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That Christmas Feeling: Christmas in My Heart / Christmas Moon
That Christmas Feeling by Catherine Palmer\Gail Gaymer Martin released on Oct 25, 2004 is available now for purchase.
304 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2004
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Catherine Palmer
83 books287 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Catherine Palmer lives in Atlanta with her husband, Tim, where they serve as missionaries in a refugee community. They have two grown sons. Cathy is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and holds a master's degree in English from Baylor University. Her first book was published in 1988. Since then she has published over 50 novels, many of them national best sellers. Catherine has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Christy Award, the highest honor in Christian fiction. In 2004, she was given the Career Achievement Award for Inspirational Romance by "Romantic Times" magazine. More than 2 million copies of Catherine's novels are currently in print. The Author's Work With her compelling characters and strong message of Christian faith, Catherine is known for writing fiction that "touches the hearts and souls of readers." Her many collections include A Town Called Hope, Treasures of the Heart, Finders Keepers, English Ivy, and the Miss Pickworth series. Catherine also recently coauthored the Four Seasons fiction series with Gary Chapman, the "New York Times" best-selling author of "The Five Love Languages."
Catherine Palmer lives in Atlanta with her husband, Tim, where they serve as missionaries in a refugee community. They have two grown sons. Cathy is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and holds a master's degree in English from Baylor University. Her first book was published in 1988. Since then she has published over 50 novels, many of them national best sellers. Catherine has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Christy Award, the highest honor in Christian fiction. In 2004, she was given the Career Achievement Award for Inspirational Romance by "Romantic Times" magazine. More than 2 million copies of Catherine's novels are currently in print. The Author's Work With her compelling characters and strong message of Christian faith, Catherine is known for writing fiction that "touches the hearts and souls of readers." Her many collections include A Town Called Hope, Treasures of the Heart, Finders Keepers, English Ivy, and the Miss Pickworth series. Catherine also recently coauthored the Four Seasons fiction series with Gary Chapman, the "New York Times" best-selling author of "The Five Love Languages."
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February 20, 2015
This is a two story book. The first story "Christmas in My Heart" takes place in Missouri when Claire Ross decides to visit her reclusive, cat collecting aunt. She brings a Christmas wreath as a gift and as she's leaving her aunt sails it after her. When the sheriff has the cats removed and their paths cross, Claire is surprised by rediscovering her teenage crush for the now lawman.
Second story "Christmas Moon" Has a widower with twins needs to move to Minnesota for his job. He asks the nanny to marry him and move with them. She refuses the marriage but does make the move.......as you can guess there is a happy ending.
Second story "Christmas Moon" Has a widower with twins needs to move to Minnesota for his job. He asks the nanny to marry him and move with them. She refuses the marriage but does make the move.......as you can guess there is a happy ending.
November 1, 2021
Two novellas. The first one was better than the second, which was written in such an amateurish style I decided not to waste my time on it. Also, I hadn’t realized this was a faith-centered book. I am a religious person, consider myself a devout Christian, but it hammered away pretty hard at it. I felt a bit like I’d sat down to listen to a sermon.
January 3, 2018
This book had two books in 1. "Christmas in My Heart" by Catherine Palmer and "Christmas Moon" by Gail Gaymer Martin.
These were two new authors for me. I will be definitely looking for other books by them. Both of these stories were great!!
These were two new authors for me. I will be definitely looking for other books by them. Both of these stories were great!!
January 27, 2016
I really enjoyed the first story. The second story was good but not as captivation for me as the first.
February 11, 2024
That Christmas feeling: A book with two stories, written by two authors, both of the novellas were a pleasant treat while still in the Christmas mood.
The first is Christmas in my heart by Catherine Palmer. It was a fun read about an art historian with a broken heart. Wanting to feel connected somewhere, she struggles with her cranky old aunt, who is a recluse and initially refuses the help that she clearly needs. Once the Sheriff is involved, Catherine is required to deal with her aunt's situation, which leads to uncovering family secrets and a new romance.
The second story in this book is Christmas Moon by Gail Gaymer Martin. A sweet story involving a young nanny's support of the children she is taking care from a mostly absent father. It's a sweet read.
The first is Christmas in my heart by Catherine Palmer. It was a fun read about an art historian with a broken heart. Wanting to feel connected somewhere, she struggles with her cranky old aunt, who is a recluse and initially refuses the help that she clearly needs. Once the Sheriff is involved, Catherine is required to deal with her aunt's situation, which leads to uncovering family secrets and a new romance.
The second story in this book is Christmas Moon by Gail Gaymer Martin. A sweet story involving a young nanny's support of the children she is taking care from a mostly absent father. It's a sweet read.
January 2, 2023
2 feel-good Christmas stories:
A young woman tries to help out her cat-loving aunt, a young woman is nannying for the twins of a single dad who relocated from California to Minnesota.
