You Make It Feel Like Christmas + Giveaway

Starr Lewis reluctantly returns home for the holidays jobless, single, and not at all prepared to be dragged into her sister’s wedding activities–or to witness her sister’s marriage to Starr’s ex-boyfriend on Christmas Eve. But when her brother’s charming best friend, Waylon Emmerson, attends their family Thanksgiving, Starr begins to believe that maybe coming home isn’t so bad.

As Starr endures wedding preparations, she takes comfort in Waylon’s presence and finds the perfect distraction in helping him keep his late mother’s Christmas shop afloat. As the spark between them grows, Starr must decide what she wants out of life–to go back to New York City or to stay and pursue a new dream.

A joyous, heartwarming, and magical holiday romance from Christy Award-winning author Toni Shiloh that will keep you cozy under the twinkling Christmas lights.

My Review:

The perfect holiday read! The kind you can devour in one sitting but the story still packs an emotional punch and leaves a reader aglow with the warmth of a yuletide happily ever after. Plus it’s fun and flirty, with enough swoonable moments to keep a romantic like me more than content. My heart’s still humming and I can’t wipe the silly grin off my face. 🙂

And there’s a wonderful faith thread about the importance of prayer. Both Starr and Waylon are wrestling with some major life changes and I really appreciate the raw honesty the author brings to their dilemmas. They are both Christians and invoke the power of prayer in their lives but that doesn’t always mean decisions are easy, or that they even feel divinely guided all the time. Sooooo relatable. And refreshing to read about.

The Lewis family is…interesting. Five siblings, a Christmas obsessed mama (she gave all her children Christmas names, after all) and a kind, but somewhat distant father. Interesting dynamics within the family as well, which strikes a realistic chord. And I’m looking forward to getting to know more about these characters…and their happily-ever-afters…in future books.

While I did have a paperback copy of ‘You Make It Feel Like Christmas’ on hand, I couldn’t resist diving into the audible edition because of it’s wonderful narration. Jasmin Walker’s portrayal of these characters is pitch perfect and made me enjoy the story all the more.

Book provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback copy — open to any reader, anywhere in the world so…yay…another International Giveaway!

If you would like a chance to win a copy of You Make It Feel Like Christmas, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday September 16, 2023

36 thoughts on “You Make It Feel Like Christmas + Giveaway”

  1. Thanks for the review and giveaway, Kav! This sounds like a great Christmas read, and Toni is such a sweet lady and talented author. I’d love to win a copy!
    whthomas13 at yahoo dot com

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  4. “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” sounds absolutely marvelous! With temperatures finally starting to take a down turn and the days getting shorter, it makes one think of the cooler and happy days of the holidays. I’m more than ready for a fabulous Christmas story that will leave me smiling and uplifted.

    Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  7. Good morning Kav,
    Thank you for offering this book by Toni Shiloh. I have read the first two books that she wrote about the Lewis family and I really enjoyed them and have been looking forward to the next story of this wonderful family.
    Blessings and have a great day!

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    1. I wonder if she will be reworking those other two books like she did this one? I have the second one, I think…or maybe it was the first? I need to read Gabe’s story and it’s on my list for closer to Christmas. Good luck, Kay!

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  10. This one has been on my want-to-read list! I’m starting to collect Christmas books and “You Make Me Feel Like Christmas” would be a perfect addition 😊💖

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  14. I’m a fairly recent Toni Shiloh fan and I loved her princess books. Please tell me that there is a third princess book in the future!? I also enjoyed The Love Script as well, so why not a Christmas book? I also wonder if this is kind of a series? I’m wondering! 🤣🤣🤣

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    1. Perrianne, is that you? 🙂 Sadly, I think the Princess books are over…but never say never, right? I haven’t read The Love Script yet but I aim too. And yes, this is part of a series…first book. She published three Lewis Family stories as Indies and the publisher took on this one and I think she did some re-working for this publication. As far as I know the next two are still available as Indies. Good luck!

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