Wednesday, November 27, 2019

The White Christmas Inn

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WRIGHT, COLLEEN
THE WHITE CHRISTMAS INN

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

A New England inn seems like the picture perfect place to spend the holidays. But when a snowstorm shuts the roads and keeps the guests inside, they find themselves worrying that this Christmas may not be exactly what they dreamed.

Molly just needs to keep her head down and finisher her latest book, but her writer's block is crippling. The arrival of Marcus, a handsome widower with two young girls, is exactly the distraction she doesn't need.

Hannah had planned a picturesque winter wedding, but as the storm hits, her plans come crashing down. Just when she thinks she'll never love again, her childhood friend Luke comes to town to check on his grandmother before the storm. Could there be romance in her future after all?

Jeanne and Tim don't know how they're going to keep the inn open another year -- or how to bridge the distance between them in their marriage. With a flurry of unexpected guests, they'll have to work together to keep their little inn afloat. But will it be enough to rekindle their relationship?

As the character's stories intertwine, they start to find hope where they thought it had been lost. Though this is definitely not the Christmas any of them imagined, with faith and a little bit of holiday magice, they all might just find this the most wonderful Christmas ever.

My Review:

published in 2018

A heartwarming holiday addition to the libraries of Christmas fiction aficionados everywhere. Think vintage 1942 movie 'Holiday Inn' married with Debbie Macomber's classic Christmas brilliance and you'll have an idea of what to expect from The White Christmas Inn.

Rich descriptive prose provide lush ambiance to this incredible story of a diverse group of travelers stranded at a Vermont inn over Christmas. Everyone has a story and the way the author skillfully weaves intricate details of their varied lives into a cohesive tale of hope and new beginnings is inspired.

This is the kind of stand-up-and-cheer holiday tale that's worth reading more than once. My only complaint is that after all those lusicious food descriptions I anticipated an addendum of recipes at the end of the book! Alas, there were none, but I've taken notes and intend to hunt them down on my own. :-)

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of  The White Christmas Inn, 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!

27 comments:

  1. Kav, thank you for sharing this delightful holiday story. Colleen is a new-to-me author.

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    1. She's new-to-me as well. She's written a lovely Christmas story. Good luck, Caryl.

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  2. What a beautiful cover! I love Christmas stories! Thank you for the opportunity, Kav!
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    1. It's a very Christmassy cover, isn't it? Good luck, Melanie!

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  3. Oh, I remember the vintage Holiday Inn movie - an interesting comparison. Thanks!

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    1. Well...they don't break out in song and dance but....:-) Good luck, CC!

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  4. I Love Heartwarming Holiday Story Books 📚 Especially Christmas 🎄 Books 📚 Thanks for the chance Kav 😊
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    1. This is definitely heartwarming! Happy sigh. Good luck, Linda!

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    2. Definitely a Happy Sigh Thanks Kav 😊

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  5. I love Christmas books. Thank you for sharing. Blessings
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  6. Sounds heartwarming indeed, Kav. Count me in, please! :)

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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  7. Oh, I love the cover. Doors on covers are one of my favorite motifs!

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  8. Heartwarming cover

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  9. This sounds lovely and the cover is beautiful! Colleen is a new-to-me author.

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    1. My first time reading her too. Good luck, Melissa!

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  10. "THE WHITE CHRISTMAS INN" sounds like the type of book to get you in the holiday frame of mind. Your review saying to think "Holiday Inn" movie married with Debbie Macomber makes it a must read for me. Loved the movie as well as this amazing author. Thank you for the heads up and the opportunity to win a copy!
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    1. It has the kind of heartwarming feel perfect for a holiday read. Good luck, Kay!

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  11. I really enjoy Colleen's books so thank you for the chance to win a copy.

    wfnren at aol dot com

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  12. Beautiful cover, beautiful story and I love the movie "Holiday Inn". This would definitely fit in my Christmas book TBR list :-)

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    1. Yes -- sounds like the perfect literary fit for you, Trixi. Good luck!

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  13. It would be a beautiful place to spend a Christmas! It sounds interesting to see how their lives intertwine as they are snowed in.
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    1. I want to visit this inn soooo much! Good luck, rubynreba!

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