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Marrying Miss Kringle #5
Stella
Christmas Magic is up to no good in this holiday romance about Santa’s daughter’s quest to find true love before Christmas.
Stella is the last “Single Kringle.”
Which means it’s up to her to save Christmas.
The trouble is...
The one man who makes her heart merry and bright—turned her down under the mistletoe.
Pastor Kristopher Willis performed the wedding ceremonies for all four Kringle sisters. He believes in Santa. He’s flown in a sleigh. But he doesn’t understand the true meaning of Christmas. He messed up with Stella last Christmas Eve and has no idea how to make things right.
The longer it takes for Stella to fall in love, the less Christmas cheer in the world. You don’t want to be around a grumpy elf during the holiday rush, and crowded department stores are a nightmare.
Can Santa’s Naughty-List daughter do the right thing this holiday season?
Stella is the last “Single Kringle.”
Which means it’s up to her to save Christmas.
The trouble is...
The one man who makes her heart merry and bright—turned her down under the mistletoe.
Pastor Kristopher Willis performed the wedding ceremonies for all four Kringle sisters. He believes in Santa. He’s flown in a sleigh. But he doesn’t understand the true meaning of Christmas. He messed up with Stella last Christmas Eve and has no idea how to make things right.
The longer it takes for Stella to fall in love, the less Christmas cheer in the world. You don’t want to be around a grumpy elf during the holiday rush, and crowded department stores are a nightmare.
Can Santa’s Naughty-List daughter do the right thing this holiday season?
281 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 12, 2020
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Lucy McConnell
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Lucy McConnell loves romance, chocolate, Christmas, horses, music, crochet, and fun!
She believes that romance books should:
Keep you up past your bedtime.
Make you laugh out loud.
Have happy endings.
With that in mind, she's written over 200 novels full of fun and flirty characters who navigate the turbulent waters of romance with open hearts and creativity.
If you enjoy closed-door romance, follow her on Goodreads.♥️
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April 5, 2025I’ve really been looking forward to Stella’s book. Stella is the rebellious Kringle sister who believes in having fun and dating lots of guys. Who would have thought that she would be the one Kringle sister unable to find someone to marry in time for Christmas? ❤🎄❤🎄
Unfortunately, the one guy Stella has fallen hard for, pastor Kris, who married all her sisters, isn’t interested. A year after pastor Kris rejects her, Stella’s sisters send her back to Alaska to give it one more shot. I loved this sweet, sweet romance between snarky Stella and sweet, awkward Kris. Add in two orphaned girls who are found in town and Donder the reindeer (sooo cute!) playing “reindeer games” by doing reindeer ring toss with his horns (maybe my favorite scene of the book) and this had all the best Christmas vibes. And I’m so excited to see there is a spinoff series set at the reindeer ranch!! 🦌🦌
Unfortunately, the one guy Stella has fallen hard for, pastor Kris, who married all her sisters, isn’t interested. A year after pastor Kris rejects her, Stella’s sisters send her back to Alaska to give it one more shot. I loved this sweet, sweet romance between snarky Stella and sweet, awkward Kris. Add in two orphaned girls who are found in town and Donder the reindeer (sooo cute!) playing “reindeer games” by doing reindeer ring toss with his horns (maybe my favorite scene of the book) and this had all the best Christmas vibes. And I’m so excited to see there is a spinoff series set at the reindeer ranch!! 🦌🦌
November 13, 2020
So cute! I'll definitely read more of this series!
October 13, 2020
A Merry Conclusion
When I saw this in my email, I knew what my plans would be for the rest of the day!
Misbehaving reindeer, two adorable orphans, a preacher trying to find himself, and a woman with a deadline for marriage. Will Stella’s holiday cheer, charming personality, and magical purse be enough to get the guy and save Christmas?
I loved Stella and Kris! Stella was vulnerable, yet strong. She let Kris have it about his waffling behavior. Emma and Sophie were adorable.
I came into this book sad for the series to end, and left pleasantly surprised about a spin-off series starting in January, and more of the Kringles to come. Thank you!
Content: clean (no language, no violence, some kissing)
When I saw this in my email, I knew what my plans would be for the rest of the day!
Misbehaving reindeer, two adorable orphans, a preacher trying to find himself, and a woman with a deadline for marriage. Will Stella’s holiday cheer, charming personality, and magical purse be enough to get the guy and save Christmas?
