A Very Braden Christmas

Love in Bloom #30

by Melissa Foster

Discover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster's writing and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the Bradens.

A Braden Christmas celebration!

Family and babies abound during this fun-filled evening of love, laughter, and happily ever afters! Spend the evening catching up with our loving and loyal Bradens in this holiday celebration and fall in love all over again with each of the Bradens at Weston, and their children.

A VERY BRADEN CHRISTMAS is part of the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection. All Love in Bloom stories are filled with family, fun, and the truest, deepest love of all. Characters from each sub-series appear in future books so you never have to leave your favorite characters behind. Readers are kept up to date with engagements, weddings, and births. Visit Melissa's website for LOVE IN BLOOM family trees, series checklists, and more.

Love in Bloom Big-Family Romance Collection:

Snow Sisters
The Bradens (at Weston)
The Bradens (at Trusty)
The Bradens (at Peaceful Harbor)
The Bradens & Montgomerys (Pleasant Hill - Oak Falls)
The Remingtons
The Ryders
Seaside Summers
Bayside Summers
Wild Billionaires After Dark
Bad Billionaires After Dark
Tru Blue and The Whiskeys
Harborside Nights

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"When it comes to contemporary romances with realistic characters, an emotional love story and smokin' hot sex, author Melissa Foster always delivers!" The Romance Reviews

"You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. " New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak

"With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!" New York Times Bestseller J. Kenner

"Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" New York TimesBestseller Lauren Blakely

"I highly recommend this book to fans of Nora Roberts (one of my personal faves) and fans of a sweet story filled with heat and heart." - Tia Bach, author (on Sisters in Love)

"Melissa Foster is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Fated For Love was amazing. It kind of reminds me of Jill Shalvis' books and they are my benchmark for contemporary romance awesomeness." --Books Like Breathing

"I highly recommend the Snow Sisters all the Braden and Remington books....They remind me of the McCarthy of Gansett series and The Green Mountain series. I am a huge fan of Marie Force. And now Melissa Foster has joined her ranks...." - I Love NY, Reviewer

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Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, romantic comedy, new adult romance, and women's fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa's emotional journeys are always family oriented and focus on small town and big city love stories, billionaires and blue-collar workers. Melissa loves to chat with book clubs and readers, invite her to your next event.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Christmas, Novella, Contemporary, Family

80 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 13, 2018

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Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 100 novels. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic, always family oriented, and feature fiercely loyal heroes, smart, sassy heroines, and complex relatable issues.

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Reviews

[Tpagirl Loves Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Very Braden Christmas by Melissa Foster was the eleventh Braden book and the twenty fourth in the Love In Bloom series. It was a novella capturing Christmas Eve while catching us up on the original Bradens from Weston Colorado. It was the most delightful Christmas story I’ve read so far this year.

It was told from the perspective of each Braden beginning with the Patriarch Hal. The storyline included every couple (Treat/Max, Rex/Jade, Josh/Riley, Dane/Lacy, Hugh/Briana and Savannah/Jack) and their numerous children, demonstrating the tight bonds between both the adults and all the cousins. It focused around a Braden Christmas tradition while filling us in on the present and future plans for each family.

["Avonna · Rating 4 out of 5]

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A VERY BRADEN CHRISTMAS (The Braden #11) by Melissa Foster is a holiday novella that brings all of the Weston Bradens together for their traditional Christmas Eve celebration. I loved each of the individual Braden romance stories and I love catching up on their lives and children.

Patriarch Hal Braden has carried on the tradition his late wife began of having all the family home for Christmas Eve. They celebrate with holiday activities in town and then have a giant sleepover with everyone in the main living area of Hal’s home. All of the couples are in attendance with their children which demonstrates the bond between all the members of this family. Fun, chaos and love ensues with each couple trying to sneak away for a little “alone time”.

While each couple has a special announcement to make, it is the special movie that Treat has for the family to watch which makes this Christmas Eve unforgettable.

This is a very quick read that packs an emotional punch. I was happy to catch up with the Weston Bradens and was very happy through the tears with the ending. (Keep the tissues close for this ending!) This is a wonderful addition to the series and it is best read after the individual stories because all of the couples can be confusing if you are just picking this up as a holiday read. Like all of Ms. Foster’s LOVE IN BLOOM series books this one is full of family, fun and love.

