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Windy City Romance #5
The Southern Comfort Christmas
A Christmas wedding becomes chaos for Harper and Cameron in this heartwarming romance, a sequel to Finding Southern Comfort. Families can’t agree about the Chicago ceremony and Harper’s heart sure isn’t in it. Her mother’s wedding gown isn’t the only thing that doesn’t fit. The impending celebration frustrates the Savannah couple as they’re swept into a frantic countdown to Christmas. When Cameron’s sidelined by a broken ankle, his little girl Bella reverts to bad habits. Only in each other’s arms can the bride and groom find comfort while around them the planning threatens to become a second Civil War.
Cameron’s family refuses to travel to the “frozen hinterlands,” and Harper’s glorious wedding day frays further. Frozen pipes and water damage cause a change in plans. But even when the ceremony is moved to Cameron’s Savannah mansion, his family might be a no-show.
Harper’s friend Julep suggests a solution and Cameron’s mama reluctantly agrees to handle the menu. When the dreaded chicken becomes jambalaya, hope is on the horizon. A trip to Bleubelle’s provides the dress of Harper’s dreams, and everything seems to finally be falling into place. But not quite ... and that’s the fun of this continuing southern saga.
Cameron’s family refuses to travel to the “frozen hinterlands,” and Harper’s glorious wedding day frays further. Frozen pipes and water damage cause a change in plans. But even when the ceremony is moved to Cameron’s Savannah mansion, his family might be a no-show.
Harper’s friend Julep suggests a solution and Cameron’s mama reluctantly agrees to handle the menu. When the dreaded chicken becomes jambalaya, hope is on the horizon. A trip to Bleubelle’s provides the dress of Harper’s dreams, and everything seems to finally be falling into place. But not quite ... and that’s the fun of this continuing southern saga.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 12, 2016
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Barbara Lohr
40 books155 followersBarbara Lohr writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction, often with a humorous touch. Her series include Windy City Romance, Man from Yesterday, Best Friends to Forever and Romancing the Royals. In addition to romance, her work often explores family relationships. She believes that no man or woman falls in love without family influence, for better or for worse. Dark chocolate is her favorite food group and she makes a mean popover. When she's not writing, she loves to bike, kayak or golf. Barbara lives in the South with her husband and a cat that claims he was Heathcliff in a former life. Visit her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/barbaralohrauthor.
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November 25, 2017
I love reading Christmas books anytime of the year but when I get to read them at the holiday season, they are just that much special. Add in a wedding and a get a giggly and excited. If you have read any of the other books in this series yea, if not don't worry there are enough "caught you up notes" from this author that you are not left out.
This book is all about Harper and Cameron's wedding (and of course if they are there you know Bella is as well). The wedding is set to take place at one of the busiest times of the year Christmas time. Throw in Cameron getting hurt, Harper trying to do to much and Bella acting out. Well typical to much to do in to little time. Wonderful read that will call me back for re-reading year after year.
This book is all about Harper and Cameron's wedding (and of course if they are there you know Bella is as well). The wedding is set to take place at one of the busiest times of the year Christmas time. Throw in Cameron getting hurt, Harper trying to do to much and Bella acting out. Well typical to much to do in to little time. Wonderful read that will call me back for re-reading year after year.
December 7, 2017
Beautiful
How do you help plan a wedding in Chicago at Christmas from Savannah & still try to keep customers happy. This ius a wonderful wedding for Harper, Cameron & little Bella.
How do you help plan a wedding in Chicago at Christmas from Savannah & still try to keep customers happy. This ius a wonderful wedding for Harper, Cameron & little Bella.
November 13, 2016
"The Southern Comfort Christmas: A Heartwarming Christmas Romance" by Barbara Lohr is book number six in the "Windy City" romance series. This is Harper Kirkpatrick and Cameron Bennett's Christmas wedding story.
Planning any wedding can be stressful and chaotic. As their wedding date gets closer Harper and Cameron discover having a Christmas wedding is even more stressful. Well, lets throw in family issues, Cameron breaks his ankle, Bella is acting up at school, and wedding arrangements that have to be changed to add to the stress they already are experiencing. How will Cameron and Harper handle all these situations and still get their dream wedding?
I enjoyed getting reacquainted with Harper, Cameron, and Bella. This is a heartfelt story where two people in love find a way to handle the wedding stress, difficulties that life throws at them, and begin the healing process with family issues.
