Krista Galloway is not a fan of Christmas. After her rough childhood in multiple foster homes, the holiday season just brings too many bad memories to the surface. But when she accepts a job as a city manager in the mountain town of Winter Hill, Washington, Christmas is part of the deal. The small town is famous for its Christmasville celebration, something that the city manager . . . well, manages.
As she tries to make her tiny new apartment feel like home for her and her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, Krista begins to wonder if this move was a mistake. She doesn't always feel welcomed in the close-knit town, and Emily continually wonders, "Where's the snow?" Can a friendly stranger and his family help restore Krista's Christmas spirit before the big day?
Bestselling author Melody Carlson invites you to spend this holiday season in a town you'll never forget--and never want to leave.
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https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Winter-Hill-Melody-Carlson/dp/0800736109/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2I0WYQZGJG8Z2&keywords=christmas+in+winter+hill+%2F+melody+carlson&qid=1569028251&s=books&sprefix=Christmas+in+Winter+Hill%2Cstripbooks%2C-1&sr=1-3
Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales around 6.5 million) for teens, women and children. That's a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a "storyteller." Her novels range from serious issues like schizophrenia (Finding Alice) to lighter topics like house-flipping (A Mile in My Flip-Flops) but most of the inspiration behind her fiction comes right out of real life. Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She's won a number of awards (including Romantic Time's Career Achievement Award, the Rita and the Gold Medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog. To find out more about Melody Carlson, visit her website at http://www.melodycarlson.com/
My Thoughts...
I have read everyone of Carlson's Christmas novellas and love them all. Sometimes we just need a feel good Christmas book where everything is perfect and turns out right. I can't for next years Christmas novella. I hope that you will grab a copy of Christmas In Winner Hill and enjoy it as much as I did.
5 Stars and I HIGHLY recommend it!
The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.
Good post.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this, love her books.
ReplyDeleteIt’s going to be an awesome read
ReplyDeleteChristmas books are the best, I read them all year long.
ReplyDeleteI stated reading this authors Christmas books back when I started following your blog years ago.
ReplyDeleteThis is one I am getting for sure. Love her holiday books.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the review, Mary. I also like to read one inspiring or happily-ever-after Christmas story each year. Sounds like a wonderful one!
ReplyDeleteFunny thing, I just finished reading this the other day. It was the first story by Melody I've read. I enjoyed it so much, I've checked out two of her other books from my library! An Irish Christmas and The Christmas Joy Ride. I'm definitely scouting out more by her :-)
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading this one and my review will be up today. I loved this one too!
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