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Beckett Lodge #0.5
Blue Christmas
This is the love story of Tess & Tom Beckett. This is how it all began…….
After a devastating diagnosis of infertility and the sudden disappearance of their beloved Golden Retriever, Tess and Tom Beckett find themselves struggling to enjoy the holidays.
But when a chance meeting with a lonely stranger leads to an unforgettable trip to a secluded winter cabin, the Beckett’s learn that Christmas can still be magical – all you need is a little love, faith and friendship.
'Blue Christmas' is the Prequel Novella to the bestselling Beckett Lodge Series of Dog Stories. While each book is a standalone story, you may enjoy them best if read in sequence.
An excerpt from the book:
“Please say she’s fine….,” Tess whispered to herself as she waited for the voice message to begin.
Tess listened intently as the woman’s voice crackled and stuttered on the other end of the line.
Hi Tess and Tom, this is Caroline calling from Paws Awhile Kennel. I’m calling about Mabel. Unfortunately, there’s been a bit of a mishap here.
Tess felt the color drain from her face and her legs began to tingle and weaken underneath her. She fell into the chair beside the bed as the woman continued.
Mabel’s enclosure was accidentally left unlocked and she escaped. I’ve had crews out looking for her all evening but there’s no sign of her anywhere. I know you folks are in Jamaica, but if there is somewhere else you think we should look, please let me know. We feel just awful about this and we’re going to do everything we can to find Mabel and bring her back. Please call me when you get this message.
Tess’ hand shook as she dialed the number to the kennel. She prayed that they had found her, that someone had found Mabel and she was safe. But no one answered. All she heard was the cheerful recording on the Kennel’s answering machine wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
After a devastating diagnosis of infertility and the sudden disappearance of their beloved Golden Retriever, Tess and Tom Beckett find themselves struggling to enjoy the holidays.
But when a chance meeting with a lonely stranger leads to an unforgettable trip to a secluded winter cabin, the Beckett’s learn that Christmas can still be magical – all you need is a little love, faith and friendship.
'Blue Christmas' is the Prequel Novella to the bestselling Beckett Lodge Series of Dog Stories. While each book is a standalone story, you may enjoy them best if read in sequence.
An excerpt from the book:
“Please say she’s fine….,” Tess whispered to herself as she waited for the voice message to begin.
Tess listened intently as the woman’s voice crackled and stuttered on the other end of the line.
Hi Tess and Tom, this is Caroline calling from Paws Awhile Kennel. I’m calling about Mabel. Unfortunately, there’s been a bit of a mishap here.
Tess felt the color drain from her face and her legs began to tingle and weaken underneath her. She fell into the chair beside the bed as the woman continued.
Mabel’s enclosure was accidentally left unlocked and she escaped. I’ve had crews out looking for her all evening but there’s no sign of her anywhere. I know you folks are in Jamaica, but if there is somewhere else you think we should look, please let me know. We feel just awful about this and we’re going to do everything we can to find Mabel and bring her back. Please call me when you get this message.
Tess’ hand shook as she dialed the number to the kennel. She prayed that they had found her, that someone had found Mabel and she was safe. But no one answered. All she heard was the cheerful recording on the Kennel’s answering machine wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
- GenresChristmas
71 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 30, 2014
About the author
Colette Makray
9 books17 followersI'm a small town gal living deep in the Canadian wilderness where 6 feet of snow is completely normal, black bears visit regularly and the view from the back porch is breathtaking.
I have always been a dog person and when I'm not tapping away at my laptop, I love hanging out with my favorite pal Tucker, an Australian Shepherd, who is as smart as a whip, stubborn as a mule and as loyal as, well.....a dog. Tucker has taught me some very important lessons in life and all he asks in return is to share my home and my heart. I am very grateful for the love of my dog.
I enjoy hearing from my readers so drop me a line sometime and say "Hello". You can email me at colette.loves.dogs@gmail.com or connect with me on Twitter at twitter.com/colettemakray.
I have always been a dog person and when I'm not tapping away at my laptop, I love hanging out with my favorite pal Tucker, an Australian Shepherd, who is as smart as a whip, stubborn as a mule and as loyal as, well.....a dog. Tucker has taught me some very important lessons in life and all he asks in return is to share my home and my heart. I am very grateful for the love of my dog.
I enjoy hearing from my readers so drop me a line sometime and say "Hello". You can email me at colette.loves.dogs@gmail.com or connect with me on Twitter at twitter.com/colettemakray.
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February 17, 2022
True love has many rewards
This book shares heartbreak over not being able to have a baby and the loss of their dog. The couple were so in love that it got them through the hard time. It was a very good book and I enjoyed it from start to finish.
This book shares heartbreak over not being able to have a baby and the loss of their dog. The couple were so in love that it got them through the hard time. It was a very good book and I enjoyed it from start to finish.
May 5, 2022
Nice Novella
This is a quick read, and an introduction to the Beckett Lodge series. Heartache hits Tess twice, first Mabel and then To but Tess finds peace in the beautiful lodge she owns!
This is a quick read, and an introduction to the Beckett Lodge series. Heartache hits Tess twice, first Mabel and then To but Tess finds peace in the beautiful lodge she owns!
October 17, 2019
This was the prequel to Out of the Blue and explains how and why Tom and Tess bought Beckett Lodge. Another wonderful story.
October 29, 2019
Awww
Such a sweet story. Perfect for a lazy afternoon to pass a few hours. Good characters with a sweet story
Such a sweet story. Perfect for a lazy afternoon to pass a few hours. Good characters with a sweet story
July 16, 2022
A WONDERFUL READ!!!!!
Such a beautiful love story.
A love for each other and a dog.
Full of love, tenderness and gentle passion.
Such a beautiful love story.
A love for each other and a dog.
Full of love, tenderness and gentle passion.
November 25, 2023
Sad but sweet!
I read the books that followed first, but it was neat to learn how it all started and how they met Max!
I read the books that followed first, but it was neat to learn how it all started and how they met Max!
April 12, 2026
Reading this little prequel, got me hooked. I immediately bought the 2 books that were in the series, and I'm on the first book now.
November 2, 2014
This was the prequel to the Beckett Lodge Series and it was great to see what lead up to the Beckett's owning the lodge. I have read all of Colette Makray's books and have loved them all. I highly recommend this book and all of Colette Makray's books.
February 28, 2015
It's kind of a sad story. But it tells a sweet start of the series. So it makes you tear up & smile more than once.
May 31, 2016
What a wonderful story
As a prequel it is a wonderful introduction to the series that followed. A heartwarming series that any animal lover will enjoy.
As a prequel it is a wonderful introduction to the series that followed. A heartwarming series that any animal lover will enjoy.
July 16, 2016
So I really liked this story, I smiled a lot, but I also cried, a lot.
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