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Little River Village Christmas #1
Christmas Mercies
A music teacher determined never to celebrate Christmas again…
…the ninety-year-old woman weighed down with guilt and remorse…
…and the man who wants nothing more than to bring the light of the holiday back into both hearts…
**********
For Janice Michaels, the bane of her career as a music teacher is preparing students for the annual winter holiday program. Christmas has brought nothing but grief and loneliness for the past decade, after she lost her beloved husband to a fatal car accident. Hearing holiday music day after day during the first few months of the school year is like constantly ripping the scab off an unhealed wound.
Determined to keep her husband in her heart, she has kept a fortress around it, allowing only one woman in as a true friend, and avoiding anything more than a passing acquaintance with any man.
Until Timothy Fielding, the maintenance man at the apartment complex where she lives, comes along. He happens to love the Christmas season. When circumstances – and Janice’s best friend, Kayla – draw them together, he struggles to keep his growing feelings for Janice at bay. He has his own secret past that he’s sure would repel any woman, once she found out about it.
But his desire for love and companionship win out, and he does his best to knock down the walls around Janice’s heart. But even when she finally relents and agrees to spend more time with him, she continues to resist opening her heart back up to Christmas.
Because the death of her husband is only the beginning of the tragedy surrounding the day.
In the meantime, Lucille Masterson, the great-grandmother of Janice’s star pupil, makes a shocking discovery that almost causes her to ruin Christmas for her family. Again. But then she realizes that if she would face her fear, she could finally release the burden she’s been carrying for the past ten years. What she doesn’t know is that it would release a horrible burden for the very person she’s afraid to face…
**********
“Christmas Mercies” is the first novel in Emily Josephine’s Christian holiday romance series, “Little River Village Christmas Romance.” A clean and wholesome romance novel, it will warm your heart, build your faith, and leave you feeling refreshed and hopeful.
…the ninety-year-old woman weighed down with guilt and remorse…
…and the man who wants nothing more than to bring the light of the holiday back into both hearts…
**********
For Janice Michaels, the bane of her career as a music teacher is preparing students for the annual winter holiday program. Christmas has brought nothing but grief and loneliness for the past decade, after she lost her beloved husband to a fatal car accident. Hearing holiday music day after day during the first few months of the school year is like constantly ripping the scab off an unhealed wound.
Determined to keep her husband in her heart, she has kept a fortress around it, allowing only one woman in as a true friend, and avoiding anything more than a passing acquaintance with any man.
Until Timothy Fielding, the maintenance man at the apartment complex where she lives, comes along. He happens to love the Christmas season. When circumstances – and Janice’s best friend, Kayla – draw them together, he struggles to keep his growing feelings for Janice at bay. He has his own secret past that he’s sure would repel any woman, once she found out about it.
But his desire for love and companionship win out, and he does his best to knock down the walls around Janice’s heart. But even when she finally relents and agrees to spend more time with him, she continues to resist opening her heart back up to Christmas.
Because the death of her husband is only the beginning of the tragedy surrounding the day.
In the meantime, Lucille Masterson, the great-grandmother of Janice’s star pupil, makes a shocking discovery that almost causes her to ruin Christmas for her family. Again. But then she realizes that if she would face her fear, she could finally release the burden she’s been carrying for the past ten years. What she doesn’t know is that it would release a horrible burden for the very person she’s afraid to face…
**********
“Christmas Mercies” is the first novel in Emily Josephine’s Christian holiday romance series, “Little River Village Christmas Romance.” A clean and wholesome romance novel, it will warm your heart, build your faith, and leave you feeling refreshed and hopeful.
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2020
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Emily Josephine
145 books35 followersAssuming she's still alive when you read this, Emily Josephine lives somewhere on Planet Earth with a couple of people she refers to as "family" when she's in a good mood, writing stories with characters who lead much more interesting lives than she does, with an eye toward entertaining readers as well as encouraging them to grow into the person God created them to be, and in so doing endeavoring to kick the habit of writing run-on sentences; however, she sometimes waxes Charles Dickens-ish and is at such times unable to help herself - and speaking of famous people, if you look for "Emily Josephine" on any social media site or on YouTube, you will find more than one person going by that gorgeous name, but it will not be THE Emily Josephine, the author about whom you are now reading, because Emily Josephine The Author is severely and deathly allergic to both social media and YouTube, and if anyone tries to assert the proposition that such an allergy is an absolute and certain impossibility, she will stoutly deny their denial, "stout" being an absolute and certain absurdity in this context as there has never been anything stout about Emily except for the blessedly brief period of her life when she was pregnant and a mommy to a newborn baby.
