Genres:
Fiction, Romance, Christmas/Holiday, Contemporary, Historical, Cozy
Rating:
5 stars
Mature Content:
2 (mild romance content)
Age Range:
14+
Interest level:
15-18+
Book Blurb:
Enjoy three generations of Texas women finding love at Christmas.
In Small Things Liberty by Jessica White
A parking spot. An almost kiss. An ornament.
1923—The only thing war widow Hattie Freemont wants for Christmas is liberty for all. As president of the Fort Worth Women’s Club, she’s determined to see them exercise their new right to vote and oust the current representative. But his assistant keeps showing up at the most inconvenient times, challenging her convictions even though she has the statistics to back them up. First, Mr. Fancy Car tries to steal her parking spot, then her heart. Will he choose love and fight for freedom alongside her? And can she trust in true love twice in a lifetime?
In Large Things Unity by Sara-Meg Seese
A tree. An electric kiss. A radio proposal.
1972—Single mom Tricia Little inherited Grandma Hattie’s knack for numbers, but not her knack for love. With money tight and Christmas around the corner, she’s determined to prove to her boss and her next-door neighbor she can take care of herself and her daughter on her own. Radio DJ Mr. Wright can’t help but admire the hard-working woman and her spunky kid on the other side of the fence. When he offers to help them light up their Christmas with a tree, she pushes back. Can they work together to make the holidays brighter? Can he convince Ms. Independent that he’s Mr. Right?
In All Things Charity by Paula Peckham
A bell. A whirlwind kiss. A storm.
2015—High school teacher Alexis Baxter loves Christmas and her family traditions, like the handmade ornament passed down through five generations. But the final bell before the holiday break doesn’t release her from coaching duties. When the handsome basketball coach confesses he’s spending Christmas alone, she invites him to join her family for a fun-filled night. Joyful bells turn to warning sirens when his biggest regret walks into the party, casting a dark cloud over their budding romance. Is their love strong enough to withstand the truth? And can love truly cover a multitude of sins? (From Goodreads)
Review:
~I’d like to thank the author (Paula Peckham) for sending me a free copy in exchange for my honest review!~
Since this book is essentially made up of three novellas, each by a different author, I’ll talk about each one individually:
In Small Things Liberty by: Jessica White (set in 1923)
This was such a fun story! It was sort of in the trope of “accidental love” and/or enemies-to-lovers, and I really liked it. Also, the fact that it was insta-love, yet it wasn’t too cheesy or fake was really great. Also, the ending was so sweet, I loved it!
In Large Things Unity by: Sara-Meg Seese (set in 1972)
Ah, I loved this one so much, it was beautiful! All of the characters were amazing, the plot and development were well done, and the ending was so sweet (I would say more about it but I can’t spoil anything)! I loved it all!
In All Things Charity by: Paula Peckham (set in 2015)
This was such a beautiful story! The first half or so was more rom-com, and the last half was like a journey of forgiveness, and how to overcome challenges that come with love. I loved the characters, how they developed throughout the story, and how this story was written.
All in all, this was a wonderful trio of Christmas-themed romance novellas. I love how all the stories were connected (the female protagonists were related), and just everything about them. Definitely recommended!
Things I Loved:
-The stories were beautifully written
-I loved all of the characters
-The stories were long enough that I could get to know the characters
Things I Didn't Love:
-I don't think there's anything I disliked!
In Conclusion:
If you're looking for a cozy, Christmas romance, this one's for you!
Recommended?:
Absolutely!
Looks like a cool book!