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The Christmas Catch
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Such a sweet, G-rated holiday read with some tissue-worthy moments and hefty nod to the reason for the season. π
Here are five things I loved about this Christmas novella:
π There is a Christmas-themed ball which sounds like so much fun to plan and attend.
π The small town setting: Peachwood Bay sounds like a town I would love to visit. The Reverend and Mrs. Walker will really grow on you as supporting characters. Also best friend May and Ryan, the physical therapist.
π Just enough football for this KC Chiefs fan. Jay begins the book with a career-ending injury, but there was still enough of the game talk in the story for me.
π¦ There are reindeer in Georgia! Love the way the ball committee incorporates these festive animals into their entertainment. We recently came across a reindeer refuge while travelling in Latvia. Such a serendipitous find.
π The Light of the world is at the center of the narrative. Bebe and her little girl Hope love the story of the Star in the East and how it pointed to the Christ child. BTW, I think Hope may have been my favorite character.
If you are looking for a new holiday read, give this one a try. I enjoyed it so much that I will be seeking out more books from Toni Shiloh in the future. She has a gift for presenting biblical truths without being preachy.
Thank you to Bethany House and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Here are five things I loved about this Christmas novella:
π There is a Christmas-themed ball which sounds like so much fun to plan and attend.
π The small town setting: Peachwood Bay sounds like a town I would love to visit. The Reverend and Mrs. Walker will really grow on you as supporting characters. Also best friend May and Ryan, the physical therapist.
π Just enough football for this KC Chiefs fan. Jay begins the book with a career-ending injury, but there was still enough of the game talk in the story for me.
π¦ There are reindeer in Georgia! Love the way the ball committee incorporates these festive animals into their entertainment. We recently came across a reindeer refuge while travelling in Latvia. Such a serendipitous find.
π The Light of the world is at the center of the narrative. Bebe and her little girl Hope love the story of the Star in the East and how it pointed to the Christ child. BTW, I think Hope may have been my favorite character.
If you are looking for a new holiday read, give this one a try. I enjoyed it so much that I will be seeking out more books from Toni Shiloh in the future. She has a gift for presenting biblical truths without being preachy.
Thank you to Bethany House and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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Awe another good one for the festive season π€
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Tina wrote: "Awe another good one for the festive season π€"Definitely. Just got approved on NetGalley.π₯°π²
I just put this one on a Libby hold this afternoon!
Heather Adores Books wrote: "I just put this one on a Libby hold this afternoon!"Great minds think alike. Should be a festive read. π²
Oh gosh there you go with another 5 star Christmas read!!! β₯οΈ
I was only hunting down a good Christmas read earlier today - this might just fit the bill. Looking forward to your review Darla!
Tina wrote: "Oh gosh there you go with another 5 star Christmas read!!! β₯οΈ"This was a good find. Want to read more from this author. π
Angela wrote: "I was only hunting down a good Christmas read earlier today - this might just fit the bill. Looking forward to your review Darla!"This is a really sweet and clean read. Just what I was looking for in a Christmas read. Going to try more from this author.
Love tissue worthy moments! Terrific review! π
Jayme wrote: "Love tissue worthy moments! Terrific review! π"Thank you, Jayme. Those tissues really come in handy for many of the best holiday reads. π₯°π
Wonderful and merry review, Darla! This book sounds perfect!
Sounds so sweet - perfect for the lead-up to Christmas. Gorgeous review! π
Adding for December! Thanks for the review Darla!
lovely review, darla! sounds like a sweet holiday read. glad you enjoyed it!
This sounds delightful Darla! Lovely review and Iβll keep it on my radar for December π₯° π¦
Sounds like a great holiday read! Wonderful review, Darla π I'm glad you enjoyed this.
Nora wrote: "Wonderful and merry review, Darla! This book sounds perfect!"Thank you, Nora. Going to be one of my top holiday reads this year. π
NZLisaM wrote: "Sounds so sweet - perfect for the lead-up to Christmas. Gorgeous review! π"Thank you, Lisa. Just what I was looking for in a holiday read. π»π
Barbara wrote: "Adding for December! Thanks for the review Darla!"Happy reading, Barbara! You will love little Hope. π»
len β wrote: "lovely review, darla! sounds like a sweet holiday read. glad you enjoyed it!"Thank you, len. A fabulous addition to the holiday lineup this year. ππ
Esta wrote: "This sounds delightful Darla! Lovely review and Iβll keep it on my radar for December π₯° π¦"Thanks, Esta! A hunky football player plus a cute little mama and her sweet, sassy girl AND reindeer = a must read for Christmas. ππ¦π
Rowan wrote: "Sounds like a great holiday read! Wonderful review, Darla π I'm glad you enjoyed this."Thank you, Rowan. Just what I was looking for in a holiday read. πππ¦
"Such a sweet, G-rated holiday read"π Gee, gee, gee, gee, baby, baby, baby π :)
Small town settings seem to work best with these kind of books. Glad this one wasn't the exception. Good review, Darla.
Thibault wrote: ""Such a sweet, G-rated holiday read"π Gee, gee, gee, gee, baby, baby, baby π :)
Small town settings seem to work best with these kind of books. Glad this one wasn't the exception. Good review, ..."
Indeed they do. There was a part of the narrative where Bebe meditated on what the Hallmark version of her story would be liked -- and realized she was basically living a Hallmark movie. Very meta of her. Thanks, Thibault!
I'm very glad this was a winner for you, Darla. Terrific review.
Constantine wrote: "I'm very glad this was a winner for you, Darla. Terrific review."Thank you, Constantine. Christmas will be here before we know it. ππ
