Carla Kelly's Christmas Collection Blog Tour

I know it's October, but it can never be too early for a good Christmas story. Stories that foster good will and peace on earth are always fun to read and they keep the Spirit of the Season with readers all year long. I'll read them in February if I find a good one.  This is one of those good ones. Actually, it's 4 of those good ones. 

A collection of short Christmas stories brings to life the regency era and reminds us that romance and love don't only happen under the sun, they can happen under a blanket of snow too! 

It's not surprising that Ms. Kelly is able to write four very different women and their equally different romances. She's had plenty of experience in the writing and publishing world. She's written over 34 novels and won multiple awards. Her experience comes across in the way the words come together on the page. 

I'll admit, I'm a sucker for a clean romance. I think my heart beat sounds like the flapping of pages. This Christmas Collection fed my romantic nature as well as my appetite for a good book. I think it would make a wonderful gift for a friend or for yourself this holiday season. 

Kris Kringle's Magic

This was a wonderful story covering the romance between Mr. and Mrs. Kringle (a.k.a. Santa and Mrs. Clause) as well as the beginnings of their Christmas Eve traditions. 

What I loved about this book:

It wasn't just a love story. There are some pretty deep social conflicts going on in the community - well the world over really. Guess who's in the middle of it all? That's right, Kris Kringle. He's a mover and a shaker of the best sort. I had to ask myself, if I were in Rebecca's (MC) shoes, what side would I take? Would I be one to go along with people? Or, would I be one to strike for change? I hope I'd be on the same side as Kris and Rebecca. Really, can you ever go wrong when you side with Santa Clause?

Rebecca also finds out a dark family secret. I won't reveal the info here because I so hate spoilers, but I will tell you that it makes you think twice about judging others. 

I think the author, Dianne Stringam Tolley, did an excellent job building a world we can relate to as well as picture as we read. I loved the elf village. I would love to visit one day and probably stay forever.  

I was so thankful for the opportunity to review this book as it has kick started my holiday season with the right spirit. Grab yourself a copy and kick back with a cup of cocoa.