A Novel Christmas Quotes

“Ralph Tresvant. My snowman,” she replies, and I smirk.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“Saira,” Beverly begins, “these are the Mocha Lattes. You know Crystal and Devyn. This is Raquel, Mona, Tessa, Bianca, Tara, Shan, Kayla, and Vanessa.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“He’s trying to beautifully destroy me.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“I taste my piece of catfish, and the flavors burst in my mouth. I swear somebody’s eighty-year-old big momma is in that kitchen cooking. Has to be. Then I finally taste the bacon and damn”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“Most people can’t just turn off love. At least, I know I can’t. Once I love someone, part of me will always love them, no matter where they are. That’s natural. It’s only an issue when that past love overshadows or hinders the relationship with the person you are in love with. God made our hearts big. We are meant to love until we get it right.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“I will definitely eat their food and Miss Beverly’s. All three ladies can cook and are very clean and hygienic.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“I just don’t play about my food. So, they give me a rundown of the dishes they know I will eat.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“Plus, cards, chess, checkers, and domino games are already underway under the covered decks.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“As part of his rehabilitation, he volunteered as a firefighter at one of California’s inmate fire camps. Before him, I didn’t know those programs existed.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“Sah-eye-ra.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“this is baking soda. You use this to put the fire out, not water. Please, do not use water.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“Her hair is in braids, but they are pulled up, giving me a full view of her pretty face. There’s a deep richness to her milk chocolate skin. Her big, beautiful, amber eyes are sparkling, and her full lips are slightly tinted and curled up on one side. She’s really stunning. Her alluring eyes are staring at me too, almost like she knows me.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“As she starts to pull items out of the box, she spots me. “Okay, braids! I love your hair. You must be just visiting,” she says with a big smile.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“I am aware of the lack of diversity, but there are enough for me to see a melanin face here and there,”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“There are no damn Black people in this town. Did you see that?” she asks, shoving her phone in my face.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas

“Authors can have the exact same concepts. It’s your flare, your take, and your execution that separates you from the others. The stories will not be the same.”
― Charity Shane, A Novel Christmas