Karácsony a kunyhóban

Carolina Christmas #1

by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott

A három ikernővér, Eve, Angie és Noelle utoljára huszonöt évvel ezelőtt járt családjuk asheville-i gerendaházában, ahol annak idején minden karácsonyukat töltötték. Tizenöt évesek voltak, amikor imádott szüleik életüket vesztették egy autóbalesetben a kanyargós, havas úton, és azóta szomorú minden december, és azóta nem jártak a hegyek között megbúvó erdei kunyhóban.

Azonban most, negyedszázaddal később arra kényszerülnek, hogy Asheville-ben töltsék az ünnepet azon a helyen, amelyhez oly sok fájdalmas és szép emlék fűzi őket. Elizabeth nénikéjük, aki sajátjaként nevelte fel a lányokat, egy meglepően giccses ünnepi üdvözlőlapon arra kéri őket, hogy minden kérdés és késedelem nélkül utazzanak el mindannyian a kunyhóba.
A három nővér hátrahagyja rohanó nagyvárosi életét, a karrierépítéssel, gyerekneveléssel, házastársi konfliktusokkal töltött mindennapjait, és útnak indul a hegyi kunyhó felé, ahol olyan meglepetés vár rájuk, amire álmukban sem gondoltak volna.

A Karácsony a kunyhóban szívmelengető és vicces történet a családi kötelékek erejéről, elengedésről és újrakezdésről - mindez hamisítatlan, mézeskalács- és fenyőillatú karácsonyi hangulatban.

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

280 pages, Paperback

Published November 15, 2024

Reviews

[Linda Langford · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Kera Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Katy O. · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Cheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Donna K · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Whitney Arnett · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Rachel Gossett · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two-haiku review:

Three sisters go back
Aunt at family cabin
Each sister problems

Short and unfinished
Has three separate plotlines
Nothing is resolved

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Sarah Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Asheville Christmas Cabin, the last holiday-themed book I’ll read this season, caught my attention through the countless book-related emails I receive daily. When my husband and I lived in Raleigh, North Carolina, we made regular trips to Asheville. Although we no longer reside in North Carolina, we still live relatively close and visit often. When I came across the book’s title, I couldn’t resist checking it out. The description sounded delightful, and I was thrilled to add it to my holiday reading list.

The Asheville Christmas Cabin, the first book in the Carolina Christmas series by Hope Holloway and Cecelia Scott, follows the story of triplet sisters who receive a mysterious invitation from their jet-setting aunt to spend December at their family’s cozy cabin nestled in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The cabin holds both cherished childhood memories and painful ones. Amidst the festive lights, snowy vistas, and family revelations, the sisters confront personal struggles such as stress, failing marriages, and lost dreams. Through these challenges, they rediscover their sisterly bonds, find sweet romance, heal, and embrace the magic of new beginnings.

I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this book, from its captivating cover to its enchanting Christmas-themed narrative. Each of the main characters was endearing and easily relatable. I appreciated how the unique conflicts faced by each sister were also relatable to one another. The scene descriptions were absolutely beautiful, painting vivid pictures of the setting. While I understand that this book is categorized as women’s fiction, I believe it would be more accurately described as a cozy holiday romance.

One of the highlights of the book was the inclusion of Biltmore Estate as a significant thread that connected to one of the sisters. Biltmore is an incredible place to visit, and I have fond memories of my first visit as a young girl. I’ve made numerous return trips since then. I’ve also read a few books about Biltmore and the Vanderbilt family, which I’ve linked on my blog for those interested in learning more. (See below)

For me, this was an idyllic holiday read that I thoroughly enjoyed while cooking, baking, and preparing for family holiday gatherings. I’m incredibly grateful for discovering this book and eagerly anticipate reading more books in the Carolina Christmas series during the next holiday season.

I borrowed the audiobook of The Asheville Christmas Cabin from my local library using Hoopla. Leslie Howard’s delightful narration brings this festive and family-oriented story to life.

I have photos and additional information that I'm unable to include here. It can all be found on my blog, in the link below.
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