Monday, October 21, 2013

Love Finds You in the City at Christmas

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HERNE, RUTH LOGAN
SCHMIDT, ANNA
LOVE FINDS YOU IN THE CITY AT CHRISTMAS

Love comes to New York City in two heartwarming stories of Christmas past and present.

In Red Kettle Christmas, it's 1946, and police officer Mike Wolzak inherits the family home. . . and the custody of his troubled sister. While on patrol during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mike meets a Salvation Army bell ringer struggling to support herself and her young child. Over the holiday season in Manhattan, she teaches the veteran how to support his family. In the process, he gains a new one.   In Manhattan Miracle, a war-weary soldier finally comes home. Max Wolzak is celebrating Christmas in the Manhattan brownstone where he spent much of his childhood when he meets Sarah, his sister's old schoolmate. Sparks fly as the pair gets reacquainted over holiday events, but when Max realizes she will leave for the Middle East the day after Christmas, he has a decision to make.

My Review:

Be still my heart -- I'm sure I heard the Hallelujah Chorus in the background as I finished this book. It is that good. That's moving and uplifting and down-home Christmasy good.  Both stories start with Macy's Thanksgiving parade and that sets the mood perfectly. Both stories have adorable little girls who know the true magic of Christmas and how to share it. Another excellent way to set that special mood. But though there are similarities in these two novellas, each author's distinctive voice creates a unique and heart-warming read.

In Red Kettle Christmas, Herne's characteristic writing style swept me into the heart of post World War II New York City  from the very first page. I love the way characters come to life at her fingertips. And I love how she portrays life and loss realistically, but always laced with hope. This novella has all the makings of a classic Christmas read.

Fast forward to present day and we get to read about the next generation of Wolzaks in Schmidt's Manhattan Miracle. Interesting to jump decades and land at the very same place and the very same time. Love that link between the two stories. This is another touching read that gave me goosebumps at the Hollywood worthy finale.

If you love reading Christmas stories, Love Finds You in the City at Christmas should definitely find it's way to the top of your TBR list. It's guaranteed to get you in the spirit of the season.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Love Finds You in the City at Christmas please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday October 27 2013. Offer open to international readers. Good luck! 

22 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing your review- I'm looking forward to reading this one to help me get in the Christmas spirit! :)

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  2. Sounds like a wonderful,God-sent book
    Chris Granville
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    1. It is, Chris. Such a good read! Good luck!

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  3. I do love a good Christmas story! Thanks for sharing your thought and the chance to win a copy.

    pattymh2000(t)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Me too, Patty. I adore Christmas stories! Good luck!

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  4. Before you know it, it will be Christmas! Love these Christmas stories.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. Ssssshhhh, rubynreba, we want enough time to savor the new release Christmas books first. Good luck!

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  5. Book sounds fantastic. Enjoyed the review. Thank you for the chance of this giveaway and please enter my name.
    Barbara Thompson
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  6. Sounds like a great book. I love reading Christmas books. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
    Karen G.
    kmgervais(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com

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    1. Christmas books are the bestest at this time of year. Good luck!

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  7. Kav, I love Christmas books and these stories sound interesting. Please put my name in the drawing. Thanks!
    MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com

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    1. Your name is in the hat, Maxie! Good luck!

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  8. thanks for the chance to read this novel, kav

    karenk
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  9. My Mom died a few weeks before Christmas last year. Hopefully your book will get me in the mood to celebrate.
    Janet E.
    von1janet(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. So sorry for your loss, Janet. Memories will be bittersweet this Christmas season I'm sure. God bless you and your family!

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  10. I am really into Christmas stories this year, this would be a great addition!
    bookwormgal2011(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. I just LOVE Christmas stories. I need to get some more! Good luck, Michelle

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  11. I love Christmas stories, thank you for the chance to win this book.

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