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Christmas Greetings
Saige Carter loves everything about Christmas: the shopping, the food, the lights, and of course, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without family and friends to share in the traditions they’ve created together. Plus, Saige is extra excited about her line of Christmas greeting cards hitting store shelves, but when she gets devastating news around the holidays, she wonders if she’ll ever look at Christmas the same again.
Daniel Washington is no Scrooge, but he’d rather skip the holidays altogether than spend them with his estranged family. After one too many arguments around the dinner table one year, Daniel had enough and walked away from the drama. As one year has turned into many, no one seems willing to take the first step toward reconciliation. When Daniel reads one of Saige’s greeting cards, he’s unsure if the words inside are enough to erase the pain and bring about forgiveness.
Once God reveals to them His purpose for their lives, they will have a reason to rejoice.
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:28-29
Daniel Washington is no Scrooge, but he’d rather skip the holidays altogether than spend them with his estranged family. After one too many arguments around the dinner table one year, Daniel had enough and walked away from the drama. As one year has turned into many, no one seems willing to take the first step toward reconciliation. When Daniel reads one of Saige’s greeting cards, he’s unsure if the words inside are enough to erase the pain and bring about forgiveness.
Once God reveals to them His purpose for their lives, they will have a reason to rejoice.
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:28-29
182 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 28, 2014
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About the author
Pat Simmons
96 books363 followersPat Simmons is a multi-published Christian romance author of forty-plus titles. She is a self-proclaimed genealogy sleuth who is passionate about researching her ancestors, then casting them in starring roles in her novels. She is a five-time recipient of the RSJ Emma Rodgers Award for Best Inspirational Romance: Still Guilty, Crowning Glory, The Confession, Christmas Dinner, and Queen’s Surrender (To A Higher Calling). Pat’s first inspirational women’s fiction, Lean On Me, with Sourcebooks, was the February/March Together We Read Digital Book Club pick for the national library system. Here for You and Stand by Me are also part of the Family is Forever series. Her holiday indie release, Christmas Dinner, and traditionally published, Here for You were featured in Woman’s World, a national magazine. Here for You was also listed in the “7 Great Reads That Help to Keep the Faith” by Sisters From AARP. She contributed an article, “I’m Listening,” in the Chicken Soup for the Soul: I’m Speaking Now (2021). Pat is the recipient of the 2022 Leslie Esdaile “Trailblazer” Award given by Building Relationships Around Books Readers’ Choice for her work in the Christian fiction genre.
As a Christian, Pat describes the evidence of the gift of the Holy Ghost as a life-altering experience. She has been a featured speaker and workshop presenter at various venues across the country. Pat has converted her sofa-strapped sports fanatical husband into an amateur travel agent, untrained bodyguard, GPS-guided chauffeur, and administrative assistant who is constantly on probation. They have a son and a daughter. Pat holds a B.S. in mass communications from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts and has worked in radio, television, and print media for more than twenty years. She oversaw the media publicity for the annual RT Booklovers Conventions for fourteen years. Visit her at www.patsimmons.net.
As a Christian, Pat describes the evidence of the gift of the Holy Ghost as a life-altering experience. She has been a featured speaker and workshop presenter at various venues across the country. Pat has converted her sofa-strapped sports fanatical husband into an amateur travel agent, untrained bodyguard, GPS-guided chauffeur, and administrative assistant who is constantly on probation. They have a son and a daughter. Pat holds a B.S. in mass communications from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts and has worked in radio, television, and print media for more than twenty years. She oversaw the media publicity for the annual RT Booklovers Conventions for fourteen years. Visit her at www.patsimmons.net.
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January 19, 2015
Christmas Greetings by Pat Simmons was an enjoyable read. It dealt with love, death, turning one's life over to Christ, reconciliation and forgiveness. I was happy to see Saige and Daniel admit their love for each other. A feel good Christian romance that is appropriate for all ages. A must read and purchase.
January 3, 2020
An emotional Christmas story
Pat Simmons has the ability to bring such emotional and God centered stories. She writes the most emotional salvation scenes. No exception in this story.
