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A Snowglobe Christmas: Yuletide Homecoming / A Family's Christmas Wish
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN SNOWGLOBE, MONTANA, WITH THESE TWO BRAND-NEW STORIES OF FAITH AND LOVE
Yuletide Homecoming by Linda Goodnight
Five years ago, Rafe Westfield broke his fiancée’s heart when he left to join the military. Now the battle-scarred soldier is back in Snowglobe. Amy Caldwell tries to keep her distance, but the holidays, family and a sweet stray dog keep bringing her and Rafe together...maybe this time, forever.
A Family’s Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley
Abandoned by her husband when she was eight months pregnant, single mother Sara Kincaid vowed to rely only on herself. But then she makes a deal with handsome widowed father Owen Larsen to provide babysitting services in exchange for his carpentry work on her inn. Can two pint-size matchmakers help them see beyond the past in time for Christmas?
Yuletide Homecoming by Linda Goodnight
Five years ago, Rafe Westfield broke his fiancée’s heart when he left to join the military. Now the battle-scarred soldier is back in Snowglobe. Amy Caldwell tries to keep her distance, but the holidays, family and a sweet stray dog keep bringing her and Rafe together...maybe this time, forever.
A Family’s Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley
Abandoned by her husband when she was eight months pregnant, single mother Sara Kincaid vowed to rely only on herself. But then she makes a deal with handsome widowed father Owen Larsen to provide babysitting services in exchange for his carpentry work on her inn. Can two pint-size matchmakers help them see beyond the past in time for Christmas?
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First published October 16, 2012
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Linda Goodnight
221 books520 followersNY Times and USA Bestseller, Linda Goodnight writes novels of faith and family that point to hope through Christ. Her emotional stories have won the RITA , the Carol, the Reviewer’s Choice, and numerous other industry awards. Her two great passions are faith in Jesus and her large extended family. (And pie. she loves pie.)
Readers may connect with Linda through her website at www.lindagoodnight.com or on Facebook.
Readers may connect with Linda through her website at www.lindagoodnight.com or on Facebook.
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October 11, 2012
A Snowglobe Christmas by Linda Goodnight and Lissa Manley
Love Christmas stories, the traditions and being together with family and friends and remember getting a snowglobe from my father upon his return from a business trip one year.
This includes two stories from two authors.
Yuletide Homecoming by Linda Goodnight
Snowglobe, Montana and Amy Caldwell is coming back home for the holidays, her mother's, Dana wish. She owns and runs The Snowglobe Gift Shoppe.
She now has a marketing degree from college and will help her mom run the store so she can semi-retire.
She left when Rafe Westfield handed her heart back to her. He headed to the Marines, 3 tours and was now back himself and lived in town.
She volunteers to help the pastor with the food and gift baskets this year and there is a long list as the times demand. She finds out Rafe is in charge of it all.
There is no avoiding him there and at her friend's gift swap party.
While taking a break from deliveries the baskets he asks for her help in where to build his new house, on the land he's showing her. She has so many ideas and what it would need.
Her mother is still trying to set her up with eligible bachelors.
With the events that take place in the shop one dark cold night Rafe lends a hand and the talk is of the Bible and the true meaning of Christmas.
Her mother has a good idea of what to do with the late night visitors...
When she gets lost in the snow she prays to God...
Bonus is the recipe!
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A Family's Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley
Owen Larsen and his 3yo daughter Jane arrive at the B&B to fix the leaking roof.
Jane Kincade and her 3 yo daughter Mia own and run the Snowglobe B&B.
He's only in town for a few more weeks, hopes to arive in WA state for a new job and life, since his wife Kristy died.
They come to an agreement as to how she will pay him, watch the kids and feed them and she hopes to have money to at least buy the materials needed for the roof.
Due to the holiday lighting on the square they all head to take in the sights and even a tight fitting sleigh ride with the girls. They are thrown together a lot more often due to the girls playing with one another.
Love how this story interacts with the previous one at the same timeframe.
She prayed to God when he and his daughter left and he prayed also when he went off the road...
Love Christmas stories, the traditions and being together with family and friends and remember getting a snowglobe from my father upon his return from a business trip one year.
This includes two stories from two authors.
Yuletide Homecoming by Linda Goodnight
Snowglobe, Montana and Amy Caldwell is coming back home for the holidays, her mother's, Dana wish. She owns and runs The Snowglobe Gift Shoppe.
She now has a marketing degree from college and will help her mom run the store so she can semi-retire.
She left when Rafe Westfield handed her heart back to her. He headed to the Marines, 3 tours and was now back himself and lived in town.
She volunteers to help the pastor with the food and gift baskets this year and there is a long list as the times demand. She finds out Rafe is in charge of it all.
There is no avoiding him there and at her friend's gift swap party.
While taking a break from deliveries the baskets he asks for her help in where to build his new house, on the land he's showing her. She has so many ideas and what it would need.
Her mother is still trying to set her up with eligible bachelors.
With the events that take place in the shop one dark cold night Rafe lends a hand and the talk is of the Bible and the true meaning of Christmas.
Her mother has a good idea of what to do with the late night visitors...
When she gets lost in the snow she prays to God...
Bonus is the recipe!
.
A Family's Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley
Owen Larsen and his 3yo daughter Jane arrive at the B&B to fix the leaking roof.
Jane Kincade and her 3 yo daughter Mia own and run the Snowglobe B&B.
He's only in town for a few more weeks, hopes to arive in WA state for a new job and life, since his wife Kristy died.
They come to an agreement as to how she will pay him, watch the kids and feed them and she hopes to have money to at least buy the materials needed for the roof.
