Happy Trails for Benni at Christmas
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Whenever and Earlene Fowler book hits the bookstand I can't wait to have some "me time" to sit and read from cover to cover.  Fowler's latest book "Tumbling Blocks" was no exception.

Each time I have read the next book in the series I feel like I have gotten together with old friends finding out more and more about what is happening in their current lives.

I found the references to the art world very interesting.

Boo - what a puppy!  A nice addition to the story line.
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Christmas story with a predictable and happy ending. A nostalgic story of Christmas in Virgin River aka as a perfect world for many. Great read for the holidays.  Hope and Joy :)
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This is a Christmas bounty right here! Seven beautiful, heart-warming stories about Christmas traditions and the priceless gifts of new love and renewed faith, create a gift that is both a joy and a blessing to read.

Nutcracker Christmas by Jennifer Allee
This gorgeous story danced right off the pages and onto the stage of my imagination! Isabella is granted the principal role in the Nutcracker, and Victor is a violin player in the orchestra. But when Isabella receives a Christmas miracle, it might just spell the death of a dream for Victor. Beautiful, enthralling and magical!

An Apple for Christmas by Darlene Franklin
Dont just give your teacher an apple, give her an orchard! This is a delectable apple-flavored story about a pretty school teacher, the widower Mac, his apple orchard, and his twin daughters Pippa and Margil. We share in Mac and the girls journey of moving forward past grief and anger and allowing love back in. Could one of Macs apples sweeten the girls teacher to become a part of their lives?

Christmas Lessons by Patty Smith Hall
Christmas can be a giver of lessons as well as gifts! History teacher Claire Davenport was surprised and dismayed to see Billy Warner stepping in as the new coach the man she broke off an engagement to! Billy hopes to finally discover why she walked out of his life, because she still takes up residence in his heart. What will be the key to opening locked doors and allowing love in? Step back into class with this inspiring and melt-your-heart love story!

Handcarved Christmas by Cynthia Hickey
Cynthia Hickey carves out a festive story of warm Christmas traditions comprising of pines, presents, and secret plans! Benjamins brother stuns him by arranging a surprise bride to arrive at their Montana home after hed left, leaving Ben no choice but to wed her. Wanting at first to strangle his brother, in short time he wanted to hug him. But Ben and his bride struggle with getting to know one anothers heart and wishes. Will Ben manage to carve out a Christmas to remember for them both?

The Fruitcake Challenge by Carrie Fancett Pagels
A well-educated and cocky lumberjack, a pretty camp cook who wants to leave, a spicy romance, and a nourishing spiritual message are just a handful of the ingredients making up this mouth-watering and engaging story! Tom Jeffries takes up a position as the new axeman of the logging camp. He becomes smitten with the bosss daughter Jo, and carelessly proposes to marry her if she can bake a fruitcake as good as his mothers. Will the cake deliver all of its promises? A delicious story!!

Sadies Gift by Niki Turner
Always giving, Sadie has a heart as big as her state of Colorado. But this Christmas might just be Sadies turn to receive an unexpected gift! Sadie and Nathan got off on the wrong foot when Sadie inadvertently caused Nathan to have an accident in his brothers car the last thing he had of late brother. Nathan is furious and demands Sadie to pay! But how can she pay when she still has to buy Christmas gifts for the sick children of the Preventorium? So she runs away! This is a perfect, heart-warming Christmas story of selfless giving and sacrificial love.

Holly Daze by Gina Wellborn
This delightful story had me in a daze as I became lost within its pages that oozed of charm and atmosphere! Both James Holly, the geologist and world-traveled fossil hunter, and Lena, the pure toy-makers daughter and towns good-luck charm, have personal battles and don't feel they're good enough for each other. As they overcome shameful thoughts, feelings of inadequacy, and superstitions, will James and Holly find the courage to shoot for their dreams!
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Footprints...

I gave this beautiful calendar to a couple I know for Christmas. They are devoted Christians and told me that they love the photos
and the writing in this calendar.
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I enjoyed this book so much. I have enjoyed all of the books by this author but this one may have been a favorite with the Christmas scenery and her beautifully painted word pictures. I cant wait for the next books in the series!
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Running out of gas while their marriage is on the rocks might be the best thing to ever happen to Ben and Rebecca. Facing the possibility of this being their last Christmas together, they decide to make this the best Christmas ever for their children by spending it at a resort. Fortunately the kids went ahead of them with her sister's kids. A sudden storm forces them into an abandoned cowshed where they must spend their Christmas Eve. This is a very well-written reconciliation story combined with a family Christmas story. The two mesh extremely well.
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For Judith and Stan this is the first Christmas alone, without the children or grandchildren around. And without them around it's hard for Judith to get excited about the rituals that make Christmas for them. One of her most treasured traditions is decorating the tree with the lovingly crafted homemade "ugly" Christmas Ornaments.

