Happy Sunday! Today’s Preview is a Holiday book which is full of Christmas cheer! While you may not be thinking of Christmas yet, this may be a book you can think about reading as we look towards our longer, cooler nights.
The Publisher notes: “Vanessa Larkin was supposed to be spending Christmas in Paris, France on a business trip she hoped to enjoy as a working vacation. Instead, she’s been assigned to Fraser Hills, North Carolina—home of the Best Fruitcake in the USA—to convert her company’s property into warehouse space and shut down Porter’s, the fruitcake factory. Offering retirement packages and selling locals on new job opportunities may not spread holiday cheer, but Vanessa believes she’s helping secure the town’s future.
Mike Marshall’s family founded Porter’s. For decades, the factory served as the lifeblood of the community until his grandfather sold the business to a Chicago corporation. The sale cost the town its independence—and the Marshalls their family ties. A horse farmer, Mike was never involved with his grandfather’s company, but still felt Fraser Hills lost part of its identity. And as a widower raising a teenage daughter, he’s suffered enough losses in one lifetime. News of the factory’s closing means losing another piece of the town’s legacy.
Far from the skyscrapers and rapid pace of the city, Vanessa finds herself enjoying the easygoing rhythms of rural living. With Mike as her guide, she learns to appreciate the simple pleasures found in shared holiday festivities among friends. Fraser Hills is a town she is growing to love—and Mike is someone she is falling in love with. Now all Vanessa needs is a Christmas miracle to give her newfound friends and home a gift they’ll cherish for many New Years to come”.
Doesn’t this sound festive? I’ll be reading and reviewing this book closer to its September 29 publication day.
Have a great Sunday!
Sarah Mark
Ooh this sounds like the perfect book to snuggle up and read as the nights begin to get darker earlier with some hot chocolate.
thathappyreader
That sounds perfect to me! Thanks Sarah!
Amy (Little Lion Books)
This looks like such a cute book – I love a good festive read! Can't wait to read your review of it, as well as your other festive reviews 😀
Amy / http://www.littlelionbooks.co.uk
thathappyreader
Thanks Amy!
Nancy Dam
Oh man, this book is a great reminder and gives some hope that Christmas is right around the corner. The story sounds pretty neat with the family business. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy ✨ exquisitely.me
thathappyreader
Yes we definitely need all the hope we can get! Thanks Nancy!
Postcard Stories
Can't believe that Christmas is already coming 🙂 Looks like a good read.
thathappyreader
The publishers think so! Thanks for your comment!
Sophie
Not something I'd typically reach for but this sounds like such a sweet festive read x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
thathappyreader
Thanks Sophie!
The Book View
I love that it's getting closer to Christmas so I can stop feeling guilty about reading all these cute Christmas books!
thathappyreader
No rules this year! Christmas reads anytime!