THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends.

All my best!

~ Angela

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good morning, friends.

While the weather doesn't feel like winter in the Ozarks, that's my theme for this month.

All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - The Snowman's Sweetheart

 Good morning, readers!

I truly have a winter story for you today. 

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BLURB:

After a Christmas Eve catastrophe that left her heart encased in ice, Sierra Goodwin detests anything to do with winter and the holiday season. To take her mind off her troubles, her best friend talks her into a weekend spa getaway to a town she’s never heard of. Her bestie’s boyfriend tags along like a bumpy third wheel, and things go from bad to worse when they arrive in town to find a winter fest in full swing. Then Sierra runs into a handsome stranger, a man everyone calls Mr. Snowman, and discovers her heart might not be a frozen fortress after all.

Kylan Snow loves his life, his Christmas tree farm, and the town of Pinehill where he was raised. There’s nothing he enjoys more than a beautiful winter afternoon spent outside in the crisp, fresh air, or time spent with friends and family. When he unexpectedly encounters a dimple-cheeked woman in need of a little hope, he has no idea one weekend with her with completely alter his world.

Will their winter wishes for a forever sweetheart come true? Find out in this sweet romance brimming with laughter, snowmen, small-town charm, and love.

Published in 2022, The Snowman's Sweetheart is Book 1 of the Winter Wishes trilogy and takes place in January, after 'most' places are past the Christmas holiday; stretching the season through January. 

This story is carries the familiar trope of one hates Christmas for whatever reason while the other loves all things festive. But as usual, the heart doesn't understand that. 

Mr. Snowman and Miss Frosty are made for one another. Shanna Hatfield brings them together in a simple way, and keeps putting them together until they finally figure things out. That's what a great romance author does. 

I loved every nuance of this story. I have to wonder if Bo finds a love in one of the other two books.  I'll have to read to find out.  I will be reviewing another book from this author in February. If you look at her Amazon page, I bet you can guess which one. 

In the mean time, I'm giving The Snowman's Sweetheart ...

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Shanna Hatfield

 Good morning, readers.

I have a returning guest in the spotlight this week:

I showcased Shanna Hatfield in 2017 and again in 2021. When Book 1 in her Winter Wishes series showed un in my 'winter' search, I knew I needed to read it as well as share her with you.

A bit about Shanna Hatfield:

USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield writes character-driven romances with relatable heroes and heroines. Her historical westerns have been described as “reminiscent of the era captured by Bonanza and The Virginian” while her contemporary works have been called “laugh-out-loud funny, and a little heart-pumping sexy without being explicit in any way.”

Convinced everyone deserves a happy ending, this hopeless romantic is out to make it happen, one story at a time. When she isn’t writing or indulging in chocolate (dark and decadent, please), Shanna hangs out with her husband, lovingly known as Captain Cavedweller.

Shanna is a member of Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, and Romance Writers of America

I'll be reviewing The Snowman's Sweetheart tomorrow. In the mean time, click on any of the links below to learn more about this talented author.

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All my best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends!

All my best!

~Angela

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 Good morning, friends.

All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Southern Snow

 Good morning, friends!

One of the joys of doing these weekly reviews is that I take time for me, time to curl up with a book and chill. 

Speaking of chill, have you seen the cozy reading shed on Instagram? I love that space. Check her out on Instagram - bookish.w.jess If I ever get this office finished, I'll have a cozy place to read rather than where ever I can find a spot without being interrupted. 

This week, we're reading SOUTHERN SNOW by B.R. Goodwin

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Southern Snow is Book one of four in the Sugartree Winter Romance series.

Blurb:

For the last three years, Georgia has called the quirky southern town of Sugartree home, dutifully moving back to manage her parent’s coffee shop after her father suffered a heart attack and finding contentment in her busy schedule and the occasional shenanigans of her three younger siblings.

When Lakeland Lovett, troubled son of the local pastor, wafts through the door of Good Start Coffee like a tantalizing cup of hot chocolate, Georgia promises herself she won’t fall prey to his charms and annoyingly perfect face again. She’s not the girl she was in high school who foolishly put her trust and heart in his careless hands. She knows better now, and more importantly, she knows Lake… at least she thinks she does.

But with Lake strutting around Sugartree, driving Georgia crazy all over again with his pesky nicknames, dumb dimples, and swoon-worthy attention laser focused on her, she starts to find any promises to maintain her distance from Lakeland Lovett harder to preserve, and Georgia begins to see him, and her life in Sugartree, in a whole new way.

