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Snow Angels
They bring joy, wonder--and all the happiness of the season. Let these delightful stories of love and miracles light up your holidays with cheer. . .
"Snow Angels," by Fern Michaels
The only way irresistibly handsome Olympic skier Max Jorgenson wants to spend Christmas is. . .alone. But when social worker Grace Landry stumbles into his log cabin during a snowstorm, an unexpected magic rekindles his heart, his hopes, and the sweetest of Christmas dreams. . .
"The Presents of Angels" by Marie Bostwick
Ex-Rockette Kendra Loomis doesn't regret giving up New York's bright lights to be a Vermont minister's wife. But their small town's Christmas countdown is becoming a major stress-fest--and the only way she can save the day is to prove that giving is the most precious gift of all. . .
"Decorations" by Janna McMahan
All Michelle Duncan wanted for Christmas was a new life. And by helping her ailing mother she found one--as manager of a charming holiday craft store. She never expected that the fringe benefits would be muscular sculptor Baxter Brow--and one last chance to make all her wishes come true. . .
"Miracle on Main Street" by Rosalind Noonan
New York City policeman Joe Cody and his wife Sheila can't afford much of a holiday for their two kids. He's sure not expecting much yuletide joy while working on Christmas Day--until a desperate wish and several unexplainable events open his eyes to a wonderland of blessings and love. . .
"Snow Angels," by Fern Michaels
The only way irresistibly handsome Olympic skier Max Jorgenson wants to spend Christmas is. . .alone. But when social worker Grace Landry stumbles into his log cabin during a snowstorm, an unexpected magic rekindles his heart, his hopes, and the sweetest of Christmas dreams. . .
"The Presents of Angels" by Marie Bostwick
Ex-Rockette Kendra Loomis doesn't regret giving up New York's bright lights to be a Vermont minister's wife. But their small town's Christmas countdown is becoming a major stress-fest--and the only way she can save the day is to prove that giving is the most precious gift of all. . .
"Decorations" by Janna McMahan
All Michelle Duncan wanted for Christmas was a new life. And by helping her ailing mother she found one--as manager of a charming holiday craft store. She never expected that the fringe benefits would be muscular sculptor Baxter Brow--and one last chance to make all her wishes come true. . .
"Miracle on Main Street" by Rosalind Noonan
New York City policeman Joe Cody and his wife Sheila can't afford much of a holiday for their two kids. He's sure not expecting much yuletide joy while working on Christmas Day--until a desperate wish and several unexplainable events open his eyes to a wonderland of blessings and love. . .
421 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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Fern Michaels
424 books6,518 followersFern Michaels isn’t a person. I’m not sure she’s an entity either since an entity is something with separate existence. Fern Michaels® is what I DO. Me, Mary Ruth Kuczkir. Growing up in Hastings, Pennsylvania, I was called Ruth. I became Mary when I entered the business world where first names were the order of the day. To this day, family and friends call me Dink, a name my father gave me when I was born because according to him I was ‘a dinky little thing’ weighing in at four and a half pounds. However, I answer to Fern since people are more comfortable with a name they can pronounce.
As they say, the past is prologue. I grew up, got a job, got married, had five kids. When my youngest went off to Kindergarten, my husband told me to get off my ass and get a job. Those were his exact words. I didn’t know how to do anything except be a wife and mother. I was also a voracious reader having cut my teeth on The Bobbsey Twins, Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Cherry Ames and the like. The library was a magical place for me. It still is to this day. Rather than face the outside world with no skills, I decided to write a book. For some reason that didn’t intimidate me. As my husband said at the time, stupid is as stupid does. Guess what, I don’t have that husband any more. Guess what else! I wrote 99 books, most of them New York Times Best Sellers.
