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Small-Town Christmas Wishes #6
Taye's Gift
Introducing 6 Sweet Inspirational Romances from 6 Sweet Romance Reads authors to warm your heart this holiday season.
Welcome to Snowflake, Colorado—a small town where wishes come true! When six old high school friends receive a letter that their fellow friend, Charity Hart, wrote before she passed away, their lives take an unexpected turn. She leaves them each a check for $1,500 and asks them to grant a wish—a secret wish—for someone else by Christmas. It sounds simple but the friends soon discover that it isn’t as easy as it seems! With the clock ticking, will they make it happen in time?
Join Mia, Caro, Nate, Sara, Holly, and Taye on their journey to make a wish come true—and find love along the way.
About Taye's Gift
Who lays off someone before the holidays? Taye Thomas’ employer did, so instead of Christmas shopping, she’s job hunting. More devastating news comes when an old high school friend passed away. Could God be answering her prayers for help when she learns that Charity Hart left a $1500 check?
No, the caveat is it’s more blessed to give than receive. Taye has 30 days to find someone else in need to bless. To complicate matters, she’s lives in Kansas City, which is more than eight hours away from Snowflake and she can’t do it alone. Keeping a secret has never been so much work.
Enjoy all six books in the series:
Mia’s Gift by Cindy Flores Martinez
Caro’s Gift by Jean C. Gordon
Nate’s Gift by Jackie Castle
Sara’s Gift by Kimberly Rose Johnson
Holly’s Gift by Josie Riviera
Taye’s Gift by Pat Simmons
Welcome to Snowflake, Colorado—a small town where wishes come true! When six old high school friends receive a letter that their fellow friend, Charity Hart, wrote before she passed away, their lives take an unexpected turn. She leaves them each a check for $1,500 and asks them to grant a wish—a secret wish—for someone else by Christmas. It sounds simple but the friends soon discover that it isn’t as easy as it seems! With the clock ticking, will they make it happen in time?
Join Mia, Caro, Nate, Sara, Holly, and Taye on their journey to make a wish come true—and find love along the way.
About Taye's Gift
Who lays off someone before the holidays? Taye Thomas’ employer did, so instead of Christmas shopping, she’s job hunting. More devastating news comes when an old high school friend passed away. Could God be answering her prayers for help when she learns that Charity Hart left a $1500 check?
No, the caveat is it’s more blessed to give than receive. Taye has 30 days to find someone else in need to bless. To complicate matters, she’s lives in Kansas City, which is more than eight hours away from Snowflake and she can’t do it alone. Keeping a secret has never been so much work.
Enjoy all six books in the series:
Mia’s Gift by Cindy Flores Martinez
Caro’s Gift by Jean C. Gordon
Nate’s Gift by Jackie Castle
Sara’s Gift by Kimberly Rose Johnson
Holly’s Gift by Josie Riviera
Taye’s Gift by Pat Simmons
206 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2019
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About the author
Pat Simmons
96 books365 followersPat Simmons is a multi-published Christian romance author of forty-plus titles. She is a self-proclaimed genealogy sleuth who is passionate about researching her ancestors, then casting them in starring roles in her novels. She is a five-time recipient of the RSJ Emma Rodgers Award for Best Inspirational Romance: Still Guilty, Crowning Glory, The Confession, Christmas Dinner, and Queen’s Surrender (To A Higher Calling). Pat’s first inspirational women’s fiction, Lean On Me, with Sourcebooks, was the February/March Together We Read Digital Book Club pick for the national library system. Here for You and Stand by Me are also part of the Family is Forever series. Her holiday indie release, Christmas Dinner, and traditionally published, Here for You were featured in Woman’s World, a national magazine. Here for You was also listed in the “7 Great Reads That Help to Keep the Faith” by Sisters From AARP. She contributed an article, “I’m Listening,” in the Chicken Soup for the Soul: I’m Speaking Now (2021). Pat is the recipient of the 2022 Leslie Esdaile “Trailblazer” Award given by Building Relationships Around Books Readers’ Choice for her work in the Christian fiction genre.