I loved Stella and Kris! Stella was vulnerable, yet strong. She let Kris have it about his waffling behavior. Emma and Sophie were adorable.
I came into this book sad for the series to end, and left pleasantly surprised about a spin-off series starting in January, and more of the Kringles to come. Thank you!
Content: clean (no language, no violence, some kissing)
October 18, 2020
This is the first book in this series i have read, and now i am going to go back and read them all! i so enjoyed this book. Stella is so full of fire and inspiration and so much fun! I love that the reindeer are all so animated and can do so many neat things! This was a lovely book just full of many enjoyable scenes. It keep me interested and was so clear i could envision things as i was reading, which to me is important when you are reading. Thats how i know its a really great book! I love the books this lady writes. My new favorite for sure!
October 13, 2020
I loved this series. Sweet, Christmas fun on a deadline. I also really liked the intro to the Wrangler boys who will be getting their own series next year based on Ms. McConnell's website. I really want to know what's up with the tinsel tattoos and where things will go for the kids! And will probably reread the entire series for Christmas this year!
October 17, 2020
I really enjoyed this sweet romance. I thought it was funny when Stella swore, it was cute Christmas references/phases.
I highly recommend this book and the series.
I highly recommend this book and the series.
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November 15, 2020eBook Giveaway Win!
October 12, 2020
Do you know when you read a book and it's so good you want to deposit yourself into the story? Well, I wanted to be in this story! I wanted to kind of smack a few characters, hug a few, and laugh with a lot of them. I have to be honest and say I have not read the rest of this series, but I am going to go back and read them all ASAP!! I enjoyed this book a lot. Stella has the fate of Christmas on her shoulders and she must figure out her whole life in order to save Christmas. How can a preacher with two fostered children, a hand full of exes and some reindeer wranglers help? Well, you will have to read it to find out!
I volunteered to write an unbiased, honest opinion when I received an advanced reader copy of this book.
I volunteered to write an unbiased, honest opinion when I received an advanced reader copy of this book.
October 11, 2020
Stella is a super cute story and totally clean. It would make a perfect Hallmark movie. It is the last book in a 5 book series about Santa's daughters. You do not have to read the first 4 books to enjoy this one. I haven't read the first 4 books but now I want to. This really isn't a Christmas book. Sure, they are Santa's daughters and they have the deadline of Christmas Eve but it is really a story about family and love. We can all use a little bit of Christmas magic any time of the year. I would highly recommend this book.
October 18, 2020
Magical
I'm always intrigued by Christmas magic and this story is full of rainbows, unicorns, and all the magic that surrounds one of the most beloved holidays.
Stella's exuberant personality shines in her quest to be married in just weeks, in order to save Christmas. Although she has a lot of challenges going against her--such as naughty reindeer, orphaned children, a pastor who doesn't understand and truly believe--her strength and tenacity thrive, leading her into new and unexpected situations, but ultimately helping her achieve her dreams.
Although things don't go according to plan, there is a definite cheerfulness that permeates these pages and casts a glittery, happy spell over this story. I enjoyed the cast of characters and their interesting adventures.
Content: mild romance
*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
I'm always intrigued by Christmas magic and this story is full of rainbows, unicorns, and all the magic that surrounds one of the most beloved holidays.
Stella's exuberant personality shines in her quest to be married in just weeks, in order to save Christmas. Although she has a lot of challenges going against her--such as naughty reindeer, orphaned children, a pastor who doesn't understand and truly believe--her strength and tenacity thrive, leading her into new and unexpected situations, but ultimately helping her achieve her dreams.
Although things don't go according to plan, there is a definite cheerfulness that permeates these pages and casts a glittery, happy spell over this story. I enjoyed the cast of characters and their interesting adventures.
Content: mild romance
*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
October 23, 2020
Yay for Stella
So glad to finally read Stella's story, I found this series last year and blitzed through Ginger, Robyn, Frost, and Lux. Then I had to wait almost a year! Glad to say it was worth the wait.
So glad to finally read Stella's story, I found this series last year and blitzed through Ginger, Robyn, Frost, and Lux. Then I had to wait almost a year! Glad to say it was worth the wait.