Moving right along here . . . Several years ago I left Ballantine Books, parted company with my agent, sold my house in New Jersey that I had lived in all my married life and in 1993 moved to South Carolina. I figured if I was going to go through trauma let it be all at one time. It was a breeze. The kids were all on their own at that point. The dump was a 300 year old plantation house that is listed in the National Registry that I remodeled. Today it is beyond belief as are the gardens and the equally old Angel Oaks that drip Spanish moss. Unfortunately, I could not get my ghost to relocate. This ghost has been documented by previous owners. Mary Margaret as we call her, is “a friendly”. She is also mischievous. It took me two weeks to figure out that she didn’t like my coffee cups. They would slide off the table or counter or else they’d break in the dishwasher. I bought red checkered ones. All are intact as of this writing. She moves pillows from one room to the other and she stops all the clocks in the house at 9:10 in the a.m. at least once a week. When the Azaleas are in bloom, and only then, I find blooms on my night stand. I have this glorious front porch and during the warm months I see my swing moving early in the morning when the air is still and again late in the day. She doesn’t spook the dogs. I always know when she’s around because the five of them line up and look like they’re at a tennis match. As of this writing we’re co-habiting nicely.
Most writers love what they do and I’m no exception. I love it when I get a germ of an idea and get it down on paper. I love breathing life into my characters. I love writing about women who persevere and prevail because that’s what I had to do to get to this point in time. It’s another way of saying it doesn’t matter where you’ve been, what matters is where you’re going and how you get there. The day I finally prevailed was the day I was inducted into the New Jersey Literary Hall of Fame. For me it was an awesome day and there are no words to describe it.
I’ve been telling stories and scribbling for 37 years. I hope I can continue for another 37 years. It wasn’t easy during some of those years. As I said, I had to persevere. My old Polish grandmother said something to me when I was little that I never forgot. She said when God is good to you, you have to give back. For a while I didn’t know how to do that. When I finally figured it out I set up The Fern Michaels® Foundation.
READ FERN MICHAELS' FULL BIOGRAPHY HERE: http://www.fernmichaels.com/biography/
As they say, the past is prologue. I grew up, got a job, got married, had five kids. When my youngest went off to Kindergarten, my husband told me to get off my ass and get a job. Those were his exact words. I didn’t know how to do anything except be a wife and mother. I was also a voracious reader having cut my teeth on The Bobbsey Twins, Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Cherry Ames and the like. The library was a magical place for me. It still is to this day. Rather than face the outside world with no skills, I decided to write a book. For some reason that didn’t intimidate me. As my husband said at the time, stupid is as stupid does. Guess what, I don’t have that husband any more. Guess what else! I wrote 99 books, most of them New York Times Best Sellers.
Moving right along here . . . Several years ago I left Ballantine Books, parted company with my agent, sold my house in New Jersey that I had lived in all my married life and in 1993 moved to South Carolina. I figured if I was going to go through trauma let it be all at one time. It was a breeze. The kids were all on their own at that point. The dump was a 300 year old plantation house that is listed in the National Registry that I remodeled. Today it is beyond belief as are the gardens and the equally old Angel Oaks that drip Spanish moss. Unfortunately, I could not get my ghost to relocate. This ghost has been documented by previous owners. Mary Margaret as we call her, is “a friendly”. She is also mischievous. It took me two weeks to figure out that she didn’t like my coffee cups. They would slide off the table or counter or else they’d break in the dishwasher. I bought red checkered ones. All are intact as of this writing. She moves pillows from one room to the other and she stops all the clocks in the house at 9:10 in the a.m. at least once a week. When the Azaleas are in bloom, and only then, I find blooms on my night stand. I have this glorious front porch and during the warm months I see my swing moving early in the morning when the air is still and again late in the day. She doesn’t spook the dogs. I always know when she’s around because the five of them line up and look like they’re at a tennis match. As of this writing we’re co-habiting nicely.
Most writers love what they do and I’m no exception. I love it when I get a germ of an idea and get it down on paper. I love breathing life into my characters. I love writing about women who persevere and prevail because that’s what I had to do to get to this point in time. It’s another way of saying it doesn’t matter where you’ve been, what matters is where you’re going and how you get there. The day I finally prevailed was the day I was inducted into the New Jersey Literary Hall of Fame. For me it was an awesome day and there are no words to describe it.
I’ve been telling stories and scribbling for 37 years. I hope I can continue for another 37 years. It wasn’t easy during some of those years. As I said, I had to persevere. My old Polish grandmother said something to me when I was little that I never forgot. She said when God is good to you, you have to give back. For a while I didn’t know how to do that. When I finally figured it out I set up The Fern Michaels® Foundation.