Due to the holiday lighting on the square they all head to take in the sights and even a tight fitting sleigh ride with the girls. They are thrown together a lot more often due to the girls playing with one another.
Love how this story interacts with the previous one at the same timeframe.
She prayed to God when he and his daughter left and he prayed also when he went off the road...
October 16, 2012
A Snowglobe Christmas by Linda Goodnight and Lissa Manley
4 STARS
A Snowglobe Christmas is two stories together by two different authors in the town of
Snowglobe, Montana. They are both clean reads.
Yuletide Homecoming by Linda Goodnight
Rafe Westfield has come back to Snowglobe after being gone in the military for five years. He also left behind a ex-fiancee. Rafe still has nightmares about his experiences. He is joining his brother in the rental of snowmobiles.
Amy Caldwell has come back to Snowglobe to help her mom. Amy is going to run the shop so her mom can retire. Amy had her heart broken when Rafe decided to join the service and leave her behind. Amy does not expect to run into Rafe.
Amy and Rafe end up working on Christmas boxes for those in need through their church.
They find that they are still attracted after all and start to grow close again.
It is a nice story. Short story I wish it was longer. I was able to see the town of Snowglobe in the discription of the story. I would read more from Linda in the future.
A Family's Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley
I really liked the character in this story a lot. The two little girls joy at being together and bonding was sweet. I smiled a lot in this story.
Sara Kincaid inhierited a old house and she has turned into a bread and breakfast. With all the heavy snow she found her roof is leaking. Problem is she does not have the money to fix the roof.
Owen Larsen is coming to give a estimate of the roof and his babysitter had to go out of town so as he is a widower he brought his three year old with him. Turns out that Sara also has three year old little girl and is willing to play together.
Owen hopes it is a small job because he wants to leave Snowglobe and the memories behind.
Sara makes a deal with Owen she will babysit for him while he works. Owen is going out of way to help Sara because he knows how hard it is to be a single parent. His daughter is shy but Sara's daughter is not. They take to each other right away and soon all four of them were sharing Christmas traditions and growing closer.
I hope to read many more books in the future from Lissa.
I was given this ebook too read in exchange of honest review
4 STARS
A Snowglobe Christmas is two stories together by two different authors in the town of
Snowglobe, Montana. They are both clean reads.
Yuletide Homecoming by Linda Goodnight
Rafe Westfield has come back to Snowglobe after being gone in the military for five years. He also left behind a ex-fiancee. Rafe still has nightmares about his experiences. He is joining his brother in the rental of snowmobiles.
Amy Caldwell has come back to Snowglobe to help her mom. Amy is going to run the shop so her mom can retire. Amy had her heart broken when Rafe decided to join the service and leave her behind. Amy does not expect to run into Rafe.
Amy and Rafe end up working on Christmas boxes for those in need through their church.
They find that they are still attracted after all and start to grow close again.
It is a nice story. Short story I wish it was longer. I was able to see the town of Snowglobe in the discription of the story. I would read more from Linda in the future.
A Family's Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley
I really liked the character in this story a lot. The two little girls joy at being together and bonding was sweet. I smiled a lot in this story.
Sara Kincaid inhierited a old house and she has turned into a bread and breakfast. With all the heavy snow she found her roof is leaking. Problem is she does not have the money to fix the roof.
Owen Larsen is coming to give a estimate of the roof and his babysitter had to go out of town so as he is a widower he brought his three year old with him. Turns out that Sara also has three year old little girl and is willing to play together.
Owen hopes it is a small job because he wants to leave Snowglobe and the memories behind.
Sara makes a deal with Owen she will babysit for him while he works. Owen is going out of way to help Sara because he knows how hard it is to be a single parent. His daughter is shy but Sara's daughter is not. They take to each other right away and soon all four of them were sharing Christmas traditions and growing closer.
I hope to read many more books in the future from Lissa.
I was given this ebook too read in exchange of honest review
December 4, 2012
This book comprises of two stories evolved around Snowglobe, Montana by two different authors and the stories are unrelated.
Yuletide Homecoming By Linda Goodnight
This is a story about Amy met her ex fiancé again who has ditched her for military five years ago and discovered that her feeling for him has not diminished and amazingly so is Rafe. However, Rafe did not realized that by leaving Amy for the military has actually leave a deeper scar in her after what her father did not her and mother. This is a story of second chance and when they ended up working on a charity drive, they find that their feeling for each other is mutual and their relationship begin to blossom from there on. Yet, when Amy found that Rafe has indeed joined as the reserve member for the military, Amy went ballistic as she is afraid that he will leave her for the second time around. Overall, the story is rather short for my liking but I did enjoy reading about Snowglobe town from the author’s writing ;)
A family’s Christmas By Lissa Manly
This story is about Sara Kincaid, a single mother who run the B&B found herself seeking assistance from Owen, a contractor to repair the leaking roof. However, when Sara found out that the repair cost is way out of her budget, she offers to babysit Owen’s daughter for him in exchange of his repair service. This work out well for both of them because Owen needed a nanny to take care of his daughter when his nanny went out of town. As this is a temporary arrangementt in view that Owen has decided to leave Snowglobe for good, he agreed with Sara's suggestion. However, as they spent more and more time together, the fire of attractions sparked and soon, they found themselves to be in love. Soon enough, this has posted some conflicts to them when the time comes for Owen to leave. Overall, i enjoyed reading this book and its really heartwarming to read about Sara and Owen together.