This story is a wonderful addition to the "Windy City" series. The author has a way of making you feel a part of the story. The characters feel like your friends.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Planning any wedding can be stressful and chaotic. As their wedding date gets closer Harper and Cameron discover having a Christmas wedding is even more stressful. Well, lets throw in family issues, Cameron breaks his ankle, Bella is acting up at school, and wedding arrangements that have to be changed to add to the stress they already are experiencing. How will Cameron and Harper handle all these situations and still get their dream wedding?
I enjoyed getting reacquainted with Harper, Cameron, and Bella. This is a heartfelt story where two people in love find a way to handle the wedding stress, difficulties that life throws at them, and begin the healing process with family issues.
This story is a wonderful addition to the "Windy City" series. The author has a way of making you feel a part of the story. The characters feel like your friends.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
November 26, 2017
The Southern Comfort Christmas, part of the Windy City Romance series, can be read as a standalone. I do recommend at least reading Finding Southern Comfort first, as that's where Cameron and Harper's love story first began. While not a prerequisite for reading this book, reading that one first will provide some background about their relationship and how they met.
I like reading follow-ups about characters from previous books to catch up with what's going on in their lives. In this case, Cameron and Harper are planning their wedding, but when things go awry, they need to figure out other options, while dealing with work and family issues. I loved seeing how Cameron and Harper have grown as a couple. Even through the ups and downs, they manage to find a way to make things work.
Fans of Barbara Lohr's other books will definitely want to read this one. I also recommend it to anyone who enjoys a charming romance with delightful characters. If you haven't read Finding Southern Comfort yet, please don't let that stop you from reading this one. You'll still be able to enjoy the story and the characters.
**A copy was provided in exchange for an honest review**
I like reading follow-ups about characters from previous books to catch up with what's going on in their lives. In this case, Cameron and Harper are planning their wedding, but when things go awry, they need to figure out other options, while dealing with work and family issues. I loved seeing how Cameron and Harper have grown as a couple. Even through the ups and downs, they manage to find a way to make things work.
Fans of Barbara Lohr's other books will definitely want to read this one. I also recommend it to anyone who enjoys a charming romance with delightful characters. If you haven't read Finding Southern Comfort yet, please don't let that stop you from reading this one. You'll still be able to enjoy the story and the characters.
**A copy was provided in exchange for an honest review**
November 9, 2017
A Southern Comfort Christmas by Barbara Lohr is a follow-up to Finding Southern Comfort, which I read a year or so ago and enjoyed. In this installment Harper is trying to get her decorating business off the ground by helping persnickety Southern women with decorating themes for the holidays. Of course, they don't like her ideas and she is desperately seeking ways to please. Then Cameron comes home with a fractured ankle, there is nothing but trouble with the wedding plans, and Bella (Cameron's daughter) is falling back into her not eating issues again while she tries to fit in at her new school. So how was your day.
A Southern Comfort was great, especially if you are someone like me who likes to check back with characters after their story ends. It's also a good book as a standalone, but much better if you read Finding Southern Comfort. It's also a perfect Christmas (holiday) story. I do think it works better if you read the first book in the series, even though it has all the elements of a good book.
I received an ARC of this book. This review is freely given.
A Southern Comfort was great, especially if you are someone like me who likes to check back with characters after their story ends. It's also a good book as a standalone, but much better if you read Finding Southern Comfort. It's also a perfect Christmas (holiday) story. I do think it works better if you read the first book in the series, even though it has all the elements of a good book.
I received an ARC of this book. This review is freely given.
November 9, 2017
Reading this book brought back so many memories of my own Christmas wedding and the invitation for Murphy's Law to be activated when your plate is already overloaded with things that have to be done before the big deadline! The Southern Comfort Christmas perfectly describes the bringing together of two families from different backgrounds, difficult relatives and last minutes surprises. I felt all of Harper's frustration and wondered how Cameron could keep his cool in the midst of the turmoil. With 20/20 hindsight one forgets the unpleasant or frustrating problems that arose before the wedding, and you only remember the things that resulted in two families bonding with each other. This delightful story touches the heart and makes one laugh out loud but also brings a tear when rifts are breached and healing takes place. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
March 27, 2018
A Southern Comfort Christmas by Barbara Lohr is book five in the series and follows on from Finding Southern Comfort. Barbara writes what she does best and that is heartwarming, fun and loving romances and who doesn’t love a beautiful christmas story thrown in as well. This heartfelt story of two people in love trying to work through healing, the stress of a wedding and all that life has thrown at them. Barbara always makes you feel like you are part of the story as her attention to details breathes life into each character and place.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as I do with all Barbara’s work.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as I do with all Barbara’s work.
