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A Darling Bay Christmas
Ring in the season with this charming short-story trilogy by internationally-bestselling authors Juliet Blackwell, Sophie Littlefield, and Rachael Herron.
Darling Bay’s favorite Santa Claus has just died, but before the beloved Earl passed, he wrote a few really important letters. The letters are acting as matchmakers in Earl’s absence, and three couples get pushed together by his ribbons of ink. Merriment shimmers, hearts are gladdened, and kisses are stolen during the storm that moves into Darling Bay over the holiday weekend. The storm threatens to shut down the whole town, but as hearts waken, will love triumph over all as Earl pulls heartstrings from above?
Darling Bay’s favorite Santa Claus has just died, but before the beloved Earl passed, he wrote a few really important letters. The letters are acting as matchmakers in Earl’s absence, and three couples get pushed together by his ribbons of ink. Merriment shimmers, hearts are gladdened, and kisses are stolen during the storm that moves into Darling Bay over the holiday weekend. The storm threatens to shut down the whole town, but as hearts waken, will love triumph over all as Earl pulls heartstrings from above?
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First published November 24, 2017
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Juliet Blackwell
41 books2,914 followersJuliet Blackwell (aka Julie Goodson-Lawes, aka Hailey Lind) started out life in Palo Alto, California, born of a Texan mother and a Yankee father. The family soon moved to what were, at the time, the sticks of Cupertino, an hour south of San Francisco. Walking to and from kindergarten every day she would indulge in her earliest larcenous activity: stealing walnuts and apricots from surrounding orchards.
By the time she graduated middle school, the orchards were disappearing and the valley at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay had become the cradle of the silicon semi-conductor. A man named Steve Jobs was working in his garage in Cupertino, just down the street. Juliet's father advised his daughters to enter the lucrative and soon-to-flourish field of computers.
"Bah" said Juliet, as she went on to major in Latin American Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz (they had, by far, the best parties of any department). Rather than making scads of money in computers, she read, painted, learned Spanish and a little French and Vietnamese, lived in Spain and traveled through Europe, Mexico, and Central America. She had a very good time.
Juliet pursued graduate degrees in Anthropology and Social Work at the State University of New York at Albany, where she published several non-fiction articles on immigration as well as one book-length translation. Fascinated with other cultural systems, she studied the religions, folklore and medical beliefs of peoples around the world, especially in Latin America. Juliet taught the anthropology of health and health care at SUNY-Albany, and worked as an elementary school social worker in upstate New York. She also did field projects in Mexico and Cuba, studied in Spain, Italy, and France, worked on a BBC production in the Philippines, taught English as a second language in San Jose, and learned how to faux finish walls in Princeton, New Jersey. After having a son, moving back to California, and abandoning her half-written dissertation in cultural anthropology, Juliet started painting murals and portraits for a living. She has run her own mural/faux finish design studio in Oakland, across the bay from San Francisco, for more than a decade. She specializes in the aesthetic renovation of historic homes.
Finally, to round out her tour of lucrative careers, Juliet turned to writing. Under the pseudonym of Hailey Lind, Juliet penned the Art Lover's Mystery Series with her sister Carolyn, about an ex-art forger trying to go straight by working as a muralist and faux finisher in San Francisco. The first of these, Feint of Art, was nominated for an Agatha Award; Shooting Gallery and Brush with Death were both IMBA bestsellers, and Arsenic and Old Paint is now available from Perseverance Press.
Juliet's Witchcraft Mystery series, about a witch who finally finds a place to fit in when she opens a vintage clothes shop on Haight Street in San Francisco, allows Juliet to indulge yet another interest—the world of witchcraft and the supernatural. Ever since her favorite aunt taught her about reading cards and tea leaves, Juliet has been fascinated with seers, conjurers, and covens from many different cultures and historic traditions. As an anthropologist, the author studied and taught about systems of spirituality, magic, and medicine throughout the world, especially in Latin America. Halloween is by far her favorite holiday.
When not writing, painting, or haranguing her funny but cynical teenaged son, Juliet spends a lot of time restoring her happily haunted house and gardening with Oscar the cat, who ostensibly belongs to the neighbors but won't leave her alone. He started hanging around when Juliet started writing about witches...funny coincidence.
