Excellent holiday read...couldn't put it down
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Loved how the story developed and the how you got to know the various characters. Looking forward to the next book.
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What a Great Holiday Gift. Love the Connection between Lillie and Chris.  Sarah Brooks you have given us the Best holiday present wrapped up in the HEA book. It was a could not put down book once I got started. HOLIDAY HIT
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy if this book.
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Holly Miller is spending her first Christmas in Wagtail and it's everything she remembered and more. Her grandma has even set up a German-inspired Christkindl market for vendors to sell their goodies and Christmas decorations. But Holly's happy mood takes a sharp downturn when she finds out that her childhood pal and long time wanna be boyfriend, Holmes Richardson, is bringing his finacee, Norma Jeanne, home--and they'll be staying at Sugar Maple Inn to celebrate their upcoming wedding with her family.

The whole Thackleberry clan, who is Norma Jeanne's family (with the exception of generous-hearted Dale (who makes an awesome Santa Claus) seems like a bunch of poster children for the dysfunctional family. Or they would make a great nighttime soap opera like the ones we saw back in the 80s. Dale Thackleberry owns a dog clothes manufacturing company and likes to give to the less fortunate but most of his family, especially his tightwad current wife, seems to be thinking of only themselves...and money or how to get more wealth and possessions.

When murder strikes the festive season and Aunt Birdie is a prime suspect, Holly of course is going to do whatever it takes to get Officer Dave to find the real killer.

I've read 2 other books in this series and absolutely loved them. I think this one is my favorite so far because it takes place during Christmas time. If Wagtail was a place that could be visited, I would definitely want to visit during the Christmas season!

The mystery was another good one that had lots of great suspects and different possibilities so I didn't guess who it was at all. The characters in the Thackleberry family were a real mixed bag but most of them had one thing in common that they only cared about money and material wealth. Finally at point, they were forced to actually come together as a family and figure out how to work out some company issues.

I thought the part about some of the locals participating in being secret elves was really fun. Holly was one of them and since Holmes was there for Christmas, he insisted on being an elf as well. It was so cool to hear the little kids talking about elf sitings.

One of the side stories involved a couple of children being fostered in town (some of the elf gift recipients) and a local man named Rupert who everyone thought was like a Grinch mainly because he had a giant inflatable Grinch in his yard, but as it turned out, he had a house full of Christmas decorations and at the end, children of his own and was acting like someone who really understood the true giving behind the whole Christmas season. It was heart-warming!

There are some yummy looking recipes in the back of the book for all your 2 footed and 4 footed friends, all based on recipes talked about in the story and tested by the author herself.

I can't wait to see what Krista Davis has in mind for the next book!
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A most excellent holiday read.
Though we are talking about a mystery book here, and the demise of Santa, this will put you in the spirit and make the holidays seem that much more enjoyable - because how can you go wrong with a plate of Christmas cookies, a cup of coffee (if you're not a coffee lover and read this, you'll find that you might be tempted to find your nearest coffee shop and give it a go!), and a good holiday mystery.
Cheers!
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Never put it down, from beginning to end! A wonderful holiday read! Full of humor, romance and holiday fun! Another success for Ms. Bowman!
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Emotion evoking story. Well written and plotted. Looking forward to more from this author. Perfect story for the Holiday  season.
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Great holiday read. Totally enjoyed it. Am now reading the 2nd book.  Love the descriptions of where the story is set.
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Got this book at Christmas, took it on my trip....Very sweet novel for the holidays..I really enjoyed it even though I figured out how it was going to end..Would recommend it ...
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If there's one book that will put you in the holiday spirit and make you believe in miracles, it is William Hazelgrove's, Real Santa.

I absolutely loved this book! Just when you thought that every possible angle for a story about Santa Claus had been covered, Hazelgrove comes up with this amazing and heartwarming story. This book is destined to become a holiday classic to be enjoyed over and over again.

Everything about this story worked for me: the story line, characters, and of course all the references to classic holiday movies about Santa Claus. Once I started reading it I could not put it down. I am so happy that I came across this book this holiday season.

Yes, folks, there is a Santa Claus. And he doesn't get any more real than he does in this heartwarming and captivating Christmas story.

Jeffrey Miller,
I'll Be Home For Christmas
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Christmas at Twilight by Lori Wilde
Love holiday reads and this is one of the better ones. Starts out in North Texas where Hutch (Brian) has just returned from not only the war but the Army. He's been discharged due to his injuries and is back at the family home where his sister had been living.
When he arrives he meets Jane and her son Ben who are taking care of his sisters' child, Kimmie. We find out a lot about their past lives over the course of the pages. Love hearing how he copes with not being able to talk, he seems to have patience and calm about him.
Jane we find out isn't who she says she is and we learn about her past, the hiding, etc.
Love how the community helps each of them out in various ways. You know from the start they will end up together, it's the journey along the way that is the interesting part. True North, love this phrase! Sex scenes are toasty hot.
Violence is a bit on the strong side but there's a lot of action bringing the whole story together...was hoping for the Kismet cookie recipe...
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
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A wonderful holiday read. I was quite sad that the main character was 100 because there would be no sequel. Very funny all the way through. Quite delightful . I will now read every book by this author. I thank him for all the fun.
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I enjoyed this book from the first page! The humor and writing style drew me in, and the story was so entertaining it was hard to put down. A wonderful blend of fact and fiction,  it made our colorful holiday history come to life!
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This was a good "fun" read and I enjoyed it.  Light-hearted but this author has the ability to make you feel as though you are actually there! Well worth the read, and especially a nice holiday book.
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I just love the Christmas season and when I found out that Vicki Delany was releasing her new holiday-themed book, WE WISH YOU A MURDEROUS CHRISTMAS, I was elated! The catchy title with the clever play on Christmas carols definitely caught my eye along with the festive cover. The author starts off with a wonderful setting in the town of Rudolph which will definitely get you into the Christmas spirit. I loved the sights, the sounds, the smells of holiday cheer that Vicki Delany weaves into her story, along with a murderous plot that kept me turning pages and guessing until the reveal. There were plenty of suspects with believable reasons why they would have wanted Gordon Olsen dead, while the subplots added dimension to a terrific story without detracting from it. The author has also created memorable characters, especially with Merrys father, Noel, who epitomizes Christmas and was born on Christmas day. By the end of this book, youll be left with a magical feeling that just maybe Santa does exist!

I willingly provided a review after obtaining a copy from Netgalley.
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With each of the three stories (NevermoreA Christmas Tree Grows In BaltimoreBlended Families) I was right there with the characters. I enjoyed all of them. Id recommend this one... could be because I really like Christmas as well

Loved this one. It's excellently written and the characters are well drawn. Funny, heartwarming and couldn't put it down. This is not a genre I even enjoy, so for me to give this a perfect score is a big deal. Loved it.
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Read this book on a recommendation from a friend.  It was great.  A great holiday read, easy to get through and very enjoyable.
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Grisham proves that he is capable of producing great stories in any genre in this holiday comedy.  The story takes you on a rollercoaster ride of yuletide twists and turns -- definitely a book that you should read this holiday season.