Christmas in Dream Valley

by S.J. Crabb

Settle down in a magical place that time forgot, where the snow glistens on the frosty ground, the fairy-lights glow like magical stars in the trees and romance blossoms against all the odds.

When the new vicar and his family move to Dream Valley just before Christmas, they need a lot of help.

Local playboy, the gorgeous Brad Hudson, takes one look at the vicar’s daughter and, he is the first in line.
He will do anything to win Dolly’s heart, but having heard of his reputation, her father has other ideas and does everything in his power to tear them apart.

Not used to having to work for love, Brad tries his best but he has never come up against a protective father quite like Scott Macmillan.
Ex special forces soldier, turned military vicar, he proves a tough adversary.

Brad is determined to make Dolly fall in love with him and rises to the challenge until her father reveals his trump card, leaving Brad and Dolly battling to stay together.

Will love blossom under the starry skies of winter or will the vicar have his prayers answered and keep his daughter’s heart safe?

Curl up with a sweet, delightful romance to brighten your day and discover an array of quirky characters in a place where magic happens and dreams come true.

Genres: Contemporary

271 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 28, 2021

About the author

S J Crabb lives in the UK in the South of England and when she isn't writing feels pressured to go to the nearby Zumba class because apparently, that's what you should do these days.
She loves Krispy Kreme doughnuts, shopping and Florida.
You may also find her pretending she can act in her village drama group and she always wants to play the Fairy. One of her goals in life is to take a selfie without looking like she's escaped from somewhere and discover a filter that takes at least twenty years off.
Having tried every craft going she tried her hand at writing and discovered a new passion. If you love Romantic Comedy and happy endings these books may be for you.
She has featured in many bestseller charts on Amazon and her books have been enjoyed around the world.
You can follow her on the usual social media so head on over to her website and click on the links to follow. sjcrabb.com

Reviews

[Pippa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another story based in Dream Valley, It's Brad's turn to have his head turned by the newly arrived vicar's daughter Dolly. She's not your typical vicar's daughter but then her father isn't the typical vicar, an ex special forces/military. Brad has to get him to accept their relationship and he's got a bad boy reputation. I loved this next chapter in the dream valley series, full of laughs and great characters along with a wintry backdrop. The new family are a great addition to the area, I can't wait for the next book

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Margery Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful read for the season
When the new vicar and his daughter move to Dream Valley just before Christmas, the local playboy Brad Hudson volunteers to help as soon as he sees her. Her father is an ex Special Forces soldier who became a military vicar. My curiosity got the best of me at this point, and I had a hard time putting the book aside until the very last delightful word.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa Mullender · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good third book in the series

After reading the other two books I wanted to read this one as I enjoyed them. This book was the same in terms of likeable characters and dream valley seems so cosy and lovely as a place. I'm hoping in future books we find out more about Dom and if the mother Camilla gets her happy ending. As someone who likes dolly Parton I liked the dolly Parton references

[Anmol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m so happy that I read this book, it was an absolute delight. I loved Brad and I felt bad for him at times on how he was treated by Dolly’s dad. I wanted to give Dolly’s dad a shake, honestly.

Anyways this book was great and made me feel right cosy with a hot chocolate and blankets. This Christmas book is a must read!

[Diane Bergan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant follow up, I love the Hudson brothers, but I got angry reading how the new vicar was treating Brad, it was obvious in the beginning how he felt for Dolly but.......
A fabulous read I couldn't put it down, full of intrigue suspense and mystery a well written romance by a brilliant author

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good!

I loved the story but it really took me a lot of effort to keep reading. I preordered this book and found it had a lot of typos which was a shame but I suppose that’s because it’s new!

Overall, a good story! The characters are likeable. I did enjoy it, I just found I had to push myself to finish it

[Tracey Binney · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good story spoilt by poor English

Loving a series of stories though would have been nicer if I’d known which to read first!
This book however was even persecution than the others with poor English and terrible grammar, missing the basics in singular and plural and spoiling the read for me

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A new minister arrives in Dream Valley, along with his wife and daughter, Dolly. Brad Hudson, the local “bad boy”, helps Dolly when her car breaks down and they form a tentative friendship. However their budding friendship faces many obstacles including Dolly's over protective father, and the local rumour mill.

[Darcy Speed · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet romance, reminiscent of the best Hallmark movie, is the perfect, comforting Christmas read. Enjoy it with a cup of cocoa on a snowy afternoon.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Oonagh Atchison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Lovely book good fun kept you wanting to read in and find out what happens next!! Highly recommended fun and laughter whilst reading

[Lcr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christmas in Dream Valley is a delightful read from SJ Crabb. It is part of the Hudson Brothers series but can easily be read as a stand-alone. Sexy playboy Brad meets sweet home loving Dolly. Add an over protective father who happens to be the new Vicar, sit back and enjoy the ride. This is a fun, light Christmas read that can actually be read at any time of year. It has great characters and enough going on to keep you engaged to the end. I definitely recommend it.