Hope for the Holidays by Daryl Wood Gerber #spotlight #giveaway #holidayromance

Hope for the Holidays

Holiday Romance

Independently Published - Chucklin Inc. (November 14, 2023)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8215261927

Digital : 979-8215400784

Hope Lyons's husband ran through all their money and split Portland, Oregon, forcing Hope to

sell her beloved Pie in the Sky bakery and move with her two children back to charming Hope

Valley, her hometown. She has been working as a waitress and pinching pennies to get their lives

back on track; however, when her children win KPRL's Spirit of Christmas vacation contest,

Hope worries about the extra expenses she will incur on such a trip and turns it down.

Steve Waldren, the handsome KPRL sports anchor, is now of an age where he can't afford to

have a gap on his resume. His confidence is already shaky, ever since his fiancée dumped him,

claiming Steve would never reach his potential. When Steve's boss dubs Steve to be Giveaway

Santa, he's forced to accept. Steve, as Santa, readily travels to Hope Valley to award the prize.

But when Hope refuses it, he's at a loss. His boss threatens to fire him if he doesn't convince

Hope to take it, and Steve does all he can to change her mind. But Hope can be stubborn, life can

be a challenge, and Hope's children can be unpredictable. Not to mention, the truth isn't always

what it seems.

Will Hope and Steve find their happily ever after? It might take a holiday miracle.

About Daryl Wood Gerber

Agatha Award-winning author Daryl Wood Gerber is delving into the world of romance for a

passion project she simply had to write, HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. In addition, Daryl writes

the nationally bestselling Cookbook Nook Mysteries and the Fairy Garden Mysteries. As Avery

Aames, she wrote the popular Cheese Shop Mysteries. In addition, Daryl writes the Aspen

Adams novels of suspense as well as stand-alone suspense.

She has a frisky Goldendoodle who keeps her in line. You can learn more about her books on her

website: httsp://darylwoodgerber.com

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WEBSITE: https://darylwoodgerber.com

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#Review: The Dolphin Dentist by Cheryl DaVeiga #giveaway #childrensbooks #dentist

About the book:

Fearless Flossy, a mighty great white shark, has a secret—she’s terrified of going to the dentist. Dr. Dribble, the big-hearted dolphin dentist, has a jaw-dropping fear of his own, and a strict “No Sharks Allowed” policy. When Fearless Flossy makes an unannounced visit to Dr. Dribble’s office, it’s the start of an underwater adventure like no other! This ‘fin-tastic’ story is a must-read for kids and parents alike. Young readers will be immersed in a tale of courage, compassion, and conquering fear, while giggling and cheering for these unlikely friends along the way.Dive in with a big Biff Bam Booza smile.

My review:

Take out your toothbrushes and your floss! The gentle dentist is in town...um, under the sea, to take care of a great-white sharks teeth problem. However, this shark queen is terribly afraid of dentist as much as he is afraid of her. What to do?

This well done picture book tells the tale of not only what happens but the main idea to be kind. Children reading this book can get the concept of kindness to others even if possibly being afraid. Of course the other main idea here is to take care of one's teeth as it is a part of overall health of the body. This may mean to face fears, as many people do have fear of the dentist.

I love this story coupled with the larger than life pictures and it was well put together. I loved the word usage too, some funny, some made up. SUPER-ATROCIOUS-HALITOSIS-ITIS is my favorite!
I was swept out to see as the story unfolded. This book deserves the 5 stars I am giving it.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book. The views here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors Network

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#Review: Angels At the Table by Debbie MacComber #novels #Christmas

Angels at the Table by Debbie Macomber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have ever read from this author. I am not sure why I had not before because her sweet little angels with the cutest of names, get into a bit of mischief.
The budding romance in the story was complicated and a bit sappy but I kind of saw this story as the cozy of novels. Of course it ended up as a happy ending. (no spoiler alert intended)
It is no wonder why many of the authors books have become Hallmark feature movies, this one fit right in!

I really did like the book and it was just enough twist to keep me going. I did think the characters did not act their age and seemed more teenage-ish but even that was okay for me. Maybe it is because the story starts with New Year's Eve and morphs quickly to Christmas. Or maybe it was because the woman in the story did not give up her restaurant for romance with a man.

I know all the boxes ticked for me for a feel good book.

Disclosure: I purchased a copy of this book for my own collections. The view here is 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors Network

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#Review: Velvet Snowflakes by Barbara Briggs Ward #Christmas #novels

I have read the Christmas series of books this author has written and never been disappointed. With this book comes beautiful reindeer and gorgeous dresses fit for any princess, queen, or bride.

That author always paints a picturesque Christmas scene. As in this book, the reader feels like they have gone home. I loved how the author weaved a handmade dress into a lovely story and deer as beloved pets. Although far fetched at times, it allowed readers to delve into a tale that would certainly be full of heartbreak, laughter, and love.

If you don't read another Christmas book this year, I highly recommend this one.
5 beautiful snowflakes.

Disclosure: I was given a copy of this book from the author. The views here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors Network

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