November 24, 2017
After living in the south for a number of years, I have to say this story captures the very essence of the genteel, Southern ladies and runs with it. Harper and Cameron are truly fun, and love each other, sometimes more than life itself. Their journey to get to their wedding and HEA? Priceless! OMG, there are some super funny scenes, ones that made me cringe (because they are just so perfect), and ones that will make you sniffle they are just so cute. Combining Chicago and Savannah expectations and sensibilities is definitely worth the read!
December 23, 2019
Harper, Cameron and Bella
Harper finds the love of her life in of all places the mansion she was hired to be catwoman for a birthday party that was actually a bachelor party. She gets hired a few days later to be the nanny to 4-year old Bella who she adores. Now a little over a year later they are planning their Christmas wedding. How did they get here? What could possibly go wrong with only a month to go before the wedding? Oh my sugga you are going to have to read this great book by Barbara Lohr to find out!
Harper finds the love of her life in of all places the mansion she was hired to be catwoman for a birthday party that was actually a bachelor party. She gets hired a few days later to be the nanny to 4-year old Bella who she adores. Now a little over a year later they are planning their Christmas wedding. How did they get here? What could possibly go wrong with only a month to go before the wedding? Oh my sugga you are going to have to read this great book by Barbara Lohr to find out!
December 22, 2022
3.5 bumped to 4 because it’s Harper and Cameron. It’s all about their big day. I liked them in the first book and like them even better in this one. The story itself is entertaining and interesting. It’s pretty typical Christmas fare. There are a lot of issues with planning a wedding in Chicago while living in Savannah. Those issues keep multiplying until eventually Chicago is out and Savannah is in. Tensions mount even more with the switch in the venue. But it may just solve a few issues, too. Watch it all come together for a perfect Christmas wedding…Harper and Cameron style.
October 14, 2025
A Magical Christmas Wedding!
Harper and Cameron's story is filled with so many different emotions; laughter, love, angst and happiness. And let's not forget precious Bella, the entire reason Harper entered on the scene as a nanny.
I loved the setting in Savannah, it's beauty and splendor are hard to match. Christmas time there is magical. The color choices of aqua and green just may be making an appearance in my own Christmas this year.
Can't wait to read the next book in this series. Barbara Lohr has a magical way of spinning a tale that is outstanding!
Harper and Cameron's story is filled with so many different emotions; laughter, love, angst and happiness. And let's not forget precious Bella, the entire reason Harper entered on the scene as a nanny.
I loved the setting in Savannah, it's beauty and splendor are hard to match. Christmas time there is magical. The color choices of aqua and green just may be making an appearance in my own Christmas this year.
Can't wait to read the next book in this series. Barbara Lohr has a magical way of spinning a tale that is outstanding!
November 13, 2017
This is the first book in the series that I have read, so I probably didn't get as much out of it as those who have faithfully followed the series. I found the main characters likeable, the story itself was charming, filled with family and friends, holiday cheer and the excitement of a Christmas wedding (as well as a surprise or two). While I don't mind sexy scenes, I did notice there seemed to be an extraordinary amount of them in relation to the storyline.
November 25, 2017
I loved revisiting Savannah and Harper and Cameron. This is a funny, heartwarming story with a few sniffles thrown in. I could feel Harpers pain as she tried to put her wedding together. Cameron is so calm, cool and collected in this, he needs to loan some of that to Harper. I feel like readers should read Finding Southern Comfort so that they get some of the background story. I loved it and Lohr's descriptive writing style. I voluntarily reviewed a copy I received from the author.
November 26, 2017
Chicago versus Savannah in December. I know where I would rather be. A Christmas eve wedding without a bridezilla, but other family members do cause issues. An adorable young girl and a dog add to the story's charm. Lots of enticing foreplay, but without going beyond my personal limits for reading about intimate details. Love the southern women and their unique behavior. The author kindly provided a copy for my voluntary review. Loved it so much that I preordered Still Not Over You.
October 14, 2018
A good book about a Christmas Eve wedding
I loved the humor in this book! Cameron and Harper were perfect for each other. Who would plan a Christmas Eve wedding to take place in Chicago? Well that is actually what they did. It was fun seeing both sides of the family to come together for the wedding, even though there were lots of problems to make it happen. This is the first time I have read a book by Barbara Lohr, but I look forward to reading more from her!
