After five years away, Piper Dawson returns home to Kedgewick Creek and is pulled into a Christmas Scavenger Hunt that resurrects a heartbreak from Christmas past she’s not quite ready to mend. Will a matchmaking granny, a little Christmas magic, and a cute guy in a kilt make all the difference to her Christmas yet-to-come?
My Review:
published 2022
How did I miss a Pepper Basham Christmas novella two years ago?! My stealthy bibliophile spidey senses must have been waaaay off. Glad I ‘discovered’ this sweet novella this year when I went on a hunt for more indie Christmas reads.
We were just talking about favourite tropes and I’m adding ‘cute guy in a kilt’ to my list! Bwahaha! And this is also a second chance , friends to more romance. Eeeeppp! Plus it’s Christmas! Written by Pepper Basham which means we’re not only going to get a swoonalicious love story, we’re going to get an insightful inspirational message as well. And the author has out done herself with this poignant look at how the Christmas story can affect the way we live our lives all year round.
So, Piper’s returning home a to place she thought she needed to leave in order to find herself. Only that didn’t work as well for her as it did for her sister. So she’s back helping out at her grandma’s inn (I do so love a holiday inn story!) and getting reacquainted with the town and all the folks she’s missed…including some she wasn’t sure she ever wanted to see again – like Gabe.
They have such an interesting backstory that includes some tragedy which led to their estrangement and, well, you’ll just need to let them tell you their story. This quote sums it up quite nicely:
“Sometimes the wrong road helps our hearts appreciate the right one when we find it.”
Love the thread of redemption woven throughout and the quest to find a place to belong. And there’s an intriguing Christmas scavenger hunt that propels the plot forward in a delightful way (provides a clever title tie in too.) Makes for some sublime holiday reading!
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.
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Pepper and her “cute guys in a kilt” I didn’t even know I had to have that in my stories until I read her books! Lol! I recently read her “Some Like it Scot” and helloooooo I am now hooked on her writing. Thanks for the chance to win this one! You are introducing me to so many great books lately! Blessedmommy3x AT gmail DOT com.
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Oohhhh, you got an ARC of her spring release! I’m really looking forward to that one. Good luck, Blessed Mommy! Glad to be introducing you to new books — they’re all new to me too. Or were. 🙂
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Great review. This sounds so good. I love Pepper’s books.
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She is such an amazing storyteller. Good luck, Tammy!
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I read this when it first came out in 2022 as part of the Christmas in Mistletoe Square collection. It was cute, your review makes me want to read it again. I do love my Christmas stories 🙂
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You are always on the cutting age of new releases, Tracey! 🙂 And this would definitely make a great re-read. Happy Reading!
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Ohhhhh…..A Pepper Basham Christmas novella I had no idea existed!!!!!! Wow!!!! I absolutely love her writing (got some catching up to do) and would love to have a copy of this. Wished it was in KU, but since it’s not….thanks for the chance to win it (ebook would be my choice) 😁💗
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P.S. Such a cutesy festive Christmas cover!!!!! 💗💗⛄🎄🎀
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Yes, such a cute cover. Indie book covers are getting so much better than they used to be back in the day. I was gobsmacked to discover a Pepper Basham Christmas book I hadn’t read. Were we all living under rocks a few years ago or what?! Good luck, Trixi!
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I just realized this book existed the other day! I can’t wait to read it! Plus, the cover is so cute!
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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It’s such a cozy holiday read! Good luck, Kimmy!
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Ooh, my new favorite trope! Cute guy in a kilt. 😅 I know I’m very married, but I’m not dead yet. 👀 Ha! Like my buddy, Trixi, I never even knew it existed. How did this get past me? Toss my name in your Santa hat, please!!! Thanks, Kav!
dianalflowers at aol dot com
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Bwahahaha! We could add to our trope lists forever. Tossed into the Santa hat! Good luck, Diane!
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Funny you said that. I just saw two more tropes to add to the list! “He-falls-first” and “opposites attract” tropes. Whee!
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I don’t know how I missed the opposites attract in our Sunday conversation! I never thought about ‘he falls first’ as a trope, but it totally works and I do so love a besotted hero. 🙂
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Sounds like one I need to read, Kav 🙂 I’m in!
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Good luck, Cheryl!
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I have never heard of this one either! Thanks for sharing it with us.
pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Good luck, Patty!
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This sounds like a wonderful book. I can’t wait to read Pepper Basham. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about her. I have the Cairo Curse at home but haven’t read it yet.
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Sqqquuueaaallll, you are on the verge of discovering Pepper Basham?! You are in for such a treat. Helpful hint: you should try and read Mistletoe Countess before reading the Cairo Curse because it’s the first book in the Freddie and Grace Mysteries series and sets the stage for their whole romance. Good luck, Rebecca!
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I missed it also. Thank you for sharing. I have shoulder surgery tomorrow my book twin. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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It’s funny how it’s so new to many of us. I’m thinking maybe it was in one of those multi authored boxed sets ebook only collections that are so popular at Christmas time. Good luck, Lucy!
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First off, can we just say Pepper Basham! That in itself is reason enough to place a book on your TBR list. Two, how did we BOTH miss this book? Third – second chance and Christmas – sigh. Needless to say, I “need” to read this novella. Baw-haha!
Thank you for the chance to correct this grave travesty upon to this bibliophilie – often called an oversight or otherwise called totally blindness to an awesome book!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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I know — I literally saw Pepper Basham and ordered the book without even looking to see what it was about. Good luck, Kay!
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I missed reading this one too but I love anything by Pepper Basham. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Now I must read it
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You’re welcome, Pam. Good luck!
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I missed this one too somehow
marcus802001(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Here’s your chance to catch up. Good luck, Mark!
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Not really that fond of novellas. I do tend to skip over them a lot, but your review changed my mind on this one. Looks like it really is a must read.
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This book has all the ‘meat’ of a full length novel. I don’t know how Pepper Basham does it but wow — all the emotions, the banter, the faith elements. Phenomenal! Good luck, Becky!
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I missed this one too! Thanks for reviewing it!
colorvibrant at gmail dot com
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You’re welcome, Heidi. Good luck!
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