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Santina #1
The Daughter Claus
*** Wishing Shelf Award Finalist 2017 ***
*** Readers' Favorite Finalist 2018 ***
Tina has daddy issues. Santa is a grumpy workaholic who focused all his attention on grooming her brother to fill his boots when he retires. But Nick has plans of his own to become a rock star. Now after a family emergency, it's up to Tina to leave college and return home to the North Pole to temporarily manage the family business.
Not only does she have to deal with a long distance crush on her brother's band mate, rowdy reindeer, and family drama, but there's also her irresistible ex-boyfriend who broke her heart, her best friend's flirtation with an elf, and way too many Peppermintinis at the local pub. Christmas Eve is quickly approaching and she's counting on her undependable brother to deliver the presents. It's not easy being Santa's daughter!
Crazy fun, girl power, and Christmas magic make this a fun story any time of year!
*** Readers' Favorite Finalist 2018 ***
Tina has daddy issues. Santa is a grumpy workaholic who focused all his attention on grooming her brother to fill his boots when he retires. But Nick has plans of his own to become a rock star. Now after a family emergency, it's up to Tina to leave college and return home to the North Pole to temporarily manage the family business.
Not only does she have to deal with a long distance crush on her brother's band mate, rowdy reindeer, and family drama, but there's also her irresistible ex-boyfriend who broke her heart, her best friend's flirtation with an elf, and way too many Peppermintinis at the local pub. Christmas Eve is quickly approaching and she's counting on her undependable brother to deliver the presents. It's not easy being Santa's daughter!
Crazy fun, girl power, and Christmas magic make this a fun story any time of year!
205 pages, ebook
First published November 20, 2013
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About the author
D. Thrush
14 books160 followersD. Thrush mixes it up with Literary & Women’s Fiction, PG-rated Rom Coms, and a Spiritual Inspirational novel. All her books explore family and friendship, love and romance, relationships and life. She writes from the heart and finds it difficult to part with her characters when their stories end, hence several sequels. All books are standalones.
“Fairy Tale Karma” was a #1 Amazon Bestseller, “Guardian of the Light” earned a B.R.A.G. Medallion, and “The Daughter Claus” (which her mother told her to write) was a finalist for the Ian Book of the Year, Wishing Shelf Awards, and Readers’ Favorites. Three more books complete the popular Santina Series.
She enjoys reading (of course!), taking walks, brain games, movies (she was an extra in a movie), watching HGTV wearing sweats, and cohabiting with her significant other in Oregon. And she loves hearing from readers.
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“Fairy Tale Karma” was a #1 Amazon Bestseller, “Guardian of the Light” earned a B.R.A.G. Medallion, and “The Daughter Claus” (which her mother told her to write) was a finalist for the Ian Book of the Year, Wishing Shelf Awards, and Readers’ Favorites. Three more books complete the popular Santina Series.
She enjoys reading (of course!), taking walks, brain games, movies (she was an extra in a movie), watching HGTV wearing sweats, and cohabiting with her significant other in Oregon. And she loves hearing from readers.
Follow her on Goodreads for news about sales, freebies, and book recommendations.
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February 8, 2016
Tina and Nick are starting their lives on different paths. Tina is a business major in college and Nick has started a band. Both are happy in their choices but they know that Nick is supposed to carry on the family business as Santa Claus when his dad retires. Problem is, Nick has no desire to leave the band and head to the North Pole.
This story is cute with plenty of conflict and confusion between the family members. It is a new way to see Santa, he isn't quite the jolly elf I imagined him to be. Mrs. Claus is adorable, she is motherly and a great and caring wife. There are new friends that really come to mean a lot to Nick and Tina.
It is a very cute story that I enjoyed immensely, I am going to read the sequel and hope that those I liked as a couple are doing well.
This story is cute with plenty of conflict and confusion between the family members. It is a new way to see Santa, he isn't quite the jolly elf I imagined him to be. Mrs. Claus is adorable, she is motherly and a great and caring wife. There are new friends that really come to mean a lot to Nick and Tina.