October 24, 2020
Great Read
This is a new author for me. This book didn’t disappoint me either. It will hold your attention. I love reading books from new author. Looking forward to reading more from this author
This is a new author for me. This book didn’t disappoint me either. It will hold your attention. I love reading books from new author. Looking forward to reading more from this author
October 24, 2020
Marrying Miss Kringle
Stella, the last single Kringle daughter. It her turn to marry am the one man she has feelings for don't seem to share those feelings. What's a girl to do?
Great book. Sad to see the series end.
Stella, the last single Kringle daughter. It her turn to marry am the one man she has feelings for don't seem to share those feelings. What's a girl to do?
Great book. Sad to see the series end.
October 15, 2020
Loving The Pastor
This is the fifth book in the series and I think it's my favorite, although, I said that about Ginger too! Stella is the only unwed sister left and everything and everyone is falling apart! The elves are fighting, her parents are arguing and even the reindeer are having a hard time.
Lux has figured out it's due to Stella being charming . As the magic spirals out of control, Stella returns to Pastor Kris to help him learn the true meaning of Christmas. Can she save Christmas, or is it doomed forever? ~
This is the fifth book in the series and I think it's my favorite, although, I said that about Ginger too! Stella is the only unwed sister left and everything and everyone is falling apart! The elves are fighting, her parents are arguing and even the reindeer are having a hard time.
Lux has figured out it's due to Stella being charming . As the magic spirals out of control, Stella returns to Pastor Kris to help him learn the true meaning of Christmas. Can she save Christmas, or is it doomed forever? ~
November 21, 2020
Incredibly magical Christmas story!
Take some magic, reindeer, romance, Christmas, and two orphan children then stir it up for a delightful holiday story! Absolutely cute story!
Take some magic, reindeer, romance, Christmas, and two orphan children then stir it up for a delightful holiday story! Absolutely cute story!
October 12, 2020
This book was fun with a really original concept. I haven't read any of the other books but I didn't feel lost or like any part of the story was unclear.
Stella and Kris were sweet together and I thought it was cute how her other sisters getting married is what connected them in the first place. The book is a quick read and one of my favorite Lucy McConnell books I've read.
I could totally see this series turned into Hallmark movies with its blend of holiday magic and romance.
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC for an honest review.
Stella and Kris were sweet together and I thought it was cute how her other sisters getting married is what connected them in the first place. The book is a quick read and one of my favorite Lucy McConnell books I've read.
I could totally see this series turned into Hallmark movies with its blend of holiday magic and romance.
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC for an honest review.
November 19, 2020
This book is fun, sassy, and all the good feelings, wrapped up in laughter and holiday coziness! I loved it! It's charming, sweet with a feel good ending. Christmas magic from start to finish!
October 13, 2020
In this book, Stella, the last of Santa's five daughters to marry, finds the man that she loves. She needs to get married before Christmas or the Christmas Magic will fade away to nothing but can she convince Kris? This is a light-hearted, humorous and action-packed holiday story for all the believers in Santa to enjoy! I was entrusted with a copy of this book by the author and this is my voluntary and honest review.
October 21, 2020
Tense
Wow, this one sure cuts it close! Felt very frustrated reading it. Loved the reindeer antics. Just not my favourite Kringle book. A nice enough read with a good ending still.
Wow, this one sure cuts it close! Felt very frustrated reading it. Loved the reindeer antics. Just not my favourite Kringle book. A nice enough read with a good ending still.
October 23, 2020
This book was a sweet as candy canes with just the right amount of Christmas spirit with a family fun twist.
This series has become a much anticipated holiday tradition. I love the character development that carries over from story to story. I was already invested in Stella and the hints of her romantic interest, but that prologue was a fantastic hook I didn’t even need, but nonetheless appreciated.
One of my favorite things about Lucy’s writing is how she gets her characters to connect on so many more levels that just physical. The emotional connection and shared turmoil between Stella and Kristopher was beautifully done.
This series has become a much anticipated holiday tradition. I love the character development that carries over from story to story. I was already invested in Stella and the hints of her romantic interest, but that prologue was a fantastic hook I didn’t even need, but nonetheless appreciated.
One of my favorite things about Lucy’s writing is how she gets her characters to connect on so many more levels that just physical. The emotional connection and shared turmoil between Stella and Kristopher was beautifully done.
December 24, 2020
Save Christmas
I love Stella. And Kris is amazing. This is a fun, exciting and funny story. It’s great that Stella is self sufficient and bossy. It’s even better that Kris easily deals with that and loves her because of who she is.