I loved the humor in this book! Cameron and Harper were perfect for each other. Who would plan a Christmas Eve wedding to take place in Chicago? Well that is actually what they did. It was fun seeing both sides of the family to come together for the wedding, even though there were lots of problems to make it happen. This is the first time I have read a book by Barbara Lohr, but I look forward to reading more from her!
November 6, 2017
Have you ever read a book by an author that you've never read before and enjoyed the book so much that you had to go and read everything else they've written? Barbara Lohr has quickly become that author for me!!! I so thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, that I have to go and get all the others that I've missed ASAP! Definitely a sweet story and I wish I could be friends with Harper!
November 17, 2017
This is a sweet Christmas romance full of southern grace and hospitality that will leave you with a smile on your face and the spirit of Christmas in your heart. It features delightful and flawed characters, a precocious young child and her four-footed side kick, quirky family members and a truly romantic happily-ever-after.
November 23, 2017
I enjoyed this Christmas wedding inspired story. If something can go wrong it probably will. Such as hard to please parents, the weather of the proposed wedding venue and a broken ankle. When the wedding has to be cancelled and the venue changed from Chicago to Georgia things will start to work out for the best. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
December 5, 2017
I enjoyed this story. It is a fun story about Harper Kirkpatrick and her fiance, Cameron Bennett as they prepare for Christmas and their Christmas Eve wedding. I can just picture Savannah and the southern charm as they say their I dos. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
January 6, 2018
Enjoyed the story even though sometimes I felt like shaking Harper, but then she would not have been the Harper that Cameron loved. Other characters are great in the story, especially Julep. I couldn't help smile when she shows up in the story. Sometimes I wonder if their would be a happen ending with all the speed bumps in the way.
November 4, 2020
Nice Christmas Story
Although I liked all the characters, I really did not feel a connection between Harper and Cameron. The romance was there but it didn't feel genuine. I thought it lacked chemistry. It is a lovely story, though. I did wonder about when and if Bella got Christmas gifts. Had there been a visit from Santa? The wedding is on Christmas eve.
Although I liked all the characters, I really did not feel a connection between Harper and Cameron. The romance was there but it didn't feel genuine. I thought it lacked chemistry. It is a lovely story, though. I did wonder about when and if Bella got Christmas gifts. Had there been a visit from Santa? The wedding is on Christmas eve.
December 9, 2017
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She was the Nanny but is now the fiancé trying to plan a wedding get her decorating business going. He fiancé breaks his ankle, his folks don’t want to travel to Chicago for the wedding, what more could go wrong.....
She was the Nanny but is now the fiancé trying to plan a wedding get her decorating business going. He fiancé breaks his ankle, his folks don’t want to travel to Chicago for the wedding, what more could go wrong.....
August 21, 2019
The Southern Comfort Christmas
I loved this well written story, so many things going wrong it had me wondering if the wedding would happen. Barbara Lohr kept me turning pages and yearning for my own Cameron.
I loved this well written story, so many things going wrong it had me wondering if the wedding would happen. Barbara Lohr kept me turning pages and yearning for my own Cameron.
October 27, 2019
Wonderful reads!!!
The Windy City books were wonderful!!! As were the Man from Yesterday books!! Read them all and cannot pick a favorite. Thank you for sharing your stories!!! Looking so forward to reading more of your books!!
The Windy City books were wonderful!!! As were the Man from Yesterday books!! Read them all and cannot pick a favorite. Thank you for sharing your stories!!! Looking so forward to reading more of your books!!
January 6, 2020
Loved Loved Loved It!
When I first started reading it, I didn't read the "about this book" so I didn't realize that it was a sequel to the first one. I was super excited when I got into the book and the characters came into play. You will love the story!
When I first started reading it, I didn't read the "about this book" so I didn't realize that it was a sequel to the first one. I was super excited when I got into the book and the characters came into play. You will love the story!
December 10, 2017
Good
I have teased the first book and this book is good as the first. Laugh and cry with each word.
I have teased the first book and this book is good as the first. Laugh and cry with each word.
December 10, 2017
I really enjoyed this books
I liked the characters, well most of them. Having lived in the South for 20 years I can do
Appreciate the attitudes a gal from Chicago might encounter.
I liked the characters, well most of them. Having lived in the South for 20 years I can do
Appreciate the attitudes a gal from Chicago might encounter.
December 12, 2017
Not a fave.
December 13, 2017
Good story, but slightly atypical because Harper and Cameron have already found each other. It is more a story of wedding planning. Good characters.
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