It is a very cute story that I enjoyed immensely, I am going to read the sequel and hope that those I liked as a couple are doing well.
October 22, 2015
You may think you’ve heard this story before. You know: grumpy father, nervous mother, over-indulged first-born son, ignored sibling. Except that in this case Dad is Santa, Mom is Mrs. Claus, and Junior is Nick who wants to become a rock star even though he’s required to take over the family business. That leaves the ignored and under appreciated sibling, Santina Claus (Tina for short), Santa’s daughter.
The good news is that Tina is more than just the forgotten kid in the family. She’s the most talented, levelheaded, forward thinking, management minded, understanding and certainly dedicated of them all. She’s a natural born leader. And, in spite of her self-doubts and a pesky longing for the sunny climates of Florida, she takes over the North Pole Toy Shop when dad suffers a heart attack and Nick’s band is off on tour with a world-renowned group called Rock Goddess.
Can Tina keep the operation running smoothly? Can she initiate innovations that will allow the shop to keep up with the worlds ever increasing population? Can she deal with disgruntled reindeer, high tech elves, pepermintinis, and a sexy ex-boyfriend who’s just come back from Geneva? How’s she going to make sure that the list of who’s naughty and nice is current and up to date? And what about the biggest question of all: Can she get the perfect person to drive that sleigh full of toys on Christmas Eve? Apparently that takes a special gift.
Sounds like an awful lot of work. And yet author D. Thrush takes us merrily through these geographic, interpersonal, business, musical, and romantic adventures with such a breezy style that the whole tale is more than lots of fun. It really is magical.
The good news is that Tina is more than just the forgotten kid in the family. She’s the most talented, levelheaded, forward thinking, management minded, understanding and certainly dedicated of them all. She’s a natural born leader. And, in spite of her self-doubts and a pesky longing for the sunny climates of Florida, she takes over the North Pole Toy Shop when dad suffers a heart attack and Nick’s band is off on tour with a world-renowned group called Rock Goddess.
Can Tina keep the operation running smoothly? Can she initiate innovations that will allow the shop to keep up with the worlds ever increasing population? Can she deal with disgruntled reindeer, high tech elves, pepermintinis, and a sexy ex-boyfriend who’s just come back from Geneva? How’s she going to make sure that the list of who’s naughty and nice is current and up to date? And what about the biggest question of all: Can she get the perfect person to drive that sleigh full of toys on Christmas Eve? Apparently that takes a special gift.
Sounds like an awful lot of work. And yet author D. Thrush takes us merrily through these geographic, interpersonal, business, musical, and romantic adventures with such a breezy style that the whole tale is more than lots of fun. It really is magical.
December 4, 2020
Adorable. Perfect Christmas story. I’m like a child about Santa, so this story was just great. It made reading just joyful and happy
May 27, 2016
It's rather pleasant, but feels more like a fiction writing exercise than a real book-book, if you know what I'm trying to say.
Mostly this is because there's way too much telling instead of showing. For example, we see Santina enter her brother's house for dinner with George, but then instead of showing us the date, we simply hear what she thought of George afterwards. The same thing happens with the reindeer - we repeatedly hear they are grumpy and make picayune demands, but then we never actually see a grumpy episode or a single specific demand.
The book's premise is also odd for the 21st century. Everyone in the entire family, Santina herself and her mother included, thinks her brother as Santa's son should run the business. Even though she's a business major and he's a musician. It makes no sense, and goes on for the ENTIRE STORY. Also, Santina's best friend Lisa dumps her own job (which must have required an advanced degree and several years of experience to get) without a second thought to traipse up to help out in the North Pole. Both of these women seem much more like women from a book written 50 years ago than a woman of today.
At the same time, the world building is clever and the author does toss in little bits of business now and then that make the scenes come alive.
So it's not one craptastic star, but two stars for effort and possibility.