I love Stella. And Kris is amazing. This is a fun, exciting and funny story. It’s great that Stella is self sufficient and bossy. It’s even better that Kris easily deals with that and loves her because of who she is.
December 15, 2020
I look forward to these books every Christmas!! Sad this is the last of the Kringle sisters but the book is amazing as always!
December 4, 2020
This series 🥰
Stella was the crazy, wild, energetic one of the bunch, and her book was just as crazy and wild as her personality. While I’m happy Stella found her happy ending and everything was righted, there were a few things that weren’t resolved for me... mainly why didn’t Nick get a Christmas Magic stamp? And other things...What will Happen to Clearview with Kris gone? Will he make things right with his parents? The lack of Christmas cheer between sisters was sometimes hard to accept, even with wonky Christmas magic and stress. The family has never turned naughty. Maybe it’s because without Christmas magic everyone is naughty?
This series is awesome. When reading it back to back, I did notice some oddities between books, but it didn’t change the magic and whimsy of this amazing series. I loved the concept, the characters and the happily-ever-afters. I’m sure I’ll re-read this series in the future. It’s too fun not too.
Stella was the crazy, wild, energetic one of the bunch, and her book was just as crazy and wild as her personality. While I’m happy Stella found her happy ending and everything was righted, there were a few things that weren’t resolved for me... mainly why didn’t Nick get a Christmas Magic stamp? And other things...What will Happen to Clearview with Kris gone? Will he make things right with his parents? The lack of Christmas cheer between sisters was sometimes hard to accept, even with wonky Christmas magic and stress. The family has never turned naughty. Maybe it’s because without Christmas magic everyone is naughty?
This series is awesome. When reading it back to back, I did notice some oddities between books, but it didn’t change the magic and whimsy of this amazing series. I loved the concept, the characters and the happily-ever-afters. I’m sure I’ll re-read this series in the future. It’s too fun not too.
December 4, 2020
Sweetest Series
I love this series so much! I need to go back and re read the other sisters stories. These books just make me happy and feel the holiday spirit.
I love this series so much! I need to go back and re read the other sisters stories. These books just make me happy and feel the holiday spirit.
October 11, 2020
🦌🦌ONE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY🦌🦌
Blazing blizzard Rudolph! Lucy pulls off one thrilling piece of perfection, serving up some holiday ho-hos, tossing in good cheer and working a little Christmas magic, catapulting this sweet treat to staggering heights. Sparks ignite as drama, turmoil, secrets, captivating intrigue, intense situations and electrifying suspense ensue in epic proportions, blasting this baby to life brilliantly. The attraction and chemistry explode with such intensity, drawing our characters deeper, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters, banter, interactions and charged atmosphere are realistic, complex and genuine with traits and qualities, add depth and diversity, transforming into loveable personalities. The scenes are abundantly descriptive with colorful details that blend and flow, creating one vivid backdrop that's so rich and lively it feels as though you were transported to ground zero with them. Remarkable job Lucy, thanks for sharing this thrilling block buster with us.
Blazing blizzard Rudolph! Lucy pulls off one thrilling piece of perfection, serving up some holiday ho-hos, tossing in good cheer and working a little Christmas magic, catapulting this sweet treat to staggering heights. Sparks ignite as drama, turmoil, secrets, captivating intrigue, intense situations and electrifying suspense ensue in epic proportions, blasting this baby to life brilliantly. The attraction and chemistry explode with such intensity, drawing our characters deeper, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters, banter, interactions and charged atmosphere are realistic, complex and genuine with traits and qualities, add depth and diversity, transforming into loveable personalities. The scenes are abundantly descriptive with colorful details that blend and flow, creating one vivid backdrop that's so rich and lively it feels as though you were transported to ground zero with them. Remarkable job Lucy, thanks for sharing this thrilling block buster with us.
February 5, 2023
Oh my how do you tell someone that you really love that you have to marry him before Christmas when he turned you down several years before but now has agreed to be your boyfriend? Kris comes from a very domineering and strict family with not a lot of love spreed around and he is terrified of marriage. He knows he loves Stella and that there is something so special about her but once two children are found and the town decides he needs to be their guardian he feels like he has to get being a caretaker right before marriage. Stella on the other hand is on a timeline. If she does not get married by Christmas Eve then Christmas will disappear forever. What is she going to do? She has to get married...maybe turning to an old boyfriend would work just temporarily but it is breaking her heart not to be marring Kris.