Written for and posted first on The Romance Reviews.

[Cathy Tremblay · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Best Christmas story !

Loved loved loved this novelette !!!! What a great idea to let us peek into our beloved Braden’s clan and see them all reunited around the celebration of Christmas and their family traditions! A quick page turner story, short but filled with so much love and emotions you are guaranteed to get deeply touched and run for the tissues! I laugh, smiled and cried along the books and I simply adored it! It’s nice to get an update on each of the Braden’s and their lovely little families! I truly hope Melissa Foster will drop another one of those wonderful surprised bomb our way with more novelettes!

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness

All the feels as we spend Christmas Eve with our favorite family. All the love and all the grandbabies! What a special treat for fans of the series.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited when I heard Melissa was writing this book. The Weston Bradens are my favorite and I am always wanting more from them. Everyone comes home to spend the holiday's together. It is great catching up with everyone and to see how their families are growing. There is a really touching moment between Layla and Hugh that warms your heart and the traditions the family shares puts a smile on your face. There was a surprise with two members of the Braden clan. It was not a good or bad surprise just a wow that was unexpected (at least to me it was). I like where Melissa is going with these two characters.

The end of the book had me crying. The way Melissa wrote it was just perfect. That was the perfect way to tell the story. This is the perfect story to warm your heart this holiday season.

[Maureen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kobo+ Contemporary Romance Series Challenge 2024. Christmas Romance 2024. Tropes: Christmas Romance, Family/Friends, Novella.
MC's Hal (Father) widowed & all his children, spouses and grandchildren.

Books- Couples- Rating
The Braden's at Weston, Colorado
1. Lovers at Heart, Reimagined - Treat Braden & Max Armstrong {Dylan, Adriana, Bryce}4 stars
2. Destined for Love - Rex Braden & Jade Johnson{Hal,Josslyn Adriana} 4 stars
3. Friendship on Fire - Josh Braden & Riley Banks{Abigail} 4 stars
4. Sea of Love - Dane Braden & Lacy Snow{Finn} 4 stars
5. Bursting with Fire - Savannah Braden & Jack Remmington {Adam} 4 stars
6. Hearts at Play - Hugh Braden & Brianna Hart{Layla,Christian & baby} 5 stars
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Comments: I enjoyed this family drama with each siblings love story. This Christmas tradition of the Bradens was touching and heartwarming. It should be everybodies Christmas tradition.
Changes in the family: In the main stories about each sibling and their significant other: Treat & Max made a home in Weston and Rex & Jade built a home on the property both Johnson's and Braden's owned. In this Christmas story we learn that Dane & Lacy are moving back close to Weston to start a business that Jack Remmington and Hugh Braden want in on, Hugh & Brianna live in Weston now too, as well as Josh & Riley live partime in Weston and partime in NYC. Savannah & Jack are moving to Weston but are keeping their New York apartment. Dane and Lacy are looking to adopt a baby in the new year. Hal got his Christmas wish that all his children would move home. He has eleven grandchildren and one on the way.
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[Helene · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can be better than a book about the Braden’s? What can be better than a book about Christmas? A Braden Christmas by Melissa Foster.

We’re reunited with all those hunky alpha Weston Bradens, their significant others, children and extended family.

The Weston Bradens are where the story began and where it continues. What can be better than that.

All Melissa Foster fans will enjoy this book tremendously.

[Lynn Mullan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, what a fabulous short story encompassing all the Weston Bradens, gathered together on Christmas Eve. I read it through three times!!
There is lots of humour, rambunctious children, plus the love of family that runs through all the Braden books. The ending is so poignant, and made me shed a few tears (each time I read it), but it is a fantastic feel good read. Snuggle up with your beverage of choice, and a few tissues, and enjoy the festivities!

[Terren Hoeksema · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy tears were shed in the reading of this book. We get to catch up with all of Hal and Adriana’s children as they keep the Christmas Eve slumber party alive. A touching novella that warms your heart. From sleigh rides to mischievous cookie eating children and family updates. This is a story you will want to curl up next to the fire with a cup of cocoa and read this season.