By the time she graduated middle school, the orchards were disappearing and the valley at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay had become the cradle of the silicon semi-conductor. A man named Steve Jobs was working in his garage in Cupertino, just down the street. Juliet's father advised his daughters to enter the lucrative and soon-to-flourish field of computers.
"Bah" said Juliet, as she went on to major in Latin American Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz (they had, by far, the best parties of any department). Rather than making scads of money in computers, she read, painted, learned Spanish and a little French and Vietnamese, lived in Spain and traveled through Europe, Mexico, and Central America. She had a very good time.
Juliet pursued graduate degrees in Anthropology and Social Work at the State University of New York at Albany, where she published several non-fiction articles on immigration as well as one book-length translation. Fascinated with other cultural systems, she studied the religions, folklore and medical beliefs of peoples around the world, especially in Latin America. Juliet taught the anthropology of health and health care at SUNY-Albany, and worked as an elementary school social worker in upstate New York. She also did field projects in Mexico and Cuba, studied in Spain, Italy, and France, worked on a BBC production in the Philippines, taught English as a second language in San Jose, and learned how to faux finish walls in Princeton, New Jersey. After having a son, moving back to California, and abandoning her half-written dissertation in cultural anthropology, Juliet started painting murals and portraits for a living. She has run her own mural/faux finish design studio in Oakland, across the bay from San Francisco, for more than a decade. She specializes in the aesthetic renovation of historic homes.
Finally, to round out her tour of lucrative careers, Juliet turned to writing. Under the pseudonym of Hailey Lind, Juliet penned the Art Lover's Mystery Series with her sister Carolyn, about an ex-art forger trying to go straight by working as a muralist and faux finisher in San Francisco. The first of these, Feint of Art, was nominated for an Agatha Award; Shooting Gallery and Brush with Death were both IMBA bestsellers, and Arsenic and Old Paint is now available from Perseverance Press.
Juliet's Witchcraft Mystery series, about a witch who finally finds a place to fit in when she opens a vintage clothes shop on Haight Street in San Francisco, allows Juliet to indulge yet another interest—the world of witchcraft and the supernatural. Ever since her favorite aunt taught her about reading cards and tea leaves, Juliet has been fascinated with seers, conjurers, and covens from many different cultures and historic traditions. As an anthropologist, the author studied and taught about systems of spirituality, magic, and medicine throughout the world, especially in Latin America. Halloween is by far her favorite holiday.
When not writing, painting, or haranguing her funny but cynical teenaged son, Juliet spends a lot of time restoring her happily haunted house and gardening with Oscar the cat, who ostensibly belongs to the neighbors but won't leave her alone. He started hanging around when Juliet started writing about witches...funny coincidence.
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December 18, 2019
This is an OK set of three short stories -- but they are truly very short, so there wasn't time for as much character development as I'd like. It gets 2.5 stars from me, rounded up to 3 stars.
I liked most of the couples, and thought the way that Earl helped to get them together after his death was really sweet. But I absolutely could not stand Addison in the first story. She was self-centered, arrogant, and looked at Dylan as if he was beneath her -- but he still loved her? I didn't buy it, and thought that he deserved someone better. That one story gets only 2 stars from me, because I want my heroines to be likable.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
I liked most of the couples, and thought the way that Earl helped to get them together after his death was really sweet. But I absolutely could not stand Addison in the first story. She was self-centered, arrogant, and looked at Dylan as if he was beneath her -- but he still loved her? I didn't buy it, and thought that he deserved someone better. That one story gets only 2 stars from me, because I want my heroines to be likable.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
January 12, 2020
A Darling Bay Christmas:
Three heartwarming story. Earl, Darling Bay Santa has die and he has plan three matches s will name the new Santa on Christmas Day. Who will be the new Santa and will his three match work out? Great story.
Three heartwarming story. Earl, Darling Bay Santa has die and he has plan three matches s will name the new Santa on Christmas Day. Who will be the new Santa and will his three match work out? Great story.
