The Asheville Christmas Cabin

Carolina Christmas #1

by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott

The first of a charming, heartwarming holiday trilogy that will whisk you away to a dreamy winter in the mountains. With sweet romance, strong family bonds, and an uplifting story of hope and joy, this is the perfect Christmas collaboration between two beloved women’s fiction authors!

When the Chambers sisters receive an invitation from their jet-setting aunt to spend the entire month of December at the family’s cabin in Asheville, North Carolina, they have one question -- why? The retreat, tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, may be the site of many happy childhood holidays and summers spent enjoying the beauty of the area and each other…but it also holds sad memories. The sisters, and their aunt, have spent twenty-five years avoiding the cabin and renting it to strangers. Why would Aunt Elizabeth want her “dearest darling” nieces to put their busy lives in three different states on hold and spend a month in the mountains?

Eve, Angie, and Noelle, triplets born on Christmas Day, owe their very lives to their aunt, and they agree they must go. Once there, not only do they learn to let go of the past and embrace a bright future, they all start to see their lives in a new way.

Big city girl Noelle comes face-to-face with her first love...and feelings for this single dad are strong, tempting her with a small town lifestyle that she never imagined she’d embrace. Eve, a stressed-out mother of three, revels in the change of scenery and begins to learn the art of letting go of complete control. And when Angie’s rocky marriage truly cracks, she finds a new kind of joy with a connection to the past and a reconnection with her daughter.

Can one Christmas in Asheville change everything? Join these strong, funny, and loving women as the holiday spirit lifts them as high as the Blue Ridge Mountains, and promises a whole new life ahead.

The Carolina Christmas Trilogy

The Asheville Christmas Cabin -- book 1
The Asheville Christmas Gift -- book 2
The Asheville Christmas Wedding -- book 3

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Holiday, Fiction, Womens Fiction, Audiobook, Family

274 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 27, 2023

Reviews

[Linda Langford]

A great story. Looking forward to reading the next book.

[Kera Mitchell]

I started listening to this when it snowed here in KY the other day. This is not the typical book I read, but I really enjoyed it. It was like listening to a Hallmark movie. I loved the strong theme of family values.

[Tiffany]

Perfect Hallmark feels Christmas book! This is book 1 in a series and you be left wanting to read the next just to wrap up a few things!

[Jamie Hobson]

Very Hallmark movie-ish. It was a cute story. I didn't like the narrator and couldn't find the ebook.

[Katy O.]

This was just the coziest, sweetest family Christmas story ❤️ Sisters, a cabin, a little family history and no major drama. And there are more in the series ~ they all make up on Christmas season!

Source: Kindle Unlimited

[Caitlin]

This was a nice family christmas novel. I liked the setup and how we got to learn about the family and their history. There were a few moments that made me roll my eyes, but that's fine. I'll eventually continue reading this series.

[Julie Booklover]

4.5 stars

I love both authors on their own, but together, they give us a holiday trilogy that will warm your heart. Lots of feels, discovery, and the love only family can provide.

Centered around triplets Eve, Angie, and Noelle, we meet them on a girl's Thanksgiving. They get an email from their Aunt Elizabeth asking them to come to the cabin for December. It has been twenty five years since they have been together here. As they begin the month-long stay, they learn more about their lives, reflect on the past, and plan for the future. I am looking forward to the next book.

Thank you to the Authors for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.

[Natasha Skinner]

really cute Christmas feels read. clean, Enjoyed getting to know the 3 sisters and actually wouldn’t mind reading about their lives separately.

[Jessica]

Super cute, heartfelt book. A great read for the holidays. Especially if you live in WNC. It was very enjoyable. I look forward to reading the others to see how these sister’s stories unfold.

[Kerri Swartzwelder]

The author was too ambitious. Triplet sisters, born on Christmas, all struggling with separate issues, and all resolved during a visit to their family's Ashville, NC cabin. More far-fetched than your average Hallmark Christmas movie.

[Brita]

A Hallmark style holiday story

I searched Kindle Unlimited for "Hallmark Christmas," and this was one of the top results. It's a delightful start to a trilogy, especially if you've ever been to Asheville. It doesn't stand alone as a novel, but since the other books are published, you can read them all at once.

The first few chapters are a bit clunky with exposition, but once the characters and setting are established, the chapters are fun and easy to read. I'm excited for the next book!