[Emma Brennan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Bradens novella is the perfect way is a fantastic Christmas treat!

I absolutely loved this story of how the Bradens spend their Christmas and thoroughly enjoyed reading about all the Braden family and their families!

If your looking for a book to get you into the holiday spirit then this is the one for you!

5 plus stars for this Christmas gift!!!

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

A Very Braden Christmas (Love in Bloom Book #30) by Melissa Foster.
The Love in Bloom series proved to be a heartwarming journey through love, family, and personal growth. Spanning multiple interconnected series/stories, it offers a wonderful blend of romance, humor, and emotional depth that kept me reading the whole way through.
Ms. Foster crafted fully developed, relatable, and multidimensional characters who added an extra element of emotion and interest to my overall reading experience. The heroes are fiercely loyal and endearing, while the heroines are smart, empowered, and refreshingly ‘real’. Each character feels like someone you could know in real life, making their struggles and triumphs, high and lows, all the more impactful.
The stories have a perfect balance of steamy romance mixed with heartfelt moments. But that doesn’t mean that Ms. Foster shies away from exploring deeper themes like forgiveness, self-discovery, and the complexities of relationships – adding dynamic layers to the storyline/s. But, despite the emotional depth, the series still maintains more of a lighthearted charm, sprinkled with humor and tender family connections.
While each novel can be read as a standalone, there is an interconnectedness with the recurring characters and overlapping storylines - which help create a sense of community that feels warm and inviting. It’s like being welcomed into a big, loving family where everyone has a worthwhile story to tell.
‘Within the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection you'll find fiercely loyal heroes and smart, empowered women on their search for true love. They're flawed, funny, and easy to relate to. Characters from each series appear in future Love in Bloom books…’
If you are a fan of contemporary romance or simply looking for a feel-good series to escape into, this series is a worthwhile binge read…
Love in Bloom is made up of the following series:
- Snow Sisters
- The Bradens (Weston, CO)
- The Remingtons
- The Bradens (Trusty, CO)
- The Bradens Novellas Collection
- The Bradens (Peaceful Harbor, MD)
- Seaside Summers
- Bayside Summers
- The Ryders
- The Steeles at Silver Island
- The Silvers at Silver Island
- Wild Boys After Dark
- Bad Boys After Dark
- The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor
- The Bradens & Montgomerys, Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls
- The Bradens at Ridgeport
- The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside
- The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch
- Romantic Comedy Series Collection
- Sugar Lake
- Harmony Pointe
- Harborside Nights
- Nice Girls After Dark
- The Steeles
- The Stones
- Blazing Summer
- The Brays

Happy Reading…

[Tina Slotty · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Weihnachten mit den Bradens ( Die Bradens at Weston 10)" von Melissa Foster

Zum Inhalt:
Ein Weihnachtsfest mit den Bradens!
Ein wundervoller Abend mit viel Familie und jeder Menge Kindern, erfüllt von Liebe, Lachen und guten Nachrichten! Verbringen Sie Weihnachten mit unseren liebevollen und loyalen Bradens in Weston und verlieben Sie sich aufs Neue in jeden einzelnen der Bradens und in ihre Kinder.

Meine Meinung:
Oh mein Gott, Taschentuchalarm!

So eine wunderschöne Kurzgeschichte die wirklich ans Herz geht.
Turbulent, unübersichtlich, chaotisch und so viel Liebe!
Nicht nur zwischen den einzelnen Paaren ist sie zu spüren, sondern es ist ganz schnell klar wie stark diese Familie mit einander verbunden ist.
Die Liebe ist förmlich beim lesen zu spüren.
Melissa Foster lässt es sich nicht nehmen einige Überraschungen in die Geschichte zu packen, so das ich mich jetzt schon auf die weiteren Geschichten der Bradens freue.
Mit ganz viel Gefühl hat sie uns den Weihnachtsabend bei den Bradens nah gebracht und ich bin hin und weg von dieser zuckersüßen Geschichte.
Eine super schöne Novelle, die mich total begeistert und wie bereits erwähnt neugierig auf die weiteren Bücher macht.
Wer eine große Dosis Familie und Liebe benötigt, der muss einfach diese Geschichte lesen.

