Christmas Hope series by Donna VanLiere

by Donna Huber

Many years ago, I had read one Christmas book by Donna VanLiere but I didn't realize it was part of a series. Them, MK reviewed one of her Christmas books and I discovered there was a whole series. I've been able to get a couple of the audiobooks through the library, and at a book sale recently, I picked up a couple of more. If you are looking for sweet stories about friends, family, and community, then this is the series to read. They are all relatively short, making them easy to squeeze in between all the holiday craziness.They can also be read as standalone novels.

If you are looking for more books to read for Christmas, be sure to check out all the 25 Days of Christmas Reading recommendations.

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Tales of Christmas Past

by Donna Huber

Historical fiction is one of our favorite genres and so of course we have some historical Christmas stories to recommend. 

Whether you want holiday romances, merry & murder, or delightfully frightful, we have you covered with our 25 Days of Christmas Reading (plus free ebooks, audiobook recommendations, and festive treat recipes).

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12 Books for People Who Love Hallmark Holiday Movies

by Donna Huber

I don't want to panic anyone but there are only 12 days until Christmas! One of my favorite things to do in the lead up to Christmas is to binge watch Christmas movies and read Christmas books. Christmas is about the only time I really seek out romance novels. I know the movies and books are often predictable, but I think this year in particular we want predictable and definitely need light and fluffy. As Christmas books are often quick reads, here are 12 books (one for each day) that give you everything you expect to find in a Hallmark movie. You might discover some sound familiar as some of these authors have had their books turned into movies.

The Christmas Table by Donna VanLiere ~ a Review

by MK French

May 1972

Thirty-five-year-old John Creighton pulls a slab of black walnut wood from the back of his pickup truck and carries it into the small workshop behind his home. He retrieves two more slabs, setting each one down on the worktable, sizing them up and his task at hand. What possible made him think that he could build a kitchen table by October when the only other things he has made to this point are mirror and picture frames? (p. 1)

2 Romances to Enjoy with Your Christmas Cookies

by MK French

I swear, these two are like the equivalent of Christmas sugar cookies.