Love’s Christmas Blessings
- Author: Rachel J. Good, Laura V. Hilton
- Publisher: Celebrate Lit
- Print Length: 233 pages
- Release Date: November 15, 2018
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- Genre: Christian
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Book Summary
Christmas..
A time for fellowship, family, and love. Enjoy two novellas from beloved Amish authors and fill your heart with the wonder of the Christmas season.
Winter’s Treasure
Paris and Quil have sparks from the beginning, especially since his appearance causes a vicious rivalry between friends. But who can resist when a chance meeting beginning with donuts and coffee ends with a missing person, puppies, a skunk, and a sleigh ride—not to mention a trip the Amish young people plan to Niagara Falls. Could it also involve falling in love?
Mistletoe and Miracles
An exhausted son, Daniel, and a recent widow, Fern, join forces to brighten a grumpy old man’s day and cheer up a shy, displaced little girl. However, things take a serious turn when Fern’s daughter goes missing on a school field trip. With a little help from Daniel, Fern discovers more than just her daughter’s whereabouts. Will four lonely hearts create special bonds to make it a Christmas to remember?
Coconut Potato Fudge Recipe:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup plain, mashed potatoes, either instant or one medium potato, cooked
1/8 cup finely chopped (or crushed) almonds (optional)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup shredded coconut
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
give3 tablespoons butter
Instructions:
Beat powdered sugar and coconut into warm potatoes; then add the vanilla extract and almonds.
Press into a lightly-greased 8-inch square pan; set aside.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally. When melted, pour over top of the potato mixture.
Refrigerate until set and then cut into squares.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Laura V. Hilton is an award-winning, sought-after author with almost twenty Amish, contemporary, and historical romances. When she’s not writing, she reviews books for her blogs, and writes devotionals for blog posts for Seriously Write and Putting on the New.
Laura and her pastor-husband have five children and a hyper dog named Skye. They currently live in Arkansas. One son is in the U.S. Coast Guard. She is a pastor’s wife, and homeschools her two youngest children.
When she’s not writing, Laura enjoys reading, and visiting lighthouses and waterfalls. Her favorite season is winter, her favorite holiday is Christmas.
Rachel J. Good, inspirational author, writes heartfelt tales of hope, faith, and forgiveness. She grew up near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the setting for her Amish novels. A former teacher and librarian, she completed her MA from Vermont College while raising five children. She is presently an MFA student at Hollins University. In addition to having more tha 2200 articles and 30 books in print or forthcoming under several pseudonyms, she also juggles freelance editing and illustration careers.
Book Review by Bree Herron
Two sweet novellas wrapped up in one book. I have enjoyed many stories from both these authors and found this little collection to be heartwarming and season fitting. I think this is a perfect book to read to get ready for the holidays.
Characters
Winter’s Treasure
Paris and Quil are wonderful. I really love the name Paris so was instantly drawn to this character. Add in animals (hello, skunk) and the magic of the season and you have a great read. Seriously, they will charm your socks off!
Mistletoe and Miracles
Fern is a mom trying to do it all. She is on her own and facing some obstacles. I really love that she was a mom and that made really relatable for me.
Enjoyable Moments
Both stories are really sweet to read. I really liked that there were different levels of the season in each and that I felt as though I was being transported into each story. Plus, it helped that cookies were mentioned 🙂
Synoptic
If you are looking for a quick read that will warm your heart, these stories are for you. I think they will be heartwarming, joy-filled, and just right for those readers needing to feel a bit more holiday spirit.
**DISCLAIMER: I was provided an opportunity to read this book as an Advanced Reader Copy in return for a fair and honest review.
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Giveaway
To celebrate the tour, Celebrate Lit Publishing is giving away
Grand prize of $25 Amazon gift card
1st place: Paperback copy of Love’s Christmas Blessings
2-4th place: eBook copy of Love’s Christmas Blessings!!
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Sounds like a great book.
Thanks so much for reading and reviewing the book, Bree! Many blessings!