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February 13, 2022
Be careful what you wish for. That's what I thought when I finished this book. Not that it was a bad book, it just wasn't what I had in mind when I began. I was having a very rough year, I was having seizures, migraines, and neck pain that had me going to doctor after doctor, and the only thing they agreed on was that I shouldn't read or be on electronic devises for a while. The reading part lasted about a week leaving me wondering how people who don't like to read get through a day. What in the world are they doing all day when I am filling up my time with books? I did better staying away from computers and things like that, thankfully my two great friends and co-moderators took over all the stuff that goes on in our book club for me, and I haven't written a review in months. So long that I have quite forgotten most of what I've read. But a few months ago I was feeling down and decided to read a Christmas book to cheer myself up. I have dozens of Christmas books, music books, cook books, craft books, short story books, but no Christmas novels, unless you consider "A Christmas Carol" a novel, I wanted something really long I could lose myself in. So I dug out my e-reader, typed "Christmas novels" in the search engine and well, be careful what you wish for. I suddenly had so many choices, but they didn't exactly sound Christmassy much less something I'd read, there was:
Hot for the Holidays: A Second Chance Romance
Sugarcoated (Hot Cakes Book 1)
Christmas Car Kerfuffle
Valentine's Day Virgin
The Marine's Baby, Maybe
100+ Knock Knock Jokes
Mafia Captive
Naughty Girls Do
And an amazing amount of books having something to do with billionaires. I wonder what the fascination is with billionaires? But among all these other lovely choices I found Christmas Mercies, that sounded nice anyway. Heartwarming, cozy, sitting in front of the fireplace, playing Christmas music, drinking hot chocolate, going Christmas caroling, that kind of Christmas book. Be careful what you wish for. I didn't look to see who wrote the book - Emily Josephine - when it was published - 2020 - anything like that, after what I had just been scrolling through I picked it because it sounded nice. Not that it isn't nice, it is a fine book, I wasn't bored anyway. I'm not used to reading contemporary literature, so reading about cars, SUVs, and cell phones would confuse me now and then, but it held my interest, but the warm, cozy feeling didn't last long.
I'm about to tell you what happens in the beginning of the book, so you are warned, if you don't want to know what happens in the prologue, stop reading. On the cover there is a nice picture of a man and woman kissing, standing in the snow, something like that. So when I started reading and Peter is getting into his SUV I assume it is Peter on the cover of the book. Peter is now our main character. He is leaving work late, even though it is Christmas Eve he had to stay late being one of the youngest lawyers in his office. Now it is seven-thirty and he is just leaving, he is meeting his wife Janice, at her parent's house for Christmas Eve dinner, an every year thing they all look forward to. Okay, now I'll quote a few lines from the prologue to give you an idea of what makes this the creepiest prologue of any book I've read, maybe because I was expecting something quite different, see if you get the idea:
Not wanting to delay his family's dinner anymore than necessary, when he got on the Interstate, he pushed the vehicle seven miles past the speed limit.....
By the time Peter was exiting the Interstate, he was tapping his finger on the steering wheel to "All I Want For Christmas Is You.".....
His mind drifted back to that special evening when he first told Janice that he loved her.....
Suddenly aware of the increased darkness all around him, he turned on his high beam lights and chided himself to focus on the road ahead.....
He would hope an SUV wouldn't sustain serious damage from a collision with a deer, but he wasn't going to take any chances. Especially not tonight, when he'd already lost two hours of being by his beloved's side to begin celebrating their favorite holiday....
....then, his phone, lying on the passenger seat, dinged an incoming text. Peter glanced ahead. He was about to ascend a slightly curvy hill, but he should have time to steal a look at the text.....
Peter swung his gaze back up and out the windshield in time to be blinded by a pair of headlights. Before he could react, the other vehicle hit him head on with a blood-congealing crunch.....
