A Christmastime Novella of Restoration and Sweet Romance
It’s the end of 1897 and Christmas approaches. It’s been years since Holly Moore has seen her father, a well-known lumber baron, but she has heard he’s come back home to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Having lived with her aunt and uncle since the age of ten, Holly holds mixed feelings about seeing the man who once abandoned her.
When the opportunity comes for Holly to slip into the household of Grapevine Lodge—her childhood home and the seat of the Moore Lumber fortune—virtually unnoticed, she takes it.
While at Grapevine Lodge, Holly encounters Matthew Peterson, the son of a business associate of her father’s. She quickly develops a friendship with Matthew, but when she finds out just who he really is and what he’s come to the lodge for, Holly questions their relationship.
Will Holly’s father recognize her? Can she move past all that has kept her and her father apart and finally be able to truly come home? Can Holly keep her feelings for Matthew and still step into her role as the heiress to a lumber fortune?
Find out in this short and sweet, Christmas-themed novella with a surprise twist. Readers of Christian historical fiction, Christian or clean romance, and Christmas fiction will experience a heart-warming story of all that makes Christmastime magical.
My Review:
published in 2021
A heartwarming Christmas story featuring reconciliation and romance.
Holly is on a quest to discover more about her estranged father and a past she doesn’t understand. Love the atmospheric setting and the unexpected way Holly’s arrival at Grapevine Lodge gets turned around, giving her an opportunity to seek answers through stealthy means rather than confrontational ones.
The author’s storytelling style sets the tone beautifully. A little bit haunting, a wee bit mysterious and very intriguing. I felt for Holly and her desire to know the truth…even if she isn’t prepared for it! The gentle romance brings a sweet reprieve to her inner turmoil. And the frosty ambience of a house left neglected for much too long is the perfect setting for a story that is as much about forgiveness and mercy as it is about love.
This is the first book in the‘Botanical Seasons Novellas‘ collection as well as the first book I’ve read by Jenny Knipfer and I definitely intend to continue with this series and this author . I’m extremely excited over her new ‘Retold Fairy Tales’ series she has releasing next year. Eeeeeppp!
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.
US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice
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International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of the Holly’s Homecoming, 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 November 30 2024.
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Time for a Christmas story! This looks like a good one and introducing new author for me. Thanks, Kav, for your review. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot]com
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You’re welcome, Kathleen. Good luck!
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This sounds really good and she’s a new author to me. Blessedmommy3x AT gmail DOT com
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So many great authors out there we haven’t met yet! Good luck, Blessed Mommy!
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I have read Jenny’s books before. This one looks great!
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She’s a new to me author but I’m looking forward to read more of her books. Good luck, Paula!
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First off, I have to say I love this cover! It’s full of little details and yet kind of understated at the same time. The color of her dress just sets it off marvelously.
HOLLY’S HOMECOMING sounds like a wonderful story. Always enjoy a good regency and then to add Christmas, mystery and romance to the mix just notches it up even more. Would love the opportunity to read it.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
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Some of the prettiest covers are on historical books. Good luck, Kay!
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I too love a good regency story and since we finally have some snow it feels right now to get ready for Christmas.
Happy Thanksgiving to all our US book friends too.
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We don’t have any snow yet…maybe this week they say. Good luck, Becky!
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Her books are the best! I loved this one! Wish I just had a physical copy! Thnx Kav!
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I’ll definitely be reading more of her books. Good luck, Sarah!
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Yay……another Christmas book (series) on KU!!! Regency to boot 🙂
Thanks Kav!!
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Happy Reading, Trixi. I’m kinda jealous of all your KU offerings!
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At this time of year, short and sweet is what I’m looking for. The longer books can wait till after Christmas. I’m not familiar with this book or author but it sounds like one I’d like.
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Yes, I agree. I’ve been having a blast reading novellas and shorter length Christmas stories this year. Good luck, Pam!
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I love reading Christmas novellas! Thank you.
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I do too. Good luck, Melissa!
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I almost missed this one! Love this cover!!
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Good luck, Kimmy!
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