Das Cover passt sowohl zu dieser Geschichte wie auch zu den anderen Büchern der Autorin.

Zur Info:
»Weihnachten mit den Bradens« ist ein Kurzroman und Teil der großen »Love in Bloom – Herzen im Aufbruch«-Reihe. In allen Geschichten der Reihe finden Sie große Familien, viel Humor und aufrichtige, tiefe Liebe. Figuren aus den einzelnen Serien tauchen in zukünftigen Bänden immer wieder auf, sodass Sie Ihre Lieblingsfiguren nie aus den Augen verlieren. Über Verlobungen, Hochzeiten und Geburten bleiben Sie immer auf dem Laufenden. Auf Melissas Webseite finden Sie auch Familienstammbäume, Serien-Checklisten und vieles mehr.

[Tracey · Rating 2 out of 5]

A Very Braden Christmas

Typically, I can’t say enough about most Melissa Foster books, but I just can’t do it this time around. A Very Braden Christmas is a short novella that was intended to be a way to allow the most devoted Foster readers a warm and fuzzy way to check in on the family that we love. Set at Christmas in the Rockies at the home of the patriarch, Hal Braden, the whole family gathers to celebrate the family traditions.

What could have been a nice story filled with memories, times of reminiscing and even the beginnings of new tradition instead felt like this frantic page-after-page of who’s who and how they are all related, just so the reader can be reminded of the names of every character from every story that has ever been written so far. Sprinkled in between this madness of the crazy family (Christmas) tree, were the sudden and unrealistic declarations that everyone was moving home and everyone was pregnant again. There really was no plot; no beginning, middle and ending.

I have already read the previous books in the series, but I tried to reflect while reading to think about whether or not “if I were a new reader, would this make me want to go back and read the previous books?” Maybe, maybe not… To make matters worse, in between the plotless recounting of who’s who, were the constant sexcapades of one brother and his wife. Every time you turned around, they were running off to get naked or being caught naked somewhere. Seriously? Who actually does this when there’s a house full of 25 people??

Even after all of this, I still can’t help but love Hal Braden, his strong belief in family and his forever love for his wife. I guess I’m really not a Grinch after all.

**I was provided a free copy for my honest review of this book. I was not paid.**

[Helfantis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kenne die Autorin und die Braden-Familie…deshalb war hier diese Novelle für mich Pflicht zu lesen. Das Cover ist sehr schön und passend.

Hal Braden Senior und seine Familie – inzwischen eine recht große Familie – feiert Weihnachten. Es hat Tradition und wurde von seiner verstorbenen Frau Adriana ins Leben gerufen.
WOW, ich bin noch ganz dabei und hätte noch weiter lesen können.
Melissa Foster hat es hier geschafft, die ganze „Rasselbande“ zusammen zu bringen und dennoch kann man hier den Überblick gut behalten. Allerdings nur weil ich die Bradens kenne. Wenn man es zuerst liest, könnte man damit ein paar Probleme haben.
Die Kinder und ihre Liebesgeschichten werden noch mal präsent und erinnern den Leser daran wie es begann.
Besonders gut gefallen hat mir hier: Alle Enkelkinder auf einem Haufen, bekommen von dem Eltern Werte mitgegeben wie gegenseitigen Respekt und ganz viel Liebe.
Der Humor zwischen den Erwachsenen, sie sind eben offen und ehrlich.
Man könnte hier noch einiges mehr aufzählen.
Finde es ist ein Muss für alle Braden-Fans. Aber haltet euch die Taschentücher bereit.
Spritzig, humorvoll und teilweise sehr emotional geschrieben.
Mich hat diese Novelle emotional sehr berührt. Habe geschmunzelt, gelacht und auch ein paar Tränen sind zum Ende hin geflossen.

Fazit: Ergreifende Novelle – perfekt, nicht nur zur Weihnachtszeit.

Mein Dank geht an Tina und Melissa Foster für dieses Rezensionsexemplar. Dies hat meine Meinung hier in keiner Weise beeinflusst.