Yuletide Homecoming By Linda Goodnight
This is a story about Amy met her ex fiancé again who has ditched her for military five years ago and discovered that her feeling for him has not diminished and amazingly so is Rafe. However, Rafe did not realized that by leaving Amy for the military has actually leave a deeper scar in her after what her father did not her and mother. This is a story of second chance and when they ended up working on a charity drive, they find that their feeling for each other is mutual and their relationship begin to blossom from there on. Yet, when Amy found that Rafe has indeed joined as the reserve member for the military, Amy went ballistic as she is afraid that he will leave her for the second time around. Overall, the story is rather short for my liking but I did enjoy reading about Snowglobe town from the author’s writing ;)
A family’s Christmas By Lissa Manly
This story is about Sara Kincaid, a single mother who run the B&B found herself seeking assistance from Owen, a contractor to repair the leaking roof. However, when Sara found out that the repair cost is way out of her budget, she offers to babysit Owen’s daughter for him in exchange of his repair service. This work out well for both of them because Owen needed a nanny to take care of his daughter when his nanny went out of town. As this is a temporary arrangementt in view that Owen has decided to leave Snowglobe for good, he agreed with Sara's suggestion. However, as they spent more and more time together, the fire of attractions sparked and soon, they found themselves to be in love. Soon enough, this has posted some conflicts to them when the time comes for Owen to leave. Overall, i enjoyed reading this book and its really heartwarming to read about Sara and Owen together.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2012
I enjoyed these two novellas VERY much! I believe I liked "Yuletide Christmas" much more, though. Should definitely read if you like Christmas Romance stories.
September 24, 2012
Wonderful reading. I liked how the two stories connected and now I am waiting for more about these people. Rafe, Amy,Sara and Owen.
December 22, 2019
I am updating this review now that I've finished the other book in this volume. The older review of the 1st book is first, followed by the new review of the 2nd book.
Yuletide Homecoming: 3 Stars
Mush. That's what I'd imagine a kid saying about this book, and they'd be perfectly right.
It does have a nice Christmasy feel to it.
And the characters do talk about their beliefs in a meaningful way. Not contrived, and not in a way that dictates the rest of the story. Much better than the "Christian" romances that don't even mention Christ.
But ... apart from the Christmasy feel, the plot lags. The whole plot is that the main characters don't talk to each other. It would've been so much more simple and helpful and healthy to just talk. Even when Rafe finally started to talk, Amy tried to shut him up. Woah. That makes for some scary relationship dynamics for the future, when they'll need the ability to talk through issues. Sometimes I worry that books like this influence younger readers, encouraging them to have a lack of willingness to talk thing through.
So, OK, the story could've been summed up with this imaginary conversation.
Rafe: "I'm sorry that I hurt you. I was really trying to protect you because I love you. I was afraid to make you a grieving widow. And even though I knew you were wiling to take that chance, I wasn't willing to hurt you in that way. Can you ever forgive me?"
Amy: "This is going to take awhile to get over, and I need some time to learn to trust you again."
Ta-da! Much shorter than the little over hundred pages of them not talking about what's important.
I suppose that shorter isn't necessarily better, especially if you want to enjoy a slow, leisurely romance. But still, them not talking got to me.
A pleasant enough Christmas read.
A Family's Christmas Wish: 4 stars
I enjoyed reading about the kids and their antics. In a way, I think that made the story.
I understand the sensation of Owen expecting an event to bring feelings of deep grief, as it had in the past, but then, mysteriously, it didn't. I've also had the reverse happen, where something unexpected triggers grief as well. Grief is an unpredictable emotion and sometimes there's not much we can do other than ride the roller coaster and turn to the people and things that bring us comfort - God included.
I would've been uncomfortable with Owen's declaration to Sara in the horse-drawn carriage that she was the prettiest he'd ever seen, because that comment came close to intruding on his love and respect for his deceased wife. Loving again is one thing, but overtly measuring the beauty of the two against each other is entirely different.
One of the characters called a child's fearful cries visiting Santa a tantrum. A child's cries of pain or fear are not tantrums. Tantrums are manipulative screaming, when a child tries to get their own way through either the embarrassment or the aggravation or inconvenience of it.
Those three kinds of cries - fear, pain, tantrums - are very different and should be responded to differently. If a child is frightened, they need assurance. If a child is hurt, they need either something to stop or minimize the pain, or if that's not realistic, they need reassurance and perhaps a distraction. If they are being manipulative with a tantrum, they need NOT to win, for that tactic not to work. They need, as much as possible, to be safely ignored, to learn limits, perhaps to lose a privilege. Of course, that must be balanced with the other needs and responsibilities at the time.
There are also children, either very young, or with emotional or mental problems, with low thresholds for over-stimulation or fatigue, and again, those need to be treated differently, removing them from those kinds of situations.
Once, I had a very young child bang a head on a box mounted on the wall. It bled; it must've smarted. The friend with me called the resulting tears a tantrum. But the child was in no way being manipulative. The child was hurt and needed care. I suspect that friend considered all loud, teary children throwing "tantrums." That idea, treating all loud crying the same, regardless of motive, horrified me. It sounded cruel to me to treat a hurting child as if they were being manipulative. It also made me sad, if the friend had been treated with a lack of empathy during her own childhood.
I was also a little unnerved by Sara saying, in answer to a question, that her faith in God was strong. I'm not even sure why. For one thing, it almost seemed like bragging. For another, any one of us can be shaken by life's unforeseen events - in which case God holds onto us more than we are capable of holding onto Him. What feels like strong faith now may not feel so strong then.
