Christmas at Glacier Grove

Holiday Homecoming #1

by Sage Parker

47-year-old Lori was expecting a relaxing winter, but when her bank account is mysteriously emptied overnight things start spiraling. Forced to move back home and stay at her parents' bed & breakfast, she’s preparing for an extremely hard Christmas.

The small Vermont ski town is full of twinkling lights and charm, but things aren’t as simple for Lori. All her money’s gone missing, her daughter is drifting away, and her estranged sister is back in town stirring up the past. Not to mention the charismatic ski instructor with secrets of his own.

When Lori accidentally overhears an unsettling conversation, she uncovers more than just family drama - there could be actual danger behind all the festive decorations. With Christmas just around the corner, Lori must unravel the mysteries, reunite her family, and possibly open her heart for a new beginning she desperately needs.

Will Lori be able to find the answers she needs before the holidays end? Find out in Christmas at Glacier Grove, where second chances are unwrapped and family ties are the best presents of all.This is Book 1 of 6 in the series. Scroll up and grab your copy today!

Genres: Christmas, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Holiday

87 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 28, 2023

Reviews

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining relationship listening 🎶🔰

This is a kindle e-book novella from kindle unlimited book one in the series

Loretta is approached by her girlfriend to take a trip to Paris over the Christmas Season. When they go to book the trip she find that her money 💰is missing and credit cards are not working. They end up leaving Boston going to Vermont and her family's lodge. They arrive and the fun begins. Continued in book two.

I would recommend this novella series and author to 👍 readers of family and friends relationships romantic adventure novels 👍🔰. 2024 👒😀☺😮

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author starts a new series with Lori returns home after being absent for years and finds her sister is in charge of the family business. In time she finds a mystery with her parents and is determined to find what it is.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Megann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lori and her best friend are trying to figure out just what to do on their holiday vacation. Lori wants something simple but Stacey wants to go to Paris. She has found a fantastic deal but they have to jump on it right away. Lori is going through a divorce from her husband Dave after she caught him cheating on her and she really just wants something simple where she can lick her wounds.
After much back and forth discussion they finally decide that maybe now would be a good time to go to Paris. Lori's daughter Lucy is not talking to her because of the divorce and so this might be the best time to go. Lori says she will jump online and buy her tickets then let Stacey know and she can buy hers. BUT, something is wrong, when Lori tries to put her credit card in it says declined. She jumps on her online bank account only to find that all of her money has disappeared. Wait, she is totally broke but will need to figure out how and why before her rent and bills are due in January.
She calls her friend back and then contact the police. They tell her it will be several weeks before they can come up with how and why this happened and who is responsible. Her friend says she can stay with her but her apartment is minuscule and really not enough room. Her only other choice is to go see her family for a few weeks thus shutting down her apartment and all the utilities in order to save money.
SO now the saga starts as we go with Lori to her parents house and start to see the drama that is unfolding in this family unit.

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[Colleen N · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lori and her best friend Stella are planning a much-needed vacation and can’t wait to have a little rest and relaxation. Just as they are about to book their trip Lori discovers all of her accounts have been wiped out. She immediately calls law-enforcement to see if they can help figure out what is going on.

However, as a newly divorced woman in her 40s, she now has no money, nowhere to go, and isn’t sure what the next step should be. She decides that maybe returning “home “to her parents, B&B in Vermont is the best choice.

Returning to Vermont brings with it an entire slew of uncharted feelings. She hasn’t been back in quite a while, hasn’t really been present with either her parents or her widowed sister, Angela, therefore making it a little bit uncomfortable.

You quickly discover that she has been out of the loop in more ways than one. She is wrestling with so many feelings as well as bad memories, including having a super bad ski accident as a kid.

Enjoying time with her best friend, feels like she’s starting to ease into being back in this place. Enter a strong, muscular, kind ski instructor named Peter and you have all the beginnings of a story that could be a cozy romance.

Will Lori be able to reconnect with her parents? Will she be able to reconnect with her sister Angela? I enjoy the way this author described the B&B as I could almost feel like I was there. This is a really good introduction to what I know is broken up into six parts.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lori is forced to return home to her parent’s bed & breakfast after she discovers all of her money is missing. She has been estranged from her family so her Sophie accompanies. Arriving home, her parents are happy to see but her sister is not. As much as Lori tries to help in any capacity, Angela is against any help. As Lori retrieves the mail, she notices an envelope marked “Open Immediately Court Summons”. She wonders what is going on and asked her parents who is reluctant to tell her. Will they open up and tell her or must she find out for herself. Join Lori as starts to investigate this mystery.

