation or a stand-alone introduction you will love this Kinkade/Spencer Christmas story.
I really enjoy these Cape Light novels. As always a fun inspirational read. Lucy a nurse, whose husband owns a town diner, comes in contact with Zoey, a teen runaway. The relationship changes both of their lives. And what better time than Christmas for Betty, a long time divorcee to meet a very charming Santa. Predictable storyline .
This installment is good. We have seen Lucy and Charlie before and it is nice to get more insight into Charlie. The other couple's story is only so-so to me. I really liked Lucy's relationship with Zoey and how it evolved.
this is a nice, feel good, everything-works-out-in-the-end kinda book. Just my style for December reading. didn't know thomas kinkade was an author, though. I wonder if Kathryn Spenser did most of the writing and Tom mainly illustrated the cover.
I've been reading this series for years, and although some are better than others, I enjoy them all - they're a familiar, "cozy" comfort that feels just right for the holidays - like being home and not having to worry about stuff I'd worry about on every other day.
I like to read a Christmas book every year and this one was good. It was predictable but enjoyable. I didn't love the characters and the way they were developed, but it was an easy read for this time of year.
A nice, easy read with enough happening to keep your interest. Characters you can look forward to reading about with issues and problems that are familiar. A very pleasant Christmas read to put you in a good mood.
This book is part of a series. It is the first book from the series that I've read and it is fine as a standalone.
A quick, light, somewhat predictable read. I enjoy reading books with a holiday theme at this time of year, and this book satisfied that purpose.
A quick, light, somewhat predictable read. I enjoy reading books with a holiday theme at this time of year, and this book satisfied that purpose.
I adore reading Christmas books, the cover was certainly inviting, but I wasn't enthralled by the writing. There are literally two different stories told throughout the book. You expect the two to intersect at a crucial point, but that never happens. It just made the book choppy.
Another in the Cape Light series. I enjoy the people of this series and I love to see their lives evolve and change and how they get through life's struggles and hard times. And I love the happy endings. I finally got an uplifting story to read.
I absolutely loved this book!!! Warms your heart!!!
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Another great read by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer. The plot makes you feel like you are sharing a warm and heartfelt Christmas with the residents of Cape Light.
This was my first Thomas Kinkade book and I loved it! Very down-to-earth, comforting, and just an all-around "feel good" book! It kept my interest on every page!!
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