He couldn't get the car under control. In a blind panic, he reached his right hand down to undo the buckle of the seat belt. He had to get the air bag out of the way, had to try to get oriented. No sooner had he clicked the seat belt loose then he was thrown to the roof of the vehicle. The SUV was flipping over. It was flipping over, and he had unbuckled his seat belt.....
in the next second slammed up against glass. Pain exploded like dynamite inside his skull....His head slammed against something hard again. It didn't hurt as much as he thought it should. Like his senses were dulling....
Indeed, the panic had calmed to dread, and he was barely aware of the sights and sounds around him. In that instant, he knew: he was going to die.
Okay, so much for the fire in the fireplace, warm, cozy blankets, soft music playing. I was prepared for these people to sit in a room with a huge Christmas tree all lit up, opening gifts they bought each other, singing carols, playing games, not In that instant, he knew he was going to die.
There's a little more to the prologue, but you get the idea. The first chapter starts ten years later. And there is a girl and a man to take the place of the two on the front cover kissing in the snow, just not who I expected it to be. So if you want to know more, either read reviews from other people, I skimmed a few and they can tell you what you need to know, or read the book, the author would probably prefer that. As for me, I am tempted to read "Hit the Road Jack: A wickedly suspenseful serial killer thriller to see what it has to do with Christmas, but I know I'll never get around to it. Happy reading.
Hot for the Holidays: A Second Chance Romance
Sugarcoated (Hot Cakes Book 1)
Christmas Car Kerfuffle
Valentine's Day Virgin
The Marine's Baby, Maybe
100+ Knock Knock Jokes
Mafia Captive
Naughty Girls Do
And an amazing amount of books having something to do with billionaires. I wonder what the fascination is with billionaires? But among all these other lovely choices I found Christmas Mercies, that sounded nice anyway. Heartwarming, cozy, sitting in front of the fireplace, playing Christmas music, drinking hot chocolate, going Christmas caroling, that kind of Christmas book. Be careful what you wish for. I didn't look to see who wrote the book - Emily Josephine - when it was published - 2020 - anything like that, after what I had just been scrolling through I picked it because it sounded nice. Not that it isn't nice, it is a fine book, I wasn't bored anyway. I'm not used to reading contemporary literature, so reading about cars, SUVs, and cell phones would confuse me now and then, but it held my interest, but the warm, cozy feeling didn't last long.
I'm about to tell you what happens in the beginning of the book, so you are warned, if you don't want to know what happens in the prologue, stop reading. On the cover there is a nice picture of a man and woman kissing, standing in the snow, something like that. So when I started reading and Peter is getting into his SUV I assume it is Peter on the cover of the book. Peter is now our main character. He is leaving work late, even though it is Christmas Eve he had to stay late being one of the youngest lawyers in his office. Now it is seven-thirty and he is just leaving, he is meeting his wife Janice, at her parent's house for Christmas Eve dinner, an every year thing they all look forward to. Okay, now I'll quote a few lines from the prologue to give you an idea of what makes this the creepiest prologue of any book I've read, maybe because I was expecting something quite different, see if you get the idea:
Not wanting to delay his family's dinner anymore than necessary, when he got on the Interstate, he pushed the vehicle seven miles past the speed limit.....
By the time Peter was exiting the Interstate, he was tapping his finger on the steering wheel to "All I Want For Christmas Is You.".....
His mind drifted back to that special evening when he first told Janice that he loved her.....
Suddenly aware of the increased darkness all around him, he turned on his high beam lights and chided himself to focus on the road ahead.....
He would hope an SUV wouldn't sustain serious damage from a collision with a deer, but he wasn't going to take any chances. Especially not tonight, when he'd already lost two hours of being by his beloved's side to begin celebrating their favorite holiday....
....then, his phone, lying on the passenger seat, dinged an incoming text. Peter glanced ahead. He was about to ascend a slightly curvy hill, but he should have time to steal a look at the text.....
Peter swung his gaze back up and out the windshield in time to be blinded by a pair of headlights. Before he could react, the other vehicle hit him head on with a blood-congealing crunch.....