READ FERN MICHAELS' FULL BIOGRAPHY HERE: http://www.fernmichaels.com/biography/
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November 25, 2020
Snow Angels is a weird collection of Christmas stories and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Snow Angels contains 4 stories:
Snow Angels by Fern Michaels which is about a woman who runs a Women's Shelter for abused women. Who while trying to get home after taking the two daughters of a woman being housed at her shelter to see The Nutcracker. Take a wrong turn and end up stranded during a snow storm and seek shelter with a strange man.
I gave it 2 Stars because it was boring and nonsensical. Why would you trust some strange man and leave 2 little girls alone with him????NOPE!
The Presents of Angels by Marie Bostwick is about a pregnant former Rockette turned ministers wife who is trying to on a Christmas pageant while dealing with teenage step daughter.
I gave it 3 Stars because it was Christmas-y and cozy and sweet.
Decorations by Janna McMahan is about ???? I someone tell me what this was about?
I originally gave 2 Stars but its really a 1 Star read.
Miracle on Main Street by Rosalind Noonan about a down on their luck family that are having a pretty shitty Christmas until an unexpected event allows them to improve their circumstances and develop a little Christmas spirit.
This one shook me because I didn't enjoy this one at first. I was sure it was gonna be a 1 Star read but I really started enjoying this book. And so I gave it 3.5 Stars....Maybe 4! This one gave me Its A Wonderful Life vibes.
This collection was a mixed bag but there was definitely something for everybody.
Snow Angels by Fern Michaels which is about a woman who runs a Women's Shelter for abused women. Who while trying to get home after taking the two daughters of a woman being housed at her shelter to see The Nutcracker. Take a wrong turn and end up stranded during a snow storm and seek shelter with a strange man.
I gave it 2 Stars because it was boring and nonsensical. Why would you trust some strange man and leave 2 little girls alone with him????NOPE!
The Presents of Angels by Marie Bostwick is about a pregnant former Rockette turned ministers wife who is trying to on a Christmas pageant while dealing with teenage step daughter.
I gave it 3 Stars because it was Christmas-y and cozy and sweet.
Decorations by Janna McMahan is about ???? I someone tell me what this was about?
I originally gave 2 Stars but its really a 1 Star read.
Miracle on Main Street by Rosalind Noonan about a down on their luck family that are having a pretty shitty Christmas until an unexpected event allows them to improve their circumstances and develop a little Christmas spirit.
This one shook me because I didn't enjoy this one at first. I was sure it was gonna be a 1 Star read but I really started enjoying this book. And so I gave it 3.5 Stars....Maybe 4! This one gave me Its A Wonderful Life vibes.
This collection was a mixed bag but there was definitely something for everybody.
December 14, 2009
I read the last story first, all in one sitting, yesterday. I bought this book to get into the Christmas spirit. I have happy memories of buying a book of Christmas short stories at the mall when I would be out shopping when I was younger. It was just as nice to do it again now that I am older!
I ended up liking the third story by Janna McMahan the best, but they were all good! I will look to see what else she has written.
I ended up liking the third story by Janna McMahan the best, but they were all good! I will look to see what else she has written.
March 12, 2017
I'm just in the very beginning right now but I keep asking what made Grace think it was a good idea to get out and walk. Never finished the first story.
Read one of the other novellas and it was just sad. Not my way of life.
Read one of the other novellas and it was just sad. Not my way of life.
December 10, 2011
I only liked the third story by Janna McMahan, which really stuck out from the others in its progressiveness, positivity, and affirming as well as 'feel-good' qualities.
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February 5, 2016Easy read!
December 16, 2025
Last story was the best. This one was okay but buy another collection if you can
December 16, 2022
I really wanted to like this one, but it just really shows its age.
December 28, 2020
This is actually four separate stories. First, a social worker and the founder of a home for abused women, is returning from taking two little girls to see a production of "The Nutcracker." This is Colorado in the middle of a snowstorm. She is detoured and gets lost. They walk to the nearest light, the home of a young man who has fallen into a hole three years mourning for his dead wife.
The second story is about a young woman, a former Rockette, married to the minister in a small town and the step-mother of his daughter whose mother abandoned her when she was just a baby. The young woman is pregnant, the daughter has become an uncooperative teenager and then the mother shows up.
The third story is about a sixteen-year-old girl in the hospital for tests because she has a broken finger. Her mother is in Japan on her honeymoon. A young Amish girl becomes her roommate and she learns about the plain people and angels.