[Svanvithe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Es ist kurz vor Weihnachten, und die Mitglieder der Braden-Familie treffen nach und nach auf der Ranch von Vater Hal ein. Seit die sechs Geschwister Partner und eigene Kinder haben, herrscht ein chaotisches Gewusel im Haus. Höhepunkt der Festtage soll die traditionelle Pyjamaparty werden. Alle sind in freudiger Erwartung, und Hal genießt dies. Aber eine Person fehlt: Mutter Adriana, die vor vielen Jahren an Krebs starb. Sie ist unvergessen, und für Hal ist sie immer noch gegenwärtig. Ein besonderer Film lässt die Erinnerung aufleben...

Melissa Foster vereint in ihrer Kurzgeschichte „Weihnachten mit den Bradens“ die Mitglieder der Familie Braden. Es ist eine teilweise ungestüme Gemeinschaft, die hier bei Vater Hal zusammenkommt. Kein Wunder, die Braden-Geschwister haben nicht nur ihre Partner, sondern auch ihre inzwischen zahlreichen Kinder mitgebracht. Da kann es schon geschehen, dass der Überblick etwas verloren geht.

Davon einmal abgesehen, ist es eine Zusammenkunft mit Menschen, die einem aus ihren jeweiligen Geschichten vertraut sind, bei der die Autorin wie stets ihr Augenmerk auf die Liebe und Herzwärme legt, die innerhalb der Beziehungen der einzelnen Paaren herrscht. Melissa Foster arbeitet die Verbundenheit der Familienmitglieder heraus und macht Emotionen spürbar. Auch einige amüsante Szenen fehlen nicht, wenn sich beispielsweise die Suche nach stiller Zweisamkeit als schwierig herausstellt.

„Weihnachten mit den Bradens“ ist eine Begegnung mit Freunden, die einem nahe sind und mit denen ein Fest zum Erlebnis wird.

3,5 Sterne

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Very Braden Christmas is a charming, heartwarming tale of all the Bradens of Weston coming back home for Christmas. As the family reunites for the holiday season, readers get to see a little more into Hal Braden's relationship with his late wife, Adriana, and how he tries to keep the holiday traditions alive.

It was wonderful catching up with all the Weston Bradens and seeing what is going on in the siblings lives, and seeing how their children have not only grown, but how they interact with one another. Treat provides a special gift to not only Hal, but to his siblings who were really young when their mother passed away. It was very touching, and it was obvious how much it meant to Hal.

While I think this would be better to have read after reading all the books about the Weston Bradens, it can also work as an introductory book to the characters. That being said, there are some aspects of the story, such as Hal talking to Adriana through her horse, Hope, that are better explained if you have the read series first.

I loved that readers get to catch up with this group of Bradens, and I'm hoping we get to see more of them in the future.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved! If you’ve read the Braden books you’ll love this. If you haven’t you’ll still love it and want more of them guaranteed... It’s the absolute best. Have you ever wondered what went on after the last page? Melissa Foster always delivers, she’s the queen of more. That’s why I fell in love with her writing. To catch up with, the absolute best family is amazing. What is touching is how they all gather round Hall because no matter where they live he is there home. This book is just sharing how they celebrate Christmas “The Braden Way.” Hall, has a simple way of living but in the biggest way and he definitely loves to show it. Now with a house full of Grandkids the excitement keeps them busy. Between the kids Christmas excitement, wonderful family memories, teenage firsts and the parents trying to get their lust filled alone time while they can. This book is hilarious, sentimental and filled with lots of sexy moments. I always enjoy reading Melissa Fosters Books and this is one you’ll enjoy to. Make sure to have a box of tissue...

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Bradens so much already, after visiting them in Peaceful Harbor, but I've recently become acquainted with Hal Braden and his huge family. I've fallen in love all over again, not sure why I'm surprised Melissa Foster can captivate in under 75 pages.

This tiny novella gives a glimpse into each of the main Braden siblings, as well as Patriarch Hal. The entire family is together for Christmas and the way they celebrate had me in tears. I loved the sleepover and the insane chaos of the large family! So many kids!!!

What stuck out about this little novella was how easily you could see and feel each Braden's love for their spouse. It seems like each time you turn around, one of them is sneaking off for some "alone time". It's a true Melissa Foster book ... sexy heroes and strong women, all falling in intense, crazy love with each other.

