Review for The Christmas Tree Bride by Susan Page Davis

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by Susan so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one and the Historical Aspect to this story set on 1867 Oregon Trail, Wyoming. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Polly was definately my favorite especially since i loved learning about her background of living on a Stagecoach Station with her Dad. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1867 Wyoming, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Histroically Accurate Christmas Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Susan in the future!!

Review of The Advent Bride by Mary Connealy

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 4th Historical Fiction but the 1st Christmas Novel ive read by Mary so i kind of knew what to expect and i have to say i really loved how uniquelly written this one was especially since it mainly talked about The Bibical Advent from November 29th to December 25th. 

The Characters were fun and intriguing to read about. Melanie was definately my favorite since she made a Wooden Advent Calendar for her student, Simon and each drawer had a piece for The Manger Nativity Scene he could set up leading up to Christmas. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1875 Lone Tree, Nebraska especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Fun Christmas Read!! Can't wait to read more by Mary in the future!!

December Wrapup

  
Once December arrived i got more involved with Baking, Decorating and Shopping for Christmas so i kind of lost momentum to read and didnt hit my Ultimate reading goal of 250 but i will set that as my 2024 reading Goal. 

I mostly read Christmas Books this month. 
Daddy's Gone A Hunting by Mary Higgins Clark - 🌟🌟 (Thriller) 
The Cat in the Christmas Tree by Callie Grant Smith - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Non-Fiction) 
Saving Mrs Roosevelt by Candice Sue Patterson - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Historical Fiction) 
Murder by Christmas by Lesley Cookman - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Mystery) 
A Highlander Christmas by Janet Chapman - 🌟🌟 (Romance) 
Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Contemporary) 
What a Christmas Kerfluffle by Mary Buchanan - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Contemporary) 
The Snow Globe by Janet - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Historical Fiction) 
The Festive Bride by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer -🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Historical Fiction) 
The Nutcracker Bride by Margaret Brownley - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Historical Fiction) 
The Christmas Star Bride by Amanda Cabot - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Historical Fiction) 
The Advent Bride by Mary Connealy - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Historical Fiction) 
The Christmas Tree Bride by Susan Page Davis -🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Historical Fiction) 
The Nativity Bride by Miralee Farrell - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Historical Fiction) 

Review for The Christmas Star Bride by Amanda Cabot

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only my 3rd Novel ive read by Amanda but the first Christmas story ive read of hers so i kind of knew what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one.  

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Esther was definately my favorites despite the heartbreak she endured before meeting Jeremy. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1887 Cheyenne, Wyoming while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a beautifully written Christmas Love Story!! Can't wait to read more by Amanda in the future!!

Review for The Nutcracker Bride by Margaret Brownley

  
Rating; 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a Christmas Story let alone a Historical Fiction by Margaret so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say THIS on is my favorite by far in this Novella series. 

The research and facts she included in this story was so amazing to learn about. I love that there was history of why People would put Nutcrackers in their windows in Germany and the decendents kept doing that through the late 1880s. I also loved how there were 2 German Cookie Recipes featured in this book too. The First one i probably wont make cause im not a fan of Licorice tastes but the second one i definately will. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Lucy was definately my favorite. I loved how she continued to care for her Grandfather long after her  Grandma passed on and continued to make Nutcrackers while running a bakery out of their home. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Kansas 1880 especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Book about a Nutcracker and Bakery Shop!! Can't wait to read more by Margaret in the future!!

Review of The Festive Bride by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a Christmas Book let alone a Historical Fiction by Diana so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one. 

The Characters were so interesting to read about. Alma was definately my favorite. I loved reading about her story with Roy and his children. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Southern Illinois 1886 especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Fun and Cozy Historical Fiction Read about A Wedding on Christmas Eve!! Can't wait to read more by Diana in the future!!

Review for The Snow Globe by Judith Kinghorn

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
I was supposed to read this last December with My Cousin but life got in the way and wasnt able to get to it til this month but i have to say i wish i'd gotten to it sooner because i really loved and enjoyed this one so much. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since i seemed to like all of them. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1926 during Christmas especially when the scenery was described. 

I especially loved that it was mentioned about Agatha Christie's "disappearance". The Book and Story seemed extra intriguing because of it. 

Overall a Good Historical Fiction Christmas Story!! Can't wait to read more by Judith in the future!!

