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Holiday Countdown #3
Countdown to Easter
It’s time for another holiday adventure in the charming town of Winterwood and next up is the Easter Experience.
When a group of elderly residents launch a protest to shut down the bed and breakfast, Grace must rally her spirits to overcome the obstacles thrown in her path. As the protests turn to sabotage and the stakes continue to rise, Grace finds solace in the arms of her cowboy, until an unexpected blast from the past puts even that in question.
Just when all seems lost, a new guest arrives—a former child actor seeking solace from the world. As old friendships are rekindled and new ones forged, the bed and breakfasts future hangs in the balance. Will the Easter Experience be the saving grace they need, or will the protest's shadow be too much to overcome?
In "Countdown to Easter," discover the resilience of the human spirit, the power of love, and the importance of second chances. Join Grace, Molly, and a cast of unforgettable characters on an emotional roller-coaster of laughter, tears, and triumph in this heartwarming tale.
When a group of elderly residents launch a protest to shut down the bed and breakfast, Grace must rally her spirits to overcome the obstacles thrown in her path. As the protests turn to sabotage and the stakes continue to rise, Grace finds solace in the arms of her cowboy, until an unexpected blast from the past puts even that in question.
Just when all seems lost, a new guest arrives—a former child actor seeking solace from the world. As old friendships are rekindled and new ones forged, the bed and breakfasts future hangs in the balance. Will the Easter Experience be the saving grace they need, or will the protest's shadow be too much to overcome?
In "Countdown to Easter," discover the resilience of the human spirit, the power of love, and the importance of second chances. Join Grace, Molly, and a cast of unforgettable characters on an emotional roller-coaster of laughter, tears, and triumph in this heartwarming tale.
199 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2023
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May 23, 2025
I absolutely love Grace and Cole together. They have great chemistry and are able to work through their problems like adults do.
Dot...oh my gosh. This woman needs psychiatric help immediately. She was just so angry and rude and revolting for no good reason!
Like with the first two, this could have used another round of editing/proofreading and possibly formatting because there were quite a few errors.
I'm looking forward to the next in the series!
Dot...oh my gosh. This woman needs psychiatric help immediately. She was just so angry and rude and revolting for no good reason!
Like with the first two, this could have used another round of editing/proofreading and possibly formatting because there were quite a few errors.
I'm looking forward to the next in the series!
April 6, 2026
Countdown to Easter by Dianna Houx (2023)
Holiday Countdown #3
+186-page Kindle Ebook story pages 1-184
Genre: Holiday > Easter, Advent Novel, Family, Novella, Romance, Domestic Fiction
Rating as a movie: PG-13 for suggestive language
Featuring: Series Reading Order List,
Orphan, March, April, Ailing Grandmother, Tourism, Bed & Breakfast Inn, Guests, Easter Events, Relationships, Family Dynamics, Community Conflict - Growth and Development, Failing Small-Town, Characters and Storylines Frim Previous Books, Community Coming Together, Relationship Drama, Vicenarian, Octogenarians, Sex - Closed Door, Insinuated; Characters From Lessons from a Jilted Bride, Afterword - Letter from Author, Link to Free copy of Lessons from a Jilted Bride, Series List with Blurbs
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📆🐕🐈⬛️🍷🌹🐣🐰
My thoughts: This was a cute story. The conflict seemed unrealistic, but the drama was highly enjoyable. I'm looking for to the Mother's Day book, and I don't know why the skipped St. Patrick’s Day but this series makes the holidays seem farther away as I wait in between books.
Recommend to others: Yes. This series is perfect as a cozy palate cleanser and this is the best cover so far.