Nice beginning to a new series. The plot and characters were well-written and pulled your interest into the story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shelly C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Divorcee Lori Meyers finally agrees to book a Paris vacation with her bff Stella. But when she tries to pay for it, Lori discovers all of her money is missing from her bank account. With no money, Lori & Stella end up going to Vermont to stay with Lori’s parents at their bed & breakfast. Opting not to tell her family she is broke, Lori must figure out what she has missed over the years that she’s stayed away. Her parents have a court summons, her sister Angela is angry with her, and Stella is encouraging Lori to get over her rest of skiing and get back on the slopes. What’s a girl to do when she has her own secrets, yet wants to find out what her family is hiding?.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Angieleigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a bit sine I've read Sage Parker. She writes the sweetest romances in serial form, which is perfect for my ADHD brain!

Stella finally talks Lori into going to Paris for Christmas, only for Lori to find that someone's drained her bank accounts and maxed out her cards. After filing a police report and canceling all of her auto-payments, Stella talks Lori into going to visit her estranged parents for the holidays.

I'm not a huge fan of Lori so far. She is estranged from everyone she's related to, and is too scared to do much of anything without a lot of prodding. Plus she tells some lies that are just going to come back and bite her butt way hard.

But, I know that before long I'll be rooting for her. Sage is good like that.

[Roslyn Simonin Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lori was planning a Christmas getaway with her BFF Stella. Stella found a fantastic price for 2 weeks in Paris. Lori put her credit card in the computer and it rejected. She tried again, insufficient funds, she tried her debit card....insufficient funds. She called the bank and was told her bank accounts were EMPTY!!!!! She called the authorities and told it could take months. Her only option was to go home to Glacier Grove and spend some time with her parents and sister Angela, who she had not seen, since Angela's husbands death.
How was this going to work out. Another fantastic start for Sage.

I received this ARC from Sage and am leaving my voluntary review.

[Coffeenbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

- Christmas series
- Family drama
- Inn

This is the first book in the new Holiday Homecoming series and we are introduced to the key players.

After all of the money in her bank account disappears, Lori decides to go visit her parents over Christmas while the police investigate. Her parents own a lodge in Vermont. Lori's friend Stella tags along for moral support since Lori hasn't spoken to her family in years.

Lori's sister Angela is openly hostile, but their parents are happy to see Lori. Lori wants to help out at the inn while she's there, but her sister is resistant...

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Barb Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lori finally learns about the financial difficulties her family is facing. Her estranged daughter shows up and they have some time together to work through their issues. Lori gets injured and Peter rescues her. She begins to have feelings for Peter when more drama happens and her dad has a cardiac issue. Mark gets a warrant, and they find expensive ski equipment in Peter's storage area. While that is happening Milo her dog goes missing. In the storm, Lori gets lost and when she sees someone close to her, she hopes they will help but they turn away. What is happening?? I received an ARC copy and am leaving my review voluntarily.

[Trina Gomez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I liked learning about Lori's story, I love her friend Stella, but I'm not a fan of her sister. I loved the setting for the holidays and cant wait to see what happens between Peter and Lori. This book is well written, the characters are well developed and there is even an adorable little dog called Milo. I'm ready to start book 2 as soon as it is available. If you like stories about good friends and family, and romance in a small town holiday setting I think you may want to definitely start this series.

[Baby Girl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book one in this series shows a lot of potential. The story has sibling rivalry, unsettling feelings, misunderstandings, missing money, and more. Lori has a lot to uncover in her family's personal lives that she is startled when she learns her parents have a secret. Angela seems to be bitter and Lori will have to uncover the real reason behind that bitterness while also trying to figure out who cleaned out her bank accounts. It is great to see that she has her bff, Stella there to help her get through all of the chaos. Great start to a series filled with many unanswered questions!.

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[Carmela Dimattia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book to get stuck in to. I loved this first instalment and I enjoyed reading Lori’s story. When things go very sideways for Lori her friend Stella convinces her to go back home for the holidays and although there is some bad blood with her sister, Lori does all she can to help at her parents bed and breakfast. Lori meets Peter, a ski instructor, and they strike up a friendship. This was a fabulous start and I am so eager to see what Ms Parker has in store for us in this new series.

I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas at Glacier Grove Book 1 by Sage Parker is a good, and enjoyable clean wholesome smalltown holiday romance read with suspenseful mystery. The story has a great entertaining world building story line that was well written. The characters are great, well written, and they have great chemistry. This story is a very entertaining read. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas at Glacier Grove Book 1 is the story of Lori who lives in Boston following her divorce and ends up spending Christmas at her family’s ski resort along with her friend Stella. She meets Peter, a ski instructor, who encourages her to begin skiing again after a traumatic injury in the past. Lori and her widowed sister Angela have developed an uncomfortable relationship over the past years. This book is an introduction to the Holiday Homecoming series which has a mysterious cliffhanger.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[PW · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an excellent start to a Christmas series . This book has some intriguing elements that need to be answered. Lori is healing from a devastating breakup, ALL of her money has been stolen, she has been estranged from her family, and she has a fantastic best friend. The characters that are introduced are very realistic with much more to be revealed. I love that these books come out so close together. I am anxiously waiting to read what will be revealed next!