He couldn't get the car under control. In a blind panic, he reached his right hand down to undo the buckle of the seat belt. He had to get the air bag out of the way, had to try to get oriented. No sooner had he clicked the seat belt loose then he was thrown to the roof of the vehicle. The SUV was flipping over. It was flipping over, and he had unbuckled his seat belt.....
in the next second slammed up against glass. Pain exploded like dynamite inside his skull....His head slammed against something hard again. It didn't hurt as much as he thought it should. Like his senses were dulling....
Indeed, the panic had calmed to dread, and he was barely aware of the sights and sounds around him. In that instant, he knew: he was going to die.
Okay, so much for the fire in the fireplace, warm, cozy blankets, soft music playing. I was prepared for these people to sit in a room with a huge Christmas tree all lit up, opening gifts they bought each other, singing carols, playing games, not In that instant, he knew he was going to die.
There's a little more to the prologue, but you get the idea. The first chapter starts ten years later. And there is a girl and a man to take the place of the two on the front cover kissing in the snow, just not who I expected it to be. So if you want to know more, either read reviews from other people, I skimmed a few and they can tell you what you need to know, or read the book, the author would probably prefer that. As for me, I am tempted to read "Hit the Road Jack: A wickedly suspenseful serial killer thriller to see what it has to do with Christmas, but I know I'll never get around to it. Happy reading.
December 16, 2020
This was a nice little story to read cozied up by a December fire. The writing wasn’t perfect and the characters were frustrating at times but the story moved along and I enjoyed reading it. It’s also refreshing to read romances where people don’t just jump into bed together immediately. That just doesn’t say “Christmas” to me. Also this was free on kindle so I had nothing to lose. Recommend for a fairly light Christmas read.
December 11, 2020
Just a small recommendation, when writing a book. If you're going to start the book off with something sad, show MORE of the relationship, esp the main character, before the sad happens. It will mean more later, when you want people to get the main character's grief. sigh
This story had potential but ended up being just 'meh' for me. There were a lot of flowery words, descriptions and such that were completely unnecessary. ☹️ I so wish I could've enjoyed this one more. It's never a good sign, when I'm counting the pages. Anyway, on to the next.
This story had potential but ended up being just 'meh' for me. There were a lot of flowery words, descriptions and such that were completely unnecessary. ☹️ I so wish I could've enjoyed this one more. It's never a good sign, when I'm counting the pages. Anyway, on to the next.
July 6, 2021
Getting to know the people in the story kept me interested and I didn't want to put it down. I ree
Put it down. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a clean book with interesting outcome and a happy ending.
Put it down. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a clean book with interesting outcome and a happy ending.
January 3, 2022
Authentic Romance with a message of grace
I enjoyed the down to earth characters who were imperfect but growing in maturity and faith. I would have given it another star, but I had trouble paying attention at the start, because the main character was overthinking.
I enjoyed the down to earth characters who were imperfect but growing in maturity and faith. I would have given it another star, but I had trouble paying attention at the start, because the main character was overthinking.
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November 2, 2021A music teacher determined never to celebrate Christmas again…
…the ninety-year-old woman weighed down with guilt and remorse…
…and the man who wants nothing more than to bring the light of the holiday back into both hearts…
**********
For Janice Michaels, the bane of her career as a music teacher is preparing students for the annual winter holiday program. Christmas has brought nothing but grief and loneliness for the past decade, after she lost her beloved husband to a fatal car accident. Hearing holiday music day after day during the first few months of the school year is like constantly ripping the scab off an unhealed wound.
Determined to keep her husband in her heart, she has kept a fortress around it, allowing only one woman in as a true friend, and avoiding anything more than a passing acquaintance with any man.
Until Timothy Fielding, the maintenance man at the apartment complex where she lives, comes along. He happens to love the Christmas season. When circumstances – and Janice’s best friend, Kayla – draw them together, he struggles to keep his growing feelings for Janice at bay. He has his own secret past that he’s sure would repel any woman, once she found out about it.
But his desire for love and companionship win out, and he does his best to knock down the walls around Janice’s heart. But even when she finally relents and agrees to spend more time with him, she continues to resist opening her heart back up to Christmas.
Because the death of her husband is only the beginning of the tragedy surrounding the day.
