Julotta

by Tracie Peterson

Esteemed author Tracie Peterson brings to life the Swedish community of Lindsborg, Kansas, in 1887. Sigrid Larsson may be resigned to spinsterhood, but she is not ready to sell the family homestead and move in with well-meaning relatives. When a dashing young man from the railroad approaches her, followed soon after by her neighbor, Erik Lindquist, Sigrid is thrown into confusion. On whose arm will she attend the Julotta, a Christmas morning worship service?

Genres: Christmas, Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance

128 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2002

About the author

Tracie Peterson is a bestselling author who writes in both historical and contemporary genres. Her novels reveal her love for research as well as her strong desire to develop emotionally meaningful characters and stories for her readers. Tracie and her family live in Montana.

pen name: Janelle Jamison

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars
A quickie, feel-good story that includes a dash of Christmas to it (the majority of the story is not about Christmas). There’s a slick villain and a fine neighbor, with a railroad coming to town and siblings that are eager for Sigrid to sell and let them have the money the railroad is willing to pay for the property (left jointly to them at the mother’s death). The question of whether she can keep the home she loves or if she can come to grips with losing it is the main crux of the story, with a gentle romance included as well.

[✧*̥˚ Jordyn *˚✧ · Rating 4 out of 5]

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰. ┈ ⋞ 〈 Julotta 〉 ⋟ ┈ ★★★★☆

╰┈➤ Quick little Christmas book (the best kind 🥰)

I’ve already read 4 Christmas novels this season and this one is definitely able to compete with the big novels in my opinion. I love, love, loved the inclusion of the Swedish recipes ahh.

Lil backstory into why I loved it so much hehe:
I grew up with a Swedish-American family for about a year or two when I was younger and boy it was such a great time. Not only do they have an amazing taste for food, but they have such a beautiful way of celebrating Christmas. It is still my favorite thing ever to go to my friend’s house and walk through the decorations of the Gävle and the beautiful candles decorated with plentiful stars and wreathes. The very definition of a cozy Christmas imo <33
If you want these vibes I heavily recommend you take a lil look into this book :)

I loved the CLEAN romance, with the inclusion of a whole story in so few of pages. It was a great lil dip into a historical Swedish Christmas, with the customs of dating etc in the process as well.

Trope: -semi love triangle -childhood friends to lovers

Content: Nonnee :)

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read set in a Swedish community during the 1800’s. Ingrid knew that her wanted to stay on the family farm, but siblings could be insistence on getting her to sell. A kind neighbor to assist her but then a railroad tycoon comes into town being decietful. A sweet story with a nice Christian message and several Swedish recipes to try.

[Addie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet Christmas story that brings magic to the season.

[Cynthia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy read 1 day!

[Sandy Carmichael · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet Christian love story set in the 1800's, in a Swedish community.

[Holly Stephens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very short book that is more like a short story. It is a sweet little story.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, captivating, clean. Love that the heroine fights for what she truly loves.

[Frances · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good read on a night when I couldn't sleep. I liked it.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a cute and quick Christmas love story. Loved it!

[Dawn]

Wonderful little story !

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet story filled with very familiar culture. Loved it.

[Peggy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s nice to read shorter stories that entertain and feel good.

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to start the holiday season. Sweet characters and nice recipes I definitely want to try.

[Nikki Johnson · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s meant to be a short, quick read but it felt rushed and thrown together. It was also very predictable.

[Joyce Mante · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this little book! A wonderful story of how we can take things for granted and miss the treasure we have had all along. The Swedish recipes before each chapter were a fun bonus.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Julotta
Tracie Peterson

Book Summary: Esteemed author Tracie Peterson brings to life the Swedish community of Lindsborg, Kansas, in 1887. Sigrid Larsson may be resigned to spinsterhood, but she is not ready to sell the family homestead and move in with well-meaning relatives. When a dashing young man from the railroad approaches her, followed soon after by her neighbor, Erik Lindquist, Sigrid is thrown into confusion. On whose arm will she attend the Julotta, a Christmas morning worship service?

Review: This was the first book I ever read by Tracie Peterson. It a book that made me laugh, cry and read read. I loved the Sigrid who is a spinster with the best and worst of problems to solve during the holiday season - 2 suitors. It is full of cultural details and historic details. I loved the learning about the customs and the characters were very realistic. It is a quick read filled with the spirit of Christmas and Christ.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet Tracie Peterson story - very quick read. I'm partial to a sweet love story. It's always good to see the heroine recognizing the value of the right man and avoiding the danger of choosing the wrong one!

[Clareece Lewelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quick read. It's a good story of romance.