Or, I suppose, having come through her husband's abandonment, Sara felt her faith is stronger than it was beforehand, because she saw all the ways God provided and was with her in it. That's what I suspect Sara meant. But having a stronger faith now, comparing it to ourselves earlier is different than having a strong faith, unqualified by anything, no matter what.
I also suspect she meant that her faith was very dear to her, very important to her. That's also a little different than having a strong faith. Sometimes, I feel like that - like I am a toddler clinging tightly onto God, not because of any strength or goodness of my own, but because He is God and I know He's been so good to me.
The couple did seem to make quick decisions, though, after knowing each other for only a week.
Yuletide Homecoming: 3 Stars
Mush. That's what I'd imagine a kid saying about this book, and they'd be perfectly right.
It does have a nice Christmasy feel to it.
And the characters do talk about their beliefs in a meaningful way. Not contrived, and not in a way that dictates the rest of the story. Much better than the "Christian" romances that don't even mention Christ.
But ... apart from the Christmasy feel, the plot lags. The whole plot is that the main characters don't talk to each other. It would've been so much more simple and helpful and healthy to just talk. Even when Rafe finally started to talk, Amy tried to shut him up. Woah. That makes for some scary relationship dynamics for the future, when they'll need the ability to talk through issues. Sometimes I worry that books like this influence younger readers, encouraging them to have a lack of willingness to talk thing through.
So, OK, the story could've been summed up with this imaginary conversation.
Rafe: "I'm sorry that I hurt you. I was really trying to protect you because I love you. I was afraid to make you a grieving widow. And even though I knew you were wiling to take that chance, I wasn't willing to hurt you in that way. Can you ever forgive me?"
Amy: "This is going to take awhile to get over, and I need some time to learn to trust you again."
Ta-da! Much shorter than the little over hundred pages of them not talking about what's important.
I suppose that shorter isn't necessarily better, especially if you want to enjoy a slow, leisurely romance. But still, them not talking got to me.
A pleasant enough Christmas read.
A Family's Christmas Wish: 4 stars
I enjoyed reading about the kids and their antics. In a way, I think that made the story.
I understand the sensation of Owen expecting an event to bring feelings of deep grief, as it had in the past, but then, mysteriously, it didn't. I've also had the reverse happen, where something unexpected triggers grief as well. Grief is an unpredictable emotion and sometimes there's not much we can do other than ride the roller coaster and turn to the people and things that bring us comfort - God included.
I would've been uncomfortable with Owen's declaration to Sara in the horse-drawn carriage that she was the prettiest he'd ever seen, because that comment came close to intruding on his love and respect for his deceased wife. Loving again is one thing, but overtly measuring the beauty of the two against each other is entirely different.
One of the characters called a child's fearful cries visiting Santa a tantrum. A child's cries of pain or fear are not tantrums. Tantrums are manipulative screaming, when a child tries to get their own way through either the embarrassment or the aggravation or inconvenience of it.
Those three kinds of cries - fear, pain, tantrums - are very different and should be responded to differently. If a child is frightened, they need assurance. If a child is hurt, they need either something to stop or minimize the pain, or if that's not realistic, they need reassurance and perhaps a distraction. If they are being manipulative with a tantrum, they need NOT to win, for that tactic not to work. They need, as much as possible, to be safely ignored, to learn limits, perhaps to lose a privilege. Of course, that must be balanced with the other needs and responsibilities at the time.
There are also children, either very young, or with emotional or mental problems, with low thresholds for over-stimulation or fatigue, and again, those need to be treated differently, removing them from those kinds of situations.
Once, I had a very young child bang a head on a box mounted on the wall. It bled; it must've smarted. The friend with me called the resulting tears a tantrum. But the child was in no way being manipulative. The child was hurt and needed care. I suspect that friend considered all loud, teary children throwing "tantrums." That idea, treating all loud crying the same, regardless of motive, horrified me. It sounded cruel to me to treat a hurting child as if they were being manipulative. It also made me sad, if the friend had been treated with a lack of empathy during her own childhood.
I was also a little unnerved by Sara saying, in answer to a question, that her faith in God was strong. I'm not even sure why. For one thing, it almost seemed like bragging. For another, any one of us can be shaken by life's unforeseen events - in which case God holds onto us more than we are capable of holding onto Him. What feels like strong faith now may not feel so strong then.
Or, I suppose, having come through her husband's abandonment, Sara felt her faith is stronger than it was beforehand, because she saw all the ways God provided and was with her in it. That's what I suspect Sara meant. But having a stronger faith now, comparing it to ourselves earlier is different than having a strong faith, unqualified by anything, no matter what.
I also suspect she meant that her faith was very dear to her, very important to her. That's also a little different than having a strong faith. Sometimes, I feel like that - like I am a toddler clinging tightly onto God, not because of any strength or goodness of my own, but because He is God and I know He's been so good to me.
The couple did seem to make quick decisions, though, after knowing each other for only a week.
August 9, 2020
This book came to me via two friends, one of whom passed it on to the other and the second passed it on to me.
My main complaint about this line of books is the repetitive nature of the plots, which is found in both of the stories here. Goodnight's story is basically the female character doesn't want to talk to the male character because he hurt her in the past. Manley's story is two people who have been hurt by love in the past not wanting to love again because of the hurt it could bring. Both themes have been used ad nauseum in this genre so if one wants to wow me, the story has to be something special. These really aren't, though I did enjoy the interaction of the girls in Manley's story.
