Gail W. (G-Rated) reviewed Once Upon A Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year'Twas The Week Before Christmas on + 313 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great quick read, both stories were delightful.
Like a double scoop of vanilla ice cream, these two inspirational novellas by Snelling and Worth are fairly predictable, go down smooth, and are extra-sweet. Snelling's "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" revolves around two successful, self-employed workaholics in California who meet by accident when their beloved basset hounds rendezvous (think 101 Dalmatians). An unexpected development in Thane Davidson's life causes love interest Blythe Stensrude to face some hidden fears (which are never explained fully or credibly to the reader), and Thane must choose whether or not he will judge someone he loves. In "'Twas the Week Before Christmas," a handsome, slang-talking Cajun is tutored in manners by a pearl-bedecked debutante type, whose hair, skin and eyes are described in more ways than there are drinks at Starbucks. In both novellas, the romance never heats up beyond a steamy kiss or two, and there's plenty of God-talk to please Christian readers. It's absurd, however, to include discussion questions at the end ("Blythe and Thane love their bassets very much... how has your pet... influenced your life?"). This is not the stuff of deep introspection, nor should it be. But as a curl-up-by-the-fireplace-and-escape-from-the-hustle-and-bustle read for the Christmas holidays, these agreeable novels meet expectations.
Like a double scoop of vanilla ice cream, these two inspirational novellas by Snelling and Worth are fairly predictable, go down smooth, and are extra-sweet. Snelling's "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" revolves around two successful, self-employed workaholics in California who meet by accident when their beloved basset hounds rendezvous (think 101 Dalmatians). An unexpected development in Thane Davidson's life causes love interest Blythe Stensrude to face some hidden fears (which are never explained fully or credibly to the reader), and Thane must choose whether or not he will judge someone he loves. In "'Twas the Week Before Christmas," a handsome, slang-talking Cajun is tutored in manners by a pearl-bedecked debutante type, whose hair, skin and eyes are described in more ways than there are drinks at Starbucks. In both novellas, the romance never heats up beyond a steamy kiss or two, and there's plenty of God-talk to please Christian readers. It's absurd, however, to include discussion questions at the end ("Blythe and Thane love their bassets very much... how has your pet... influenced your life?"). This is not the stuff of deep introspection, nor should it be. But as a curl-up-by-the-fireplace-and-escape-from-the-hustle-and-bustle read for the Christmas holidays, these agreeable novels meet expectations.
Peggy H. reviewed Once Upon A Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year'Twas The Week Before Christmas on + 108 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
good reading
Rhonda B. (littlerhonda) reviewed Once Upon A Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year'Twas The Week Before Christmas on + 161 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
great christmas read
Dawn B. (b4dawnak) reviewed Once Upon A Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year'Twas The Week Before Christmas on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The first story, the longer of the two was only mildly good, I would give it maybe 2 1/2 stars, but it was a quick easy somewhat enjoyable read. The 2nd story however was fantastic and made the whole thing worth it. I would give the 2nd story 4 1/2 stars...maybe 5!
Jody D. (tigermom) reviewed Once Upon A Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year'Twas The Week Before Christmas on + 44 more book reviews
Great and heartwarming stories.
Marcia K. (marwan) reviewed Once Upon A Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year'Twas The Week Before Christmas on + 496 more book reviews
I enjoyed the Lauraine snelling story more than the Lenora Worth story, but a quick read
Jess R. (Jess77) reviewed Once Upon A Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year'Twas The Week Before Christmas on + 66 more book reviews
Christian Romance:
From the back of the book - Two joyous, romantic novellas from two of your favorite Christian authors.
From the back of the book - Two joyous, romantic novellas from two of your favorite Christian authors.
Heidi F. (dutchgirl) reviewed Once Upon A Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year'Twas The Week Before Christmas on + 1019 more book reviews
Two award winning authors bring you a duo of captivating Christmas love stories.
Lisa C. (lbethk) reviewed Once Upon A Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year'Twas The Week Before Christmas on + 29 more book reviews
Two sweet Christmas romances including lovable dogs and some religious inspiration.
Gina (gmbpretch) - reviewed Once Upon A Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year'Twas The Week Before Christmas on + 5 more book reviews
This was definitely a feel-good book. It was an easy read and puts you in the Christmas mood. I would recommend this book for those who like happy endings, like I do!
