Saturday, February 7, 2015

Snowfall


GIVEAWAY

GRAY, SHELLEY SHEPARD
SNOWFALL

Twenty-year old Ruth Stutzman is a wonderful caregiver—but she has no experience with kinner. Laid off from her job at a retirement home due to budget cuts, she’s relieved to find work—even if it means temporarily watching widower Martin Rodes’ brood of six!

Martin has done the best he can since his wife’s passing, but he and the children need help. Their house, once full of laughter and light, has been darkened by sadness. Soon after Ruth arrives, the children are drawn to her warmth and gentleness, and so is Martin, even though he feels it’s wrong. But the harder he tries to ignore her, the deeper he begins to care for this attractive young woman who has brought joy back into his children’s lives . . . and his own.

Each passing day brings the Rodes closer to Ruth . . . and closer to Christmas, when she will have to say goodbye. Ruth, too, cannot deny the bond she feels with the children—and with Martin. When her old job becomes available again, Ruth finds herself torn. How can she stay with the Rodes? Yet how can she go?

My Review:

Snowfall was originally published in October 2014, which means I'm not that late in the game even though it is a Christmas story. Reading it while cozied up inside my warm little house in the middle of a raging blizzard certainly sparked some of that holiday ambiance though. :-)

The perfect blend of laughter and gentle romance. This heartwarming tale is so much more than a Christmas story. There is deep heartache within both Ruth and Martin's pasts. Very different kinds of heartache, but both have been left with a hollowness and yearning they barely acknowledge. Six rambunctious children manage to shake things up enough to make them both aware that there might just be hope in their future. An a lot of love.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Snowfall 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 February 8 2015. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

16 comments:

  1. No, you are definitely not too late! This is one that I have been wanting to read as well. It gets unbearably hot here in the summer, so I may have Christmas in July and read Christmas books! Try to trick my body into thinking it isn't sweltering hot out. Lol Thx for the opportunity to win another one of Shelley's books! :)

    dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Ooohh, I like that idea of Christmas in July, Diana. I missed a few other Amish Christmas releases too. I think I might do some summer holiday reading as well. Good luck.

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  2. Two of Shelley's books in two days is awesome! I always enjoy a good Christmas any time of the year.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. Funny how that worked out, eh? Good luck, rubynreba.

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  3. Your review makes me wish I had this book now .... but wait I have lots of others to read. lol. I'll never be without a good book on a day like today ... cold snowing and a warm home!! rrwalter34ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. Isn't reading the perfect hobby for the winter months?! Except it's hard to read at the bus stop because it's so hard to turn pages when wearing mittens. LOL Good luck, Becky.

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  4. Oh happy day! Another Shelley Shepard Gray book up for grabs. I haven't read this one yet! Thanks for the chance to win it.
    Blessings,
    Brittany McEuen
    kbmceuen at yahoo dot com

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    1. There were just so many good Christmas releases in 2014, it was hard to keep up. Good luck, Brittany.

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

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  6. Another great book...count me in! Thank you, Kav!

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  7. Gasp, I have never read anything by Shelley. But your review makes me want to read this book for sure! I think anytime is good to read a christmas story.

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  8. I love Christmas stories and enjoy them any time of the year!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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  9. I love your Christmas in July idea Diane! I'd never thought of reading my Christmas books in July!!
    And love your review! And would love to read this book!!
    Blessings
    Joy
    ibjoy1953(at)yahoo.com

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  10. Sounds like a great Christmas story.. We have had Christmas quilt shows in July.. so this would be a great idea for reading on a hot summer day!
    dkstevensneAToutlookDo TCoM

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  11. Sounds like a great Christmas story.. We have had Christmas quilt shows in July.. so this would be a great idea for reading on a hot summer day!
    dkstevensneAToutlookDo TCoM

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  12. This sounds like another winner by Shelley, thank you for the chance to win a copy.

    wfnren at aol dot com

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