Tuesday, October 10, 2023

My Thoughts on Christmas Forevermore by Sally Britton, Sarah M. Eden, Ashtyn Newbold, and Karen Thornell

 

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"To those looking for a sweet Christmas read, look no further!"

"If you like sweet and satisfying happily ever afters and a little bit of Christmas magic, don't miss this charming collection."

This holiday season, fall in love with a brand-new collection of swoon-worthy novellas from four of your favorite historical romance authors. From meddling matchmakers to fortuitous fiascos, the holidays have never been more magical!

“A Family Christmas” by Sally Britton: After years abroad, Cyril Grant worries about relating to his highborn relatives at the family’s holiday celebration. But an unexpected connection with a member of the household staff opens his heart―in more ways than one.

“Christmas Forevermore” by Sarah M. Eden: In this reimagining of the beloved Charles Dickens tale A Christmas Carol, spinster Minna Schofield is inadvertently ensnared by a local matchmaker whose meddling launches Minna on a journey of self-reflection that could lead her to unexpected love.

“Christmas at Cranfield” by Ashtyn Newbold: Though childhood friends Hannah and Samuel secretly adore one another, fate conspires to keep them apart. But after years of shared holidays and missed opportunities, this Christmas brings the hope that their stars will align.

“A Thrill of Hope” by Karen Thornell: After a devastating loss, Christmas holds little appeal for Isabel Reid. But when a snowstorm traps her in the company of a surprising traveling companion, the perpetual winter of Isabel’s heart may just begin to thaw.

My Thoughts:

Christmas Forevermore is a collection of four enchanting stories that take place during the Christmas season. If you are looking for enchanting stories taking place during the holidays or just looking for sweet romance, don’t miss this collection.

A Family Christmas by Sally Britton is a story about finding your place in the family. Cyril Grant has been estranged from his late father’s family since his mother’s remarriage. Now, years later, he and his sister are welcomed back into their father’s family, and while his sister fits in well, Cyril feels out of touch and out of place. However, his grandmother’s companion, Jane Allen, mesmerizes him, as everyone seems to love her. She is a stranger, not part of the family. How does she fit in so well? And how is she getting him to open up as well? A story of a found family.

Christmas Forevermore is a very clever retelling of A Christmas Carol. There are no ghosts in this one, but I enjoyed how author Eden pulled in the past, present, and future. Minna is not necessarily a Scrooge, but she is a character that has been through a lot of sadness. She and her three closest friends are somewhat set in their lives. They all need to have their eyes opened to see what is right before them and to start some positive changes in their lives. I really enjoyed seeing all the similarities with the original tale.

Christmas at Cranfield is about two good friends who are in love with one another. But Hannah and Samuel never seem to be able to express their feelings, especially when one or the other is bound by promises, duty, and family expectations. This is a slow-burn romance between two people who are absolutely meant to be together, but they must admit to themselves first that their happiness is worth fighting for.

A Thrill of Hope was probably the most romantic for me. Here we have two childhood acquaintances meeting up again after many years. Isabel is quite surprised to see that her escort to her aunt’s home is none other than the very serious Robert. Through a travel adventure to her aunt’s home and the bad weather, these two find themselves forced into one another’s company. Avoidance, teasing, and flirting will somehow bring these two together under the mistletoe.

I was provided a copy of these novellas from Covenant Communications through Interviews & Reviews. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.

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