Holiday fiction book

Grace for Christmas by Laura Ashwood

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Reviewed by Sandra Merville Hart

 Grace Thornton is new to the small town of Pine Valley. Although a few unruly boys make every day a challenge, she is determined to lead her students in the school’s first Christmas pageant. The younger girls and boys are excited, even as one boy seems determined to sabotage Grace’s efforts. Maybe she should quit.

Ben Hansen, a widower, can’t ignore his daughter’s praises of her pretty new teacher. He decides to lend a hand among his townspeople, who are so resistant to change.

I enjoyed reading this short story, which I finished in about an hour. Ben’s sweet daughter tugged at my heart, as did Grace’s teaching difficulties.

The nostalgic and historic setting added to the charm of this holiday story. I will look for more stories by this author.

The Christmas Card by Amanda Tru

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The Christmas Card Series, Book 1

Cole Nikols has saved for months to give his girlfriend, Sarah Whitman, a special evening as he proposes. She is the Director for a charity and often has to leave their dates to take care of folks who are hurting. He cringes when she answers a call during their date, and they argue. Cole ends up taking their meal back to his house.

Once there, he has an idea to show her that he understands her desire to serve others. He writes a Christmas card and then delivers it to family and friends with a request that they pass it on.

But he has no idea how many lives his Christmas card will touch.

I loved the concept behind this book. Acts of kindness, love, and forgiveness have ripple efforts that are far-reaching, as this story beautifully demonstrates.

This short read will make you think. A great book for the holiday season!

-Sandra Merville Hart

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