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His Christmas Journey Home: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
Will this holiday grouch
Open his heart this Christmas?
Returning home on forced leave, covert operative Rio Hendrix plans to avoid any small-town festivities while attending his foster brother’s wedding. That is, until a Santa hat–wearing dog walker crosses his path, causing him to crash his Harley and break his leg. Guilt-ridden, Eden Carnegie is determined to cheer up the self-proclaimed Scrooge during his recovery. Soon, they’re organizing a Christmas party together, and Rio’s heart begins to soften toward Eden and his new life. But with his dangerous job a secret between them, can Eden’s love of the season convince Rio to stay past the holiday?
From Love Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
House of Hope
Book 1: Redeeming the Past
Book 2: Keeping His Promise
Book 3: His Christmas Journey Home
Open his heart this Christmas?
Returning home on forced leave, covert operative Rio Hendrix plans to avoid any small-town festivities while attending his foster brother’s wedding. That is, until a Santa hat–wearing dog walker crosses his path, causing him to crash his Harley and break his leg. Guilt-ridden, Eden Carnegie is determined to cheer up the self-proclaimed Scrooge during his recovery. Soon, they’re organizing a Christmas party together, and Rio’s heart begins to soften toward Eden and his new life. But with his dangerous job a secret between them, can Eden’s love of the season convince Rio to stay past the holiday?
From Love Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
House of Hope
Book 1: Redeeming the Past
Book 2: Keeping His Promise
Book 3: His Christmas Journey Home
368 pages, Paperback
Published September 30, 2025
17 people are currently reading
40 people want to read
About the author
Linda Goodnight
223 books522 followersNY Times and USA Bestseller, Linda Goodnight writes novels of faith and family that point to hope through Christ. Her emotional stories have won the RITA , the Carol, the Reviewer’s Choice, and numerous other industry awards. Her two great passions are faith in Jesus and her large extended family. (And pie. she loves pie.)
Readers may connect with Linda through her website at www.lindagoodnight.com or on Facebook.
Readers may connect with Linda through her website at www.lindagoodnight.com or on Facebook.
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January 18, 2026
3.5. I love Linda Goodnight's books. This was a really good one. Im sad the series is over. I wanted Taffy's story.
October 29, 2025
touching and sweet
Great story and while it was heartwarming, it touched on some very deep issues. The author handled them with skill.
Great story and while it was heartwarming, it touched on some very deep issues. The author handled them with skill.
October 4, 2025
Another beautiful and inspiring story!
Another beautiful story by Linda Goodnight! I am reminded once again of why she is one of my favorite authors. She is such a gifted writer. She sets the scene with just the right amount of description and detail, creating lovable, relatable characters, awesome clean romance and chemistry between Eden and Rio, and above all she is always careful to present the gospel of God’s love and redeeming grace very clearly throughout the story. I love Eden’s devotion to God and her servant’s heart. I also appreciate her biblical conviction regarding dating someone who isn’t a believer and that she holds to her convictions, even when it’s difficult. I also loved the secondary characters and the wonderful ending. Thank you again, Linda, for honoring God with your beautiful stories!
Another beautiful story by Linda Goodnight! I am reminded once again of why she is one of my favorite authors. She is such a gifted writer. She sets the scene with just the right amount of description and detail, creating lovable, relatable characters, awesome clean romance and chemistry between Eden and Rio, and above all she is always careful to present the gospel of God’s love and redeeming grace very clearly throughout the story. I love Eden’s devotion to God and her servant’s heart. I also appreciate her biblical conviction regarding dating someone who isn’t a believer and that she holds to her convictions, even when it’s difficult. I also loved the secondary characters and the wonderful ending. Thank you again, Linda, for honoring God with your beautiful stories!
January 3, 2026
Covert operative, Rio Hendrix, is currently on forced leave and attending his foster brother's wedding. Due to a run-in with Eden Carnegie, he ends up injured. Eden is determined to bring Christmas joy back into Rio's life.
The story was excellent. I really enjoyed getting to know Rio and Eden, as well as all the secondary characters. The Christmas theme with its various activities truly added to the fun in the story. There was a strong element of faith and a very satisfying ending.
The story was excellent. I really enjoyed getting to know Rio and Eden, as well as all the secondary characters. The Christmas theme with its various activities truly added to the fun in the story. There was a strong element of faith and a very satisfying ending.
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September 1, 2025Inspirational Romance, Contemporary Romance, Wholesome Romance
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House of Hope (Book #3)
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September 1, 2025Inspirational Romance, Contemporary Romance, Wholesome Romance
Miniseries
House of Hope (Book #3)
Miniseries
House of Hope (Book #3)
October 14, 2025
Awesome read. One of the best LI novels I've read for a while. Rio was such a complex character so opposite to Eden. Loved this book
October 16, 2025
Excellent!
October 17, 2025
I love her books! I loved this series, especially this series ender book!
November 9, 2025
Pretty good for a usual sappy Christmas story. Made more interesting with his career background. Of course, opposites attract and all ends well. Tra la la, ho ho ho and all!!
November 14, 2025
Incredible!!
December 9, 2025
Loved this Christmas read. Eden brings so much Christmas cheer and Rio who has had a lot of stuff happen in his life needs Christmas cheer even though he doesn’t want it.
December 15, 2025
The Story is quirky and funny,
December 19, 2025
A cute story. Rio Hendrix has come home on forced leave and ends up breaking his leg. Will he be able to recover in his hometown?
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