Synopsis~:
In Kristi Ann Hunter’s “Legacy of Love,” Sarah Gooding never suspected returning a brooch to an elderly woman would lead to a job . . . and introduce her to the woman’s grandson, a man far above her station.
In Karen Witemeyer’s “Gift of the Heart,” widow Ruth Albright uses the family brooch as collateral for a loan from the local banker. But the more she comes to know the man behind the stern businessman, the more she hopes for a second chance at love.
In Sarah Loudin Thomas’s “A Shot at Love,” Fleeta Brady’s rough-and-tumble childhood means she prefers hunting to more feminine activities. She never expected her family’s brooch might be how a fellow hunter turns her attention from competition to romance.
In Becky Wade’s “Because of You,” Maddie Winslow has spent years in love with a man whose heart was already spoken for. When a church Christmas project brings them together and she stumbles upon an old family brooch, might it finally be her turn for love?
My take:~
My sister LOVES Christmas stories, but I’ve never been particularly enamoured with them and rarely seek them out. Yet I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to read some shorter stories by the fabulous four who have penned this collection. Each of the stories are delightful in their own way, with unique characters and different eras, joined together by an heirloom brooch passed down from mother to daughter, nudging each towards love. Often in collections, one story stands out more than the others, but this wasn’t the case here. All four were engaging, doused with humour, attraction, and sweet romance. I highly recommend this collection, not only to lovers of festive tales, but even those who are more Grinch-like when it comes to Christmas novels. The Christmas Heirloom has gone a long way to convince me my sister might be on to something 😉
With thanks to Bethany House for my review copy
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October 11, 2018 at 11:01 pm
I enjoyed your review and hope to read my own copy very soon! 🙂
October 11, 2018 at 11:46 pm
I just love Christmas books. They make me warm and cozy.
October 11, 2018 at 11:58 pm
I’m a big fan of Christmas books. There is something magical about most of them.
October 12, 2018 at 12:36 am
I like Christmas stories, but only during Christmas time. They kind of lose their magic when I’m more of a summer girl counting down the days to get to the beach, instead of stuck in the snow. But I’ll read ANYTHING by Becky Wade whenever the story takes place.
October 12, 2018 at 1:27 am
Thank youuuu for the opportunity ❣️
I love Christmas story because of the hope found throughout the pages.
October 12, 2018 at 1:46 am
I love Christmas stories and enjoy them around Christmastime. I like that they are about a specific time of year.
October 12, 2018 at 2:35 am
I don’t seek out stories that are about Christmas, but stories that take place at Christmastime are just as enjoyable as stories that take place any other time of year, especially when by authors that I love!
October 12, 2018 at 4:27 am
I love reading Christmas stories. I think they just help readers enjoy the season even more.
October 12, 2018 at 11:46 am
I do enjoy reading Christmas stories. That’s all I read in December, at least till Christmas. There are so many Christmas books that it just seems like the thing to do. I’ve read and greatly enjoyed almost all of the books by these four authors so am really wanting to read The Christmas Heirloom. Thanks for the giveaway.
October 12, 2018 at 9:34 pm
I love the hope and joy that Christmas stories give. It feels extra special.
October 12, 2018 at 10:32 pm
I do enjoy reading Christmas stories, they make me think of all the past Christmas’s.
October 12, 2018 at 10:58 pm
I enjoy reading 2-3 Christmas novels/novellas each November/December.
October 12, 2018 at 11:43 pm
Christmas stories are fun to read.
October 12, 2018 at 11:45 pm
Hi Rel, I do enjoy Christmas stories, especially novellas. This looks like a wonderful collection with some of my favorite authors! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
October 13, 2018 at 12:24 am
So glad we could de-Grinch-ify you a little bit, Rel. 🙂 This was such a fun project to work on since the four of us authors are such good friends.
October 13, 2018 at 1:44 am
Oh I would love to read this book. Yes I am a fan of Christmas stories. They usually have faith, love, second chances and belief in them. I like to read Christmas stories all year long.
Thank you for the wonderful post and review
October 13, 2018 at 1:52 am
I enjoy Christmas stories because they are usually heartwarming and reflect the giving of the season. I would read them anytime of the year because I always want the goodwill to be year around.
October 13, 2018 at 3:05 am
Such a wonderful group of favorite authors and a Christmas theme to boot! Christmas is just such a special time of the year, for many reasons….spiritual, family, etc.
October 13, 2018 at 5:37 am
I like Christmas stories. I’m especially looking forward to reading this one as Karen let her “posse” help with her story.
October 13, 2018 at 7:05 am
Sounds like a great read for the holiday season. I really liked the description of the book, looking forward to reading.
October 13, 2018 at 10:39 am
I love Christmas stories because I love the season and its beauty.
October 13, 2018 at 6:15 pm
I LOVE Christmas stories!! Reading them during the Christmas season, while basking in the beauty of the decorations and the sparkling glow of the Christmas tree, makes Christmas seem so much more magical. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of The Christmas Heirloom!
October 14, 2018 at 2:36 am
I really love Christmas stories and have been known to read them any time during the year. This collection looks fantastic, especially the authors involved.
October 14, 2018 at 1:38 pm
I adore Christmas stories!
October 15, 2018 at 9:25 am
How can I not be a fan of Christmas Stories?
After all, God sent His Son Jesus as a Gift to the World.
October 16, 2018 at 7:05 am
I love Christmas stories because I love the Christmas season!
October 16, 2018 at 11:05 am
I just finished “With This Ring” and I loved all the stories! And since I already love two of these authors, I’m sure I’ll really enjoy reading this book as well!
October 19, 2018 at 7:11 am
Thanks for the opportunity to enter a giveaway! Would love to win a print copy! God bless!
October 19, 2018 at 7:20 am
I love Christmas books, especially cozy mysteries. The new holiday ones come out in September or October so that’s when I usually start reading them and then through the end of the year. I might read a Christmas story at other times of the year too. Christmas Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke came out in September and I’ve read a little in it so far. It’s a library book so I have to get back to it.