jjares reviewed on 7/31/2022 + 3413 more book reviews

This volume of three Christmas stories contains all-new stories (as of 1993).

ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS (Curtiss Ann Matlock) -- VG
Olivia Pritchett has come from North Carolina with her two sons to marry John Carter in Texas. They'd met while John was on a sheep-buying trip to Carolina, and the couple had agreed to wed. Unfortunately, Monroe Locket, his ranch partner had to bring the bad news of John's death to Olivia. She and the boys are devastated. Olivia begs him to allow them to have Christmas on the ranch before returning home. Monroe reluctantly agrees.

It is critical for Olivia to give the boys a good Christmas because, in North Carolina, they are controlled by relatives who cling to the grim life of the South after the Civil War.

A FAIRYTALE SEASON (Marianne Willman) -- 2 Stars
This story is so improbable that it isn't worth repeating. I can't believe I wasted the time to read it.

TIDINGS OF JOY ( Victoria Pade) -- 3 Stars
Drew Dunlap left Pinewood, Colorado six years ago over the objections and tears of Linnie Rhodes. Now, Drew is back, and he's bought and repaired the home he and Linnie had promised themselves they would share when they married. However, Will Larson, a banker, wants Linnie to marry him. This story just dragged along.

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