Candy Canes and Christmas

Pelican Cove Short Story Series #3

by Leena Clover

For fans of Hallmark Christmas movies - a light hearted holiday story to get you in the spirit of the season.

Jenny King is trying hard to raise enough money for the local children's home. When a confused old man arrives on her doorstep, she welcomes him with open arms.

Is Jenny's guest a trickster like her boyfriend suspects, or is he just a lost soul, looking for a warm haven?

Curl up with this short cozy read this season and share it with your family and friends.

**Candy Canes and Christmas is a light hearted short story set in the town of Pelican Cove. This is a bonus read for fans of the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery series.

If you are new to the series, this might be a fun way to enjoy the setting and meet the characters.

Happy Holidays!

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Christmas, Mystery, Fiction, Novella, Short Stories

37 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 11, 2018

About the author

Leena Clover is a popular, bestselling author of cozy mysteries with heart.

You can expect fearless heroines, small town drama, quirky characters and friendships that last a lifetime in her books. Yummy food and a murder or two are guaranteed!

Visit her website at leenaclover.com to learn more.

Reviews

[Danielle Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Christmas Miracles do exist !! ✨🎅🏼

[Barbara Hackel · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Jenny King takes pity on an older confused gentleman, almost everyone tells her she is making a huge mistake. Boyfriend Adam is convinced harm will come to her with the old man staying at her house. What really happens? Well he makes cookies with Jenny and introduces her to a special ingredient to make her chocolate chip cookies even better than they already are. He encourages her when she is discouraged about the lack of Christmas presents and celebration in the local Children's home. They laugh together and she cooks for him and he appreciates all she does. He even gives each child at the orphanage a very special candy cane.

This sweet Christmas story reminds me of a Hallmark movie...predictable but oh so much fun to get to the ending! The mystery isn't what I thought it was going to be-or wait, maybe it was? For less than a dollar you will have a story you could read to anyone (a nice way to spend an hour in a nursing home or visiting in a hospital) and share pleasure with others. It certainly is a lovely Christmas message from a wonderful cozy mystery author.

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a novella, a short story, that is perfect for the busy holiday season. It took no time at all to read but was a great distraction from the hectic holiday. The story was a cute and enjoyable cozy with just enough mystery surrounding the main character, and the little town of Pelican Cove, that are working together on a much-needed fundraiser for the children of Cary House. The main character, Jenny King, takes in a kindly elderly man, someone very similar to Santa, who has been handing out candy canes to the children of Pelican Cove. Because it's the holiday and no one should be alone at this time Jenny invites him into her home. Jenny's kindness brings her and her friends a surprise for Christmas.
This is a feel-good story, that will warm your heart for the holiday season. Put your feet up, grab something warm to drink, maybe a few Christmas cookies and enjoy.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming Christmas story. Harry is a great character and miracles abound.

[Kayt18 · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Christmas miracle

What a sweet Christmas read. Great fun and truly entertaining. Loved Harry and his kindness. A real treat any time of year.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jenny is trying to raise money for the Children's Home. There is a man giving candy canes out to children near the beach behind Jenny's cafe. She wonders who he is. She talks to him and he tells her his name is Harry and his family will be picking him up soon. She invites him to come to her house for supper. When nobody comes to get him, she tells him he can sleep in the guest bedroom. Adam doesn't like it and tells her the man could be dangerous. He seems to just be a confused elderly man. When he hears about the Home he wants to go there with her and he gives each child a special candy cane. The candy canes turn out to be so much more. This is a heart warming Christmas story that will get you in the mood.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book and I'm voluntarily posting a review. My opinion is entirely my own.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finally finished this at 6:02 A.M.on 8-3-20. If interesting that Goodreads knew I was done before me telling everyone here online. So, with that said! [ The main character's in this E-book, A Jenny King in the town of Pelican Cove is needing help the orphaned children getting their Christmas gifts. With the help of a few close-knit friends and a stranger named Harry. Harry was hanging out on the beach chatting with locals and children. He claims that his wife left him wondering thru town but he ends up befriends Jenny who runs a Cafe shop. Jenny offers him a free meal and a place to stay until his wife comes back to get him. She thinks he is friendly but her other friends and the local sheriff doesn't by his story. You can find out what happens next 1-10 chapters, It was a heartwarming story but I couldn't find the Cozy mystery part?

[Val · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am volunteering to review this book for the author. The BEST Christmas story of the year! I would totally make friends with someone like Harry and do everything I could for him. I had a feeling about the candy canes but I still cried when I read about the kids opening their gifts. An amazing, inspirational story that is making my Christmas look alot better. THANK YOU, Ms. Clover

[Maus · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delightful Christmas story! It was absolutely heartwarming and I highly recommend this book, any time of the year!

I received this as an ARC in return for my honest opinion. It is a lovely little read that I highly recommend to everyone!

[Artist_carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Santa surprise

Oh my, I totally loved this short story, it was wonderful I totally love the characters I'm gonna have to find a way to read the whole series as this one and the Halloween one was just specials of a series.

[Avalon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A feelgood Christmas fairy tale for adults. An old man is befriended, fed and given a place to stay prior to Christmas despite some people's misgivings. Harry and his family own a toy factory up north and he can't stay for long as he has to take a world trip early Christmas morning . . .

[Lise · Rating 3 out of 5]

(I like to review each story in a collective so I'm doing each one separately.)

This was a mostly sweet Christmas tale with a little bit of whimsy. I wasn't too keen on a couple of the relationships between characters.

[Lee Brothers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet story about the miracles that happened at Christmas. Especially for people who give of themselves and from the heart. Helping other people is at the very heart of the main character, Jenny. A warm hearted story.

[Darlene Riggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Candy Canes and Christmas: A Pelican Cove Short Cozy Mystery 2

What a sweet, light-hearted, and fun holiday/cozy read. If you haven’t began reading the series yet, I have no doubt this short story will draw you into the series as it did me.

[Mary Bemis · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful story!

I absolutely love the Pelican Cove series!!! My most favorite characters are Jenny and Star. I hope the author keeps adding books to this series. I highly recommend this book!

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet, magical Christmas story. I recommend you read this any time of year. Also read the entire Pelican Cove series. Very entertaining!

[sherry furguson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful read it put Christmas spirit in my heart

[Doreen Bonner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short story. No dead bodies this time around. Just the magic of Christmas.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

really enjoyed the story, hope you will add a .5 so that these can be included in the series in order.
I've already read the entire series and am waiting patiently for #10...

[Ellen White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jenny invites a homeless man into her home at Christmas. People says no, she enjoys him, and the magic that went into the cookies. Delightful.

[Jan Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice little story about Christmas miracles.

[stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but super sweet. A little happy light reading to help keep you going :)

[Gina Pickering Hutchison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, short, stories. Very simplistic writing and predictable. I won't need to get the series and fill in the missing spots!

[Dawncee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Quick Christmas Read

Maybe took 45 minutes to read this short Christmas story. A predictable ending but charming story line. And a new Christmas cookie idea!