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Christmas Next Door
Visit an Old West Texas town where a mysterious benefactor leaves gifts each Christmas, but also where four pairs of neighbors battle over hearsay, secrets, and mysteries.
THE MARSHAL NEXT DOOR by Vickie McDonough (1885)
The marshal’s deputy claims he’s seen the marshal’s young sisters snooping around businesses where there have been recent thefts. Marshal Yates can’t believe his sisters might be the thieves and seeks out a woman to mentor the impetuous teenagers. But when evidence is found against his sisters, will he have to arrest them at Christmastime?
THE SPINSTERS NEXT DOOR by Susan Page Davis (1886)
Rachel Tanner’s family harbors secrets that may lead her and her aunts to financial ruin. When Stephen Worth rents a house on the Tanner property, he gets to close to family business, insisting Rachel open a locked box her dead father guarded closely. Can the schoolmaster persuade Rachel to defy her aunts and open the box—or will she remain alone with a tangle of unanswered questions?
THE OUTLAW NEXT DOOR by Vickie McDonough (1887)
Dane McDermott, a reformed outlaw born into a gang of thieves, has buried his past deep. As respectable business owner Dane has finally met the woman of his dreams. But when his father shows up, will it ruin his chances for love with the preacher’s daughter?
THE GUNSLINGER NEXT DOOR by Susan Page Davis (1888)
Alice Singer’s new neighbor has her worried. He’s a retired gunslinger with delusions that he is Ben Franklin and needs a printing press to produce his almanac. Enlisting the postmaster’s help, Alice seeks to understand her odd neighbor, his many packages, and mysterious visitors. Is he really just a harmless old fellow?
THE MARSHAL NEXT DOOR by Vickie McDonough (1885)
The marshal’s deputy claims he’s seen the marshal’s young sisters snooping around businesses where there have been recent thefts. Marshal Yates can’t believe his sisters might be the thieves and seeks out a woman to mentor the impetuous teenagers. But when evidence is found against his sisters, will he have to arrest them at Christmastime?
THE SPINSTERS NEXT DOOR by Susan Page Davis (1886)
Rachel Tanner’s family harbors secrets that may lead her and her aunts to financial ruin. When Stephen Worth rents a house on the Tanner property, he gets to close to family business, insisting Rachel open a locked box her dead father guarded closely. Can the schoolmaster persuade Rachel to defy her aunts and open the box—or will she remain alone with a tangle of unanswered questions?
THE OUTLAW NEXT DOOR by Vickie McDonough (1887)
Dane McDermott, a reformed outlaw born into a gang of thieves, has buried his past deep. As respectable business owner Dane has finally met the woman of his dreams. But when his father shows up, will it ruin his chances for love with the preacher’s daughter?
THE GUNSLINGER NEXT DOOR by Susan Page Davis (1888)
Alice Singer’s new neighbor has her worried. He’s a retired gunslinger with delusions that he is Ben Franklin and needs a printing press to produce his almanac. Enlisting the postmaster’s help, Alice seeks to understand her odd neighbor, his many packages, and mysterious visitors. Is he really just a harmless old fellow?
448 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2019
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Vickie McDonough
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Bestselling author Vickie McDonough grew up wanting to marry a rancher, but instead, she married a computer geek who is scared of horses. She now lives out her dreams penning romance stories about ranchers, cowboys, lawmen, and others living in the Old West. Vickie is a best-selling author of more than 50 published books and novellas, with over 1.5 million copies sold. Her novels include End of the Trail, winner of the OWFI 2013 Booksellers Best Fiction Novel Award. Whispers on the Prairie was a Romantic Times Recommended Inspirational Book for July 2013. Song of the Prairie won the 2015 Inspirational Readers Choice Award. Gabriel’s Atonement, book 1 in the Land Rush Dreams series, placed second in the 2016 Will Rogers Medallion Award. Vickie has recently stepped into independent publishing.
Vickie has been married for forty-one years to Robert. They have four grown sons, one daughter-in-law, and a precocious granddaughter. When she’s not writing, Vickie enjoys reading, antiquing, doing stained glass, watching movies, and traveling. To learn more about Vickie’s books or to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website: www.vickiemcdonough.com
Bestselling author Vickie McDonough grew up wanting to marry a rancher, but instead, she married a computer geek who is scared of horses. She now lives out her dreams penning romance stories about ranchers, cowboys, lawmen, and others living in the Old West. Vickie is a best-selling author of more than 50 published books and novellas, with over 1.5 million copies sold. Her novels include End of the Trail, winner of the OWFI 2013 Booksellers Best Fiction Novel Award. Whispers on the Prairie was a Romantic Times Recommended Inspirational Book for July 2013. Song of the Prairie won the 2015 Inspirational Readers Choice Award. Gabriel’s Atonement, book 1 in the Land Rush Dreams series, placed second in the 2016 Will Rogers Medallion Award. Vickie has recently stepped into independent publishing.
Vickie has been married for forty-one years to Robert. They have four grown sons, one daughter-in-law, and a precocious granddaughter. When she’s not writing, Vickie enjoys reading, antiquing, doing stained glass, watching movies, and traveling. To learn more about Vickie’s books or to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website: www.vickiemcdonough.com
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October 22, 2022
These novellas were all centered around a "neighbor next door" theme. The author duo were great at "checking in" on previous characters as each story unfolded. There was only one inconsistency I caught, but it didn't affect the storylines. If you enjoy sweet Christmas Christian fiction with central themes, you'll enjoy this book! I was able to read a physical copy of this book. All opinions are my own, and I was not influenced by anyone or anything.
