Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Stranded for the Holidays

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CARTER, LISA
STRANDED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A new mom for Christmas? 
She's everything they've wished for.

Runaway bride AnnaBeth Cummings needs shelter for the holidays when a blizzard leaves her stranded, and rancher Jonas Stone's happy to help. But his son's been wishing for a mommy for Christmas, and town matchmakers are convinced AnnaBeth and Jonas are perfect for each other. As the storm clears, city girl AnnaBeth will have to decide: does her heart now belong in the country?

My Review:

There's a reason the snowman on the cover of this inspirational romance looks so happy -- this story is so much fun it's grin-inducing! I want to be stranded for the holidays too!!!! Romantic comedy moments mesh with tender, heartfelt ones are what make for some literary Christmas magic.

Yes, it's true, Jonas is as swoonworthy as they come. AnnaBeth recognizes that right from the start. "God's Cowboy Gift to Women" and that he comes with his very own "mini-me cowboy" (p 19) just makes it all the more perfect. Of course, this cowboy comes with a few issues which present in a somewhat grumpy demeanor and for some strange reason he works really hard to remain impassive when AnnaBeth is around. That's hard to do though because she's "as perky and bubbly as a brand-new pup. And about as much trouble." (p 27)  You can see the problem here, right? With AnnaBeth trying not to swoon and Jonas struggling to maintain a stoic neutrality? Add in a little boy with his heart set on a mommy for Christmas and an outbreak of matchmakers scheming and, well, you get a healthy dose of Christmas cheer (and toe-curls!) Sweet perfection of a holiday read!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a gently copy of  Stranded for the Holidays 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 November 30 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

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24 comments:

  1. Linda MoffittNovember 26, 2019 at 1:49 PM

    Very Heartwarming Sounding
    Love The Cover 😍
    Thanks for sharing this book with us
    iamabho AT gmail DOT com 💜💙💜

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  2. Lucy Reynolds November 26, 2019 at 5:07 PM

    What an adorable cover. Thank you for the chance.
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    1. KavNovember 26, 2019 at 5:14 PM

      Doesn't that cover make you want to pick up the book and start reading?! Good luck, Lucy!

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  3. rubynrebaNovember 26, 2019 at 5:29 PM

    I can't believe how many beautiful Christmas books there are! You are introducing us to a lot of wonderful new ones. Thanks
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    1. KavNovember 26, 2019 at 8:09 PM

      There are soooooo many!!!!! I'm happy to introduce you to some of them. Good luck, rubynreba!

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  4. kim hansenNovember 26, 2019 at 5:55 PM

    Always fun to read a Christmas book when the weather is crappy outside. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. KavNovember 26, 2019 at 8:09 PM

      Yes -- snuggling inside with a good book is my favourite winter sport. :-) Good luck, Kim!

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  5. Jackie SmithNovember 26, 2019 at 6:51 PM

    I realllly want to read this one! Thanks for your giveway, Kav.
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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  6. PamNovember 26, 2019 at 7:09 PM

    Never enough Christmas stories this time of year! Sounds like a great read. Thanks for the review.

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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    1. KavNovember 26, 2019 at 8:10 PM

      It's fun trying to read them all! Good luck, Pam!

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  7. Kay GarrettNovember 26, 2019 at 7:43 PM

    "STRANDED FOR THE HOLIDAYS" has a lot going for it before even reading your review. The only thing missing on that cover is a little dog. However, the grin on the child's and snowman's faces make up for the lack of pooch. The title creates stories in my head before I start reading.

    After reading your review, I know I would LOVE this book and it's going on my ever growing TBR list. I would enjoy reading this book anytime of year because I think we can all use a Christmas story in April or any month of the year.

    Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. KavNovember 26, 2019 at 8:15 PM

      Dogs make everything better. :-) You'll definitely want this book in your Christmas collection, Kay. Good luck!

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  8. Nancy PNovember 26, 2019 at 7:49 PM

    Very cute cover. Thanks for the chance.

    positive DOT ideas DOT 4you AT gmail DOT com

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  9. Trixi November 27, 2019 at 12:09 AM

    Opposites attract is always a fun troupe in fiction and then you add a cute canine and kid to the mix, well, be still my heart! Sparks fly in more than one way 😉

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Trixi November 27, 2019 at 12:11 AM

      Oh oops, I thought this story had a dog in it! Why doesn't it for Pete's sake....lol!

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    2. KavNovember 27, 2019 at 11:16 AM

      lol -- besides, you can't go wrong with Lisa Carter! Good luck, Trixi!

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  10. Terrill R.November 27, 2019 at 6:38 PM

    Yay! For Lisa Carter. Yay, for rom-coms. A lot of my all-times favorites are books with humor and poignancy.
    tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. KavNovember 28, 2019 at 9:27 AM

      And Lisa Carter does it so well. Good luck, Terrill!

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  11. WinnieNovember 27, 2019 at 7:32 PM

    This sounds so delightful! Thanks for the fun review!
    whthomas13 at yahoo dot com

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