This is a must-read holiday story that any Braden family fan should read. It's also a great introduction to the Bradens at Weston ... though careful because your head will spin with all the people!!

[Susan Swiderski · Rating 4 out of 5]

This felt very much like a book intended to introduce readers to the MANY family members who reside in the series. Kinda like a movie trailer, it gives new readers an enticing... and uplifting... peek at the family, so they'll want to read more of the books just so they can get better acquainted. On the other hand, for readers who've already read the other books, it must've felt like a glorious Christmas celebration with old friends... friends who easily pull off the family reunion we all long for, yet never quite attain.

There were sooooo many characters, it was a teensy bit overwhelming and difficult to keep them all straight, but maybe that wasn't the point of the book at all. As an overview, it offered a wonderful peek at a very big, very loving family, and even if you don't remember all of their names, their obvious love for each other will touch your heart. That, in itself, makes this a book worth reading.

[Nina Sollorz-Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

In " Weihnachten mit den Bradens (Die Bradens in Weston, CO 10) " wird seit jeher das Weihnachtsfest mit der gesamten Familie gefeiert und die von Hals verstorbener Frau Adriana angefangen Tradition fortgeführt.
So gehen Hal und seine Kinder mit Familien zuerst zum weihnachtlichen Scheunenfest und danach gehts nach Hause zu Hal und alles wird für die obligatorische Pyjamanacht vorbereitet. Mit Kakao und Keksen startet der Filmeabend und Treat hat dieses mal einen besonderen Film ausgewählt.
Die Kurzstory hat mich sofort in ihren Bann gezogen, dabei bleibt sie spannungsgeladen sowie abwechslungsreich. Man darf mit Hal und seinen Lieben in Nostalgie schwelgen, schmunzeln bis herzhaft lachen und das ein oder andere Tränchen zu vergießen.
Ich habe das Buch in einem Rutsch durchgelesen und mit der Familie Braden viele Emotionen erlebt.
Das Buch bekommt von mir eine Lese / Kaufempfehlung und 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sterne.

[Buchfluesterer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Das Weihnachtsfest steht vor der Tür und die gesamte Familie Braden kommt zusammen, denn Hal Bradens verstorbene Frau hat vor Jahren eine schöne Tradition ins Leben gerufen…

Meine Meinung: „Weihnachten mit den Bradens“ ist eine wundervolle Kurzgeschichte, rund um das charmante Chaos, wenn die Großfamilie aufeinandertrifft. Melissa Foster gelingt es, trotz der kurzen Seitenzahl, zu verzaubern. Es gibt tolle Gespräche, ganz besonders ein Vater Tochter Gespräch ist zuckersüß, viel Humor sowie ein unvergessliches Weihnachtsgeschenk, das einen Tränchen verdrücken lässt.

Für Fans der Reihe ist die Geschichte eine schöne Ergänzung, man freut sich einfach über ein Wiedersehen mit liebgewonnenen Charakteren. Natürlich ist es auch möglich, die Kurzgeschichte einzeln zu lesen, allerdings könnten die vielen Namen etwas verwirrend sein, dennoch ist es sicher eine tolle Möglichkeit, den Schreibstil der Autorin kennenzulernen sowie in die Welt der Bradens einzutauchen.

Seid ihr schon in Weihnachtsstimmung? Nein? Na, nach dieser süßen Geschichte ganz sicher!

Natürlich gibts die volle Punktzahl.

Steffi K.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a quick sweet read that brought us back to the Weston Bradens where this series all began. This holiday read shows us Braden holiday tradition that has gone back to when the group has had since they were children themselves and were started by their deceased mother.

I enjoyed catching up with this group as they have moved on and have been expanding their families since their stories have ended. I liked the story told from the multiple POV so that as a reader one is more in tune with the characters.

In the audio version of this short story, Lance Greenfield did a great job narrating and bringing this story to life while making it an enjoyable listening experience.

This was a perfect holiday addition to this series and I enjoyed it from page one and had it done in one sitting.

[Lee Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Catching up with the Bradens was so much fun. Having read so any of the books about this family, I can never get enough of their stories.