Pat Simmons has the ability to bring such emotional and God centered stories. She writes the most emotional salvation scenes. No exception in this story.
December 10, 2023
Soul-stirring ✍🏾
Another inspiring message, make that messages! As always, one surrendering their life to God is an amazing praz moment for me! The family getting better at communicating. The faith, love and belief written concerning life after this world was comforting even after 35 years of my mother moving into my heart. Revelation 21:4!
Another inspiring message, make that messages! As always, one surrendering their life to God is an amazing praz moment for me! The family getting better at communicating. The faith, love and belief written concerning life after this world was comforting even after 35 years of my mother moving into my heart. Revelation 21:4!
January 31, 2017
Awesome story!
This book had me praying, crying and rejoicing! I love that she puts Scriptures in her books. God knows just what we need and gives it to us. This book had two love stories and a family reconciliation! Definitely a must read!
This book had me praying, crying and rejoicing! I love that she puts Scriptures in her books. God knows just what we need and gives it to us. This book had two love stories and a family reconciliation! Definitely a must read!
February 25, 2025
Christmas Greetings
I loved this quick romantic and Christian read. This story had it all and filled my heart.A great job by the author and can’t wait to read more.
I loved this quick romantic and Christian read. This story had it all and filled my heart.A great job by the author and can’t wait to read more.
February 1, 2015
Amazon Headline: Love & Tradition
I enjoy technology but I miss the days when a phone had a cord attached to it, when face to face conversation didn’t include abbreviations for laughing out loud, I wish we would just laugh again. Mostly I miss being able to send quality greeting cards, cards that speak to my heart and yours.
Saige knows how to create cards for any occasion. She believes that greeting cards are a personal expression, a tool for communication and a means for building and strengthening relationships. Greeting cards are her ministry and her story truly displays the mantra not my will, Lord; But Yours.
It is ALWAYS a pleasure to read a Pat Simmons book whether it’s a novellas or full length story. You will always find God’s redemption and His power of reconciliation along the way. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself checking your own relationships after reading any book this author writes.
Fantastic read
5 book marks
I enjoy technology but I miss the days when a phone had a cord attached to it, when face to face conversation didn’t include abbreviations for laughing out loud, I wish we would just laugh again. Mostly I miss being able to send quality greeting cards, cards that speak to my heart and yours.
Saige knows how to create cards for any occasion. She believes that greeting cards are a personal expression, a tool for communication and a means for building and strengthening relationships. Greeting cards are her ministry and her story truly displays the mantra not my will, Lord; But Yours.
It is ALWAYS a pleasure to read a Pat Simmons book whether it’s a novellas or full length story. You will always find God’s redemption and His power of reconciliation along the way. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself checking your own relationships after reading any book this author writes.
Fantastic read
5 book marks
December 15, 2014
Christmas Greetings
Pat Simmons has a unique writing gift that she displays in every story she writes. "Christmas Greetings" continues with a story of Christ-centered love and family. Daniel and Saige are tried and tested through circumstances that heals and restores families. Great story of encouragement and hope for the season!
Pat Simmons has a unique writing gift that she displays in every story she writes. "Christmas Greetings" continues with a story of Christ-centered love and family. Daniel and Saige are tried and tested through circumstances that heals and restores families. Great story of encouragement and hope for the season!
December 6, 2014
Pat Simmons has done it again. She has written another fabulous book a little different than her current writings but she did her thing. If you are looking for a great holiday read this is the book for you.
December 26, 2014
Christmas Greetings was well written and a story that sticks with you. It's about life, love and loss. It's also about reconciliation and the characters have strong faith in God. I enjoyed Saige & Daniel's story and will definitely recommend it to family & friends!!
December 31, 2016
I really enjoyed the Christmas Greetings, it was very emotional for me but very uplifting, I loved the words god spoke to the characters and I loved how the author sent me to the Bible to read the scriptures.
December 18, 2014
Sad, but a must read.
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