This Booksprout ARC is an interesting start to this series. The writing and plot is captivating.

[Terri Giffin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is quite a good start to a simple little Christmas-themed series. There are 6 short books in the series of about 100 pages each. I’ve read this author’s “Lighthouse Lane” series which is similar; so far this one seems to be a higher quality writing than the previous work. Happy to see that she seems to be developing her craft.

It’s a very light read with a little bit of mystery and a little bit of romance and a little bit of conflict all wrapped up in a winter ski resort in Vermont. Exactly what I wanted over the holidays!

[Dianne Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intrigue!

A fabulous start to another series by Sage Parker as Lori returns home after a long absence. Her sister, Angela, treats her poorly and her parents are hiding something significant. I love this first book in the series and absolutely can't wait to read the next book with hopes of finding out the secret Lori's parents are hiding.

I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am providing my honest opinion.

[Jacqueline Johnston Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

The beginning of another amazing series from Sage Parker. From the summary I knew we were in for a treat, a Christmas romance and mystery with small town charm and wonderful characters. I love the mix of romance with the elements of suspense and mystery and family drama. I can't wait to see what's going to happen next!.

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[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful start to a very interesting story. There are a couple twists and turns and some unexpected events happen. Interesting characters that are going to unravel the mystery and their Journey is very interesting. There are lots of clues an unexpected Revelations that happened in the story. Can't wait to read more!.

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[Raylene Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lori is force to return to her family bed and breakfast when all here money show up gone. She has only 40 dollars to her name. Her friend Stella told her that it would be the best place right now. But her sister is mean to her an she meets the mailman and finds a letter for a court summon. When she asked her parents what it means they said they tell her later. Wait for the next book to find out more.

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[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rousing start to a new series. Family dynamics can be so hard to navigate. Why is Angela so mad at Lori, what happened to Lori’s money, what secret are her parents keeping from her, and maybe most importantly, who is Peter and how will he take finding out she is a Meyers? So many questions. Sage Parker is a master at serial stories. I don’t really like them and she keeps me coming back and reading more.

[Jeannine Wickliffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good start to another good series

I love Sage Parker's series. She keeps you entertained. In this series Lori Meyers is looking forward to a vacation but when it comes time to pay for her ticket, she finds all her accounts wiped out. So to save money, she and her friend Stella head to Glacier Grove, her families Ski resort. But all isn't going well. Her sister is angry and unreachable, and something is going on with her parents. Will anything work out?

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lori is recently divorced. She and her best friend, Stella, are planning to go on a Christmas vacation to Paris. She clicks on the purchase button and her card is declined! Lori can't figure out what's happened so she logs into her bank accounts and they're completely empty. What could have happened? She files a report with the police however it will be awhile before anything can be figured out. What to do in the meantime as she can't pay any of her bills.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read a lot of books written by Sage Parker; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

This is the first book in the Holiday Homecoming Series; it is the beginning of a new series. The story continues in the next book and needs to be read in order.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Returning back to her parents, Lori is trying to help in any way she can. Her sister is not so welcoming. When a court summons comes in the mail, a mystery is has come. What will it be about for the family? I was drawn in to the story with the layers being peeled back.

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[Debbie Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas at Glacier grove, a small Vermont ski town that is full of twinkling lights and charm. Lori has had to move back home as her bank accounts have mysteriously been emptied and her sister doesn’t want her home. To top everything off all is not as it seems in this homely little town and there seems to be more than secrets that her parents are hiding. Cannot wait to read more!

[Debi Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Beginning

This is a great beginning to a new series from this author. Lori’s bank account has been stolen. She heads home with her BFF Stella and finds out that her dad and mom are in trouble. This is going to be a great mystery and hopefully there will be love in her future. Looking forward to reading the next book

[Jodi Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lori is ready to go on vacation with her best friend Stella when disaster strikes. Out of options they head to her family's bed and breakfast for the holidays. This is where the story begins and beware there is a cliffhanger. This was a gentle easy read and I am excited to see how the characters develop in this series.

[B E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lori has to move home after all the money from her bank account mysteriously disappeared. She doesn’t get along with her sister who runs the inn. Strange things are also happening with her parents, what’s going on?.

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