My other complaint is that if you pay attention in Goodnight's book, the result of Manley's book is already known. In fact, for quite a while, I was griping that the publisher should have put Manley's book first in the collection to avoid telegraphing that--but then, in Manley's book, there's at least one line that indicates the main characters from Goodnight's book are seeing each other. So, which story occurred chronologically first? Taken together, both stories have inconsistencies that say they can't even be taking place at approximately the same time.
My main complaint about this line of books is the repetitive nature of the plots, which is found in both of the stories here. Goodnight's story is basically the female character doesn't want to talk to the male character because he hurt her in the past. Manley's story is two people who have been hurt by love in the past not wanting to love again because of the hurt it could bring. Both themes have been used ad nauseum in this genre so if one wants to wow me, the story has to be something special. These really aren't, though I did enjoy the interaction of the girls in Manley's story.
My other complaint is that if you pay attention in Goodnight's book, the result of Manley's book is already known. In fact, for quite a while, I was griping that the publisher should have put Manley's book first in the collection to avoid telegraphing that--but then, in Manley's book, there's at least one line that indicates the main characters from Goodnight's book are seeing each other. So, which story occurred chronologically first? Taken together, both stories have inconsistencies that say they can't even be taking place at approximately the same time.
December 27, 2017
Avid Reader
Both books were good clean stories. Light read s. Would recommend to all ages. I really enjoyed the first author and story; however, part of the main plot was juvenile. SPOILER: I could not justify the town do gooder, golden boy breaking up with someone he claimed he loved since junior high and was engaged to just because he was joining the military. What century are we living in with all the technology? Married MEN join the military every day. It's just a career choice. I would not have taken the H back, however, I will have to say I enjoyed the HEA. I give the story a 3.5 rating. I enjoyed the second book also. I give it a 4.5 raring.
Both books were good clean stories. Light read s. Would recommend to all ages. I really enjoyed the first author and story; however, part of the main plot was juvenile. SPOILER: I could not justify the town do gooder, golden boy breaking up with someone he claimed he loved since junior high and was engaged to just because he was joining the military. What century are we living in with all the technology? Married MEN join the military every day. It's just a career choice. I would not have taken the H back, however, I will have to say I enjoyed the HEA. I give the story a 3.5 rating. I enjoyed the second book also. I give it a 4.5 raring.
October 28, 2023
read this through my local library leaning program. fun times. great book cover. so awesome!! i love a good Christmas read. out on November 1, 2012. Christian romance. clean & wholesome romance (kindle store & books. i smile at this authors' name ... cute! will always put up another read from this author soon.
August 12, 2019
Feel Good Christmas
The first story was about giving during the holiday season, and also about love, forgiveness and second chances. The second story was about trusting God after loss and disappointments. Both were great stories, but the end was a tad bit rushed.
The first story was about giving during the holiday season, and also about love, forgiveness and second chances. The second story was about trusting God after loss and disappointments. Both were great stories, but the end was a tad bit rushed.
November 26, 2020
Love at Christmas Time
There were two stories in this book and both were excellent. The first was rekindling young love, trust and trust. A must to read. The other story was about finding live after two separate losses, one death, one divorce. Really enjoyed them both.
There were two stories in this book and both were excellent. The first was rekindling young love, trust and trust. A must to read. The other story was about finding live after two separate losses, one death, one divorce. Really enjoyed them both.
December 31, 2017
Very good story. Enjoyed the book.
March 12, 2022
There was hardly any story. Boring.
November 5, 2012
Title: A SNOWGLOBE CHRISTMAS
Authors: Linda Goodnight and Lissa Manley
Publisher: Love Inspired
November 2012
ISBN: 978-0-373-87777-5
Genre: Contemporary romance
Two different Christmas stories set in the fictional town of Snowglobe, Montana to start the holiday reading with.
Yuletide Homecoming by Linda Goodnight – Amy Caldwell left Snowglobe five years ago when her boyfriend, Rafe Westfield broke her heart by joining the Marines. Now she’s returned to Snowglobe to take over her mom’s business, but she never expected Rafe to be back in town. Amy is a bit cautious around Rafe, but with her anxious to get involved in the holiday spirit she is around Rafe a lot. Can their romance be rekindled after the painful breakup five years prior?
A Family’s Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley – Owen Larson is looking for a fresh start after the death of his beloved wife. He has one last job to do in Snowglobe, then he is taking his three year old daughter and fleeing Montana for good. Sara Kincaid was abandoned by her husband when she was pregnant with her daughter. When Owen has to bring his daughter along while he works on Sara’s bed and breakfast, Sara is quick to offer to babysit. The two little girls become fast friends, forcing Owen and Sara to spend more time together. Will either Sara or Owen be able to get past their own hurts to embrace a new love?
A SNOWGLOBE CHRISTMAS is a delightful collection of two Christmas reads. I wondered at first if Snowglobe was a real town or not (it’d be a fun Christmassy name for a town) but it is a make-believe town. I enjoyed reading both stories, but especially Yuletine Homecoming. I would kind of like to read another story about Rafe’s younger brother, Jake. He seems like he’d be a great hero in a romance.
Both stories are short, easily able to read one in a day, or both, I read them on a Sunday afternoon while relaxing. Discussion questions are included for both stories as well as a recipe for a holiday cheese spread. $5.75. 220 pages.
Authors: Linda Goodnight and Lissa Manley
Publisher: Love Inspired
November 2012
ISBN: 978-0-373-87777-5
Genre: Contemporary romance
Two different Christmas stories set in the fictional town of Snowglobe, Montana to start the holiday reading with.
