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Operation Mistletoe
Victoria Spencer hates Christmas
For the last ten years, disaster has struck on Christmas Eve, leaving Tori dreading the holidays. When she's assigned to cover the light displays for her newspaper, she's determined to spend as little time on the article as possible. Especially once she realizes she's to feature frat boy Gabe "The Babe" Robertston, her former college crush.
Gabe Robertson is a different man than he was in college. Every December, he transforms his acreage into a winter wonderland designed to celebrate the birth of Christ and share God's love with the community. He also uses the lights to raise money for Operation Mistletoe, an organization that sends Christmas to troops stationed overseas.
Unable to se aside her prejudice, Tori looks for ulterior motives in Gabe's actions and dtermines to dig deeper. Will her investigations destroy any chance of a Merry Christmas?
My Review:
published in 2015
This is my first Elizabeth Maddrey book and I'm so glad I have another one waiting on my TBR pile! I don't know how I missed this author but I intend to play a serious game of catch-up now that I've 'discovered' her!
A Christmas story with a Scroogy twist. Victoria isn't a fan of Christmas. Gabe is an over-the-top, out-of-the-box celebrator. Victoria isn't impressed. She's looking for an angle and Gabe's got one -- Jesus. Love the way the author incorporates the true meaning of Christmas into this story. Love Gabe's enthusiasm. His servant's heart. The way he lives his beliefs. But Victoria's certain there's something fishy going on and she plans to uncover the truth.
This is a shorter read, but it packs an emotional wallop along with a zing of Christmas cheer and holiday romance.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Operation Mistletoe, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday October 26 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
Totally new to me author! Thank you for the introduction and the Christmas cheer!
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I do too -- so many great ones out there. Good luck, Linda!
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DeleteI have this one already in ebook so I'm not entering. But two other "indie" authors I can recommend to you are Valerie Comer and JoAnn Durgin. Both are great writers that I think you would enjoy! Valerie is also fellow Canadian who lives on a farm, I believe. :-) Her daughter or daughter-in-law has designed some of her book covers.
ReplyDeleteYou should check these ladies books out, they are wonderful fellow Christian authors who show Christ through their writing. I always enjoy the faith element in them, it's very refreshing!
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Ooohhh -- thanks for those indie author recommendations. Both Valerie Comer and JoAnn Durgin have books available on audible and Book Depository and Valerie even has a Christmas cowboy one! Woot!
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This is the perfect Christmas escape read. Good luck, Lori!
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DeleteOoo a new-to-me author and I love reading Christmas books! Thanks!
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It's so much fun to discover new-to-me-authors. Good luck, Melissa!
DeleteI know of this author, but never had the honor of reading on of her books. "Operation Mistletoe" sounds like an amazing book to read any time of the year, but being close to Christmas a very good reminder as to the true meaning of the season. Definitely a book that I would enjoy having the opportunity to read. I'll have to move it up on my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your review which makes me want to read it sooner than later and for the opportunity to win a copy!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and may your week start off on the right footing. <3
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Yes -- it really is a wonderful Christmas story about the true meaning of Christmas. Good luck, Kay!
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You're welcome, Lucy. Good luck!
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Glad I could introduce you! Good luck, Melanie!
DeleteSounds like a good Christmas story, I know about 'bad' things happening during the holidays, it happens all too often. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book.
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Christmas can bring out the best and worst in people. Good luck, Wendy!
DeleteOperation Mistletoe is the only Elizabeth Maddrey book I have read, but stopping by to say Hi!
ReplyDeleteI have a few more of hers on my kindle. I like her writing style and do follow her on Inspy :)
I have seen her name around but haven't delved in...partly because I erroneously assumed all her books would be in kindle format only. Imagine my surprise to discover a slew of them available on Book Depository and even some on audible. Woot!
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I read and have enjoyed a story or two from Elizabeth Maddrey.
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I'm definitely looking forward to more by her. Good luck, Paula!
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You've got that right! Good luck, Caryl!
DeleteThis sounds like a great Christmas book. Elizabeth is a new to me author, though I have read some of her blog posts.
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It's really a wonderful Christmas story. Good luck, Pam!
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DeleteI haven't read anything by this author, but I actually just purchased the first book in her Peacock Hill series!
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I'll have to check that series out. I'm hearing tons of good things about her and now that I've read one of Maddrey's books I understand why. Good luck, Patty!
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ReplyDeleteShe has so many books out but this is the first one I've read -- I'll definitely be reading more. Good luck, SIS!
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