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Edgewater, Texas #3
One Christmas Wish
Timeless stories by three of Harlequin Historicals bestselling authors
Judith Stacy "Christmas Wishes" On the brink of losing her job, a young woman strikes a deal with a handsome carpenter who is desperate to know what his daughter wants for Christmas.
Carolyn Davidson "Wish Upon a Star" A child's Christmas wish for a mother sends his father on a determined quest for the nanny he has come to love as much as his son has. Third story in the Edgewater, Texas series.
Theresa Michaels "More Than a Miracle" A single father finds not only his lost child but a whole new family when he comes upon the woman and her daughter who have taken in his son.
Judith Stacy "Christmas Wishes" On the brink of losing her job, a young woman strikes a deal with a handsome carpenter who is desperate to know what his daughter wants for Christmas.
Carolyn Davidson "Wish Upon a Star" A child's Christmas wish for a mother sends his father on a determined quest for the nanny he has come to love as much as his son has. Third story in the Edgewater, Texas series.
Theresa Michaels "More Than a Miracle" A single father finds not only his lost child but a whole new family when he comes upon the woman and her daughter who have taken in his son.
297 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 2000
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About the author
Carolyn Davidson
69 books91 followersCarolyn Davidson began writing in 1986, knowing absolutely nothing about the craft. Her first three books were rejected by Harlequin.
She met Dixie Browning at a Harlequin dinner in Charleston, South Carolina, and told Dixie she was writing, but that she feared she was too old to begin such an undertaking. Dixie's response spurred Carolyn to pursue her dream. Dixie said, in her own inimitable fashion, "Well, honey, you can't start any younger!" And she was right.
Having spent her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and working woman, she's privileged to have a career that makes her dreams possible. Writing historical romance gives her the opportunity to travel, to visit all those places where our forefathers staked their claim on this country of ours. And then she goes home and writes their stories, maybe not exactly as they lived them, but as her imagination portrays them.
Carolyn lives in the South, where romance thrives, and where the sun shines almost every day of the year. In fact, some days it is difficult to stay glued to her computer, especially when the birds are singing and the flowers are in full bloom.
She lives not far from the ocean, close to Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Moreover, time at the beach is easy to come by. Does she enjoy her life? You bet! Harlequin allows her to write the books she loves, and her editor is patient with her quirks and foibles. Her family, though scattered in various states, is supportive, and her husband is a constant source of inspiration.
She met Dixie Browning at a Harlequin dinner in Charleston, South Carolina, and told Dixie she was writing, but that she feared she was too old to begin such an undertaking. Dixie's response spurred Carolyn to pursue her dream. Dixie said, in her own inimitable fashion, "Well, honey, you can't start any younger!" And she was right.
Having spent her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and working woman, she's privileged to have a career that makes her dreams possible. Writing historical romance gives her the opportunity to travel, to visit all those places where our forefathers staked their claim on this country of ours. And then she goes home and writes their stories, maybe not exactly as they lived them, but as her imagination portrays them.
Carolyn lives in the South, where romance thrives, and where the sun shines almost every day of the year. In fact, some days it is difficult to stay glued to her computer, especially when the birds are singing and the flowers are in full bloom.
She lives not far from the ocean, close to Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Moreover, time at the beach is easy to come by. Does she enjoy her life? You bet! Harlequin allows her to write the books she loves, and her editor is patient with her quirks and foibles. Her family, though scattered in various states, is supportive, and her husband is a constant source of inspiration.
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May 6, 2021
Having read books by each of these authors, I was looking forward to some wonderful stories. If you don't recognize the name 'Theresa Michaels,' it is the pen name of Raine Cantrell. I found all three stories to be wonderful and well worth a reader's time. Enjoy.
WISH UPON A STAR (Carolyn Davidson) --
Years ago, I devoured almost all of Carolyn Davidson's books. While reading some reviews about this anthology, I was reminded of the wonderful Tanner family in Davidson's books. This is Anna Tanner's story. It opens with Anna's employer kissing her and telling her he "has a proposition for her." Immediately, he's called away because of a break-in at his Dallas bank, and Anna assumes the worst. She leaves his employ in the night and returns home to her family (and Edgewood, Texas) by train.