The last one is about a police officer called to report of the death of a nineteen-year-old boy dead of a drug overdose on Christmas Eve. He goes home to his wife and two young children very angry and having lost his faith in God. His wife prays for a miracle to change his mind.
The second story is about a young woman, a former Rockette, married to the minister in a small town and the step-mother of his daughter whose mother abandoned her when she was just a baby. The young woman is pregnant, the daughter has become an uncooperative teenager and then the mother shows up.
The third story is about a sixteen-year-old girl in the hospital for tests because she has a broken finger. Her mother is in Japan on her honeymoon. A young Amish girl becomes her roommate and she learns about the plain people and angels.
The last one is about a police officer called to report of the death of a nineteen-year-old boy dead of a drug overdose on Christmas Eve. He goes home to his wife and two young children very angry and having lost his faith in God. His wife prays for a miracle to change his mind.
December 26, 2020
This review was all set to be a 3. I was kind of 'meh' all through the first three stories. It's like these romance writers can't really alter their timetable for this shorter genre. In all 3 beginning stories (by different authors; this is a Christmas romance anthology of 4) there were words and words for the meeting, the getting together, the misunderstandings and break-up and then oops we only have three pages to go so everything is wrapped up so fast that some of the misunderstandings just aren't addressed. In one story the woman's huge issue was her inability to bear children, and her new love's desire for a big family. Then wham bang he proposes, she accepts and they marry. I went back over the story line by line and in no place does she tell him, nor does he remark casually 'you know how I wanted a family? Now not so much' So while I enjoyed reading it I was disappointed. Then the last story hit and it was fantastic. I was ugly crying at the table as I finished it. So the anthology as a whole gets a 4, that final story gets a five, the other two stories get the 3 and the one with the missing explanation a 2.
September 2, 2019
Grace is a counselor at Hope House which is located in a secluded place where people can't find it. Local Police Officers bring women to Hope House who have been beaten and battered by their spouses.
Stephanie is one of those women and she has two small children. Amanda and Ashley. Grace takes them to see the Nutcracker and then they get caught in a snow storm. She goes through a road block that detours her a way that she doesn't know. She gets lost in the snowstorm with the girls and ends up at the home of the once Olympic skier Max Jorgenson. He has a past that has made him a bitter man and all he wants to do is spend the holiday or even the rest of his life alone on the mountain.
I really enjoyed this story and it was hard to put down.
Stephanie is one of those women and she has two small children. Amanda and Ashley. Grace takes them to see the Nutcracker and then they get caught in a snow storm. She goes through a road block that detours her a way that she doesn't know. She gets lost in the snowstorm with the girls and ends up at the home of the once Olympic skier Max Jorgenson. He has a past that has made him a bitter man and all he wants to do is spend the holiday or even the rest of his life alone on the mountain.
I really enjoyed this story and it was hard to put down.
September 18, 2019
This a book that contains 4 novellas all set a Christmas time. The first 3 stories are pretty standard Christmas stories and how everything turns out wonderful. But, the 4th one will give you pause. It centers around a NYC cop who becomes absolutely desolate when a 19 year old dies of an overdose. He goes home and just loses it and tells his wife that he doesn't even believe in God any more because if there was a God he wouldn't let so many awful things happen. Once he calms down a little his wife tells him she will pray for a miracle that will show him that God is here and in control. OK it's a Christmas story so all ends well but the way it ends well is a little different and I'm not going to tell you what happens.
September 5, 2025
A heartwarming, suspenseful and poignant novel. Feel-good Christmas vibes abound in this holiday classic by page-turner queen Fern Michaels. The sexual tension between Grace and Max is notable, and the adorable kids in Grace's care, Ashley and Amanda, tug at the heart strings as the story pulls you in deeper and deeper. Lost in a snowstorm when Grace's van misses the exit on the I-70 in Colorado, she desperately tries to find a phone and warm lodging for herself and the young girls. What ensues next is a beautiful Christmas story of hope, love and dreams. Throughly loved this rich story. 5 stars!!!
December 25, 2017
“Miracle on Main Street” made that entire book worth reading. Loved it. Cute little “It’s a Wonderful Life” twist of the NYPD.