Mostly this is because there's way too much telling instead of showing. For example, we see Santina enter her brother's house for dinner with George, but then instead of showing us the date, we simply hear what she thought of George afterwards. The same thing happens with the reindeer - we repeatedly hear they are grumpy and make picayune demands, but then we never actually see a grumpy episode or a single specific demand.
The book's premise is also odd for the 21st century. Everyone in the entire family, Santina herself and her mother included, thinks her brother as Santa's son should run the business. Even though she's a business major and he's a musician. It makes no sense, and goes on for the ENTIRE STORY. Also, Santina's best friend Lisa dumps her own job (which must have required an advanced degree and several years of experience to get) without a second thought to traipse up to help out in the North Pole. Both of these women seem much more like women from a book written 50 years ago than a woman of today.
At the same time, the world building is clever and the author does toss in little bits of business now and then that make the scenes come alive.
So it's not one craptastic star, but two stars for effort and possibility.
December 9, 2021
Heart warming
I have not given a 5 star rating often, but I loved the story. Santana is a strong character and as the story develops she outdoes herself as she takes over the family business.
There is a couple of errors, but it does not cause a disruption as you read. Look forward to book 2.
I have not given a 5 star rating often, but I loved the story. Santana is a strong character and as the story develops she outdoes herself as she takes over the family business.
There is a couple of errors, but it does not cause a disruption as you read. Look forward to book 2.
February 3, 2022
This is a wonderful story. I've never given any thought to Santa Claus retiring. You've GOTTA read this, and I'm not waiting for Christmas to share it with my Grand Kids.
Thanks!
Thanks!
December 23, 2021
I expected to be pulled in a lot more than I was with this story.
Despite it being just over 200 pages, this book felt long. The beginning 50% was literally just slow family drama, and I probably would have put this down if I wasn't waiting for the kickass feminist Santa plot.
I was surprised at how much Tina had to be pushed into the Santa role as well. I had expected her to have a lot more pushback from the earliest stages on why Santa always has to be a man. Instead, she was kind of a pushover.
I did like the element that showed Santa isn't just busy in the week leading up to Christmas. I appreciated how the North Pole and Santa's Workshop were run like an actual business, and the way the technology came into play, as well as generational issues.
The characters in this weren't great, but they weren't completely flat either. They were ones you could root for, but not necessarily feel for. Part of this was because the plot was pretty obvious, especially after reading the Goodreads and Amazon blurbs.
The plot itself, aside from its predictability, took forever to get to the anticipated parts. Some of that introduction would have been necessary, but I actually think this book could have been quite a bit shorter and still said what it needed to say.
I kind of wish I didn't know this was a series. The almost ambiguous ending is a good note to end on, and it works better with the story, especially in its long and winding format, to be able to just imagine what happens next. I don't have any plans to continue the series.
Despite it being just over 200 pages, this book felt long. The beginning 50% was literally just slow family drama, and I probably would have put this down if I wasn't waiting for the kickass feminist Santa plot.
I was surprised at how much Tina had to be pushed into the Santa role as well. I had expected her to have a lot more pushback from the earliest stages on why Santa always has to be a man. Instead, she was kind of a pushover.
I did like the element that showed Santa isn't just busy in the week leading up to Christmas. I appreciated how the North Pole and Santa's Workshop were run like an actual business, and the way the technology came into play, as well as generational issues.
The characters in this weren't great, but they weren't completely flat either. They were ones you could root for, but not necessarily feel for. Part of this was because the plot was pretty obvious, especially after reading the Goodreads and Amazon blurbs.
The plot itself, aside from its predictability, took forever to get to the anticipated parts. Some of that introduction would have been necessary, but I actually think this book could have been quite a bit shorter and still said what it needed to say.
I kind of wish I didn't know this was a series. The almost ambiguous ending is a good note to end on, and it works better with the story, especially in its long and winding format, to be able to just imagine what happens next. I don't have any plans to continue the series.
June 26, 2018
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: The Daughter Clause
Author: D. Thrush
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 17
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 8/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 6/10
Of the 17 readers:
14 would read another book by this author.