Yuletide Homecoming by Linda Goodnight – Amy Caldwell left Snowglobe five years ago when her boyfriend, Rafe Westfield broke her heart by joining the Marines. Now she’s returned to Snowglobe to take over her mom’s business, but she never expected Rafe to be back in town. Amy is a bit cautious around Rafe, but with her anxious to get involved in the holiday spirit she is around Rafe a lot. Can their romance be rekindled after the painful breakup five years prior?
A Family’s Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley – Owen Larson is looking for a fresh start after the death of his beloved wife. He has one last job to do in Snowglobe, then he is taking his three year old daughter and fleeing Montana for good. Sara Kincaid was abandoned by her husband when she was pregnant with her daughter. When Owen has to bring his daughter along while he works on Sara’s bed and breakfast, Sara is quick to offer to babysit. The two little girls become fast friends, forcing Owen and Sara to spend more time together. Will either Sara or Owen be able to get past their own hurts to embrace a new love?
A SNOWGLOBE CHRISTMAS is a delightful collection of two Christmas reads. I wondered at first if Snowglobe was a real town or not (it’d be a fun Christmassy name for a town) but it is a make-believe town. I enjoyed reading both stories, but especially Yuletine Homecoming. I would kind of like to read another story about Rafe’s younger brother, Jake. He seems like he’d be a great hero in a romance.
Both stories are short, easily able to read one in a day, or both, I read them on a Sunday afternoon while relaxing. Discussion questions are included for both stories as well as a recipe for a holiday cheese spread. $5.75. 220 pages.
January 8, 2025
I loved this book!
Would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a light, easy, feel good read. I'm partial to anything taking place in the Northwest, especially when the setting is a winter scene.
The Story
In the Yuletide coming, Linda Goodnight did a great job in distinguishing each character's voice. This was probably one of my favorite books that has been able to do this with such great detail and it brought so much depth to the story. The pacing of the story was just right and the plot was interesting. It was cute, it was cuddly, sprinkled with romance and just enough tension between characters and tragedy to keep the book exciting.
I honestly don't like reading about medical scenes and practices in books because I find myself critiquing the heck out of them. This book was no exception with depictions of obvious HIPAA violations that were used to develop reassurance within the plot. It wasn't horribly distracting though but could have easily been avoided with this type of fictional writing without losing the suspense of emotion.
The Writing
In A Family's Christmas Wish, Lissa Manley did a great job establishing the characters from the get-go. I thoroughly enjoyed the first couple scenes. The sleigh ride, the lighting ceremony, the freshness and giddiness that was portrayed around the the elaborate Christmas season in Snowglobe.
My Favorite Lines
"Whatever the case, as long as she kept her feelings firmly entrenched in the "like" category, she'd be fine. Anything less than complete emotional vigilance would be dangerous; Owen was leaving in a few weeks, end of story." -Lissa Manley
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Would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a light, easy, feel good read. I'm partial to anything taking place in the Northwest, especially when the setting is a winter scene.
The Story
In the Yuletide coming, Linda Goodnight did a great job in distinguishing each character's voice. This was probably one of my favorite books that has been able to do this with such great detail and it brought so much depth to the story. The pacing of the story was just right and the plot was interesting. It was cute, it was cuddly, sprinkled with romance and just enough tension between characters and tragedy to keep the book exciting.
I honestly don't like reading about medical scenes and practices in books because I find myself critiquing the heck out of them. This book was no exception with depictions of obvious HIPAA violations that were used to develop reassurance within the plot. It wasn't horribly distracting though but could have easily been avoided with this type of fictional writing without losing the suspense of emotion.
The Writing
In A Family's Christmas Wish, Lissa Manley did a great job establishing the characters from the get-go. I thoroughly enjoyed the first couple scenes. The sleigh ride, the lighting ceremony, the freshness and giddiness that was portrayed around the the elaborate Christmas season in Snowglobe.
My Favorite Lines
"Whatever the case, as long as she kept her feelings firmly entrenched in the "like" category, she'd be fine. Anything less than complete emotional vigilance would be dangerous; Owen was leaving in a few weeks, end of story." -Lissa Manley
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November 3, 2012
Posted at Oh My Books!!
A Snowglobe Christmas is perfect to get in the Christmas mood! Snowglobe town is just like a those movies, lots of snow, lights, very beautiful.
Yuletide Homecoming is the story of Amy, who is coming back home after a few years away. She's ready to move on, forget what happened last time when her fiancee broke her heart, but she isn't expecting the man to come back home too! Amy and Rafe are still in love, but their past is difficult to forget. Amy is afraid to be abandoned again, who wouldn't after your fiancee breaking up with you? Rafe had a good reason, but I don't think he ever understood Amy's feelings. But anyway, they are a cute couple, I just wished they really talk instead about their issues.
A Family's Christmas Wish is the story of Sara, a single mother who was also abandoned by every man she ever met in her life. That's why she's so attracted to Owen, who is an excellent single father. While their daughters bond, they start to share a relationship that will turn into more than just a few days of fun. But first they have to overcome their fears, and give themselves the opportunity to have a family.
Both were sweet stories, very cute and charming. A Snowglobe Christmas, even if predictable, was a great way to start my Christmas reading, it just made me feel more excited for these holidays!
A Snowglobe Christmas is perfect to get in the Christmas mood! Snowglobe town is just like a those movies, lots of snow, lights, very beautiful.
Yuletide Homecoming is the story of Amy, who is coming back home after a few years away. She's ready to move on, forget what happened last time when her fiancee broke her heart, but she isn't expecting the man to come back home too! Amy and Rafe are still in love, but their past is difficult to forget. Amy is afraid to be abandoned again, who wouldn't after your fiancee breaking up with you? Rafe had a good reason, but I don't think he ever understood Amy's feelings. But anyway, they are a cute couple, I just wished they really talk instead about their issues.