January 5, 2020
This was a good book. I enjoyed all the stories. This was light but serious, written well, interesting characters and town, emotional, hopeful and has good HEAs. Great for the holiday read in front of a fire or wrapped up in blankets. Short reads and enough smiles and frowns to go around.
December 8, 2020
New set of authors for me that I grabbed as a free read.
I have a different cover and title though from Amazon Australia (A Darling Bay Christmas), than is shown in Goodreads (Christmas in Darling Bay).
I enjoy Christmas reads this time of year.
Haven’t read anything about Darling Bay or anything by these authors.
Overall I liked the letter situation from Earl, that pushes people to think and maybe act on their dreams and wishes.
All three stories run concurrently and overlap.
ADDISONS PAST by Julie Blackwell
Addison/Addy is just unlikeable and annoying in her attitude. Her constant I DON’T WANT TO BE MY MOTHER whining made me want to slap her, HARD.
Liked Dylan and thought he was too good for her and I wished he ended up with someone else.
JOSIE’S TURN by Sophie Littlefield
Best of them. Really sweet and enjoyable.
Nice to have James find a reason in his life and to find Josie.
LYDIA’S LETTER by Rachael Herron
Enjoyable enough but I hate women who pine for years.
Liked Hawk.
Another one with a b-tch of a mother.
Really, do they specialise in rotten, nasty, degrading mothers here.
Won’t be reading anymore about Darling Bay if that is the case.
I have a different cover and title though from Amazon Australia (A Darling Bay Christmas), than is shown in Goodreads (Christmas in Darling Bay).
I enjoy Christmas reads this time of year.
Haven’t read anything about Darling Bay or anything by these authors.
Overall I liked the letter situation from Earl, that pushes people to think and maybe act on their dreams and wishes.
All three stories run concurrently and overlap.
ADDISONS PAST by Julie Blackwell
Addison/Addy is just unlikeable and annoying in her attitude. Her constant I DON’T WANT TO BE MY MOTHER whining made me want to slap her, HARD.
Liked Dylan and thought he was too good for her and I wished he ended up with someone else.
JOSIE’S TURN by Sophie Littlefield
Best of them. Really sweet and enjoyable.
Nice to have James find a reason in his life and to find Josie.
LYDIA’S LETTER by Rachael Herron
Enjoyable enough but I hate women who pine for years.
Liked Hawk.
Another one with a b-tch of a mother.
Really, do they specialise in rotten, nasty, degrading mothers here.
Won’t be reading anymore about Darling Bay if that is the case.
December 28, 2020
Fun short stories!
January 2, 2020
3 for the price of 1
I enjoyed all three of the books . They were clean, not boring and held my attention. I would recommend this book.
I enjoyed all three of the books . They were clean, not boring and held my attention. I would recommend this book.
February 23, 2021
2.5 stars, but I rounded up, because this is one of the few books I actually managed to get through this month.
These are very much all novellas. And I get it, Darling Bay is supposed to be a super magical place, where lovely things happen. But there was generally a bit too much of the evil big city versus the perfection of a homey small town (especially in the first one, that while it was possibly the best developed, and in many ways the one I connected most to, also really missed the mark on that front in the end for me). And even more problematic, was the theme of this collection "heroines whose parents were basically the worst, and who left them with mental hangups that luckily the heroes will come and be tolerant about in the interests of true love"?
Because seriously, everyone's parents seemed to be fairly terrible... Especially for such an otherwise apparently-idyllic small town.
I always like the idea of these collections, but this one never quite landed.
But on the other hand, as I said, I finished a book!
These are very much all novellas. And I get it, Darling Bay is supposed to be a super magical place, where lovely things happen. But there was generally a bit too much of the evil big city versus the perfection of a homey small town (especially in the first one, that while it was possibly the best developed, and in many ways the one I connected most to, also really missed the mark on that front in the end for me). And even more problematic, was the theme of this collection "heroines whose parents were basically the worst, and who left them with mental hangups that luckily the heroes will come and be tolerant about in the interests of true love"?
Because seriously, everyone's parents seemed to be fairly terrible... Especially for such an otherwise apparently-idyllic small town.
I always like the idea of these collections, but this one never quite landed.
But on the other hand, as I said, I finished a book!
January 2, 2018
Three adorable interconnected stories set in Rachael Herron's wonderful Darling Bay, although only the third was actually written by Rachael.
While they are set at Christmas time, they are not excessively Christmassy . they are good, honest, lovely love stories.
I woudl recommend these to anyone who likes a nice, clean love story.
While they are set at Christmas time, they are not excessively Christmassy . they are good, honest, lovely love stories.
I woudl recommend these to anyone who likes a nice, clean love story.
January 2, 2020
Ok stories
I really enjoyed the stories from this little town. Nice quick reads. Love stories from different individuals from the town falling in love and a little bit of magic!
I really enjoyed the stories from this little town. Nice quick reads. Love stories from different individuals from the town falling in love and a little bit of magic!
May 24, 2021
Enchanting Small Town Christmas With Three Superb Stories
This book has three connected Darling Bay stories by three authoress', Juliet Blackwell, Sophie Littlefield and Rachel Herron. I have never read the series, but this book has made its mark!
Story #1. Addison's Past by Juliet Blackwell - 5/5
Even though I found Addison McGee immature and overly sensitive at times, I still loved the story. Addison "Addie" McGee hails from a small town in California that is friendly, kind and quirky. Some traumatic events and the loss of her mother has made Addison weary of small town life and attachments mostly. She is a high powered attorney based in New York City and enjoys her perceived exciting life.
In time, she meets the talented musician Dylan Madison, who falls head over heels for Addie. He loves her weaknesses, flaws, strengths and ambitions. He wants nothing more than to be with her. But circumstances and situations arise that don't allow Dylan and Addie to be together.
Well, this is when things get interesting, as an entire town and especially, a dying Santa's wish, four elderly supernatural aunts, a caring housekeeper and a gay firefighter play their parts and change everything for these two! The story has so much depth, angst, fun and emotion to it. The reader understands the dilemmas and issues that each of the protagonists faces.
Moreover, I always love books that give two points of views rather than a solitary one. Even though, Addie's viewpoint came from a place of insecurity and uncertainty mixed in with pain, I was able to understand it, but did not agree. Loved how clear Dylan was about his stance even though he wanted to respect Addie's space. Dylan also had his hardships, but he was very focused on what was important to him while truly knowing himself.
Enjoyed this story and its writing style very much, as I found humour and was thoroughly entertained!
Story #2. Josie's Turn by Sophie Littlefield - 5/5
This story was rather quick and cute and had a lot going on in it. James Culpepper has arrived to Darling Bay to act as Addison McGee's knight in shining armour and to help her out. However, he has been ignored and "fired" unceremoniously. He is a smart character with brilliant ideas and money, but seems to be struggling to find something meaningful.
That is when he enters the bakery of Josie Sutter, who herself is dealing with demons from her past and issues with her loved ones that never made her feel wanted. She is a sweet person who is extremely caring and Darling Bay's darling herself.
James and Josie are so different that they do nothing but butt heads but in their dissimilarity they find commonality. Some of their interactions are hilarious, some are awkward and some are sweet.
I wished the story was a little longer as I don't like tales that are about instant attraction and love, but the writing style, premise and the details made up for this small flaw. I do feel so far that the men in this book are receiving the short end of the stick with these women. However, the short stories are heart warming and wonderful, so the reader can look beyond that.
If you like some sparks with sparring followed by a sweet and happy ending with some yummy treats and Christmas spirit, you will like this story!
Story #3. Lydia's Letter by Rachael Herron - 5/5
This story ticked all the requirements that I look for, such as, good character development, backstory and slow burn romance! Also, it had both of the viewpoints of protagonists and let us in to their thoughts and hearts. It had it all and I was so pleased to read it.
Caterer extraordinaire Lydia St. Clair wears her heart on her sleeve and walks around as if she is self-content and confident. However, that is not the case, inside she feels that she has never measured up. It seems that she is a great self saboteur of her own happiness, as she works to hard to see others happy.
In Darling Bay, Lydia has a good friend and business partner, metal artist and equipment specialist, Hawk Stowell. He is a large teddy bear and is always ready to help, even though he hides his pain from everyone. This guy, has a sense of humour and a heart of gold.
Earl, Darling Bay's dearly departed Santa, has a left a letter for Lydia and that leads to some interesting developments for Lydia and Hawk. I will let the reader find out the rest.
I love how the stories tie in with each other and how Earl even from up above in heaven cares about the happiness of his fellow citizens and his almost grand daughters: Addison, Josie and Lydia. I enjoyed all the books and it was a treat to explore Darling Bay. The only small issue I had is that the women were slightly mean to all the guys. I wish they would be a little strong and self-assured. Regardless, the stories held their own and showed interesting human dynamics when it comes to love.
If you love holiday romances in a small town with a lot of matchmakers and good advice, then you will love this book too! I look forward to reading more about the happenings of Darling Bay!
This book has three connected Darling Bay stories by three authoress', Juliet Blackwell, Sophie Littlefield and Rachel Herron. I have never read the series, but this book has made its mark!
Story #1. Addison's Past by Juliet Blackwell - 5/5
Even though I found Addison McGee immature and overly sensitive at times, I still loved the story. Addison "Addie" McGee hails from a small town in California that is friendly, kind and quirky. Some traumatic events and the loss of her mother has made Addison weary of small town life and attachments mostly. She is a high powered attorney based in New York City and enjoys her perceived exciting life.
In time, she meets the talented musician Dylan Madison, who falls head over heels for Addie. He loves her weaknesses, flaws, strengths and ambitions. He wants nothing more than to be with her. But circumstances and situations arise that don't allow Dylan and Addie to be together.
Well, this is when things get interesting, as an entire town and especially, a dying Santa's wish, four elderly supernatural aunts, a caring housekeeper and a gay firefighter play their parts and change everything for these two! The story has so much depth, angst, fun and emotion to it. The reader understands the dilemmas and issues that each of the protagonists faces.
Moreover, I always love books that give two points of views rather than a solitary one. Even though, Addie's viewpoint came from a place of insecurity and uncertainty mixed in with pain, I was able to understand it, but did not agree. Loved how clear Dylan was about his stance even though he wanted to respect Addie's space. Dylan also had his hardships, but he was very focused on what was important to him while truly knowing himself.
Enjoyed this story and its writing style very much, as I found humour and was thoroughly entertained!
Story #2. Josie's Turn by Sophie Littlefield - 5/5
This story was rather quick and cute and had a lot going on in it. James Culpepper has arrived to Darling Bay to act as Addison McGee's knight in shining armour and to help her out. However, he has been ignored and "fired" unceremoniously. He is a smart character with brilliant ideas and money, but seems to be struggling to find something meaningful.
That is when he enters the bakery of Josie Sutter, who herself is dealing with demons from her past and issues with her loved ones that never made her feel wanted. She is a sweet person who is extremely caring and Darling Bay's darling herself.
James and Josie are so different that they do nothing but butt heads but in their dissimilarity they find commonality. Some of their interactions are hilarious, some are awkward and some are sweet.
I wished the story was a little longer as I don't like tales that are about instant attraction and love, but the writing style, premise and the details made up for this small flaw. I do feel so far that the men in this book are receiving the short end of the stick with these women. However, the short stories are heart warming and wonderful, so the reader can look beyond that.
If you like some sparks with sparring followed by a sweet and happy ending with some yummy treats and Christmas spirit, you will like this story!
Story #3. Lydia's Letter by Rachael Herron - 5/5
This story ticked all the requirements that I look for, such as, good character development, backstory and slow burn romance! Also, it had both of the viewpoints of protagonists and let us in to their thoughts and hearts. It had it all and I was so pleased to read it.
Caterer extraordinaire Lydia St. Clair wears her heart on her sleeve and walks around as if she is self-content and confident. However, that is not the case, inside she feels that she has never measured up. It seems that she is a great self saboteur of her own happiness, as she works to hard to see others happy.
In Darling Bay, Lydia has a good friend and business partner, metal artist and equipment specialist, Hawk Stowell. He is a large teddy bear and is always ready to help, even though he hides his pain from everyone. This guy, has a sense of humour and a heart of gold.
Earl, Darling Bay's dearly departed Santa, has a left a letter for Lydia and that leads to some interesting developments for Lydia and Hawk. I will let the reader find out the rest.
I love how the stories tie in with each other and how Earl even from up above in heaven cares about the happiness of his fellow citizens and his almost grand daughters: Addison, Josie and Lydia. I enjoyed all the books and it was a treat to explore Darling Bay. The only small issue I had is that the women were slightly mean to all the guys. I wish they would be a little strong and self-assured. Regardless, the stories held their own and showed interesting human dynamics when it comes to love.
If you love holiday romances in a small town with a lot of matchmakers and good advice, then you will love this book too! I look forward to reading more about the happenings of Darling Bay!
December 21, 2020
I teetered between 3 and 4 stars for this one. I felt like the first story was the weekest, just because I really disliked the MC. I think it can sometimes be hard to prevent strong-willed from becoming self-absorbed, and the author failed in that task with this one. The night her fiance broke up with her, she dirty danced with a gay guy to try to make him jealous, because she thought he was flirting with the girl she hated. *Rolls eyes* I just can't stand people who play games like this when in a "serious" relationship.It didn't help that she only got more annoying from there. That being said, the guy she falls for is great, I just wanted to tell him he deserved better. So, probably a 2 star story for me.
Anyway, the second story was better. I loved the aspect of a man who ate super clean with his vegan ex-wife, falling for a baker. He's just a generally likeable character: smart, rich, good looking. This guy has most everything, except he doesn't always know how to handle himself in social situations, making him human. With all that, I'd still say the story is a solid 4 stars, because it felt too much like insta-love with all the emotions emerging in such a short time. I like short stories, but this one felt like it needed more time to simmer.
The third story was probably the most "heartwarming" as it involves a man who lost his wife quite a while back, but rediscovers love in an old flame. I'd say it was probably a 4 star read for me.
All in all, I think I'll plant this at 4 stars, and if you start the first story and instantly dislike the MC, don't be afraid to skip past that story and move onto the other two.
Anyway, the second story was better. I loved the aspect of a man who ate super clean with his vegan ex-wife, falling for a baker. He's just a generally likeable character: smart, rich, good looking. This guy has most everything, except he doesn't always know how to handle himself in social situations, making him human. With all that, I'd still say the story is a solid 4 stars, because it felt too much like insta-love with all the emotions emerging in such a short time. I like short stories, but this one felt like it needed more time to simmer.
The third story was probably the most "heartwarming" as it involves a man who lost his wife quite a while back, but rediscovers love in an old flame. I'd say it was probably a 4 star read for me.
All in all, I think I'll plant this at 4 stars, and if you start the first story and instantly dislike the MC, don't be afraid to skip past that story and move onto the other two.
January 6, 2020
I have read all of the Darling Bay books and enjoyed each one, and although I am not a fan of short stories, I couldn't resist this intermingled trio of Christmas romances. I was not disappointed.
Each Darling Bay story stands on it's own, but it is fun to know the back stories of the town's residents. I think you'll be entertained completely if you read the other stories before these three, but it is not necessary.
Enjoy!!
Each Darling Bay story stands on it's own, but it is fun to know the back stories of the town's residents. I think you'll be entertained completely if you read the other stories before these three, but it is not necessary.
Enjoy!!
December 19, 2019
A Darling Bay Christmas (3 Short Stories)
Each story was written by a different author, each equally great. It was really humorous story, yet it had a lot of really warmth in the characters and how they related to each other in Darling Bay. You really should read these stories. You won’t be sorry.
Each story was written by a different author, each equally great. It was really humorous story, yet it had a lot of really warmth in the characters and how they related to each other in Darling Bay. You really should read these stories. You won’t be sorry.
October 2, 2020
Where’s My Letter?
Earl Pickett has sent out his final wishes to the people who meant the most to him. Six people are in for a very stormy Christmas indeed! The question is, when the powers back on and the roads are cleared, will there be three new couples in Darling Bay? These were fun short Christmas stories about love, loss and finding your forever! Check it out today!
Earl Pickett has sent out his final wishes to the people who meant the most to him. Six people are in for a very stormy Christmas indeed! The question is, when the powers back on and the roads are cleared, will there be three new couples in Darling Bay? These were fun short Christmas stories about love, loss and finding your forever! Check it out today!
December 11, 2024
Una estrellita porque esperaba algo corto para leer en el finde y otra estrellita porque quiero pensar que todo lo malo fue porque eran historias cortas
Lo malo:
Los personajes insoportables
La trama sin sentido
Problemas inventados de la nada misma
Insisto en que quiero creer que fue porque tenia que ser todo corto y conciso 🙏🏻
Lo malo:
Los personajes insoportables
La trama sin sentido
Problemas inventados de la nada misma
Insisto en que quiero creer que fue porque tenia que ser todo corto y conciso 🙏🏻
December 22, 2019
Three Winners
These three little gems have it all: wonderful, well-rounded characters, vivid descriptions that dug 50-year-old memories out of the back of my head, and lovely romances.
These three little gems have it all: wonderful, well-rounded characters, vivid descriptions that dug 50-year-old memories out of the back of my head, and lovely romances.
December 28, 2019
Great read
I really enjoyed these stories! Fun and entertaining! I read straight through and couldn’t put them down! I look forward to more books by these authors! They are refreshing and certainly kept my attention!
I really enjoyed these stories! Fun and entertaining! I read straight through and couldn’t put them down! I look forward to more books by these authors! They are refreshing and certainly kept my attention!
July 15, 2020
Sweet
Three very sweet romances in an adorable small town. Each takes place in a few days before Christmas and revolve around a memorial service for the town's biggest fan. Each was a lovely read.
Three very sweet romances in an adorable small town. Each takes place in a few days before Christmas and revolve around a memorial service for the town's biggest fan. Each was a lovely read.
December 25, 2020
Great story
I truly enjoyed this book. The characters made me laugh at their craziness. The love for Earl and the town’s memorial for him was touching. I always told my kids, “be careful whom you are mad at, you just might marry them.”
I truly enjoyed this book. The characters made me laugh at their craziness. The love for Earl and the town’s memorial for him was touching. I always told my kids, “be careful whom you are mad at, you just might marry them.”
December 30, 2020
I just finished this rather different story/book. I liked reading these 5 short stories. They were all from one small town at Christmas time of people remembering someone at their wake. When a bad storm moves in and makes it hard for them all to do certain things and they all have to work together and some of them find the love that they walked away from years in the past.
January 2, 2021
A lovely collection of Christmas short stores
A small town, adorable characters all brought together for a memorial service. No spoilers but the 3 love stories are fun, 2 second change romances and one chance meeting set during the Christmas period.
A small town, adorable characters all brought together for a memorial service. No spoilers but the 3 love stories are fun, 2 second change romances and one chance meeting set during the Christmas period.
January 3, 2021
It's hard to go home, everything changes. Well it does if the man you still love is no longer in your life. When you go home for Christmas. only for a funeral, but find out the man you love has taken your home town , your friends and relatives as his, life take a messy turn.
November 30, 2017
I absolutely love Darling Bay and these 3 short stories added some more richness to one of my favorite fictional towns. Happy and heartwarming.
December 7, 2017
Warmhearted and light set of interconnected stories. Gave me all the warm-fuzzies.
December 15, 2017
Great Christmas stories
I want to visit Darling Bay and probably move there. I love the characters and their stories. Hopefully there will be more
I want to visit Darling Bay and probably move there. I love the characters and their stories. Hopefully there will be more
December 4, 2019
Delightful stories of love coming from three letters. All were good and enjoyed reading. Rachel works I have read, the other two were new. A nice. selection to read one or all.
December 17, 2019
A pleasure to read
This is a trip of sweet romances tied together by the fictional town of Darling Bay, and the wonderful people that live there. A perfect Christmas book!
This is a trip of sweet romances tied together by the fictional town of Darling Bay, and the wonderful people that live there. A perfect Christmas book!
December 17, 2019
Please see individual stories for review.
December 19, 2019
Sweet, fun and very entertaining
December 20, 2019
Small town Christmas
Cute stories about three couples that meet up for a memorial service during the Christmas holiday. Short stories with big feels!
Cute stories about three couples that meet up for a memorial service during the Christmas holiday. Short stories with big feels!
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