In the meantime, Lucille Masterson, the great-grandmother of Janice’s star pupil, makes a shocking discovery that almost causes her to ruin Christmas for her family. Again. But then she realizes that if she would face her fear, she could finally release the burden she’s been carrying for the past ten years. What she doesn’t know is that it would release a horrible burden for the very person she’s afraid to face…
**********
“Christmas Mercies” is the first novel in Emily Josephine’s Christian holiday romance series, “Little River Village Christmas Romance.” A clean and wholesome romance novel, it will warm your heart, build your faith, and leave you feeling refreshed and hopeful.
…the ninety-year-old woman weighed down with guilt and remorse…
…and the man who wants nothing more than to bring the light of the holiday back into both hearts…
**********
For Janice Michaels, the bane of her career as a music teacher is preparing students for the annual winter holiday program. Christmas has brought nothing but grief and loneliness for the past decade, after she lost her beloved husband to a fatal car accident. Hearing holiday music day after day during the first few months of the school year is like constantly ripping the scab off an unhealed wound.
Determined to keep her husband in her heart, she has kept a fortress around it, allowing only one woman in as a true friend, and avoiding anything more than a passing acquaintance with any man.
Until Timothy Fielding, the maintenance man at the apartment complex where she lives, comes along. He happens to love the Christmas season. When circumstances – and Janice’s best friend, Kayla – draw them together, he struggles to keep his growing feelings for Janice at bay. He has his own secret past that he’s sure would repel any woman, once she found out about it.
But his desire for love and companionship win out, and he does his best to knock down the walls around Janice’s heart. But even when she finally relents and agrees to spend more time with him, she continues to resist opening her heart back up to Christmas.
Because the death of her husband is only the beginning of the tragedy surrounding the day.
In the meantime, Lucille Masterson, the great-grandmother of Janice’s star pupil, makes a shocking discovery that almost causes her to ruin Christmas for her family. Again. But then she realizes that if she would face her fear, she could finally release the burden she’s been carrying for the past ten years. What she doesn’t know is that it would release a horrible burden for the very person she’s afraid to face…
**********
“Christmas Mercies” is the first novel in Emily Josephine’s Christian holiday romance series, “Little River Village Christmas Romance.” A clean and wholesome romance novel, it will warm your heart, build your faith, and leave you feeling refreshed and hopeful.
December 19, 2020
A Relationship - Or Not!
Janice has been a widow for 10 years. She had not celebratedChristmas in 10 years either! She had lost her husband at Christmas. She’s a music teacher who has dealt with Christmas concerts, always avoiding the song “Silver Bells” as that was hers & Peter’s favorite Christmas song.
Tim is the maintenance man for Janice’s apartment complex. He finds Janice to be someone he’d like to get to know better. Janice would like to get to know him better but she feels guilty. There were several times they would attempt to spend time together; but something always came up! This is a story that is a yes/no relationship. Personally, I felt the yes/no could have had less circumstances. It was well written. The characters & conversations were believable. To find out how this story ends you will have to read it!
Janice has been a widow for 10 years. She had not celebratedChristmas in 10 years either! She had lost her husband at Christmas. She’s a music teacher who has dealt with Christmas concerts, always avoiding the song “Silver Bells” as that was hers & Peter’s favorite Christmas song.
Tim is the maintenance man for Janice’s apartment complex. He finds Janice to be someone he’d like to get to know better. Janice would like to get to know him better but she feels guilty. There were several times they would attempt to spend time together; but something always came up! This is a story that is a yes/no relationship. Personally, I felt the yes/no could have had less circumstances. It was well written. The characters & conversations were believable. To find out how this story ends you will have to read it!
July 11, 2022
A story of recovery
Janice suffered guilt about having caused her husband's death by sending him a text message while he was driving in icy conditions. He prayed for his wife as he died.
Her life was suspended in grief and self-recriminations for ten long, lonely years.
I liked the innocence of this Christmas related story, while feeling frustrated that she did not just explain her loss when she had the chance of a new beginning.
Her inability to communicate effectively affected not only her, but someone else who had suffered intense guilt and endured many accusations.
The ramifications of their intense personal suffering affected many others, so when recovery and healing took place, something beautiful touched the lives of all concerned.
