Christmas in Evergreen

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NAIGLE, NANCY

CHRISTMAS IN EVERGREEN

A snowy small town.

A snow globe that grants wishes.

A love that's meant to be.

Evergreen, Vermont is about to be in the rearview mirror of Allie Shaw's vintage red pickup truck. It's hard to say goodbye to her small town and her veterinarian practice, but she's moving to Washington D.C., where her big-city-loving boyfriend lives.

Ever since Ryan Bellamy's wife died, he hardly knows how to celebrate Christmas. He's decided to take his daughter Zoe to Florida, and Evergreen  is just a quick stop on the way to the airport. While they're there, Zoe partakes in a local tradition, making a Christmas wish on the now globe at the town diner.

But neither Allie's nor Ryan's Christmas goes as planned. They've checked their wish lists twice, and they didn't say anything about meeting someone new...or about a fresh chance at love.

This magical, feel-good romance includes a free Hallmark recipe for Vermont Christmas Card Cookies.

My Review:

published in 2018

Ever since I read The Shell Collector by this author I've wanted to read more of her work and what better place to start then with one of her many Christmas novels? 

Christmas in Evergreen is a novelization of a Hallmark movie (which I haven't seen) so you get the small town charm and a few quirky characters that come along with that. As well as some Christmas magic! And a sweet romance. All combined with the kind of holiday flare that will have you humming Jingle Bells the rest of the month. :-)

Now, for those who are love triangle gun-shy like me, fear not, I bring tidings of great joy -- this is NOT that plot! I can't say more without spoiling some of the story, but it's handled very well and barely a ripple in the grand scheme of things. I was more alarmed about Allie leaving this charming town for the city! What was she thinking? How could she bring herself to go? Luckily fate transpires against her and we have a deliciously warm and inviting festive story.

Absolutely adore young Zoe and her enthusiasm for all things Christmas -- especially if it's happening in Evergreen. And this story is piled high with the best kinds of holiday traditions and activities. If it wasn't so atrociously hot out I'd try my hand at making those Vermont Christmas Card Cookies. (the perils of jumping on the Christmas in July bandwagon!)

I listened to the audible edition of Christmas in Evergreen, beautifully narrated by Kathleen McInerney. Her performance increased my 'reading' pleasure that much more!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- reader's choice.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Christmas in Evergreen, 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 July 30 2022 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!