St. Nick and Me are Mint to Be

Title: St. Nick and Me are Mint to Be

Author: Tamie Dearen

Ch: 13 plus epilogue

Pg: 80

Series: Christmas Kisses and Cookie Crumbs

Genre: Christian Rom Com

Rating: 4 stars


St. Nick and Me are Mint to Be is a Christmas Novella by Tamie Dearen heavy on the novella as its only 80 pages. 80 pages that I finished on Thanksgiving.  What's worse than breaking up with your cheating ex before the holidays? Him showing up for the flight to your family's Christmas. I loved that Reid jumps to Syanne recuse. I enjoyed this Christmas rom com complete meddling grandma's Christmas hi jinx a troublesome ex and an airport meet cute.  Can't wait to read more by this author. 
 
I received a copy of this book from the author as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

November Wrap UP

  

  I read or listened to a total of 17   books across 4175 pages. My average rating was 3.82  And my total of unread 94 .

Tea with Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn 

Jessica Jones The Secrets of Maria Hill Vol 2 by Brain Michael Bendis 

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter 

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murders by Jesse Q. Sutanto 

A Slay Ride Together with You by Vicki Delany 

Fall for Him by Andie Burke 

Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer

Jessica Jones Vol 3 Return of the Purple man by Brian Michael Bendis 

A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber 

The Indian Card by Carrie Schuettpletz 

White Widow Welcome to Idyhaven by Sarah Gailes 

Jack Frost by Debbie Macomber 

Lost at Windy River by Trina Rathgber 

Deadly Christmas Inheritance by Jessica R Patch

The Thanksgiving Target by Laura Scott

Runaway Bride and Prejudice by   Emma St. Clair 

the Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose

Deadly Christmas Inheritance by Jessica Patch review

Title: Deadly Christmas Inheritance
Author: Jessica Patch
Ch: 15
Pg: 228
Series: Texas Crime Scene Cleaners
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Rating: 5 stars
Publisher: Love Inspired

Deadly Christmas Inheritance is the third book in the Texas Christmas scene cleaner’s series by Jessica Patch and I have to say that it is my favorite of the series. Mainly because I'd wanted Rhode Spencer's story since the first book. But I also loved learning more about Teegan as well. While I do love a Christmas story from time to time. My favorite Christmas stories tend to be those of the romantic suspense variety and unfortunately for me those tend to be few. But with these one based on experience with the authors previous books I was going to get  page turning story with the right balance of suspense and romance and I was not disappointed. 

 

I loved that Rhode was going to do whatever it took to protect Teegan and her twins even though its a shock. I was glad to get more of his back story after getting bits and pieces of it in the first two books.  While the suspense kept me turning pages the love story and the possibility of a Christmas romance was also intriguing and I had to find out how the story between Teegan and Rhode was going to end.  

 

I received a copy of this book from the author  as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

Tea With Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn review

Title: Tea with Elephants

Author: Robin Jones Gunn

Ch: 23

Pg: 304

Series: Suitcase Sisters

Genre: Contemporary Christian fiction

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: Revell

Ever since I first picked up the author’s books as a teenager, each time I’ve read a book by heart they’ve touch my heart. And Tea with Elephants was no different. It’s the first book in the Suitcase sisters. And it’s set in Africa when two friends Fern and Lily get gifted the trip of a lifetime.

I was hooked from page one and loved every many of it. And I have to say I was happy to discover what happened to a beloved character after their book had ended. Fern was the one I related to the most. And while Danny was a secondary character I also related a bit to him especially with what he has to face. As at least to me it’s one of the hardest things a child has to face even as an adult.

The faith thread throughout the book not only weaves Lily and Ferns story it also weaves the bigger story of God’s plan. And just like I’ve been since I was a teenager I feel blessed by the story and scripture. And so glad the author’s writing fiction again. And can’t wait to see where the next book in the series takes us.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Blooming of Delphinium by Holly Varni review

Title: The Blooming of Delphinium

Author: Holly Varni

Ch: 28

Pg: 304

Series:  Moonberry Lake

Genre: Christian fiction hint of romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell



While I loved Delphinium and her ability to sense smells with people and determining what kind of person they are. As well as the banter between her and Elliot. And the small town of Moonberry lake makes it feel like the reader lives there.

But the seniors, especially Bob stole my heart. Their shenanigans and wisdom made the book for me as they reminded me so much of the residents of the retirement home I used to work at. I wish more authors would include senior characters in their stories. The Blooming of Delphinium reminded me just how important relationships with our elderly relatives should be as well as elders in general. Not just for the wisdom but because they will keep you on your toes and keep you young.

Can’t wait to see if there’s another book in Moonberry Lake and what else the author has in store.

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Christmas Tree Farm by Melody Carlson review

 

 

In The Christmas tree Farm by Melody Carlson two sisters butt heads over how to save the family farm.  Madison also butts heads with her neighbor and former boyfriend.  What Madison and her sister Addie are going to need is a Christmas Miracle.  I didn’t know how I would feel about this one as I was worried about the sisters’ relationship. But I did end up enjoying this one.  Melody has quickly become a favorite author for Chris novella’s to read every year and The Christmas Tree will be no different. I enjoyed the unique twist that she put on the story. I don’t think I’ve ever read a Christmas story quite like it.  It was like a warm hug without having the over the top hallmark feel. I can’t wait to pick this one back up in December.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Meddling with Mistletoe by Liz Johnson review

 

Return to Prince Edward Island at Christmas time with Liz Johnson with Meddling with Mistletoe.  What do you get when you mix a baker in need of an oven, who finds in in the form of an Inn as long as she cooks breakfast for the inn and a single man with a nosy aunt? You get a matchmaking scheme at Christmas. This sweet novella is just the thing to get into Christmas spirit. It was also nice to visit old Prince Edward Island favorites, but also to meet new favorite characters in Whitney and Daniel.  I do recommend that you read both the Prince Edward Island Dreams series and the Prince Edward Island Shores series before this novella. I can’t wait to read this one again in December.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.