Book Description:
Krista Galloway is not a fan of Christmas. After her rough childhood in multiple foster homes, the holiday season just brings too many bad memories to the surface. But when she accepts a job as a city manager in the mountain town of Winter Hill, Washington, Christmas is part of the deal. The small town is famous for its Christmasville celebration, something that the city manager . . . well, manages.
As she tries to make her tiny new apartment feel like home for her and her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, Krista begins to wonder if this move was a mistake. She doesn’t always feel welcomed in the close-knit town, and Emily continually wonders, “Where’s the snow?” Can a friendly stranger and his family help restore Krista’s Christmas spirit before the big day?
Bestselling author Melody Carlson invites you to spend this holiday season in a town you’ll never forget–and never want to leave.
My Review:
Wow, I loved this story! I always look forward to Melody Carlson’s Christmas books, and this is one of her best. The setting in the small town of Winter Hill is perfect. But it’s the characters that absolutely stole my heart away, especially the character of eight-year-old Emily. Emily and her mom, Krista, have moved to Winter Hill just in time for the town’s Christmasville celebration. Because of heartbreak in Krista’s childhood, she does not love Christmas celebrations, although she loves the Savior. Emily wants her mom to love Christmas, but more than that, she wants a real home; a chance to finally see snow for the very first time, and a best friend. (Can’t you already feel that tug at your heart?) Krista finds herself somewhat unwillingly having to enter into the town’s Christmas festivities. This story is full of faith, hope, love and friendship. I loved Emily’s story and look forward to having this boom on my Christmas bookshelf to reread during each Christmas season.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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About the Author:
About Melody Carlson
Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales around 6.5 million) for teens, women and children. That’s a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a “storyteller.” Her novels range from serious issues like schizophrenia (Finding Alice) to lighter topics like house-flipping (A Mile in My Flip-Flops) but most of the inspiration behind her fiction comes right out of real life. Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She’s won a number of awards (including Romantic Time’s Career Achievement Award, the Rita and the Gold Medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog. To find out more about Melody Carlson, visit her website at http://www.melodycarlson.com