Book five is as great as book one and I need to order book 2, 3, and 4 as they were not offered to be as an ARC reader. The whole series is fabulous.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Book five is as great as book one and I need to order book 2, 3, and 4 as they were not offered to be as an ARC reader. The whole series is fabulous.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 27, 2023
I have wanted to read the Marrying Miss Kringle series for a while and i was not dissapointed.Even though i started with the 5th book in the series it did not matter.
I loved Stella and Kris.
Stella is the onky single Kringle left to find true love and get married.
She has had feelings for Kris the pastor who married all her sister's.
When he turns her down for a kiss under the mistletoe on christmas eve she is not happy.
Kris regrets turning down Stella and wants to make amends.He doesn't think he is good enough for her.
Now a year later they are thrown together again.Stella needs to find true love before the christmas magic dissapears.
Join Stella and Kris on a rollercoaster sleigh ride to save christmas and find happiness together.
You have the Kringle family,elves,adorable little girls,laughter,reindeer,
christmas magic,romance and a happily ever after.
Cannot wait to go back and read the rest of this series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved Stella and Kris.
Stella is the onky single Kringle left to find true love and get married.
She has had feelings for Kris the pastor who married all her sister's.
When he turns her down for a kiss under the mistletoe on christmas eve she is not happy.
Kris regrets turning down Stella and wants to make amends.He doesn't think he is good enough for her.
Now a year later they are thrown together again.Stella needs to find true love before the christmas magic dissapears.
Join Stella and Kris on a rollercoaster sleigh ride to save christmas and find happiness together.
You have the Kringle family,elves,adorable little girls,laughter,reindeer,
christmas magic,romance and a happily ever after.
Cannot wait to go back and read the rest of this series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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November 23, 2020What would you do if Christmas Magic would end if you didn’t marry? And to top it off, the one who might be The One, rejected you? Stella tried all sorts of ways to meet someone she could spend forever with, but somehow she kept getting thrown together with Kris. What was with that - it seemed he’d already rejected her From orphaned girls, to a sick reindeer, and a juvenile reindeer who was a tad, um wild, Stella and Kris kept being drawn together. But Christmas cheer was waning, and Magic becoming unreliable as Christmas approached. How in the world could this work out!? It is so easy to get sucked into their story and cheer for them and want to comfort them, as they learned lessons they each needed to grow. I early enjoyed reading Stella’s story. Just wait till you meet the reindeer, Emma, and Sophie!
December 4, 2020
Christmas magic is about to go bust and Stella, Santa's only unmarried daughter, is the only one who can save it! The remedy? Get married like her 4 sisters but do it before Christmas! And, oh by the way, it's December 1st! She's had her eye on Kris Willis for quite some time but he wouldn't even kiss her last Christmas when they were under the mistletoe so she's not exactly happy! Kris, because of his family, doesn't think he's nearly good enough for Stella! I mean, she's Santa's daughter! He's just a regular guy! This was a delightful story with lots of magic, fun, sweetness and heart. Stella is all kinds of sarcastic but she's also sweet, loving and has a Mary Poppins' purse! She can pull just about anything out of there when she needs to! So along on a reindeer ride of fun in this one!
November 19, 2021
Ahhh, sweet ending to the series which further tied together all the books and why the Christmas magic works the way it does. Very cute. Stella is something of a spitfire and I loved how Kris loved her for it while simultaneously was driven crazy by it. They really are a cute couple. I was glad to be able to read the entire series pretty much back to back and gain a greater understanding of the family. I didn't really understand Stella's wild girl tendencies until I got to this one.
I loved some of the things that are explained over the course of the series about Santa and the North Pole. Elements that I've never thought of before suddenly have a greater explanation. But my favorite thing is the Christmas curses. I'm implementing them into my vocabulary as a sweeter way to express frustration. Fun book. Fun series.
No sex, language or violence
I loved some of the things that are explained over the course of the series about Santa and the North Pole. Elements that I've never thought of before suddenly have a greater explanation. But my favorite thing is the Christmas curses. I'm implementing them into my vocabulary as a sweeter way to express frustration. Fun book. Fun series.
No sex, language or violence
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