As a Christian, Pat describes the evidence of the gift of the Holy Ghost as a life-altering experience. She has been a featured speaker and workshop presenter at various venues across the country. Pat has converted her sofa-strapped sports fanatical husband into an amateur travel agent, untrained bodyguard, GPS-guided chauffeur, and administrative assistant who is constantly on probation. They have a son and a daughter. Pat holds a B.S. in mass communications from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts and has worked in radio, television, and print media for more than twenty years. She oversaw the media publicity for the annual RT Booklovers Conventions for fourteen years. Visit her at www.patsimmons.net.
As a Christian, Pat describes the evidence of the gift of the Holy Ghost as a life-altering experience. She has been a featured speaker and workshop presenter at various venues across the country. Pat has converted her sofa-strapped sports fanatical husband into an amateur travel agent, untrained bodyguard, GPS-guided chauffeur, and administrative assistant who is constantly on probation. They have a son and a daughter. Pat holds a B.S. in mass communications from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts and has worked in radio, television, and print media for more than twenty years. She oversaw the media publicity for the annual RT Booklovers Conventions for fourteen years. Visit her at www.patsimmons.net.
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October 19, 2019
Taye’s Gift
Pat Simmons is one of my fav inspirational writers! Her stories are Christ-centered with life issues that anyone can relate to. Donovan, Taye and Brea’s story is a heart-warming testimony of being a blessing to others can rain down unexpected treasures all around! Loved this story!
Pat Simmons is one of my fav inspirational writers! Her stories are Christ-centered with life issues that anyone can relate to. Donovan, Taye and Brea’s story is a heart-warming testimony of being a blessing to others can rain down unexpected treasures all around! Loved this story!
December 25, 2025
Charming and inspirational!
The characters are well defined and brought this story to a passionate message. A message of love and giving. The author stimulates my mind to share God's love in her ministry (books) and this book more than electrified my thoughts toward giving and love!
The characters are well defined and brought this story to a passionate message. A message of love and giving. The author stimulates my mind to share God's love in her ministry (books) and this book more than electrified my thoughts toward giving and love!
November 10, 2021
This is a great Christmas read. It's full of love, showing God's love, and helping those in need. And, honoring the One who is the reason for the season! I love Pat Simmons stories!
October 12, 2019
Taye's Gift by Pat Simmons
Small-Town Christmas Wishes Series Book Six
Taye Thomas and her friends were each given fifteen hundred dollars after their friend Charity Hart passed away. They were each to take the money and do something good with it. To be Christmas Angels. Taye never realized how going back to Snowflake, Colorado was going to change her life forever.
Donovan Edwards had a great job. What he needed was patience now that his little sister moved in with him. Aunt Sadie had been raising Brea since their mom died, and now it was his turn. What seemed to be an impossible chasm for Donovan was closed with God's help and the beautiful woman He'd sent to Colorado on the plane with his sister.
Wonderful story about finding ways to help others. Taye's venture to fulfill her friend's final wish seems impossible...but of course, with God, all things are possible. And it's fun to watch as the characters are blessed in so many ways.
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Small-Town Christmas Wishes Series Book Six
Taye Thomas and her friends were each given fifteen hundred dollars after their friend Charity Hart passed away. They were each to take the money and do something good with it. To be Christmas Angels. Taye never realized how going back to Snowflake, Colorado was going to change her life forever.
Donovan Edwards had a great job. What he needed was patience now that his little sister moved in with him. Aunt Sadie had been raising Brea since their mom died, and now it was his turn. What seemed to be an impossible chasm for Donovan was closed with God's help and the beautiful woman He'd sent to Colorado on the plane with his sister.
Wonderful story about finding ways to help others. Taye's venture to fulfill her friend's final wish seems impossible...but of course, with God, all things are possible. And it's fun to watch as the characters are blessed in so many ways.
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October 2, 2019
After getting laid off from her job, Taye Thomas is tempted to use the money she was gifted by her friend for herself, instead of using it as a secret angel for someone else. Knowing what her friend wants her to do, Taye comes up with the perfect idea — one that works out for everyone involved!
I LOVE the characters in this series. And I really LOVE that everything works out the way it should. And I’m not saying anything else… except to encourage you to get a copy of this book and read it for yourself. You’ll love it, too!
Happy Reading!
… and Merry Christmas!