I just could not get into this book. I understand that every author has their own 'voice', their way of presenting a story. For Ms Goodwin, her voice reminds me a bit like Pulp Fiction. She starts with THEN when Georgia is a teenager going to her first dance, then she jumps to the NOW when Georgia is all grown up and back home. Next thing you know, we're back to THEN. 

She is great in staying in point of view and her description. 

I'm giving SOUTHERN SNOW...

.5

You'll find the book by clicking the Amazon link posted below the book cover above.

Until next week...

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - B. R. Goodwin

 Good morning, readers!

I'm slowly getting back into the work flow. After last week, I'm taking things slow and giving myself grace to heal.

B. R. Goodwin is another 'new-to-me' author. I found her books while searching for wintry reads.

Here's a bit about B. R. Goodwin:

B.R. Goodwin is a Georgia native, married to her college sweetheart, and the mother of three wild animal children she adores.

When she isn’t writing Christian Fiction, she’s reading, hiking, bee-keeping, soccer mom-ing, or planning her family’s next big adventure while drinking copious amounts of tea & coffee. Above all else, the heartbeat of everything she does in life, friendship, and writing is with an eye to sharing the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ with everyone she meets.

She looks like she'd be a fun mom.

I'll be reviewing SOUTHERN SNOW tomorrow. In the mean time, I hope you'll check out her links below.

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All my best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

Good morning, friends!

I'm trying to kick things in to gear but this week is slow going. How are you doing?

All my best!

~ Angela

 

FRIDAY PHOTO

Good morning, friends.

Is with a heavy heart, I post today's photo.

In March of 2016 this sweet boy showed up in a yard. A ball of energy that said "I'm home! Did you miss me?" Our lives have not been the same. HoneyB has been a treasure I will miss every day.

Seen here with his 'stogie', looking every bit the gangster LOL

By the time you read this, Dr. Mike from Barn Hollow Veterinary will sit with me while HoneyB crosses the rainbow bridge. I'm pretty sure his best friend, Bear the Pyrenees/ Chow will be there to greet him. 

May this inspire you to write a pet story, or include one you've loved into your book. I featured Bear in Somewhere Down the Line. HoneyB will have his place in a book soon.

All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Love In A Christmas Storm

 Hi Everyone!

We are back with our first review of 2026. I'm so excited!!

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Loved In A Snowstorm is the first book in the box set.

BLURB:

After losing his parents in a tragic accident, Gideon struggles to care for his younger sisters and manage the family farm alone. As a fierce Christmas storm approaches, his friendship with Miriam deepens, forcing them to confront the possibility of a love that could change everything.

I love how the author brought the two together. They build a friendship over a period of time, which we know is the best basis for a solid relationship. 

My only issue with the story was missing words in sentences.  There were multiple places, too many in a short (100 pages maybe?). I will read the other five books in the set before I send them back. The box set is available on Kindle Unlimited.  

I'm giving Love In A Snow Storm

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Ruth Troyer

 Good morning, friends!

I hope everyone had a great holiday season. Was nice having Bob home, knowing he's home for good.

I'm stretching the holiday season just a week because I thought this was the perfect read to kick off 2026. I was looking for winter-themed books for January but I guess winter is synonymous with Christmas.

I have a six-book box set from author, Ruth Troyer. I'll be reviewing the first book in the collection tomorrow, then leave you to read the rest while you wait to see what is in store for next week.

There is no picture for Ruth Troyer but here's a bit about her:

Ruth has always loved writing and being able to publish her own stories has been like a dream come true.

Having always enjoyed reading about and watching programs and movies about the simple lives of the Amish, it seemed the perfect fit to bring those two things together. Writing stories about the Amish, their lives and their loves as they make their way through the world with God guiding them is such a joy. 

Ruth loves being able to share these stories with her readers and feels blessed that she has been given this opportunity.

Ruth is mum to adult children and 3 demanding cats. An avid gardener and crafter. She likes walking through the countryside, where she gets most of her inspiration and would rather be out in nature, amongst God’s creation than inside whatever the weather.

Ruth and I have a lot in common. While I'm not a total homebody (I get my wandering feet from my dad), I do focus on making our home a sustainable place. For example, I'm spending January as a CANUARY participant. I'll be canning and dehydrating lots of goodies while I wait for weather to shift just enough to let me get in the greenhouse.

I invite you to check out Ruth's links below. I'll be back tomorrow for my review of the first book in the collection, Love In A Christmas Storm.

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All my best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

Good morning, friends!

I hope you've moved into 2026 on positive wheels. This is going to be your year!

All my best!

~ Angela