A Family's Christmas Wish is the story of Sara, a single mother who was also abandoned by every man she ever met in her life. That's why she's so attracted to Owen, who is an excellent single father. While their daughters bond, they start to share a relationship that will turn into more than just a few days of fun. But first they have to overcome their fears, and give themselves the opportunity to have a family.
Both were sweet stories, very cute and charming. A Snowglobe Christmas, even if predictable, was a great way to start my Christmas reading, it just made me feel more excited for these holidays!
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March 20, 2015My Thoughts: This fall I've really been enjoying reading Christian Christmas romances. Is that a thing? I don't know. But these books had some religious involvement without being overbearing, and I really liked that.
Yuletide Homecoming was a really nice story. I really liked Amy and Rafe separately, so it makes sense that I like them even more as a couple. Linda Goodnight wrote their story really well because even though it seemed like it made sense for them to be apart, I was still rooting for them to work things out. I also thought Rafe's brother was a cool side character, and the side plot with Amy's mother was interesting too. Oh, and the puppies. Any Christmas story with puppies in it just warms my heart. haha
A Family's Christmas Wish had a different heartwarming factor, and that factor was kids. A big part of this story is not only the budding romance between Owen and Sara, but the budding friendship between their daughters. I wasn't a big fan of Sara. She wasn't a very consistent character. But I really enjoyed the scenes where the 4 of them were together. In particular, the scene where they're all taking a sleighride together.
These stories are simple and romantic. If you're looking for a book to get you into the Christmas spirit, then this is for you.
My Rating: 4 stars
Yuletide Homecoming was a really nice story. I really liked Amy and Rafe separately, so it makes sense that I like them even more as a couple. Linda Goodnight wrote their story really well because even though it seemed like it made sense for them to be apart, I was still rooting for them to work things out. I also thought Rafe's brother was a cool side character, and the side plot with Amy's mother was interesting too. Oh, and the puppies. Any Christmas story with puppies in it just warms my heart. haha
A Family's Christmas Wish had a different heartwarming factor, and that factor was kids. A big part of this story is not only the budding romance between Owen and Sara, but the budding friendship between their daughters. I wasn't a big fan of Sara. She wasn't a very consistent character. But I really enjoyed the scenes where the 4 of them were together. In particular, the scene where they're all taking a sleighride together.
These stories are simple and romantic. If you're looking for a book to get you into the Christmas spirit, then this is for you.
My Rating: 4 stars
December 7, 2012
The Deal: A Snowglobe Christmas features two novellas set in the town of Snowglobe, Montana. In the first story - A Yuletile Homecoming - two former lovers reunite in time for the holidays when Amy returns home to take over her mother's gift shop and discovers that her former fiance, who broke her heart when he decided to join the army, is also back in town.
The second story - A Family's Christmas Wish - features a carpenter, Owen, who decides to take a job at an inn helping out Sarah, the owner, in exchange for babysitting for his daughter. Owen is getting ready to leave town, a year after losing his wife has taken a new job far away, but his daughter and Sarah's daughter have other ideas in mind.
My Thoughts: So, I was feeling the Christmas spirit and decided to read this little anthology... and I sort of reached the conclusion that the Love Inspired line isn't really for me.
I found the first story a bit on the dull side and it took me a good long while to get into it. I liked the second story a lot more but it could have been developed a bit better, it was too short and a little choppy.
The second story - A Family's Christmas Wish - features a carpenter, Owen, who decides to take a job at an inn helping out Sarah, the owner, in exchange for babysitting for his daughter. Owen is getting ready to leave town, a year after losing his wife has taken a new job far away, but his daughter and Sarah's daughter have other ideas in mind.
My Thoughts: So, I was feeling the Christmas spirit and decided to read this little anthology... and I sort of reached the conclusion that the Love Inspired line isn't really for me.
I found the first story a bit on the dull side and it took me a good long while to get into it. I liked the second story a lot more but it could have been developed a bit better, it was too short and a little choppy.
December 28, 2012
Thanks to NetGalley for my review copy.
Yuletide Homecoming is the story of Rafe who was in the military and now is back home to stay. Amy has come home to Snowglobe to take over her mothers shop. We read how Rafe broke Amy's heart when he joined the military. We also see how his time in the military has affected his life and it gives an insight into the culture. We also see how Amy has issues that go back to her father. The story is a sweet Christmas romance that I really enjoyed. I like how we see both sides and what makes each of the people click.
A Family's Christmas Wish is another sweet story. Sara and Owen are both single parents of small girls. Owen has gone to do some work for Sara and in turn she babysits for him. I have to say the two little girls steal the show many times. They are delightful and really make the story. We again see issues that affect how both feel about new relationships and how it affects there decisions. Both stories are good reads and a good Christmas book.
Yuletide Homecoming is the story of Rafe who was in the military and now is back home to stay. Amy has come home to Snowglobe to take over her mothers shop. We read how Rafe broke Amy's heart when he joined the military. We also see how his time in the military has affected his life and it gives an insight into the culture. We also see how Amy has issues that go back to her father. The story is a sweet Christmas romance that I really enjoyed. I like how we see both sides and what makes each of the people click.
A Family's Christmas Wish is another sweet story. Sara and Owen are both single parents of small girls. Owen has gone to do some work for Sara and in turn she babysits for him. I have to say the two little girls steal the show many times. They are delightful and really make the story. We again see issues that affect how both feel about new relationships and how it affects there decisions. Both stories are good reads and a good Christmas book.
