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 Good morning, friends!

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All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - An Orphan For Christmas

 Good morning, readers.

I don't know about you but I'm enjoying short reads this month. This one is only ninety-one pages. You could almost read this from start to finish while dinner is in the oven.

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BLURB:

When a desperate young mother leaves her newborn on Anna Stoltzfus’s doorstep, the quiet Amish woman’s carefully ordered life begins to unravel. The note she finds reveals a truth she never expected to face—the baby is the son of Samuel Miller, the man who once broke her heart and left their community behind.

Every time Anna looks at the child, she sees Samuel’s face. Keeping him would mean living with a reminder of the love she lost. But when Samuel’s brother, Jacob, steps in to help, the reminders multiply. Jacob has his brother’s eyes, his voice, even his smile—but where Samuel was restless, Jacob is steadfast and kind. And soon Anna begins to wonder if her heart can tell the difference.

As Christmas draws near and English authorities threaten to take the baby away, Anna faces an impossible choice. What if keeping him means opening her heart to love again—and risking the pain she’s fought so hard to forget?

I think it's safe to say that many of us have been hurt at some point in our life, making trusting again can be a difficult step to take. Anna was destroyed when Samuel didn't come back from his Rumspringa. Side-eyes and whispers in her beloved Amish community didn't help. Daniel did. Who can resist baby blue eyes in the face of a tiny, innocent bundle. Eyes that look upon you with such trust like no other. I loved how Jacob stepped up to help Anna, whatever she needed. Unmarried and no children of his own, he was a natural caregiver and helpmate. Deadlines can force people to step out of their comfort zone and make critical decisions. Sometimes they get it right.

I'll be reading more from this author and am giving AN ORPHAN FOR CHRISTMAS...

All my best!

~Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Mary Lantz

 Good morning, readers!

Today, I'm introducing you to author, Mary Lantz. Sadly, there really isn't a headshot, or a  bio. She has no followers on Facebook (unless they just aren't showing on her page without me logging in)  but a lot of what appears to be really great reads on Amazon and on her Goodreads page. 

In lieu of that, I'll share that I'll be reviewing An Orphan For Christmas. Her catalog seems to be mostly Amish romances. I'll share the review tomorrow. In the mean time, here are the minimal links I have for this author:

FACEBOOK   GOODREADS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

I'll be back tomorrow with the review.

All my best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends!

We're to have a bit warmer temperatures this week. I am so ready. How's the weather where you are?

A bit of reminder for the holidays. Rather than being a scrooge, smile at people. You'll brighten their day.

All my best!

~Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Inheritance For Christmas

 Good morning, readers!

I'm back on track with this week's book. My husband put a space heater in the office to pick up the slack of the split unit and I'm finally able to work with warmer fingers.

This week's book is a novella, only ninety-seven pages. Definitely a quick read during the busiest time of year. 

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Inheriting my grandparents’ beloved Christmas tree farm was supposed to be a dream come true. But when I arrive in the charming small town of Holly Ridge, I quickly discover the farm is in serious trouble, and it’s up to me to save it.

Enter Blake Markham—the rugged handyman who’s been helping my family for years. He’s the strong, silent type, but behind those blue eyes and flannel shirts is a heart as weathered as the farm itself. As we work side by side to bring Holly Forest Christmas Tree Farm back to life, sparks fly in ways I didn’t expect.

But can I trust my bruised heart to someone like Blake? With the pressure of keeping my grandparents’ legacy alive, and my growing feelings for Blake, I’m torn between staying safe or risking it all for love.

I loved this story. A couple of typos aside, the book was a pleasant read. I curled up with the fireplace on the TV for background, a cup of mulled cider, a cozy blanket, and a cat to keep me company set the stage for a relaxing afternoon. 

My heart went out to Avery. with parents having gone through a bitter divorce years prior,  her grandfather and Holly Ridge held her happiest memories. She was going to keep the tree farm at all costs.  Then there's Blake. He'd had his own financial issues, thanks to his father and he wanted to protect Avery

There's a surprise secondary character in this story I think you'll like. With the quick read, I'll be picking up the remaining ten books in this series.

I'm giving INHERITANCE FOR CHRISTMAS...

All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Technical Issues

 Good morning, readers!

I'm dealing with a couple of technical issues this morning.

1 - It's cold in my office. The heat just isn't keeping up. As a result, my laptop is not cooperating

2 - In a blind moment on my part, I read NEXT WEEK'S book last night instead of this week. So I'll be curling up someplace warm today and reading this week's book.  

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Review for INHERITANCE FOR CHRISTMAS will run tomorrow.  

Thank you for your patience

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Ruby Hill

 Good morning, readers!

Thank you for your patience. I enjoyed my holiday last week and I hope you did too.

Lets get to know Ruby:

Ruby Hill loves writing heartwarming small-town romances. Her stories often revolve around the magic of Christmas, capturing the essence of community, love, and holiday cheer. With a talent for creating charming characters and cozy settings, Ruby invites readers to escape into worlds where romance blossoms amid twinkling lights and falling snow.

She sounds like my kind of author. We just experienced our first 'dusting' of snow this season. I'm ready for more so I can curl up with a cup of bouchée hot chocolate and the rest of her series. You'll see why tomorrow.  Hint:  11 books of Christmas!

In the mean time, check out Ruby Hill's links below:

FACEBOOK  AUDIBLE   GOOD READS   BOOK BUB

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~ Angela