Learning more about Hal, the patriarch, and the love of his life, Adriana, was heartwarming and delightful. I had a tear in my eye more than once as he talked about the woman who made his life complete, and who was such wonderful mother. Stories about the kids growing up both before and after their mother died, were so touching.

The family has grown so much, with the addition of many grandchildren. Their antics at holiday time brought a smile to my face. The love the family shares knows no bounds.

Telling the story at Christmas time was perfect… everyone coming home. I hated for it to end.

[Tracy Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite reads. I absolutely love this book. Seeing all the family together and the news that a lot of them have is the best (sorry can’t tell you the news and spoil it for you).

This was a short story but so very worth the time. I love catching up with all the Braden’s and being reminded of each and every Braden grandbaby.

I loved spending Christmas with the Braden’s and their crazy antics. And just like every other Braden book the heat is still there, with couples sneaking away to be alone while their siblings are watching their kids. LOL

Of course, it was also nice to get to read a little more about Hal and Adriana.

Get ready for a wild ride with this bunch. They are truly a lot of fun!

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Very Braden Christmas is a short little nugget of a Christmas tale, but filled with so much gooey, holiday goodness!! Readers familiar with the boisterous and loving Braden clan are in for an all-in-one family reunion treat, while new readers will want to immediately run out and read each book in the series!

All those Bradens in one place may seem a bit confusing, I will admit! I had to stop a time or two to remember which kid went with who, and whose wife is which. But catching up with Hal and his tight-knit brood seems extra special at Christmas-time. So grab a copy, snuggle up in a comfy chair and feel all the feels in this special Christmas gift from Melissa Foster! And Happy Holidays!!

[D · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved being able to catch up with the first Braden family that had me falling in love with Melissa Foster and the Braden series!

I really liked how all of the children who were born in later books are a little older and their personalities are starting to show. I am still a little confused about the age gap between Layla and Adrianna (Layla was having her sixth birthday when Max and Treat announced that Max was pregnant) being only three years but otherwise, I love how close the kids are in age to each other.

I think my favorite part of the book was the ending. It is clear how much Hal loved his wife and how the two of them really taught their children that family knows no boundaries.

Can't wait for more Bradens!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a quick sweet read that brought us back to the Weston Bradens where this series all began. This holiday read shows us Braden holiday tradition that has gone back to when the group has had since they were children themselves and were started by their deceased mother. I enjoyed catching up with this group as they have moved on and have been expanding their families since their stories have ended. I liked the story told from the multiple POV so that as a reader one is more in tune with the characters. This was a perfect holiday addition to this series and I enjoyed it from page one and had it done in one sitting.

[Marybeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored this short story and spending Christmas Eve with the Braden family who started it all. I loved catching up with some of my favorite couples! I love that they keep the big Christmas Eve sleepover alive no matter how many of them their are. It’s so special for Hal, his children all the grandchildren to continue something their mom held so dear! It was great to see how parenting has changed, or not changed in this case, the incredible love and devotion all of these wonderful couples have for each other, their children and their whole crazy, wonderful family. I laughed, I swooned and I cried. It was perfect!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the most beautiful book inside and out. I love the cover, but the story could possibly be the most beautiful Christmas story that I have read. If you have read Melissa Foster's books, you would be very familiar with the Bradens of Weston. This is their Christmas, in today's time, but as they reflect back in time to when their mother and wife was alive, and they were children. Yes, I was very jealous of their Christmas Eve, and wanted it for myself, but I was so happy to get to spend it with them. I did lots of laughing, while I was reading it, and a few tears, and I am so happy that Melissa took the time to write this novella.

[Charmaine Stano · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book to read. Such a wonderful Christmas story about the Bradens of Weston. Melissa Foster is an incredible author and my favorite. This novella catches us up with the Bradens. The Bradens are all coming home and it was a great read about all the family and their spouses. Hal Braden did and awesome job of raising his children. I enjoyed reading about all the brothers and their wives and family and Savannah and her husband and family. The most touching was the movie Treat made of the family it was so special and brought back wonderful memories. The book has laughter and tears Thank you Melissa it was very heart warming.