Will Judith and Stan have a Merry Christmas after all?

This is a sweet heartwarming read about an older retirement age couple who are in the predicament of being alone for Christmas, with their children miles and miles away.

I loved how Stan tried to help Judith, and even though he didn't completely understand at first. And also I really liked Judith's friend Bev, and how she tried to cheer up Judith.

Stan is a very loving husband, and even though it was hard for him to understand at first he loved her and showed her true love.

Overall, this was a simple and sweet read, a nice read, but also predictable. A very nice story about the importance of family at Christmas time.

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Great Christmas treat and gives the reader the desire to visit the Vermont.  Characters are likable and very real with real life issues.  There is a bit of mystery in each and every character.  Wish there was a sequel to this book.
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About the Book:
Miranda did not put adventure on her Christmas list, but thanks to her eighty-five-year-old neighbor Joy, that's exactly what she's getting this year. When Joy tells Miranda that she plans to drive an old RV decked out in Christmas decorations from their Chicago neighborhood to her new retirement digs in Phoenix--in the dead of winter, no less--the much younger Miranda insists that Joy cannot make such a trip by herself. Besides, a crazy trip with Joy would be more interesting than another Christmas home alone. Unemployed and facing foreclosure, Miranda feels she has nothing to lose by packing a bag and heading off to Route 66. But Joy has a hidden agenda for their Christmas joyride--and a hidden problem that could derail the whole venture.

No one captures the heartwarming fun of the Christmas season quite like Melody Carlson. Fasten your seat belt, because it's going to be an exciting ride!

My Review:
 Mirandas Christmas isn't going as planned. Instead of a nice Christmas at home with a cozy fire, hot chocolate, and all the Christmas trimmings, she is facing the cold, rough feeling of foreclosure and no one to run to. And if that wasn't bad enough her dear neighbor of whom she loves is moving away from their Chicago neighborhood.

Joy is taking moving to Phoenix by charge. Instead of leaving all hum-drum and boring shes leaving in an RV covered with Christmas decorations. Due to a contest on her blog, Joy is planned to make several stops along the way, bringing Christmas cheer with her. But a trip from Chicago to Phoenix, isn't going to be easy on old Joy, no shes going to need a little help along the way. And thats where Miranda comes in.

Miranda and Joy have little mishaps along the way but together they learn what Christmas is all about. And little does Miranda know, that Joy has something up her sleeve.

The Christmas Joy Ride is a beautiful Christmas story, just in time for the holidays. I love Melody Carlsons books and this one will definitely be add to my stack of favorites. If you are looking for a wonderful Christmas book, this is the one youve been waiting for.

**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author.
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Village Life at Christmas

As always I enjoyed going back to a quieter time of life, but one filled with love and joy.  Miss Read's characters feel like part one ones own family.
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Gave to my grandson for Christmas - he does alot of night hiking in the dessert- he loved it !
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This is a gift for Christmas will add a follow after after the gift is utilized.
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This is a great, feel good Christmas Story featuring Polly Parrett and her furry family. This is a stand alone novella, but it is about characters introduced in Doggone Christmas. Both of these are perfect for adding some mystery and seasonal cheer. It's so beneficial to have well written stories this time of year to help unwind after busy days or just curl up with a steaming cup of coffee or cocoa on a winter day. Liz Dodwell, one of my favorite authors, is a talented author with a great gift of story telling. I highly recommend all of her books.
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Great Christmas story touching, loving, heartfelt. Fate and Santa bring Colin and Andi together at a beautiful mountain lodge. Remeeting and a determination to restore the Christmas spirit inspires love and hope.

Includes bonus story!
Great to catch up with Colin and Andi. Andi's imagination had me a little nervous and I'm happy with the way it worked out.
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It pleased my grandson, so I am happy!  He is happy and we had a great time over the Christmas Season being together.  Next year it will be the Denver Broncos because he likes Peyton Manning.  So do I!
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I found this alphabet coloring & activity book an excellent opportunity to discover Christmas customs in another country.  It was fun to work through it with our 5 year old granddaughter.  We even tried to pronounce some of the Swedish Christmas works.  Charming & whimsical!
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I had quite a bit of fun reading this Christmas novel and catching up with the characters from A Bride for the Sheriff and A Lady for the Lawman. The introduction of Diana, the Christmas angel, was another enjoyable element. As I read, I found myself tracking the bells and deriving pleasure from watching a satisfying happy ending unfold.