8 thought the cover was good or excellent.
17 felt it was easy to follow.
14 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
10 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
16 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
14 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘A light, fun read for Christmas.’ Male reader, aged 42
‘The cover’s a bit misleading. It’s not only a romance, although there are romantic elements. It’s actually more of a family drama but with a cool Santa angle to it. I thought it was rather enjoyable.’ Female reader, aged 55
‘A festive story perfect for the Christmas holidays. It’s chirpy and fun; there’s even the odd laugh. Cover’s all wrong but the story is excellent.’ Female reader, aged 23
‘They say a lot of folk feel sad around the Christmas holidays. Well, try this book; it will cheer you up!’ Male reader, aged 45
‘The author tends to ‘tell’ and not ‘show’ with her characters. Also, there’s very little in the way of character development. However, it is what it is: a light, feel-good story. A lot of people will enjoy this.’ Male reader. Aged 61
To Sum It Up:
‘A fun, light read perfect for the Christmas holidays. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: The Daughter Clause
Author: D. Thrush
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 17
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 8/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 6/10
Of the 17 readers:
14 would read another book by this author.
8 thought the cover was good or excellent.
17 felt it was easy to follow.
14 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
10 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
16 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
14 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘A light, fun read for Christmas.’ Male reader, aged 42
‘The cover’s a bit misleading. It’s not only a romance, although there are romantic elements. It’s actually more of a family drama but with a cool Santa angle to it. I thought it was rather enjoyable.’ Female reader, aged 55
‘A festive story perfect for the Christmas holidays. It’s chirpy and fun; there’s even the odd laugh. Cover’s all wrong but the story is excellent.’ Female reader, aged 23
‘They say a lot of folk feel sad around the Christmas holidays. Well, try this book; it will cheer you up!’ Male reader, aged 45
‘The author tends to ‘tell’ and not ‘show’ with her characters. Also, there’s very little in the way of character development. However, it is what it is: a light, feel-good story. A lot of people will enjoy this.’ Male reader. Aged 61
To Sum It Up:
‘A fun, light read perfect for the Christmas holidays. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
November 5, 2020
When Santa was hospitalized he expected his son, Nick, to take over the family business. It has always been the son who was next in line for the job. But Nick didn't have any interest in the business. He wanted to be a rock star and was not leaving his band. So that left it up to his daughter, Tina, to take care of it. As a business major, that wasn't a problem. The problem was her insecurities. She had always felt forgotten about/ignored by her father so she didn't know if she could do the job to his satisfaction. As she got into the work at the North Pole she realized running it wasn't as easy as she thought. Knowing Santa wanted to keep everything the way it had always been made it hard for Tina to do the job. Add union negotiations, difficult reindeer, revamping the computers/machinery and she had her work cut out for her. Her biggest problem was finding the right person to make the delivery on Christmas Eve when it had to be a man with a special gift.
This is a very different take on the North Pole, showing the hard work it takes to pull off Christmas for all the children around the world. It's not just Santa Claus shouting Ho Ho Ho as we thought.
3.5 stars
This is a very different take on the North Pole, showing the hard work it takes to pull off Christmas for all the children around the world. It's not just Santa Claus shouting Ho Ho Ho as we thought.
3.5 stars
May 14, 2021
Daughters can step up, too
Fun twist on the usual tale of Santa Claus. Santina, Santa's daughter, has been helpng out for years, but being overlooked. Santa's son isn't interested in the family business. What's a girl to do?
Fun twist on the usual tale of Santa Claus. Santina, Santa's daughter, has been helpng out for years, but being overlooked. Santa's son isn't interested in the family business. What's a girl to do?
November 28, 2018
I love brain candy!
This is a very light , easy to read book. One you can gulp down in a single sitting. This being said, be prepared to reach for Kleenex as there are definitely heart tugs....It is after all a book about Santa and his family!
This is a very light , easy to read book. One you can gulp down in a single sitting. This being said, be prepared to reach for Kleenex as there are definitely heart tugs....It is after all a book about Santa and his family!
