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JANYRE TROMP
RANEY DEBORAH
O LITTLE TOWN : A ROMANCE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Stores of small-town Christmas and the enduring love of God from three critically acclaimed authors. In the sleepy small town of Mapleview, Michigan, Christmas is always something special. In this charming collection of romance novellas, join three generations of Mapleview residents longing for love -- and finding it -- on the most wonderful night of the year.
Hopes and Fears by Amanda Wen
Emma Trowbridge is determined to give her students the Christmas pageant of a lifetime. The last person she expected, or wanted, to encounter in her two-room schoolhouse is her childhood rival, Frederick Oberstein. He would rather be far away himself. He wants no part of cheer, Christmas or otherwise. Can they learn to see each other in a new light -- embrace a new season of hope and faith tougher?
While Mortals Sleep by Janyre Tromp
While World War II rages overseas, news reporter Eleanor Sweers returns home to Mapleview to face the repercussions of the death of her sister and her nightmare of Christmases past. But the Homefront isn't as far from the war as she thought: a bomb has landed in the middle of the U.S. Now Eleanor and family friend Gideon Braum may have to choose between the scoop of a lifetime and the love of a lifetime.
The Wondrous Gift by Deborah Raney
High school football coach Caleb Janssen and music teacher Rachel Hamblin bond when they both lose their jobs at a Christian school. But when they discover their plans for the future are mutually exclusive, the fallout threatens to tear them apart.
My Review:
A stunning collection of Christmas stories that I will cherish every year. These authors deliver the very essence of the season in classic tales of loss and hope and the wonder of new beginnings during the most magical time of the year.
I felt all kinds of 'Anne and Gilbert' vibes from Amanda Wen's 'Hopes and Fears'. As students, Emma and Fredrick shared a long standing school rivalry, but they are adults now, teachers in the same two room school house where that rivalry has the chance to spark into something so much more...if only past sorrows and mistakes can be faced and forgiven. Brilliantly paced and beautifully told, the author has managed to capture the heart of Christmas and its everlasting promise of hope.
Janrye Tromp's Christmas offering includes a compelling World War II mystery which was a fun surprise. She has packed all the depth and substance you'd find in a full length novel into 'While Mortals Sleep' -- from characterization to plot and beautiful descriptive writing. Unputdownable!
Deb Raney's 'Wonderous Gift' was the least Christmas-y of this trio. It starts a week before Christmas (present day) and ends on Christmas the following year. So seasonal bookends to a fun and flirty contemporary romance with just the right touch of angst. And there's a very sweet 'coming full circle' vibe between the first story in this collection and this one. Uplifting and inspiring.
I enjoyed listening to the audible edition of 'O Little Town'. Excellent narrators in Leah Horowitz and Matt Godfrey (though only Janyre Tromp's novella included both a male and female narrator.)
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GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice..
If you would like a chance to win a copy of O Little Town , 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 15 2022 . Offer open to
If you would like a chance to win a copy of O Little Town , 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 15 2022 . Offer open to
Always enjoy Deborah Raney's books and was looking back to see if you had any reviews of the other authors. I now remember that Amanda Wen debut which garnered high praise from you. This collection sounds very appealing. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJanyre was my new-to-me author in this collection. Amazing writing in all of these novellas. Come away feeling as full as you do after a full length read. Good luck, CC!
DeleteThis is the top Christmas book on my wish list, and after your review I want to read it even more! That cover calls to me, and I also like how the stories are from different time periods.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway Kav!
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And the connection between each novella is cool too. A timeless collection for sure. Good luck, Tracey -- and thanks for putting this one on my radar.
DeleteI am so anxious to read this book.....sounds fantastic! Thanks for your giveaway, Kav!
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It's beyond fantastic! Good luck, Jackie!
DeleteHave had my eye on this one for a while, Kav. Love the cover! So glad to hear your high praise for the book. Fingers crossed for the win! :)
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It's the perfect wintery read cover, isn't it? Good luck, Cheryl!
DeleteThree wonderful authors with three great Christmas themed stories adds up to "O LITTLE TOWN" being a book I'd love to read. Really intrigued with the WWII story. Love stories in the era.
ReplyDeleteDon't you LOVE that cover! I'd love to stroll down sidewalk or just find a bench and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
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Yes, it's all win-win-win with this collection -- from the cover to the stories inside. Good luck, Kay!
DeleteOh goody, I'm starting to gather my list for Christmas novellas to read during the upcoming busy holiday season! This collection is going on there for sure 😊
ReplyDeleteteamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com
It definitely belongs on that list, Trixi! It's an amazing collection. Good luck!
DeleteWe got up this week to snow on the ground and I'm so not ready for that time of the year just yet, but I'd definitely love to read about it. rrwalter34atgmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteNoooooo!!! Oh Becky, snow this early is awful! I feel for you. We've had really nice temps in the day -- 12 -15 by the afternoon though it gets frosty over night. Still, it's great cleaning up the garden weather. Hopefully that snow will melt away and you'll get some warmer days yet. Good luck, Becky!
DeleteI've read many of Deb Raney's books over the years and have also really enjoyed books by newer authors Amanda Wen and Janyre Tromp. Having stories by all three of these authors in one book makes it the perfect Christmas novella, one that is on my "wish list."
ReplyDeletepmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com
Yep...definitely a collection you'll want to read this Christmas. Good luck, Pam!
DeleteFills my 2022 goal ~ Novellas to read new author ~ and... it is a historical fiction too!!
ReplyDeleteKathleen ~ Lane Hill House
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Yay -- love it when one book fits multiple goals. Good luck, Kathleen!
DeleteOne I am familiar with the other 2 not so much. Looking forward to reading it. cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteThat was me too. I love novellas for discovering new-to-me authors. Good luck, Kim.
DeleteI’m wishing for this one. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Lucy!
DeleteHmmm, this one sounds quite festive! I may have to add it to my TBR list.
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Oh, you really must! Good luck, Abigail!
DeleteI've wanted to give this one a try since it released. Thanks for the opportunity!
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You're welcome, Melissa. Good luck!
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Good luck, LSA!
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