A Keepsake Christmas: A Sweet Christmas Anthology by V. A.

 

Synopsis:

8 special ornaments, 8 special women, 8 memorable Christmases. Bring the spirit of Christmas into your heart with this collection of all new sweet holiday romances set in the popular series of eight bestselling authors.

No Matter How Far by Barbara Hinske. Where hidden treasures can hold the key to a heart and offer an unexpected path home...

A Lot Like Christmas by Kathryn Cantrell. The place where destiny is the ultimate matchmaker. All you have to do is believe.

The Last Cottage on Pinewood Lane by Melissa McClone. Will performing during a Christmas fundraiser bring a former figure-skating star the healing and love that have eluded her? Or will being back under the glaring spotlight only lead to more heartache and regrets?

Tinsel and Teacups by Elle Rush. A bubbly barista and a shy, single-father antique dealer must set aside their rivalry to find the best Christmas teacup ever when they are nominated to run the Holiday Beach food bank fundraiser. Will the spirit of Christmas overcome their competitive streaks?

Blessings on State Street by Rachael Bloome. Abigail Preston wants nothing more than to skip Christmas this year. But her holiday-free hideout in the quaint, charming town of Blessings Bay comes with a mysterious and unexpected house guest. Can two heartbroken strangers find hope and healing in the most Christmassy town on the coast?

One Unforgettable Christmas by Tammy L. Grace. An exhausted ER doctor looking to escape the city. A beach-loving workaholic executive stuck in a snow-covered valley. Will the charm of the town and the magic of the holidays be enough to mend their broken hearts?

The Cowboy's Christmas Wish by Kristen Ethridge. Sarah Murdoch knew bringing her daughter, Jamie, halfway across the country to Port Provident, Texas would cause more anxiety than feel-good Christmas memories. But when Jamie bonds with Grant McCray, the owner of Beachcomber Stables, she begins to come out of her shell.

I'll Be Home For Christmas by Tess Thompson. High school sweethearts Jennifer and Jack were supposed to be together forever. But Jack's one night mistake tore them apart. Will they have the ultimate second chance at love more than 30 years later? Or is the secret she kept from him too much to forgive? Can the magical spirit of Christmas in Emerson Pass bring forgiveness and healing for these two star-crossed lovers?

Review:

I love festive stories and anthologies in general, so this collection of Christmas novellas set on small towns with a variety of nice characters hit the mark.

I've enjoyed some of the stories so much I wanted them to be longer.

I liked how Jennifer and Jack got their second chance at love after almost thirty years, or how Judy and Jeff find their way to each other thanks to a box of ornaments found in the attic, but my favourite was Natasha and Elias' story.

The Last Cottage on Pinewood Lane byMelissa McClone was a nice, entertaining story. I read her words effortlessly and I was really glad to go back at Berry Lake.

Natasha, a former figure skater, doesn't feel the festive atmosphere this year so she decides to spend the holidays alone in the small town of Berry Lake. Elias is a lawyer who has to manage the Christmas fundraiser. He doesn't know a lot about performing and Christmas plays but when he sees Tasha skating on the iced lake he knows he needs her help.

They are perfect together and I was so happy to see them growing on each other page after page, their relationship is sweet and funny and with a dog that seems to know when his human needs a paw to conquer the lady's heart.

I recommend to read this anthology, and who knows you can find some new to you authors and add some other books to your To Be Read pile.

Release Date: 11.02.2021