January 3, 2021
Nice first book in series
What a wonderful idea. An inside look at life as a member of the Claus family. A good concept, and well written. I'm going to go on to the next book in this series right now.
What a wonderful idea. An inside look at life as a member of the Claus family. A good concept, and well written. I'm going to go on to the next book in this series right now.
December 10, 2019
This a fantasy book about the daughter of Santa Claus, which in this story is Santina. Even though it seems the dream of every kid to live in the North Pole, where is Christmas all year, Santina doesn't feel that way, nor does her brother Nick. However, she gets stuck in the family business.
This was a very fun and intriguing book to read. The plot was interesting and fun. I genuinely wanted to know the outcome. The characters were interesting as well. I was very fond of Tina, she has such a kind, warm and honest heart and nature. As for the rest of the characters is more complicated. At the beginning a didn't like Lisa so much but she earned the approval quite well. But Nick, well I'm very sorry, but he was so annoying. I just couldn't pass him.
The beginning of the story was a bit slow though, there weren't many changes. But then, it had some entertaining twists that engage you to keep reading.
Overall, it was a quite nice reading and perfect for Christmas season! real rating 3.5
I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.
This was a very fun and intriguing book to read. The plot was interesting and fun. I genuinely wanted to know the outcome. The characters were interesting as well. I was very fond of Tina, she has such a kind, warm and honest heart and nature. As for the rest of the characters is more complicated. At the beginning a didn't like Lisa so much but she earned the approval quite well. But Nick, well I'm very sorry, but he was so annoying. I just couldn't pass him.
The beginning of the story was a bit slow though, there weren't many changes. But then, it had some entertaining twists that engage you to keep reading.
Overall, it was a quite nice reading and perfect for Christmas season! real rating 3.5
I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.
November 9, 2018
PST. A few spoilers in here... The Daughter Clause was a perfect pick up for heading into the winter season to get into the Christmas mood. It doesn’t start in winter by makes it way there with a family whom we all can relate to. I enjoyed seeing Santina grow into the person that she was meant to be, finding purpose and understanding the role of her father. I do wish I had more information on the characters, like George, I did not know anything about him beside he was in the band and shy. I had no depth into who he was or why Tina liked him. I wanted to hear more of why Tina did things rather than saying she felt obligated. This book was great and once started, I did not want to put it down. I wanted more words, more in-depth of the characters of their thoughts and struggles. I recommend this book to everyone who wants a good Christmas read, or a series that is enjoyable to read that is lighthearted. I now must get my hands on the rest of the series, so I can feel fully satisfied. Thanks D. Thrush for writing an enchanting, high-spirited story!
January 1, 2020
Rate: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Author: D. Thrush
Published: November 20, 2013
Series: #1 of Santina Series
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Thank you to the author, D. Thrush, for providing an ARC of her novel The Daughter Claus via Goodread’s Making Connections.
Santina Claus is the firstborn child of Santa Claus. You know, the one who says “Ho ho ho” during Christmas? The red suit guy? Well guess what, he has a toy company and two children.
The Daughter Claus is about Santina “Tina” Claus, a business major, who tries to get away from her family and their legacy and have her own life. Unfortunately, when her brother refuses to follow the footsteps of their father decided to retire, Tina is left to handle the season’s Christmas giving.
The Daughter Claus is a story of a fractured family beneath the happiness they give every Christmas to children all around the world. A battle against constant change and gender prejudice, The Daughter Claus is told in different point of views to show us that there are always reasons and sacrifices behind one’s actions. Although we may be affected negatively, one must be understanding and accept the changes all around us. This was a short read, perfect for the Christmas season. I would recommend it to pre-teens and above.
Author: D. Thrush
Published: November 20, 2013
Series: #1 of Santina Series
Blog
Thank you to the author, D. Thrush, for providing an ARC of her novel The Daughter Claus via Goodread’s Making Connections.
Santina Claus is the firstborn child of Santa Claus. You know, the one who says “Ho ho ho” during Christmas? The red suit guy? Well guess what, he has a toy company and two children.
