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A Christmas Spark
A charming, feel-good, sweet holiday romance stuffed full of Christmas cheer. Grab a mug of hot cocoa, curl up by the fireplace, and be swept away by a book the celebrates the merriest season!
With her granddaughter now living in Fir Tree Grove and another holiday season fast approaching, Mabel Stewart is enjoying life more than ever. Her toy shop is thriving, and her teasingly contentious relationship with George Lowery is an endless source of entertainment.
She’s always assumed that she and George are too different to truly get along—after all, she’s a spontaneous, fun-loving prankster, and he’s known for his gruff practicality.
But when George finds a stray kitten and brings it to Mabel’s shop on a cold December evening, she finds out that they have one very important thing in neither one of them can stand to see the poor little creature hungry and bedraggled.
When Mabel impulsively decides to take care of the kitten until they can find it a forever home, she recruits George to help her. Since Christmas is the busiest time of year for them both, sharing kitten duties seems like the perfect solution to ensure that the adorable bundle of fur gets all the attention it needs.
Neither of them expects caring for a stray over the holidays to soften their long-standing rivalry—but between choosing a name, dealing with the mischievous kitten’s antics, and pulling off an elaborate cat toy prank, these two polar opposites start to realize that maybe they can meet in the middle.
Maybe you don’t have to be exactly like someone to be the perfect fit for them.
And maybe, just maybe, Christmas is the best time to fall in love.
With her granddaughter now living in Fir Tree Grove and another holiday season fast approaching, Mabel Stewart is enjoying life more than ever. Her toy shop is thriving, and her teasingly contentious relationship with George Lowery is an endless source of entertainment.
She’s always assumed that she and George are too different to truly get along—after all, she’s a spontaneous, fun-loving prankster, and he’s known for his gruff practicality.
But when George finds a stray kitten and brings it to Mabel’s shop on a cold December evening, she finds out that they have one very important thing in neither one of them can stand to see the poor little creature hungry and bedraggled.
When Mabel impulsively decides to take care of the kitten until they can find it a forever home, she recruits George to help her. Since Christmas is the busiest time of year for them both, sharing kitten duties seems like the perfect solution to ensure that the adorable bundle of fur gets all the attention it needs.
Neither of them expects caring for a stray over the holidays to soften their long-standing rivalry—but between choosing a name, dealing with the mischievous kitten’s antics, and pulling off an elaborate cat toy prank, these two polar opposites start to realize that maybe they can meet in the middle.
Maybe you don’t have to be exactly like someone to be the perfect fit for them.
And maybe, just maybe, Christmas is the best time to fall in love.
- GenresChristmas
346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2025
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November 6, 2025
Seniors Mabel and George find that their connection as friends seems to change when they both become involved with a homeless kitten. They've been friends for a long time, but they are different personalities. Mabel is optimistic and a "free spirit", while George is gruff and practical. Her niece Vanessa and boyfriend Jackson have nurtured their romance too. It's wonderful to see the various types of love stories with people of different ages. Fiona Baker masterfully presents us with sweet romances in an idyllic small town.
November 4, 2025
A fun book with a delightful story and some great characters,
Amazon synopsis:
With her granddaughter now living in Fir Tree Grove and another holiday season fast approaching, Mabel Stewart is enjoying life more than ever. Her toy shop is thriving, and her teasingly contentious relationship with George Lowery is an endless source of entertainment.
She’s always assumed that she and George are too different to truly get along—after all, she’s a spontaneous, fun-loving prankster, and he’s known for his gruff practicality.
But when George finds a stray kitten and brings it to Mabel’s shop on a cold December evening, she finds out that they have one very important thing in common: neither one of them can stand to see the poor little creature hungry and bedraggled.
When Mabel impulsively decides to take care of the kitten until they can find it a forever home, she recruits George to help her. Since Christmas is the busiest time of year for them both, sharing kitten duties seems like the perfect solution to ensure that the adorable bundle of fur gets all the attention it needs.
Neither of them expects caring for a stray over the holidays to soften their long-standing rivalry—but between choosing a name, dealing with the mischievous kitten’s antics, and pulling off an elaborate cat toy prank, these two polar opposites start to realize that maybe they can meet in the middle.
Amazon synopsis:
With her granddaughter now living in Fir Tree Grove and another holiday season fast approaching, Mabel Stewart is enjoying life more than ever. Her toy shop is thriving, and her teasingly contentious relationship with George Lowery is an endless source of entertainment.
She’s always assumed that she and George are too different to truly get along—after all, she’s a spontaneous, fun-loving prankster, and he’s known for his gruff practicality.
But when George finds a stray kitten and brings it to Mabel’s shop on a cold December evening, she finds out that they have one very important thing in common: neither one of them can stand to see the poor little creature hungry and bedraggled.
When Mabel impulsively decides to take care of the kitten until they can find it a forever home, she recruits George to help her. Since Christmas is the busiest time of year for them both, sharing kitten duties seems like the perfect solution to ensure that the adorable bundle of fur gets all the attention it needs.
