Stories To Extend The Holidays

Christmas may be over, but it’s never too late to enjoy books with the holiday theme - as well as ones that don't involve Christmas.

LET IT SNOW by Debbie Macomber

If you’re looking for a quick story to boost your holiday spirits, LET IT SNOW by Debbie Macomber is perfect.

Narrator Sarah Grace does an excellent job giving voices to the characters and bringing the magical story to life. Her cadence will draw you in and hold you spellbound as the story unfolds.

Shelly Griffin is excited to visit with her dad during Christmas even if she does have to fly. When her plane is rerouted from Seattle to Portland, Shelly decides to rent a car and drive the rest of the way home.

Slade Gardner has an important business meeting he must attend in Seattle. When the plane is delayed due to bad weather, he decides to rent a car and drive. 

Shelly and Slade encounter a problem as there’s only one car left. While they had flown on the same plane and not spoken, they agree to share the car. The trip to Shelly’s dad’s proves to be an eye opener for both travelers. Once they arrive, the weather takes another nasty turn and the travelers end up spending more time together.

LET IT SNOW is a heartwarming story of two people meeting by chance and changing the course of their lives forever. Author Debbie Macomber makes the characters realistic with flaws and fun quirks. The story is fast pace and will capture your attention until the end.

Author Debbie Macomber’s website is www.debbiemacomber.com

Let It Snow by Debbie Macomber, Performed by Sarah Grace, Brilliance Audio, @2012, ISBN: 978-1469267791, Unabridged, 2 Discs, Listening Time: 2 Hours 20 Minutes

FTC Full Disclosure - This audio book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
 

HERE COMES TROUBLE by Debbie Macomber

Author Debbie Macomber creates another heartwarming tale of opposites attracting for a tantalizing outcome with a holiday touch.

HERE COME TROUBLE is the Christmas Eve tale Maryanne and Nolan Adams tell their children about how they meet and fell in love. The story looks back at their beginning and concludes with two surprise gifts for the youngsters.

The charming voice of narrator Sarah Grace brings the characters to life. She vocalizes the emotions of the characters as the attraction sizzles and the bantering begins.

Maryanne and Nolan worked for rival newspaper. After Nolan wrote a column about Maryanne’s pampered life, Maryanne quits the job her father had gotten for her and strikes out on her own. Feeling guilty for his actions, Nolan takes it upon himself to look over Maryanne and her new endeavors. The laughter begins as the pair try to fight the attraction they feel for each other.

Macomber creates intriguing characters you’d like to know better. She gives them trials and triumphs readers/listeners can relate to.

HERE COMES TROUBLE is a story where you know the ending (maybe not all), but it’s how they arrive there that’s the fun.

Author Debbie Macomber’s website is www.debbiemacomber.com

Here Come Trouble by Debbie Macomber, Performed by Sarah Grace, Brilliance Audio, @2012, ISBN: 978-1469267838, Unabridged, 5 Discs, Listening Time: 5 Hours 41 Minutes

FTC Full Disclosure - This audio book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
 

BREAKING NEWS by Fern Michaels

Author Fern Michaels brings her lovable characters from the Godmothers Series back in BREAKING NEWS.

Teresa ‘Tootis’ Loudenberry is busing caring for her ailing housekeeper, Bernice, in Charleston, S.C. She denies she has an interest in the doctor treating Bernice. Her friends and her daughter’s godmothers - Sophia, Ida and Mavis - think Tootis is looking at husband number nine.

Meanwhile in California, Tootis’ daughter, Abby, is busy managing the gossip magazine Tootis owns. 

Tootis’ life takes an unexpected turn when a dog needs emergency surgery sending her to Florida with the sexy doctor. Before she has a chance to catch her breath and enjoy the moment, tragedy strikes when Abby is kidnapped. Tootis and the doctor rush to California where they’re joined by the godmothers. Pulling together and using their resources, Tootis and the godmothers come through.

Narrator Natalie Ross does a wonderful job bringing all the characters to life. She gives each their own distinct voice making it seem there is more than one narrator.

BREAKING NEWS travels around a bit, but moves at a steady flow making it easy to follow. The characters are zany and lovable, and the friends loyal and dependable.

For listeners/readers new to the series, there are references to prior stories but enough background included to keep you well informed. Returning fans of the series will enjoy the latest adventures of Tootis and the 3 Gs.

Author Fern Michaels’ website is www.fernmichaels.com

Breaking News by Fern Michaels, Godmothers Series (Book 5), Performed by Natalie Ross, Brilliance Audio, @2012, ISBN: 978-1455812691, Unabridged, 7 Discs, Listening Time: 7 Hours 45 Minutes

FTC Full Disclosure - This audio book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
 
Thanks everyone for stopping by today. Hope your holiday was everything you wished for and continues to be a wonderful adventure with the new year. Did you receive any Christmas-theme books from Santa?