The Daughter Claus is about Santina “Tina” Claus, a business major, who tries to get away from her family and their legacy and have her own life. Unfortunately, when her brother refuses to follow the footsteps of their father decided to retire, Tina is left to handle the season’s Christmas giving.
The Daughter Claus is a story of a fractured family beneath the happiness they give every Christmas to children all around the world. A battle against constant change and gender prejudice, The Daughter Claus is told in different point of views to show us that there are always reasons and sacrifices behind one’s actions. Although we may be affected negatively, one must be understanding and accept the changes all around us. This was a short read, perfect for the Christmas season. I would recommend it to pre-teens and above.
November 19, 2018
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from Voracious Readers Only in exchange for an unbiased review
The writing style of this book is very awkward. Sentences are short and truncated and the dialogue is very stilted. Also, I absolutely hate Lisa. She is the most annoying person and the worst counselor in the world. She forms an inappropriate relationship with one of her students, and it’s not the first time. All she ever wants to talk about is herself. She and Nick would be perfect for each other. They are both incredibly self-involved people. “‘Don’t ever say mean things about me again, or I won’t be your friend,’ Lisa warned.” What is that? She’s supposed to be a mature, school counselor, but she sounds like a petulant child.
The idea behind this book is a cute one. The daughter of Santa, resentful of her father for not allowing her to take over the family business, struggles with finding her identity. But, I can’t get past the weird writing style and the other obnoxious characters. I also don’t like seeing Santa portrayed as an angry old grump. Santa is supposed to be a happy, jolly old man. I just don’t see him in the role of someone who is trying to force his son into a business he doesn’t want to inherit.
I will say that the last 1/4 of the book or so picked up in its pace. It just wasn’t early enough to really refocus my interest. I won’t be reading the rest of the series.
The writing style of this book is very awkward. Sentences are short and truncated and the dialogue is very stilted. Also, I absolutely hate Lisa. She is the most annoying person and the worst counselor in the world. She forms an inappropriate relationship with one of her students, and it’s not the first time. All she ever wants to talk about is herself. She and Nick would be perfect for each other. They are both incredibly self-involved people. “‘Don’t ever say mean things about me again, or I won’t be your friend,’ Lisa warned.” What is that? She’s supposed to be a mature, school counselor, but she sounds like a petulant child.
The idea behind this book is a cute one. The daughter of Santa, resentful of her father for not allowing her to take over the family business, struggles with finding her identity. But, I can’t get past the weird writing style and the other obnoxious characters. I also don’t like seeing Santa portrayed as an angry old grump. Santa is supposed to be a happy, jolly old man. I just don’t see him in the role of someone who is trying to force his son into a business he doesn’t want to inherit.
I will say that the last 1/4 of the book or so picked up in its pace. It just wasn’t early enough to really refocus my interest. I won’t be reading the rest of the series.
January 5, 2021
if this is made into a hallmark movie,it would be a good date movie.
did-not-finish
December 11, 2023I couldn’t make it past the first chapter. While I didn’t expect a masterpiece by any means the writing is just bad. This one is an absolute no-go for me.
October 30, 2018
Good read on a cold fall morning when I just couldn’t get up and moving. The story line reminds me a lot of one of my favourite Christmas movies “Santa Baby”, with a slight twist on details and names. Good read for any young adult or anyone looking for a little light reading Christmas fun. I was glad to see it is part of a seri. Looking forward to reading book two, and seeing where these fun characters take me next.
*recieved free copy of The Daughter Claus from the author through Voracious Readers Only
*recieved free copy of The Daughter Claus from the author through Voracious Readers Only
November 2, 2019
What a delightful, fun and magical read! Great start for the holidays!
December 14, 2023
An excellent story
A little slow in the beginning but the story got better with each chapter. Each person had to decide their future and who they wanted to be.
A little slow in the beginning but the story got better with each chapter. Each person had to decide their future and who they wanted to be.
