Heart of Christmas

Coleman #6

by Katie Winters

Two romance novelists. One feud that could destroy their careers forever. And a snow-capped Christmas season of buried secrets, forgiveness, and hope— on the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Estelle Coleman is on cloud nine. She's just released a new novel, A Bright Christmas, which is a joint love letter to her husband, Roland, and her mother, who died so long ago. She's thrilled to reveal another piece of her soul to her incredible fans. This is the life of her wildest dreams.

But another romance writer named Margorie Tomlinson can’t stand Estelle's fame. She'll stop at nothing to take Estelle down.

Margorie accuses Estelle of plagiarism and seeks immediate legal action. Estelle’s publisher drops their newest deal, and Estelle’s readers begin to turn on her. Across the internet, the romance community burns with opinions.

For Estelle, this is a nightmare. Is her writing career really over, just because some woman she barely knows made up a story about her?

But what Estelle doesn't know is this: in the past, something happened that linked her and Margorie's stories forever. As Estelle fights to understand what went wrong, she falls through memories of Christmas 1971— a time when she and the love of her life nearly separated forever. A time when the life of her dreams felt impossible.

Can Estelle save her writing career? And will Margorie ever find peace after a tumultuous past?

Heart of Christmas is book six of The Coleman Series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard.

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Fiction, Womens Fiction

212 pages, Paperback

Published November 6, 2023

About the author

Katie writes women's fiction and clean, wholesome contemporary romance. She looks to everyday, real-life family issues to weave stories of heartfelt emotions, love and loss, and everything in between.

Come transport yourself to Martha's Vineyard: an island of vivid blue ocean, white sand, and a lively community of locals, who celebrate everything from the bright New England summers to the cold, yet cozy, snowcapped winters.

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Reviews

[Sue Negrillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nantucket
Estelle tells her love story with Roland.
They fall in love at 14, with the goal of going off to college together. Estelle’s mother is diagnosed with cancer. She has to work to help pay bills and take care of her mom. Then her dad leaves, she has to take on 2 jobs. Has to tell Roland she can’t go to college. He is very upset.
Margorie another author accuses Estelle of plagiarism that she stool her idea for a book. Margorie was in college with Roland and he befriended her they talked a lot he rescued her from her family. Then one day he’s gone…left college.
Estelle went to talk to Margorie and she dropped the case.

[Pam Fleming · Rating 5 out of 5]

Estelle Coleman fell in love with Roland at the age of 14. When Roland moved off to college, Estelle was taken care of her mother who was battling cancer. Devoting herself to her mother’s care and holding down two jobs was all she could handle. After a second chance at love Estelle and Roland built a life. Estelle’s writing career is threatened when a fellow romance writer Margorie accuses Estelle of plagiarism.

What a surprise when Estelle discovers Margorie’s tie to her past.

Thank you to the author for this ARC. This review is my honest opinion.

[Kat Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 6 about Estelle Coleman has a wonderful, touching ending. I did however find it difficult to read. To me it was reminiscent of book 5 in that there were secrets hidden in Estelle’s past that she wasn’t even aware of because her husband had never shared interlocking events. The writing is excellent, I just personally don’t enjoy the “heart breaking secrets” that cause pain on their way to exposure. I think I’m going to take a short break from this series but definitely will come back at a later time to finish. 😍

[Jennie Fortna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heart of Christmas is book 6 in the Coleman series by Katie Winters, up next is Estelle Coleman.

Estelle has released a new novel and all is looking great until another writer accuses her of coping her book and is seeking legal action..what happens when it’s discovered that the past is part of the present, sadness, family, and healing during the holiday season…

I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I so loved this book - I was waiting to find out a bit more about Estelle and Roland's relationship and this did not disappoint. I liked the back and forth from present to past and got to really see into Estelle's past and why she values family over everything. The saga of did she or did she not steal her current best selling story was a great way to bring some new characters into the story line. Can't wait for the next book.

[Kathleen A · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful story about family and friends. The struggles, sacrifices, compassion, love, and forgiveness of family and friends needed to survive life. I truly believe the characters are a lot more forgiving than I would be! I love how Katie Winters incorporates the characters of her other series into her new books. Thanks for the great entertainment!

[Tonya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two top popular romance novelists, one is releasing her Christmas novel and is on tour, the other makes an accusation of plagiarism that the new book is very similar to her book from 5 years prior. Hashtags run rampant, social meds get vicious, fans take sides and the past comes to light with interesting secrets longed buried and hidden coming to light. Quick cozy mystery-lite.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this lovely story of forgiveness and a family intertwined. The strong love between Estelle and Roland was so beautiful to see and so heartbreaking when they were apart. A holiday story done beautifully by Katie.❤️

[Linda Saleski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this story. The themes of love and forgiveness weaving through the lives of the Roland, Estelle, and Margorie were beautiful…and maybe that is the Christmas story…the gifts that we can give each other.

[Caitlyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was OK. I had higher expectations being from Katie Winters. I found it difficult to follow and the name of Caitlin's husband has changed between the books which makes it even more difficult to follow.

[Barb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great series

[Donna Kale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good story about assumptions!

[Cindy Guyette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading Katie Winters books they bring me right into the story.

[michelle fichten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this one so much ,going on to book 7amd they just get better and better