December 4, 2013
What a cute set of stories! I really enjoyed the setting, 'Snowglobe, Montana'. It sounds like an idyllic little mountain town.
I thought it was cool how each of the authors played off of each others stories, since they were set simultaneously. Amy, one of the main characters in 'Yuletide Homecoming' mentions seeing and chatting with Sara (one of the main players in 'A Family's Christmas Wish') in the first novella. That same conversation is referenced in the second novella. There were other nuances that were covered in both stories as well. I've always been intrigued by authors collaborating together to write one book, but I think this might be even more challenging, as both stories have to 'match' to some extent!
All in all, these were sweet stories about growing to trust, not only the people around you, but that God has a beautiful plan for your life that outshines even what you can imagine for yourself!
I thought it was cool how each of the authors played off of each others stories, since they were set simultaneously. Amy, one of the main characters in 'Yuletide Homecoming' mentions seeing and chatting with Sara (one of the main players in 'A Family's Christmas Wish') in the first novella. That same conversation is referenced in the second novella. There were other nuances that were covered in both stories as well. I've always been intrigued by authors collaborating together to write one book, but I think this might be even more challenging, as both stories have to 'match' to some extent!
All in all, these were sweet stories about growing to trust, not only the people around you, but that God has a beautiful plan for your life that outshines even what you can imagine for yourself!
January 1, 2015
SUMMARY: Yuletide Homecoming by Linda Goodnight
Five years ago, Rafe Westfield broke his fiancée's heart when he left to join the military. Now the battle-scarred soldier is back in Snowglobe. Amy Caldwell tries to keep her distance, but the holidays, family and a sweet stray dog keep bringing her and Rafe together…maybe this time, forever.
A Family's Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley
Abandoned by her husband when she was eight months pregnant, single mother Sara Kincaid vowed to rely only on herself. But then she makes a deal with handsome widowed father Owen Larsen to provide babysitting services in exchange for his carpentry work on her inn. Can two pint-size matchmakers help them see beyond the past in time for Christmas?
REVIEW: These two novellas were tired together by setting. Each takes place in the small town of Snowglobe Montana. Some of the characters were part of each novella. Sweet, easy to read, old-fashioned Christmas stories.
Five years ago, Rafe Westfield broke his fiancée's heart when he left to join the military. Now the battle-scarred soldier is back in Snowglobe. Amy Caldwell tries to keep her distance, but the holidays, family and a sweet stray dog keep bringing her and Rafe together…maybe this time, forever.
A Family's Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley
Abandoned by her husband when she was eight months pregnant, single mother Sara Kincaid vowed to rely only on herself. But then she makes a deal with handsome widowed father Owen Larsen to provide babysitting services in exchange for his carpentry work on her inn. Can two pint-size matchmakers help them see beyond the past in time for Christmas?
REVIEW: These two novellas were tired together by setting. Each takes place in the small town of Snowglobe Montana. Some of the characters were part of each novella. Sweet, easy to read, old-fashioned Christmas stories.
January 18, 2015
A Snowglobe Christmas has two stories in it.
The first is Yuletide Homecoming by Linda Goodnight
and the second a Family's Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley.
I enjoyed this book it is getting me prepped up for the upcoming holiday season, my favorite time of the year.
I really like the first one better than the second story. I guess i am just a sucker for a romance that brings an old boyfriend back into your life lol.
The second one was ok, more family oriented i found. But i enjoyed them both.
The first is Yuletide Homecoming by Linda Goodnight
and the second a Family's Christmas Wish by Lissa Manley.
I enjoyed this book it is getting me prepped up for the upcoming holiday season, my favorite time of the year.
I really like the first one better than the second story. I guess i am just a sucker for a romance that brings an old boyfriend back into your life lol.
The second one was ok, more family oriented i found. But i enjoyed them both.
December 16, 2013
I loved both of these stories so much but I have to say my favorite was A Family's Christmas Wish! I would think of my little grand daughter every time when Owen's little girl was talking and this story had me laughing so much with the two little girls. This is will be a book I will keep for a very long time and re-read every Christmas. I will also be looking for more from these two great authors: Linda Goodnight and Lissa Manley!
October 25, 2012
I'm a sucker for Christmas stories. Linda Goodnight has been a longtime favorite and her contribution of Yuletide Homecoming doesn't disappoint. A Family's Christmas was a heartwarming story by Lissa Manley. I'll be looking for more by her.
November 3, 2012
I loved this book! There are 2 stories in it, each about 100 pages. Since they're short, there are no boring parts that drag on. Both stories take place in the same town called Snowglobe at Christmas time. I will definitely be looking for more books from both of these authors.
November 26, 2012
The first story seemed to take forever to have any real point, it was very boring. Once it got interesting, it was over. With that being said, I like the Christian principles behind the story line.
I loved the second story, it had great characters and a great story line.
I loved the second story, it had great characters and a great story line.
December 31, 2015
Two stories in one.
Rafe left for the military while Amy went away to heal her broken heart. Both are back now and are they healed or do they need each other?
Sara and Owen have daughters they are raising by themselves. Is the single parent thing a blessing or not?
Rafe left for the military while Amy went away to heal her broken heart. Both are back now and are they healed or do they need each other?
Sara and Owen have daughters they are raising by themselves. Is the single parent thing a blessing or not?
November 8, 2012
loved this book
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December 27, 2014Category: Inspirational Romance
November 21, 2012
two sweet holiday stories about people learning to trust in God's plan - link to full review can be found at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress...
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