Holiday Countdown
1. Countdown to Christmas (2022)
2. Countdown to Valentine's Day (2023)
3. Countdown to Easter (2023)
4. Countdown to Mother's Day (2023)
5. Countdown to 4th of July (2023)
6. Countdown to Thanksgiving! (2024)
7. Countdown to Halloween (2023)
8. Countdown to Christmas Eve! (2025)
9. Countdown to New Beginnings (2025)
10. Countdown to a Wedding (2025)
Books and Authors mentioned: Little Red Riding Hood by The Brothers Grimm, Hamlet by William Shakespeare, Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, The Easter Story - Matthew 26-28, Mark 15-16, Luke 22-24, John 17-20
Holiday Countdown #3
+186-page Kindle Ebook story pages 1-184
Genre: Holiday > Easter, Advent Novel, Family, Novella, Romance, Domestic Fiction
Rating as a movie: PG-13 for suggestive language
Featuring: Series Reading Order List,
Orphan, March, April, Ailing Grandmother, Tourism, Bed & Breakfast Inn, Guests, Easter Events, Relationships, Family Dynamics, Community Conflict - Growth and Development, Failing Small-Town, Characters and Storylines Frim Previous Books, Community Coming Together, Relationship Drama, Vicenarian, Octogenarians, Sex - Closed Door, Insinuated; Characters From Lessons from a Jilted Bride, Afterword - Letter from Author, Link to Free copy of Lessons from a Jilted Bride, Series List with Blurbs
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📆🐕🐈⬛️🍷🌹🐣🐰
My thoughts: This was a cute story. The conflict seemed unrealistic, but the drama was highly enjoyable. I'm looking for to the Mother's Day book, and I don't know why the skipped St. Patrick’s Day but this series makes the holidays seem farther away as I wait in between books.
Recommend to others: Yes. This series is perfect as a cozy palate cleanser and this is the best cover so far.
Holiday Countdown
1. Countdown to Christmas (2022)
2. Countdown to Valentine's Day (2023)
3. Countdown to Easter (2023)
4. Countdown to Mother's Day (2023)
5. Countdown to 4th of July (2023)
6. Countdown to Thanksgiving! (2024)
7. Countdown to Halloween (2023)
8. Countdown to Christmas Eve! (2025)
9. Countdown to New Beginnings (2025)
10. Countdown to a Wedding (2025)
Books and Authors mentioned: Little Red Riding Hood by The Brothers Grimm, Hamlet by William Shakespeare, Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, The Easter Story - Matthew 26-28, Mark 15-16, Luke 22-24, John 17-20
April 10, 2026
Book Review
Book Review
Dianna Houx
Published March 31, 2023
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Grace, Molly, Grant all decided on buying a hotel and remodel it! Grace has her own B & B business! This older lady along with some people from town start protesting and doing nasty things to Grace’s house.
They don’t like her business or them buying the hotel. Dot the older lady is determined to do everything in her power to destroy Grace.
They are having an Easter theme at the B & B. One guest named Conor arrived a couple of days earlier than the other guests. He is famous and doesn’t want a lot of people to know. The other guests have children and they get to do an Easter egg hunt!
The Easter egg hunt and celebration was a success!!
Easter is one of my favorite holidays!! I enjoyed this book!
Book Review
Dianna Houx
Published March 31, 2023
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Grace, Molly, Grant all decided on buying a hotel and remodel it! Grace has her own B & B business! This older lady along with some people from town start protesting and doing nasty things to Grace’s house.
They don’t like her business or them buying the hotel. Dot the older lady is determined to do everything in her power to destroy Grace.
They are having an Easter theme at the B & B. One guest named Conor arrived a couple of days earlier than the other guests. He is famous and doesn’t want a lot of people to know. The other guests have children and they get to do an Easter egg hunt!
The Easter egg hunt and celebration was a success!!
Easter is one of my favorite holidays!! I enjoyed this book!
January 9, 2026
This has got to be the funniest, saddest loving, romantic and heartwarming book ever. I enjoyed every minute of it. My husband always says when I get that mad , happy or sad it has to be one fantastic book, and he is so right. Awesome job by Dianna Houx. Now on to Countdown To Mother’s Day. I am binge reading this series.