Wholesome and relaxing (if mostly predictable) stories perfect to read under a blanket by the Christmas tree on the last days of vacation.
A young woman tries to help out her cat-loving aunt, a young woman is nannying for the twins of a single dad who relocated from California to Minnesota.
Wholesome and relaxing (if mostly predictable) stories perfect to read under a blanket by the Christmas tree on the last days of vacation.
December 14, 2017
The first story in the book gets a 5, but the second story gets a 3.
November 4, 2017
These were two very nice short Novels. Very enjoyable reading for the Christmas holiday season. I always enjoy a good Catherine Palmer story.
December 6, 2017
this was fun.
December 14, 2017
Excellent start of first story. Enjoyable read.
December 1, 2018
This book was just o.k. I did enjoy the 2nd story more than the first.
December 22, 2020
Loved both of these sweet, inspirational Christmas stories!
January 3, 2021
2 Cute Christmas stories with a Hallmark movie feel! Also enjoyed the Christian themes. Putting a lower ranking just because as short stories the ending was a bit rushed in both.
November 15, 2022
They should put a warning on books that preach religion so people don't waste their time.
December 2, 2024
Maybe a little predictable and cheesy, but I thoroughly enjoyed both stories in this book!
December 11, 2025
Christmas romances, with much Christian content.
May 19, 2022
Very nice
November 9, 2015
Two cute short stories, Christmas in my Heart and Christmas Moon.
Christmas in my Heart is about Claire, who moves back to her hometown after her fiancé leaves her. While her parents are out of town, she checks in on her aunt and gets way more than she bargained for. Her aunt lives in a mansion alone and is a hoarder.
The police chief tells them both that the house needs drastically cleaned or he's going to condemn the house.
The police chief also happens to be Claire's old friend from highschool, Rob, who she has started to fall for.
In Christmas Moon, Rose works as a Nanny for Paul. When he has to relocate to another state, she decides to up haul her life and move too. She loves the kids and she loves Paul. Loving Paul isn't easy because he seems to just see her as an employee.
When she starts questioning her decision to move, both her and Paul have to give a lot of thought to how they really feel about each other.
The stories were both sweet but bordering on corny. Both stories were very short so things had to happen pretty quickly.
Christmas in my Heart is about Claire, who moves back to her hometown after her fiancé leaves her. While her parents are out of town, she checks in on her aunt and gets way more than she bargained for. Her aunt lives in a mansion alone and is a hoarder.
The police chief tells them both that the house needs drastically cleaned or he's going to condemn the house.
The police chief also happens to be Claire's old friend from highschool, Rob, who she has started to fall for.
In Christmas Moon, Rose works as a Nanny for Paul. When he has to relocate to another state, she decides to up haul her life and move too. She loves the kids and she loves Paul. Loving Paul isn't easy because he seems to just see her as an employee.
When she starts questioning her decision to move, both her and Paul have to give a lot of thought to how they really feel about each other.
The stories were both sweet but bordering on corny. Both stories were very short so things had to happen pretty quickly.
December 2, 2011
What a lovely book to read especially at this time of year. There are two stories in the book. Both are love stores at Christmas time. No dwelling to much on either and both are following their faith. Restfull and relaxing, they go fast.
November 28, 2013
The book combines both romance and the spiritual.
loved the way the authors combined romance and the spiritual aspect in these stories. in both stories you can see how scripture can help your heart and mind.
loved the way the authors combined romance and the spiritual aspect in these stories. in both stories you can see how scripture can help your heart and mind.
December 12, 2007
The kind of seasonal love stories that make you want to
curl up in a comfy chair with some hot chocolate.
curl up in a comfy chair with some hot chocolate.
December 16, 2008
Two inspirational Christmas Stories. Christmas in My Heart is about Family ties and the true meaning of Christmas. And Christmas Moon is a light wholesome romance.
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November 19, 2010Just got the book today from B&N going to put it on my very soon to read list.
December 22, 2014
Both stories are cute and obvious, but the first one "Christmas in My Heart" tickled my funny bone. It's the best of the two.
November 16, 2014
3.0 Stars for Christmas in my Heart
2.0 stars for Christmas Moon. Just typical Christmas novellas.
2.0 stars for Christmas Moon. Just typical Christmas novellas.
September 10, 2014
Enjoyable, heartwarming Christmas romance stories.
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November 5, 2014That Christmas Feeling Bk 01
Claire Ross, Rob West
Christmas Moon Bk 02
Rose Danby, Paul Stewart
Claire Ross, Rob West
Christmas Moon Bk 02
Rose Danby, Paul Stewart
October 11, 2015
Wonderful Christian romance.
December 29, 2015
Two enchanting love stories to get you in the Christmas spirit. Both are spiritual in nature, but they don't overdo it. I would definitely recommend this to anyone at Christmas...or any other time.
December 15, 2011
Two short stories. The first one was pretty cute, the second one was okay.
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