I enjoyed this story very much and believe many others will too.
Janice suffered guilt about having caused her husband's death by sending him a text message while he was driving in icy conditions. He prayed for his wife as he died.
Her life was suspended in grief and self-recriminations for ten long, lonely years.
I liked the innocence of this Christmas related story, while feeling frustrated that she did not just explain her loss when she had the chance of a new beginning.
Her inability to communicate effectively affected not only her, but someone else who had suffered intense guilt and endured many accusations.
The ramifications of their intense personal suffering affected many others, so when recovery and healing took place, something beautiful touched the lives of all concerned.
I enjoyed this story very much and believe many others will too.
July 27, 2025
This is my first book by Emily Josephine. It is a story of a widow, Janice Michaels, who lost her husband, Peter, in an accident 10 years ago, and she feels partially responsible for his death. Between her guilt feelings and her grief, Janice struggles to live a normal life especially when it comes to Christmas. Timothy Fielding is a maintenance man in the apartment building that Janice lives in. He has a past, but would really like to get to know Janice better. The story is sprinkled with faith and struggles of letting the past go. There were times that I wanted to grab Janice by the shoulders and shake her! You won't find this to be a Christmasy, sit by the fire love story. It is a story of self-forgiveness, forgiveness of others and mending relationships along the way.
December 29, 2021
An uplifting book about Janice Michaels, a music teacher who lost her husband 10 years previously in a car accident at Christmas time. Since then she refuses to listen to Christmas music or celebrate Christmas. The maintenance man at her apartment complex, Timothy Fielding, befriends her and starts falling for her. She has to begin to work through her past and the guilt she carries to begin to live again.
July 21, 2022
A beautiful clean story
Janice,a widow, had her reasons for struggling with the Christmas season. Everything was a struggle. She carried around a lot of grief and blame. She struggled in her relationship with Tim. Where and when would she find peace? This amazing story will stir your emotions and open your eyes to the hold fear can have on someone. But it won't leave you there. Relax and enjoy this touching story.
Janice,a widow, had her reasons for struggling with the Christmas season. Everything was a struggle. She carried around a lot of grief and blame. She struggled in her relationship with Tim. Where and when would she find peace? This amazing story will stir your emotions and open your eyes to the hold fear can have on someone. But it won't leave you there. Relax and enjoy this touching story.
November 21, 2021
Great story of healing, forgiveness & redemption
Jamie's husband was killed on his way home on Christmas Eve. She moves to a small town 5 hours away to get away from memories & "well I meaning" friends & family.
Tim is the maintenance man at her apartment building. Together they find friendship & forgiveness.
Jamie's husband was killed on his way home on Christmas Eve. She moves to a small town 5 hours away to get away from memories & "well I meaning" friends & family.
Tim is the maintenance man at her apartment building. Together they find friendship & forgiveness.
December 25, 2021
-Your feelings are valid, no matter what your hormones are doing.
The best romantic relationships were founded on friendships.
Had she really beloved that he was expecting something in return for the time he'd spent with her? Time he counted as precious, time he even enjoyed?
'What-iffing' was as bad a prison sentence as carrying around a load of guilt.
The best romantic relationships were founded on friendships.
Had she really beloved that he was expecting something in return for the time he'd spent with her? Time he counted as precious, time he even enjoyed?
'What-iffing' was as bad a prison sentence as carrying around a load of guilt.
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November 20, 2022
Guilt will rob you of happiness.
Janice lost her husband Peter in a terrible accident on Christmas Eve. She carried the burden of guilt for ten years, believing it was her fault.
Read this book and follow the lives of two women that stopped living that night. A wonderful gift from God to help with healing mended the way.
Janice lost her husband Peter in a terrible accident on Christmas Eve. She carried the burden of guilt for ten years, believing it was her fault.
Read this book and follow the lives of two women that stopped living that night. A wonderful gift from God to help with healing mended the way.
December 21, 2021
Tumultuous Christmas novel
Well written. Lovely setting. I personally was very frustrated at all the needless guilt that the characters carried around. The author does a good job of explaining and illustrating why they felt like they did. The book ends well.
Well written. Lovely setting. I personally was very frustrated at all the needless guilt that the characters carried around. The author does a good job of explaining and illustrating why they felt like they did. The book ends well.