December 23, 2024
When Santa has a heart attack and her brother Nick doesn't want to be Santa, can Santina save Christmas?
A good, clean Christmas story. I enjoyed it a lot!
A good, clean Christmas story. I enjoyed it a lot!
November 5, 2018
I chose this book because it is Christmas related. I saw that it is categorized as Chick Lit and it didn't disappoint. I wish it was a little more Christmas themed. I really enjoyed the family dynamic and the pressures of everyday life. I enjoyed the business aspect, and how it differed from a generic holiday book. I wish we got to see more attitude from the reindeer instead of just hearing that they had one.
**I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.**
**I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.**
December 9, 2018
Can Santa be a woman?
I first thought this is a kind of crazy book? I am reading about Santa Claus like he is a person, has a family, and vacations in a warm sunny place. Then I read on and became entangled in wants vs responsibility, and loyalty. I ended the book with a big smile on my face and a happy heart.
I first thought this is a kind of crazy book? I am reading about Santa Claus like he is a person, has a family, and vacations in a warm sunny place. Then I read on and became entangled in wants vs responsibility, and loyalty. I ended the book with a big smile on my face and a happy heart.
December 27, 2020
Santa has two children. His children couldn't be more different and each has different plans for their future that do not include taking over the reigns of the family business.
Santa wants to retire and then has a heart attack. What's going to happen now.
Great Christmas book and an easy read. This is the first in a series and I am not a huge series fan so I have not decided if I will continue..
Santa wants to retire and then has a heart attack. What's going to happen now.
Great Christmas book and an easy read. This is the first in a series and I am not a huge series fan so I have not decided if I will continue..
December 14, 2014
Just what I was looking for in December!
A funny, modern spin on the Santa Claus story with a cast of quirky characters. There are a lot of nods to classic Santa themes with enough twists to make them interesting. Who knew Mrs. Claus was a health nut, the reindeer belonged to a Labor Union, and being a workaholic could cause Santa so many problems?
The book was well written and the family dynamics between Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their two grown children were relatable. I enjoyed the Christmas theme and the up-close look at life at the North Pole the most, but those looking for a bit of romance won't be disappointed either.
Curl up with a cup of candy cane cocoa and get into the Holiday spirit with The Daughter Claus.
This is the twelfth book I've featured on my book's (Atomic Aardvark) blog called "Bobbing for Indie eBooks" . A feature where I promote and give away copies of self-published eBooks by authors I've discovered and whose books I have enjoyed.
A funny, modern spin on the Santa Claus story with a cast of quirky characters. There are a lot of nods to classic Santa themes with enough twists to make them interesting. Who knew Mrs. Claus was a health nut, the reindeer belonged to a Labor Union, and being a workaholic could cause Santa so many problems?
The book was well written and the family dynamics between Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their two grown children were relatable. I enjoyed the Christmas theme and the up-close look at life at the North Pole the most, but those looking for a bit of romance won't be disappointed either.
Curl up with a cup of candy cane cocoa and get into the Holiday spirit with The Daughter Claus.
This is the twelfth book I've featured on my book's (Atomic Aardvark) blog called "Bobbing for Indie eBooks" . A feature where I promote and give away copies of self-published eBooks by authors I've discovered and whose books I have enjoyed.
January 7, 2020
D. Thrush takes a fun spin on Christmas romance in The Daughter Claus! Tina’s brother is supposed to become the next Santa Claus but his incompetence and lack of interest lands the job on her shoulders. As if that’s not complicated enough, the reemergence of an old romantic flare and battling an elf union put things over the top. This book is just fun and Thrush’s writing is full of life and humor! If you love Christmas, romance, or a bit of both, this one’s for you!
December 15, 2015
I wanted a fun Christmas story. But this just wasn't it. It was poorly written and it was more about the business of Christmas than the magic.
December 19, 2015
Gave up, it was too ridiculous. Although it might be a good kid book.
December 20, 2021
I enjoyed this book so much I sent my daughter a copy! This is a fun story.
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