Morgan Brady follows her the next day but continues to do a bad job of talking to Anna about his real intentions. This story is an incredible charmer. It takes Morgan 100 pages to get things right. In the meantime, the reader gets to catch up with the Tanner family and a splendid Christmas. Absolutely delightful.
CHRISTMAS WISHES (Judith Stacy) --
Abbie Doyle, an employee of the difficult Mrs. Merchant, is a disorganized mess. If she can't get her act together, she will lose her job and have to move back to her family's Pennsylvania farm. Jack Graham, a construction business owner, has just decided that he has no intention of doing the renovations to Mrs. Merchant's palatial home because the woman is impossible with her demands and the tight work schedule.
However, Jack has a problem; his daughter won't tell anyone what she wants for Christmas. When Abbie assures Jack that she can find out what his daughter wants, she snares Jack back into working for Mrs. Merchant (in exchange for the impossible task of finding out what Natalie wants). Jack brings the job in on time but Abbie isn't able to unseal Natalie's lips. Now Abbie decides that she just needs to go home to her family. This story is slightly less wonderful than the other two, but still a great read.
MORE THAN A MIRACLE (Theresa Michaels/Raine Cantrell) --
Maureen O'Rourke is living in an abandoned cabin in Colorado that she found about a year ago. One night, a frozen Gabriel Channing arrives at her door and says he's been looking for her for a year. Totally stumped, Maureen encourages the man to speak his piece. He starts out with an angry tone, telling Maureen that she stole his son. I hate to describe more about the story because I don't want to diminish the reader's surprise regarding the rest of the interesting, intriguing, and absolutely charming story.
WISH UPON A STAR (Carolyn Davidson) --
Years ago, I devoured almost all of Carolyn Davidson's books. While reading some reviews about this anthology, I was reminded of the wonderful Tanner family in Davidson's books. This is Anna Tanner's story. It opens with Anna's employer kissing her and telling her he "has a proposition for her." Immediately, he's called away because of a break-in at his Dallas bank, and Anna assumes the worst. She leaves his employ in the night and returns home to her family (and Edgewood, Texas) by train.
Morgan Brady follows her the next day but continues to do a bad job of talking to Anna about his real intentions. This story is an incredible charmer. It takes Morgan 100 pages to get things right. In the meantime, the reader gets to catch up with the Tanner family and a splendid Christmas. Absolutely delightful.
CHRISTMAS WISHES (Judith Stacy) --
Abbie Doyle, an employee of the difficult Mrs. Merchant, is a disorganized mess. If she can't get her act together, she will lose her job and have to move back to her family's Pennsylvania farm. Jack Graham, a construction business owner, has just decided that he has no intention of doing the renovations to Mrs. Merchant's palatial home because the woman is impossible with her demands and the tight work schedule.
However, Jack has a problem; his daughter won't tell anyone what she wants for Christmas. When Abbie assures Jack that she can find out what his daughter wants, she snares Jack back into working for Mrs. Merchant (in exchange for the impossible task of finding out what Natalie wants). Jack brings the job in on time but Abbie isn't able to unseal Natalie's lips. Now Abbie decides that she just needs to go home to her family. This story is slightly less wonderful than the other two, but still a great read.
MORE THAN A MIRACLE (Theresa Michaels/Raine Cantrell) --
Maureen O'Rourke is living in an abandoned cabin in Colorado that she found about a year ago. One night, a frozen Gabriel Channing arrives at her door and says he's been looking for her for a year. Totally stumped, Maureen encourages the man to speak his piece. He starts out with an angry tone, telling Maureen that she stole his son. I hate to describe more about the story because I don't want to diminish the reader's surprise regarding the rest of the interesting, intriguing, and absolutely charming story.
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