“Snow Angels” would have been better as an entire book ... felt like the whole crazy inmate at the cabin was WAY too short and uneventful.
“The Presents of Angels” was cute in general. Nothing spectacular but a cute Hallmarky Christmas story ending with a new baby.
“Decorations” I just couldn’t enjoy. Michelle is stupid and Randy is a drunk ass. Happy ending but didn’t like the in between crap with her ex.
“Snow Angels” would have been better as an entire book ... felt like the whole crazy inmate at the cabin was WAY too short and uneventful.
“The Presents of Angels” was cute in general. Nothing spectacular but a cute Hallmarky Christmas story ending with a new baby.
“Decorations” I just couldn’t enjoy. Michelle is stupid and Randy is a drunk ass. Happy ending but didn’t like the in between crap with her ex.
July 17, 2024
The short stories were a nice little read. I read the first 2 stories then I lost interest for a while and put it away. But I came back and finished it because I couldn't stand not finishing the rest of the book before handing it over to someone else without knowing what the other stories were about. Started out getting to know the characters and the settings, the hardships and miracles and blessings they encountered during the Christmas holidays to buy all the sadness away and enjoy the blessings in life no matter how big or small they may be.
December 7, 2021
This was four short Christmas stories. One brought love and joy to a man who lost his wife and never thought he would ever be happy again. The second one was a minister and his wife who battled stress from the congregation and a teenage daughter. The next story tells of how a woman tries to find a way to help her ailing mother as her unhappy marriage ends. The last one was of a young cop who seems to be loosing his faith during the holidays.
November 24, 2019
I don’t know if there’s anything really wrong with these novellas or if I’m just not a novella person. I always have the same issues—the plots are rushed, the characters are underdeveloped, and the relationships are shallow.
I did enjoy “The Presents of Angels” by Marie Bostwick, but that was pretty much it.
I did enjoy “The Presents of Angels” by Marie Bostwick, but that was pretty much it.
November 14, 2019
Michaels has written better stories than this and I've read most of them. This seemed as though it was rushed, not thought through, and not finished! Considering how short the story is I almost gave up on it. The story just wasn't fully developed. Not one of her best.
February 11, 2024
Moving On
I am rating Snow Angels a five-star because it was a story about moving on. Snow Angels was an entertaining book to read, and I very much enjoyed reading it . I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading Fern.Michaels book.
I am rating Snow Angels a five-star because it was a story about moving on. Snow Angels was an entertaining book to read, and I very much enjoyed reading it . I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading Fern.Michaels book.
March 5, 2024
Four Christmas stories that bring joy and happiness and wonder. A fast
Enjoyable read for the holidays. Each tale is different. They are cozy and
Tender stories. I’m sure one or two will bring tears to your eyes. Enjoy!
Enjoyable read for the holidays. Each tale is different. They are cozy and
Tender stories. I’m sure one or two will bring tears to your eyes. Enjoy!
September 4, 2018
I enjoyed this book even if they were short stories and had a perfect ending. A good book to relax and curl up on the couch for the afternoon. Good
September 11, 2018
Heart warming Christmas stories
Great book with four short stories by different authors. Wonderful characters and all so different. Warms your heart and spirit any time of the year.
Great book with four short stories by different authors. Wonderful characters and all so different. Warms your heart and spirit any time of the year.
April 15, 2019
Very disappointed
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September 12, 2019I pushed myself thru the first story and didn't bother with the other stories....not because it's a bad story but they are really geared to the younger kids.
January 4, 2020
Four stories and I really only liked one! The book Snow Angels was good but I didn’t really enjoy the others.
August 22, 2020
A collection of short stories centered around Christmas and snow.
October 22, 2020
4 stories. 1st two a little religious but good. Last two were better. 4th story was my favorite.
June 27, 2022
I love all four stories in this book!! Love the romance, the happiness, and the sense of hope!!
November 18, 2022
4 novellas with a Christmas storyline. These were a bit unique compared to other stories I have read.
December 6, 2022
Only read the first story Snow Angels
October 19, 2023
Just a perfect love story.
Wow, this book was so intense O did not want to put it down. So exciting, another 5 Star for you Fern Michaels. Keep them coming.
Wow, this book was so intense O did not want to put it down. So exciting, another 5 Star for you Fern Michaels. Keep them coming.
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