You are going to love these characters! Feisty mammi who goes to the library to check out people on the Internet; her widowed daughter-in-law who finds love again; and her granddaughter who discovers first love. All wrapped up in Christmas and our Love born among men. How grateful I am.Wayne was easily my favorite character. He went beyond himself to care for another and have Truth exposed. And this is only Novella number one! A treasure to behold. This story alone shouts, "Christmas gift."
The Christmas Cat by Amy Clipston
I especially like her "now and then" inspired memories refreshed by the gathering of young friends; so important to mingle together to restore life and hope. Each generation is warmed by the value of each other in experiencing and remembrance!
Katie Ann became my favorite character with her gentle caring ways and regard for her brother.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
--Romans 15:13
A Christmastime to remember of new beginnings.
Snow Angels by Kelly Irvin
Bee County, South Texas
Snow Angels by Kelly Irvin
Bee County, South Texas
Forget the former things;
Do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
--Isaiah 43:18-19
Back to Bee County! Have you meet these families from Kelly's previous writings? I have enJ*O*Yed "watching" the children grow up.
My husband talks to the TV; I am talking out loud to a character warning him. Referee decision? lol
A beautiful story of redemption and
being rescued by Truth. My favorite character was Molly, determining
to be still and leave the decision with the Lord to lead. Releasing
another to Him became more important than words that muddle and
confuse with no substance. I hope there is a continuance to this
story in the future.
Home for Christmas by Ruth Reid
An unfamiliar area, walking into the
wrong house, Ellie and her prized dog, Lulu, are met by the neighbor
and his young daughter ~ with awe, at least by Allison, and
uncertainty in the eye of her father, Ezra. Directed to her original
destination, Ellie has a few mishaps that eventually get straightened
out. She finds that she isn't as self-reliant as she would like to
think. While Ellie has labeled Ezra as decidedly a "cat person,"
Lulu has chosen Allison as the perfect playmate.
A beautiful story of coming home; home
to family values, and a love left to find exactly where you left it.
Over the years that Ellie and her mom had been gone, her Aenti Bonnie
kept a Prayer Journal that included Ellie; a heritage left just for
her.
The warmth of love brings more than
security, but a lifetime to discover. I really enjoyed this story and
it rounds up these Novellas very satisfactory! I liked the
communication and openness exposing the heart's intent. To be known
as you are. So in this Novella ~ I would point to all of the
characters. Favorites each one!
***Thank you to author Kelly Irvin for sending me a copy of this wonderful selection of novellas! This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received.***
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