What do you think?
Rate this book
A Maine Christmas 1930
In the winter of 1930, the tiny village of Willimantic, Maine, braces for a hard Christmas.
When young schoolteacher Arlene Howe arrives to take over the one-room schoolhouse, she finds herself welcomed into the humble but warmhearted Merrill family. Yet the season brings more than early snow—rumors of worsening storms raise concern for the Merrill men working deep in the northern woods.
As Christmas approaches, Arlene discovers that hope can be fragile in a world where families wait for news carried only by sled, sleigh, or the rare steady traveler. In this place of resilience and simplicity, she learns what it means to belong—and what it feels like when people grow quietly dear to one another.
Set against the stark beauty of Depression-era Maine, this is a story of found family, unexpected love, and the quiet miracles that carry people through even the hardest winters.
A warm, heartfelt novel about trust, community, and the Christmas that changes everything.
When young schoolteacher Arlene Howe arrives to take over the one-room schoolhouse, she finds herself welcomed into the humble but warmhearted Merrill family. Yet the season brings more than early snow—rumors of worsening storms raise concern for the Merrill men working deep in the northern woods.
As Christmas approaches, Arlene discovers that hope can be fragile in a world where families wait for news carried only by sled, sleigh, or the rare steady traveler. In this place of resilience and simplicity, she learns what it means to belong—and what it feels like when people grow quietly dear to one another.
Set against the stark beauty of Depression-era Maine, this is a story of found family, unexpected love, and the quiet miracles that carry people through even the hardest winters.
A warm, heartfelt novel about trust, community, and the Christmas that changes everything.
- GenresChristmas
98 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2025
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
August 9, 2026
Enjoyed!
August 24, 2026
Wonderfully descriptive wintery Christmas scenes! This was lovely and clean!
December 15, 2025
This is a story set in a rural area in Maine, where the winters were hard and bitter, yet, in this story, especially at Christmas, family and love prevailed. This story warmed my heart and soul!
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews