A Safe Place for Christmas

by Lisa Carter

Can giving this baby a holiday refuge

help heal his reluctant heart?

Taking in a mother and child is the last thing Luke Morgan expects this Christmas as he struggles to keep his tree farm afloat. But when Shayla Coggins and her baby boy are stranded during a snowstorm, he can’t turn them away. Even as Shayla’s little boy draws them together, her dangerous secret comes home…and makes falling in love riskier than ever.

From Love Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Genres: Christmas, Love Inspired, Harlequin, Romance, Christian

228 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2021

About the author

Writer. Book Lover. Avid Gardener. World Traveler.

Lisa Carter is the Publishers Weekly bestselling and award-winning author of more than thirty books. She writes the contemporary Truelove Matchmaker romance series with Love Inspired. She also writes romantic suspense—best described as “Sweet Tea with a Slice of Murder.” When not hard at work on her next fictional adventure, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. A native North Carolinian, she has strong opinions on barbecue and ACC basketball. www.lisacarterauthor.com

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Reviews

[Kav · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's something special about a Truelove Christmas -- that would be the town that lives by the motto "Where true love awaits." And it's outfitted with a posse of matchmaking honorary grannies who take that slogan very seriously. Which is why Luke Morgan is quaking in his boots when they set their sights on him and the stranded young mother he's providing a haven for.

Shayla isn't exactly a stranger -- they knew each other in high school but circumstances kept them from developing more than a casual acquaintance. Shayla was the girl from the wrong side of the tracks, struggling to survive a roughshod upbringing and, while Luke was raised in a nurturing family, tragedy struck his life in his senior year and he's been scrabbling to keep up every since.

So...not the perfecting time for romance....

Until Lisa Carter works her storytelling magic and creates a heartwarming, holiday-infused, unforgettable Christmas story. There's angst and laughter and the delightful hesitancy of new love. Even a spot of danger as the author brings some of her suspense talent to the plot. And the cutest baby boy ever!!!! As well as a town full of the kind of folks you want in your life. Truelove is a community full of hope and faith and the belief that everyone deserves a happily ever after.

[Ranie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful story about friendship, love and family, high recommended

[Marybelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like Love Inspired books. Mainly this because they are not complicated or exceptionally intense. They are generally sweet stories with HEA.

However in this story, Lisa Carter presents a heroine that has suffered so much, made so many bad decisions that she owns up to, and has had to face so many different obstacles and heartache, that for once I cried throughout the book. These characters here seem very real and so full of faith and fortitude that the reader just wishes to meet them in real life.

I hope we continue to receive more stories from Truelove.

[Elaine Applebury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shayla Coggins and her infant son, Jeremiah, are stranded in the mountains of North Carolina. They have to get away from her abusive ex, Wall Phillips , who has just been released from prison on a technicality. Luke Morgan, the “Christmas tree farmer,” comes along and rescues Shayla and son.

Lisa Carter writes a story with good plot, good characters, and a lot of heart. I love a book where I can laugh out loud, swipe a tear, and sigh with contentment!

[Nancy Luebke · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this second chance for the heroine, romance. I bought this at a local store and I voluntarily choose to review this clean story. I've given it a 5* rating. This story kept pulling me in and I had some late nights finishing it. I thought the ending was great with its feel good finish. I'll keep a lookout for this author now.

[Debby Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet romantic story. I liked Luke Morgan, a tree farmer, and the citizens of the small town the book was set in. I dream of visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains some day. Shayla was a great character but I thought the plot line with the former boyfriend could have been more believable. But overall a nice holiday read.

[Kimberly Bransford · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took them long enough to come to their senses.

Sweet story of high school friends being reunited. Shayla and Luke just needed time to get reacquainted and having sweet baby Jeremiah around made everyone fall in love with him.

[dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Awesome read ! Very enjoyable read , over faith , family and love. Awake call for the people we over look in our lives. And how small acts of kindness can make such a difference in someone’s life.

[Donald And · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Love this series. It all happens in a town called Truelove. Lisa does a great job bringing Luke and Shayla together. Lisa is a great author.

[Malvina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this inspirational romance, sweet and lovely.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just visiting with old and new friends..

[Evelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shayla & Luke's story takes place on a Christmas tree farm in a town called, "True Love." The Christian aspect was not over done.

[Kaye Wingo · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic book. loved it

[Kendra Muonio · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Lisa Carter's books I have read most of her previous books.I really enjoyed this book .I sure will be reading more of her books.This was a hard book to put down.

[Dawn Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story with a cute kid! Great descriptions of the characters and scenes enable you to imagine being there.

[Sheila · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was good, I just do not like it when have suspense in a love inspired book, thats what Love Inspired Suspense books are for.

[Lucinda McClellan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taking in Shayla Coggins and her son, who are stranded during a snowstorm, is the last thing Luke Morgan expects this Christmas as he struggles to keep his tree farm afloat.

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

A clean feel good Christmas story.

[Kara Hanuschewicz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I seriously question people who gave this book 5 stars.

[Rebecca Boortz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book full of family, community, Christmas and mystery.

[Barbara Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this story! Luke Morgan is busy working to keep his Christmas Tree Farm afloat when a young mother and her baby end up stranded with him during a snowstorm. The last thing either one is looking for is a relationship, but apparently God has other plans.

[Jean Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this sweet, clean Christmas story. A young mother on the run after finding out her controlling boyfriend was released early from prison. Luke Morgan picks her and the baby up after her car breaks down and he stays with Luke, his mother and sisters during a snowstorm. I love how the 2 started falling in love and what happens when Shayla is in danger, plus the happy ending.