[Lori Tremain]

Harlequin romance at its best. 3 sisters, triplets, are beckoned back to a cabin they have not been to in 25yrs. The year their parents were killed 2 days after Xmas. But, their aunt beckons them back to spend the month of December. Also, to celebrate their Xmas birthday. Meet Eve, Angela, and Noelle. This book ends open, so to find out all their stories, you are going to have to read the series.

[Lydia Sparling]

Basically a hallmark movie in book form, set in one of my favorite places in the world. The way I hollered when they mentioned Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack. 😂 This one hooked me enough that I’m excited to finish the rest of the series!

[Kristin Miller]

What a sweet Christmas book! It doesn’t get to Christmas (need to read book two) but encompasses the magic of the season while going through past family history. The sisters catch up and each one embarks on a path that might make their future look a little different. Love the little cliffhanger at the end!

[Pj Ausdenmore]

Individually, Hope Holloway and Cecelia Scott have penned some of my favorite series of the past few years. Together, these two authors have merged their talents to mix up heart-tugging holiday magic in a new trilogy that is not to be missed.

Set in Asheville, North Carolina (these mountains are a character all on their own), Holloway and Scott have created a cast of multi-generation characters who engaged my interest and emotions, immersing me in the ups and downs of their lives, relationships, fears, and dreams with plenty of laughter, and a few other emotions, along the way. The steam is low but the emotion is soul deep as relationships are tested, long-held beliefs are challenged, new opportunities are presented, and romance is on the horizon if certain characters have the courage to take the leap. I'm all-in and eager to take this three-book journey with Eve, Angie, Noelle and the rest. As the triplets approach their 40th birthday, they all find themselves at a crossroads in their lives. I'm eager to discover which paths they choose, where those decisions take them...and if six-year-old Sawyer ever finds that elusive bear.

The Asheville Christmas Cabin (27 Oct. 2023) is going straight to my keeper shelf (where I'm sure it will be revisited) and I've already marked my book calendar for the next two installments: The Asheville Christmas Gift (10 Nov. 2023) and The Asheville Christmas Wedding (1 Dec. 2023).

*ARC received. Fair and unbiased review.

[Diane]

4.5 ⭐

[Julie]

Like reading a script from a Hallmark movie! 💚❤️🎄

[Cheri]

Faith based with real world , relatable issues. Sweet and light. Perfect light reading , fun story.

[Donna K]

Great Read, can't wait to read her other two!!!!!!!!!!!

[Whitney Arnett]

This was the perfect palate cleanser between all my thrillers. It reminded me of a Hallmark Christmas movie. It’s part of a series and I enjoyed it so much that I’ve already started the second book.

[Stephanie]

3.5

[Rachel Gossett]

This was a great read. I could feel the connection with the characters and loved the southern feel.
cant wait to start the next one in this series

[Amy Cobb]

Fun & easy listen! Now I want to continue the series!

[Dee]

Two-haiku review:

Three sisters go back
Aunt at family cabin
Each sister problems

Short and unfinished
Has three separate plotlines
Nothing is resolved

[Jill]

This was definitely a “lighter” read which is just what I needed. I didn’t realized that it would end on a cliffhanger though. Now I HAVE to read the next book in this series.

[Kristen]

This is a wonderful, heartwarming, and emotional book just perfect for the Christmas season. Triplets Eve, Angel, and Noelle, born at Christmas, come together for a shared Christmas/40th birthday at the family cabin with their aunt, unaware of the changes and opportunities each will encounter. It’s the first of a trilogy that centers on family, love, happiness, and what’s important in life. I was hooked from the beginning and am excitedly waiting for the next book!

[Katherine Thornton]

Heartwarming, good family story. There are more in this series which I will read. Enjoyed it!

[Beth]

Loved it!!

Oh my goodness, this book was amazing! It’s a good, clean feel-good story. I haven’t enjoyed a book this much in a while. It helped a lot that one of the sisters visited Biltmore House! I highly recommend this book!! Beth

[Brenda Zhe]

A great easy listening to book. I absolutely loved it.

[Sarah Bryant]

Such a sweet, cozy, loving, and warm story!! I loved this book! She definitely ended it with a plot twist to keep you wanting more! I am so rooting for everyone in the book!