Take one lonely divorc�e at Christmastime. Send her on business to the romantic Cloud Mountain Lodge. Add a complication: handsome innkeeper Tony Anderson. And mix!
A MATCH MADE FOR CHRISTMAS by Kathryn Springer
Cynical reporter Connor Lawe discovers that getting youth leader Sarah Kendle to agree to a story about her merry band of carolers is easier said than done-but well worth the effort.
Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of over 95 novels and novellas with more than five million copies of her books in print. She is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Her numerous awards include the RITA® Award, Christy Award, Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, National Reader’s Choice Award, and the Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award, and she is also the recipient of prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from both American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America®. When not writing, she enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, Bible art journaling, reading books that make her cry, watching romantic movies, and decorative planning. A mother and grandmother, Robin makes her home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with a demanding Papillon dog.
4 Stars. A Cloud Mountain Christmas had romance with snow, warm fires places, sleigh rides filled with families singing Christmas carols. I just wish my family could go there for Christmas this year. I really enjoyed it and I’m ready for Christmas now!
4.5 Stars. A Match Made for Christmas was extra special. Who doesn’t want a “good-news gram”? This was so sweet and I loved the chemistry between the main characters. This was such a comfort read for me. Happy Reading ❤️
This book just wasn't for me. The romance was so shallow. The guy has been in love with this girl for years and by his own admission, he knows nothing about her other than she's cute. I don't mind some attraction, but this guy is so sure she's amazing even though he doesn't know anything about her. I've met these guys in real life, and it's just plain creepy. And in real life, the girls pretty much always end up disappointing them because the guy was in love with a fantasy, not the girl.
It makes me grateful for my husband who fell in love with ME not just my looks or a fantasy version of me he created in his head.
*ahem* well, that turned into a rant. I didn't mean it to.
Good Christmas reads. I enjoy both of these authors. Setting of RLH’s story is in the mountains of Idaho. KS’s story: Northern small town WI A keeper :)
What a fantastic book! I enjoyed the first story, but the second story blew me away! It touched me with its story and meaning! A single lady who had a business of running a scrapbook store. Her faith was important to her and her actions showed it, too. She worked with several young girls at church, and they decided to personally deliver special love Good-news grams at Christmas, dressed as angels singing Christmas carols. There happened to be a young man whose life and faith had been challenged, but the young ladies decided to get the two together!
I thought the Hatcher story was kind of meh. It is below par for her. I liked the Springer story better. Keep in mind these are inspirationals, and as such are unlikely to appeal to some readers.
Finally Maddie is getting away. Yes, its a work vacation, but sometimes just a different scenery is what is needed. To be able to reprioitize, sometimes can open your eyes to newand wonderful possibilities. Robin is a good writer. A Match for Christmas-Sometimes you have to look in the past to see what you have in the future.
Both these stories were really sweet, light reads. I like how they both involved learning to have faith in God's perfect plan. I'm not sure I had a favourite between the 2, though. Although, now that I think of it, I especially enjoyed Connor's character growth (both shown and implied) in 'A Match Made for Christmas'.
These holiday novellas are nice companion pieces. Both involve small town charm over-riding bigger city glitz and glamour. The minor characters in Springer's story, especially the angel choir, really brought it to life.