In the Spirit of...Christmas

by Linda Goodnight

In the Spirit of...Christmas by Linda Goodnight released on Oct 25, 2005 is available now for purchase.

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

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published October 25, 2005

About the author

NY Times and USA Bestseller, Linda Goodnight writes novels of faith and family that point to hope through Christ. Her emotional stories have won the RITA , the Carol, the Reviewer’s Choice, and numerous other industry awards. Her two great passions are faith in Jesus and her large extended family. (And pie. she loves pie.)
Readers may connect with Linda through her website at www.lindagoodnight.com or on Facebook.

Reviews

[Eileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this romance, which was the second in the book I had read. Good story and also
Christian which has a different blend of romance and thoughts. Really turned out well. Don't want to
spoil it for you. You may like it if you are romantic and Christian. I sure did.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love this book. It is everything inspirational fiction should be.....highlighting the truth of God's love with relatable, believable characters.. I really enjoy her writing

[Darlene Ferland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story cut to the heart of the true meaning of Christmas. It could have taken place at any time of the year but the Christian background made the story more touching. Jesse Slater has lost a lot: his Faith, his wife and his sense of belonging. If it wasn't for his 6 year old daughter, he might not have survived. He knows his mother had deeded their house to him but when she died, his step-father sold the farm to someone else. Then abandoned the young boy. Jesse, after his own wife's death by a drunken driver on Christmas Eve, decides to find a way to get his inheritance back. And so begins this Christmas read. . .

[Brittany Willis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reviewing this for what it is. Books like this are to books what Hallmark is to movies—cliche and predictable feel-good stories that aren’t trying to be anything else. I rate these stories based on 36 factors. Sometimes my favorites rate lower than my least favorites and vise versa. I do my best to be well-balanced in honesty of rating while allowing for bias of ranking.

Out of 9 love-inspired books I’ve ranked and rated so far, this receives a rating of 58%. Despite the low rating, I do like it and rank it among the books I will eventually reread.

[Mary Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book about two people who have to learn to trust each other. The author writes well, and the action in her story moves quickly. It is a story of redemption--a Christian theme; and, indeed, the novel would be listed as Christian fiction.

[Victoria Viswam · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely book to read,nothing much

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really cared about the characters in this book and wanted them to be happy. A bit sappy at times, like a Hallmark movie, but a good lesson on God's forgiveness and grace.

[Laura-Jane Barber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christian Christmas Chicklit awesomeness

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book touched my heart and moved me to tears many times.

[June Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story!

Great characters, great setting, great faith thread . . .

This book is completely clean in language and content. :0}

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[Jewett · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the story but once again a little less religion would have made it better. I like some religion in it, but the theme can go overboardyThe little girl and the dog really made the story.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice little read. Great holiday story and sweet romance.

[Melissa (Semi Hiatus Until After the Holidays) · Rating 2 out of 5]

LI--Christmas tree farm love story. A bit too formulaic to be memorable.

[Janell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple, clean romance from Steeple Hill. This line of books usually include a Christian message and a little bit of a mystery. A quick, enjoyable read.

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first book that I have read from this author. It was a quick read but a bit predictable.

[Doris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet, quick read, single dad seeking work, lands at a Christmas tree farm owned and run by a single mom who had been hurt by love. You can draw the conclusion, I'm sure.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lindsey Mitchell, tree farm owner. Jesse Slater and daughter Jade. Secrets provide for a mystery. Love Inspired Christian romance.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful story of revenge, redemption, forgiveness, courage, conversion, and love.