December 26, 2021
A tender Christmas story
Really liked the story. So much we tell ourselves she had things happen. God's grace is so big and His mercy is amazing. This story paints a beautiful picture of that.
Really liked the story. So much we tell ourselves she had things happen. God's grace is so big and His mercy is amazing. This story paints a beautiful picture of that.
January 7, 2022
This is an excellent story of love, forgiveness, understanding and God’s love. The author treats sensitive topics with a delicate touch what is realistic without being overwhelming. You begin to care about the characters. I highly recommend this book
December 26, 2022
Heartfelt book
This book was so well written. It was a real tear jerker. The characters were so very real. It is not your usual Christmas romance book.
I would recommend this book to family and friends.
This book was so well written. It was a real tear jerker. The characters were so very real. It is not your usual Christmas romance book.
I would recommend this book to family and friends.
January 24, 2023
Really good story!!
My wife Cindy was the person who actually read this book. From Cindy: I really enjoyed reading this book. God is brought into it which made the story so much better. I would definitely recommend this book.
My wife Cindy was the person who actually read this book. From Cindy: I really enjoyed reading this book. God is brought into it which made the story so much better. I would definitely recommend this book.
November 12, 2023
A real inspirational read.
I thoughtfully enjoyed this book. I recommend everyone should read this book. It has something for everyone. I laughed, I cried ,I rejoiced with the characters.
I thoughtfully enjoyed this book. I recommend everyone should read this book. It has something for everyone. I laughed, I cried ,I rejoiced with the characters.
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October 20, 2020Great book
I love all books by Emily Josephine. This one has a little mystery, a lot of love and forgiveness. What a blessing she is.
I love all books by Emily Josephine. This one has a little mystery, a lot of love and forgiveness. What a blessing she is.
October 21, 2020
I loved this story
I enjoyed the fact that their hearts healed separately but they did it together. God's mercy was shown throughout this story.
I enjoyed the fact that their hearts healed separately but they did it together. God's mercy was shown throughout this story.
November 4, 2020
This book relates to real life storms and how God extends his grace to heal and restore the broken. Great read for all to enjoy!
November 25, 2020
Forgiveness
Wonderful,clean,Christmas,Christian story ! A good reminder of forgiving oneself and others with God’s help . Also friends can be very important!
Wonderful,clean,Christmas,Christian story ! A good reminder of forgiving oneself and others with God’s help . Also friends can be very important!
December 13, 2020
This is a very good holiday book to read, very easy reading
And interesting to read and stay interested ,wondering what was going to happen.enjoyed this book very much .good 🌙 .
And interesting to read and stay interested ,wondering what was going to happen.enjoyed this book very much .good 🌙 .
December 20, 2020
Great book
Great book. Romantic, realistic, life and death experiences. Great writer. Christmas and carols sung by children at school where she taught.
Great book. Romantic, realistic, life and death experiences. Great writer. Christmas and carols sung by children at school where she taught.
January 26, 2021
A very satisfying, clean Christian romance
I enjoyed reading this book on a cold winter Sunday afternoon. It is well written with a good plot and believable characters. Would recommend for anyone who doesn't want to contend with foul language and annoying explicit sex scenes.
I enjoyed reading this book on a cold winter Sunday afternoon. It is well written with a good plot and believable characters. Would recommend for anyone who doesn't want to contend with foul language and annoying explicit sex scenes.
January 29, 2021
Good read
Very much enjoyed reading a clean romance that sought to glorify God. It also spoke to an issue that many people struggle with in a Biblical manner.
Very much enjoyed reading a clean romance that sought to glorify God. It also spoke to an issue that many people struggle with in a Biblical manner.
February 3, 2021
Great Christian fiction
This one was a tear jerker, but still an enjoyable story. Great one to read at Christmas. I highly recommend it.
This one was a tear jerker, but still an enjoyable story. Great one to read at Christmas. I highly recommend it.
February 16, 2021
Great
Very good book love the Christian books it is all ways refreshing not worry about bad words. It takes a smart person to talk without bad words
Very good book love the Christian books it is all ways refreshing not worry about bad words. It takes a smart person to talk without bad words
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