April 2, 2026
so cute
This is a cute story. The drama between the MFC and Dot was fun to watch and was a little cute in the way the events happens. I loved how the story was based on Easter events that the MFC wanted to host with her B&B. Overall, it was cute and flowed well and made sense. I enjoyed a lot
This is a cute story. The drama between the MFC and Dot was fun to watch and was a little cute in the way the events happens. I loved how the story was based on Easter events that the MFC wanted to host with her B&B. Overall, it was cute and flowed well and made sense. I enjoyed a lot
April 4, 2025
Bad nieghbor
Grace really has her hands full. But as each horrible event unfolds, Grace gets a silver lining. Her love life is warming up and his support is just what she needs. Happy Easter 🐰🐇🐣
Grace really has her hands full. But as each horrible event unfolds, Grace gets a silver lining. Her love life is warming up and his support is just what she needs. Happy Easter 🐰🐇🐣
March 22, 2026
Each Book In Series
is just as interesting and entertaining as the one before it. The new characters again are just as interesting in each book. I really didn't see where very much of the town benefited from the Easter event.
is just as interesting and entertaining as the one before it. The new characters again are just as interesting in each book. I really didn't see where very much of the town benefited from the Easter event.
January 24, 2025
Loving
This series has caught my mind and is pulling it along. Love the story lines and the characters.... Can't wait to see what's next....next book here I come.😍
This series has caught my mind and is pulling it along. Love the story lines and the characters.... Can't wait to see what's next....next book here I come.😍
February 20, 2025
Easter celebration in a small town
I love the characters and story line! So uplifting! Easter at the bed and breakfast and a few goings on.poor Dot and Ray!
I love the characters and story line! So uplifting! Easter at the bed and breakfast and a few goings on.poor Dot and Ray!
March 27, 2025
Although not quite as charming as the previous two, I still thoroughly enjoyed this read! I look forward to what comes next!
April 19, 2025
Countdown to Easter
I liked this book. This series is addictive. I like the characters (not Dot, though). I’m glad they got everything straightened out
I liked this book. This series is addictive. I like the characters (not Dot, though). I’m glad they got everything straightened out
May 5, 2025
She’s a better person than me. That Dot would’ve been arrested sooner. I would’ve hired someone to watch her.
Enjoyable though. I read out of order so am starting Mother’s Day next.
Enjoyable though. I read out of order so am starting Mother’s Day next.
October 7, 2025
Countdown to Easter
I am loving this series of book… you start reading and you just can’t put the book down and before you know it you’re ready for the next book!!
I am loving this series of book… you start reading and you just can’t put the book down and before you know it you’re ready for the next book!!
October 15, 2025
good clean read
So nice to find books even children could read if found. Thank you Dianna, I am working my way through the whole series!
So nice to find books even children could read if found. Thank you Dianna, I am working my way through the whole series!
December 11, 2025
I am really enjoying this series
January 15, 2026
Great Read!
Grace is into it now. Dot pulls some pretty crappy shenanigans, stinking up the place. The new guests enjoy the Easter holiday . Grace & Cole grow closer.
Grace is into it now. Dot pulls some pretty crappy shenanigans, stinking up the place. The new guests enjoy the Easter holiday . Grace & Cole grow closer.
February 10, 2026
Absolutely love this series. The small town (clean) romance, the small town drama, old and new friends... Just such a great easy read
February 17, 2026
Can't wait to see what happens next in Winterwood.
March 31, 2026
Enjoyed the book.
April 7, 2026
I’m having fun coming back to this small town each holiday.
April 9, 2026
Cute holiday story about Grace in her small town running a B&B for guests on Easter.
August 24, 2025
Yes, girl 😉 I love Molly and Grace. Can we be best friends?? Cole and Grant total gentleman. And yes I feel bad for Ray…
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