Review for What a Christmas Kerfluffle! (A Madison County Novel #2) by Mary Buchanan

   
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Mary for sending me this FREE COPY to promote and review as part of the Book Tour this week hosted by Travelling Page Tours. 

This was my first time reading a book by Mary let alone a series but i have to say i really enjoyed this one. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since i seemed to like all of them. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in the book while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Book 2 in this series!! Can't wait to read more in this series and by Mary in the future!!

Review for Christmas Letters (Blossom Street #3.5) by Debbie Macomber

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Even tho ive read many other Christmas Books by Debbie i have to say i dont recall ever reading one by her that's set in a series but i really enjoyed this one. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Katherine was definately my favorite especially with comical things she'd say. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Seattle while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Christmas Book!! Can't wait to read more by Debbie in the future!!

A Highlander Christmas (Highlanders Series #7) by Janet Chapman

  
Rating: 2 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by Janet so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i expect so much more from this then what it ended up being. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Camry was my favorite despite her being wishy washy about telling her parents about her Career change. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Maine while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall an OK Christmas Romance but would of been better if it had picked up from the beginning. I will read more by Janet in the future but i hope all her other books arent like this one was. 

Review for Murder by Christmas ( A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery #25) by Lesley Cookman

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for sending me this FREE EBook to promote and review for Lesley as part of her Book Tour last week. 

This was my first time reading a Mystery by Lesley so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one. It reminded me of a Cute Christmas Cozy. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. I couldnt pick just one as my favorite since i seemed to like all of them. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Cantabury England while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Book 25 in this Mystery Series!! Can't wait to read more by Lesley in the future!!

Review for Saving Mrs Roosevelt (Heroes of WW2 #3) by Candice Sue Patterson

  
Rating: 5 Stars!!  
Review: 
Thank you to Barbour Publishing's Review Crew for picking me to receive this FREE COPY as part of their Review Crew a few years ago. 

This was My First Time Reading a Book by Candice even tho this was only The 2nd Novel ive read in this series but i wasnt sure what to expect and surprisingly i loved it. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. I loved Shirley's Characters because her determination to save The First Lady from an Attempted Assassination on her Husband The President. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in December 1942 Maine while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Historical Fiction Book in this series!! Can't wait to read more by Candice and in this Series in the future!! 

Review for The Cat in The Christmas Tree and Other True Stories of Feline Joy and Merry Mischief by Callie Smith Grant

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Revell for sending me this FREE Copy to read and review as part of their Review Crew. 

This was only the 2nd Book ive read by Callie Smith Grant so i knew what to expect and i have to say i loved this one just as much as i did your first book Second Chance Cats. 

Throughout the book it contained cute stories about Cats and Kittens causing Joy and Mischief during Christmas time with Ornaments and Trees. 

I loved all the stories which made it hard to pick just one as my favorite. 

If you love reading Non-Fiction Books about Cats then this one is just for you. Can't wait to read more by Callie in the future!!

Review for Daddy's Gone A Hunting by Mary Higgins Clark

  
Rating: 2 Stars!! 
Review: 
I really had HIGH Hopes for this one since i love all the other books by Mary but sadly this one was a BIG Disappointment. I thought this would be a fun Christmas based Mystery but instead its more of an FBI Mystery which im never a big of those since i perfer to watch them over reading them. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in the book while reading. 

If this story had picked up from the beginning instead of Chapter 10 i would of loved this one a little more. Overall an OK Mystery but could of been alot better. 

Can't wait to read more by Mary in the future!!

December TBR

  
                                        ⛄🎄December TBR⛄🎄  
Happy 1st Day of December!! Crazy that were in the LAST 31 Days of 2023 so with that being said, Here's my TBR for this month. 

Most of My Reads this month, like most Decembers surround Christmas and Winter Settings in . Some of these ive had since 2021 and some i recently received. 

For Reading Activities, Im not doing any connected to a Book Club cause none interested me so im doing The UNO TBR Challenge thats been mentioned on Youtube earlier this month. Basiclly you play Uno the normal way BUT whatever card you put down is the color or number book you have to read before your next move. 

Inbetween Reading ill be watching Christmas Movies and Making Christmas Cookies so im not sure how much reading ill get down but hoping to meet my 350 Goal for this years Reading Challenge. 

What Books will you be reading this month?! Let Me Know in the comments!! 

Happy Reading and Merry Christmas!!