October 2, 2019
A holiday inspired series with a unique believable premise of secret angels, delightful small town Colorado setting, diverse relatable characters, often gut wrenching dilemmas, twist and turn plot and satisfying resolution. Each holiday novella is a stand alone. Pat Simmons is a new author to this avid reader. As a retired high school teacher, I enjoyed the interaction between Taye and a teen, plus how Taye being Secret Angel helped three families. This is my favorite 2019 holiday series.
December 28, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this book. The author brought out several points about the Christmas season. This book isn’t just about buying gifts it was about blessing others who were also in need. God does this to us every day. I loved how Taye honored her friends request even though she was going through a struggle herself. This time of the year also brings loved ones together and also creates new relationships.
October 20, 2019
Yes Lord
How wonderful to read a book where one is baptized in Jesus Name. No other name under heaven were by we must be saved. Thank you dear sister in the Lord. This is the very first book I've read from this author. It will not be the last. GOD BLESS IN JESUS NAME. IT WAS WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL,WONDERFUL!!!!
How wonderful to read a book where one is baptized in Jesus Name. No other name under heaven were by we must be saved. Thank you dear sister in the Lord. This is the very first book I've read from this author. It will not be the last. GOD BLESS IN JESUS NAME. IT WAS WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL,WONDERFUL!!!!
December 1, 2019
Its better to give than receive.
Only God by His Spirit through Jesus can move on hearts. This is a 'cute' story of just that. God is faithful to His promises and He always blesses everyone so that all benefit & He gets all the Glory. I loved all the characters of this book. God bless you Pat.
Only God by His Spirit through Jesus can move on hearts. This is a 'cute' story of just that. God is faithful to His promises and He always blesses everyone so that all benefit & He gets all the Glory. I loved all the characters of this book. God bless you Pat.
January 5, 2020
Christmas for me has always been about being a blessing to someone else. In Taye’s Gift by Pat Simmons, Taye Thomas was truly a blessing in so many ways for Brea and Donovan Edwards. Loved the interaction and humility of the characters. A wonderful Christmas themed Christian romance to add to your collection. You won’t be disappointed.
October 3, 2019
Better to Give than Receive
Pat is one of my top 10 favorite author's. Every book that I read of hers never disappoints. This one was no different! Taye, Brea and Donovan made me want to go to Snowflake, Colorado to help with their Secret Angel project!
Pat is one of my top 10 favorite author's. Every book that I read of hers never disappoints. This one was no different! Taye, Brea and Donovan made me want to go to Snowflake, Colorado to help with their Secret Angel project!
October 18, 2019
Excellent Ending to the series!
It was a very good story. There was a little bit more Jesus in this book, which was fine. It didn’t make you uncomfortable. I will read this author again!
It was a very good story. There was a little bit more Jesus in this book, which was fine. It didn’t make you uncomfortable. I will read this author again!
October 31, 2019
Giving from the Heart
A brother, his younger sister, and Taye develop a friendship while trying to fulfill the wishes of a deceased friend. They all learn heartfelt lessons during the Christmas season.
A brother, his younger sister, and Taye develop a friendship while trying to fulfill the wishes of a deceased friend. They all learn heartfelt lessons during the Christmas season.
December 14, 2019
What a sweet story of “Paying It Forward.” I Loved this story and I hope there will be another part to Taye’s Donovan and Bree’s story although I know this is part of a series. Awesome job Pat Simmons.
December 24, 2019
Magical
I often say that if you tell God your heart's desire that he will fulfill it better than you could have dreamed.
While Taye fulfilled your friend wish she received the bigger gift of family!
Angels all around us!!!
I often say that if you tell God your heart's desire that he will fulfill it better than you could have dreamed.
While Taye fulfilled your friend wish she received the bigger gift of family!
Angels all around us!!!
December 28, 2019
A beautiful Gift
The Lord we really working behind the scenes for Taye and as for Brea I'm really happy she and Taye meet. Love the Holiday aspect of the book and giving someone else a gift besides ourselves.
The Lord we really working behind the scenes for Taye and as for Brea I'm really happy she and Taye meet. Love the Holiday aspect of the book and giving someone else a gift besides ourselves.
December 8, 2019
This was a cute read! Faith based, which I'm oddly, a preacher's kid, not accustomed to. Enjoyed it.
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