December 10, 2022
Out of the four stories, I read the first two and would give them each 4 stars. The third one I did not care for and did not finish, and honestly I didn’t care to read the last one. I’ve gotten bored, and know that the writing isn’t the best from these two authors. The first two were enjoyable, but I think there’s just only so much you can do with the same story over and over again. Maybe if they were four stories set in different towns it wouldn’t feel so repetitive or like it was getting old. Maybe next year I’ll come back to the last two, but maybe not😬
March 14, 2024
What a cute book! The stories all overlapped and focused on different characters in the same small town, but still kind of checked in on the other main characters in the other books.
I had picked this book up and bought it a couple years ago knowing nothing about it, but I’m glad I did! I’ll definitely be keeping it!
I had picked this book up and bought it a couple years ago knowing nothing about it, but I’m glad I did! I’ll definitely be keeping it!
December 11, 2023
This book includes four stories about families and their next door neighbor neighbors. Of course some of the you would be happy to have as neighbors while others are not who you would care to know. Yet, there is love in the air and Christmas baskets to fill for the needy in the area.
November 24, 2019
The Marshall Next Door by Vickie
Justin Yates is in charge of his twins sisters who are approaching 15 years of age. He decides he needs to enlist the help of his neighbor, Marta, to help make sure the girls (Emma and Ella) know the things they’ll need to know as they mature. Nice characters with a slight mystery thrown in make this an enjoyable read and introduces us to the town we’ll be “living in” in this series.
The Spinsters Next Door by Susan
Rachel’s the heir of her father’s property, but things are tight so she and her aunt’s Priscilla and Lois. While starting to prepare the house they are approached by the schoolmaster, Stephen Worth, inquiring about renting it. He’s taken by Rachel, but she’s a Mrs., which begs the question of where her husband is. This story explores some of Rachel’s past in answering that question.
The Outlaw Next Door by Vickie
Dane McDermott has a past he’s not proud of on top of being interested in the preacher’s daughter, Regina, whom he doesn’t feel good enough for. Lovely story getting to know both of these guys better, with some mishaps along the way. We see glimpses of people from the earlier stories and have two newcomers in this one, the Beaumont twins, who open up a new shop in town.
The Gunslinger Next Door by Susan
Alice has a new neighbor, an older gentleman that thinks he’s someone else. Alice does the neighborly thing and brings him treats to eat at times. Meanwhile the postmaster John Goodwin has had a lot of packages to deliver next door, some of them quite heavy. Another page turning story and the last of this novella series, this one also has an element of mystery to it that has John and Alice trying to figure out what those packages mean and if the old gentleman is ok, or suffering from dementia. Great series overall, interconnecting enough to see some characters from the earlier stories at times.
Justin Yates is in charge of his twins sisters who are approaching 15 years of age. He decides he needs to enlist the help of his neighbor, Marta, to help make sure the girls (Emma and Ella) know the things they’ll need to know as they mature. Nice characters with a slight mystery thrown in make this an enjoyable read and introduces us to the town we’ll be “living in” in this series.
The Spinsters Next Door by Susan
Rachel’s the heir of her father’s property, but things are tight so she and her aunt’s Priscilla and Lois. While starting to prepare the house they are approached by the schoolmaster, Stephen Worth, inquiring about renting it. He’s taken by Rachel, but she’s a Mrs., which begs the question of where her husband is. This story explores some of Rachel’s past in answering that question.
The Outlaw Next Door by Vickie
Dane McDermott has a past he’s not proud of on top of being interested in the preacher’s daughter, Regina, whom he doesn’t feel good enough for. Lovely story getting to know both of these guys better, with some mishaps along the way. We see glimpses of people from the earlier stories and have two newcomers in this one, the Beaumont twins, who open up a new shop in town.
The Gunslinger Next Door by Susan
Alice has a new neighbor, an older gentleman that thinks he’s someone else. Alice does the neighborly thing and brings him treats to eat at times. Meanwhile the postmaster John Goodwin has had a lot of packages to deliver next door, some of them quite heavy. Another page turning story and the last of this novella series, this one also has an element of mystery to it that has John and Alice trying to figure out what those packages mean and if the old gentleman is ok, or suffering from dementia. Great series overall, interconnecting enough to see some characters from the earlier stories at times.
November 8, 2024
This novella collection tales are set in Wiseman, Texas during the late 1800’s. Each story has new characters along with some of the same residents in Wiseman, plus unusual situations why one neighbor is assisting or asking the next door neighbor for help. Some of the scenes seemed repetitive like filling Christmas baskets for the needy but with new individuals contributing. There are hidden secrets, budding romance and faith in each story.
Christmas Next Door was perfect to read with Christmas coming and how one little town came together to make Christmas better for the less fortunate.
This book is own I purchased and had on my bookshelf for a while, so glad I finally read it.
Christmas Next Door was perfect to read with Christmas coming and how one little town came together to make Christmas better for the less fortunate.
This book is own I purchased and had on my bookshelf for a while, so glad I finally read it.
August 15, 2019
Pure escapism to an old fashioned world full of home cooking, simple romance and good manners. The idyllic side of the not so wild west.
June 9, 2020
The Gunslinger Next Door by Susan Page Davis - 2.5 stars
September 1, 2020
Cute little stories. Quick read.
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December 10, 2022
Enjoyable read
December 28, 2024
Beautiful holiday read with old fashion values and God as a central theme.
March 17, 2021
All four stories are connected and you get invested in the characters. Fun read!
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