Neither of them expects caring for a stray over the holidays to soften their long-standing rivalry—but between choosing a name, dealing with the mischievous kitten’s antics, and pulling off an elaborate cat toy prank, these two polar opposites start to realize that maybe they can meet in the middle.
November 22, 2025
Rascal
Absolutely loving this series
Not only does the characters seem to come
alive but the beautiful description of the
holiday scenery of Fir Tree Grove that
Fiona Baker gives sounds breathtaking beautiful
A Christmas romance story with heartwarming
events and fun with lots of hot chocolate
And wait till you meet Rascal
I highly recommend this story and series
Five stars plus
If you don't have holiday spirit yet, you will after
reading Fiona Baker Fir Tree Grove
Merry Christmas
Absolutely loving this series
Not only does the characters seem to come
alive but the beautiful description of the
holiday scenery of Fir Tree Grove that
Fiona Baker gives sounds breathtaking beautiful
A Christmas romance story with heartwarming
events and fun with lots of hot chocolate
And wait till you meet Rascal
I highly recommend this story and series
Five stars plus
If you don't have holiday spirit yet, you will after
reading Fiona Baker Fir Tree Grove
Merry Christmas
December 11, 2025
a feisty kitten is a catharsis .
Among the chocolate shop in the toy shop and the Christmas tree visits and of course the diner pulled these wonderful people together. How many times during my reading did I wish that I could be in that diner ordering a wonderful lunch or seeing what sort of toys were inside the toy store or tasting some of the chocolate - it’s the kind of little town that is storybook fare. I loved every turn.
Among the chocolate shop in the toy shop and the Christmas tree visits and of course the diner pulled these wonderful people together. How many times during my reading did I wish that I could be in that diner ordering a wonderful lunch or seeing what sort of toys were inside the toy store or tasting some of the chocolate - it’s the kind of little town that is storybook fare. I loved every turn.
November 4, 2025
suspecting using AI toedit some annoying grammatical errors throughout many recent Kindle bools. For example =referring tosame vehicle as truck one place and car another,Pronoun use the same - in other words inconsistencies. that with macular degeneration even I notice.
November 17, 2025
A Christmas Spark
I loved the second book as much as the first book. Love and romance is all around during the Christmas Holiday and couples are getting cozy and warm. Romance is not just for the young but the young at heart. A must holiday read. Enjoy
I loved the second book as much as the first book. Love and romance is all around during the Christmas Holiday and couples are getting cozy and warm. Romance is not just for the young but the young at heart. A must holiday read. Enjoy
December 3, 2025
Great continuation to the Christmas love stories!
Awesome read. Full of fun, love and Christmas! I love the small town Christmastime and all that embodies it! Can’t wait for the next installment!
Awesome read. Full of fun, love and Christmas! I love the small town Christmastime and all that embodies it! Can’t wait for the next installment!
December 6, 2025
Such a fun series
Fiona Baker does it again. One gets lost in the scents of the season, the cacophony of sounds and the decorative environment. All blended beautifully with the richness of each character in a way that leaves you craving more!!!
Fiona Baker does it again. One gets lost in the scents of the season, the cacophony of sounds and the decorative environment. All blended beautifully with the richness of each character in a way that leaves you craving more!!!
December 21, 2025
Christmas is better with a good book
This book is really a great read especially if you are alone. The characters give you hope and a sweetness that I wasn’t aware I needed. Loved it!
This book is really a great read especially if you are alone. The characters give you hope and a sweetness that I wasn’t aware I needed. Loved it!
February 14, 2026
Loved this book the 2nd in the series. This is about Mabel and George and Vanessa and Jackson see what happens in this story and book 3 will have all the same characters but will be about Imogen. Follow all of their journeys. Saying too much would be a spoiler.
November 3, 2025
A sweet christas story of finding love in a small town.
November 9, 2025
Why do I keep trying this author? Another DNF-wordy, excessive and unneeded descriptions, and just plain boring.
December 3, 2025
Great Christmas Book
I was looking for a nice relaxing Christmas story. This was perfect. I plan to read part 3 as well.
I was looking for a nice relaxing Christmas story. This was perfect. I plan to read part 3 as well.
December 17, 2025
What a cute story!
The kitten definitely stole this story, I'll remember her for a long time! Loved how the older couple became closer thanks to the kitten! What a gifted author!
The kitten definitely stole this story, I'll remember her for a long time! Loved how the older couple became closer thanks to the kitten! What a gifted author!
January 24, 2026
3.5 stars ⭐️
February 5, 2026
sweet book
Light, sweet reading about life, kindness and a happy village at Christmastime. Working people caring about others. Easy to read
Light, sweet reading about life, kindness and a happy village at Christmastime. Working people caring about others. Easy to read
August 8, 2026
A cute read even though you could guess the ending
January 5, 2026
Who doesn’t love a sweet, holiday romance? This one fits the bill!
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