by: Ginny Baird
Series: Christmas Town
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: December 25, 2016
Publisher: Winter Wedding Press
Come home this Christmas to...
CHRISTMAS TOWN, TENNESSEE
Where everyday dreams come true!
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird continues her heartwarming holiday series...
Northern Virginia attorney Ben Winchester has spent the past four years being the best single dad he could be to his eight-year-old daughter Lily. Yet, last Christmas, he was unable to give her the one thing she asked for: a mommy. Since his late-wife's death, Ben has scarcely dated at all. He's also had a hard time with the holidays. When Ben and Lily venture to Christmas Town, Tennessee for Ben's sister's December wedding, they discover a village infused with holiday joy. Upbeat Sandy Claus runs the Snow Globe Gallery...loves sleigh bells, winter and kids. She has a special way about her, and is the most caring and intuitive person Ben has ever met. When Ben finds himself falling for the beautiful blonde with big blue eyes, she hesitates about becoming involved due to some unusual family history. Despite complications that ensue, will true love prevail with Ben making his--and Lily's--fondest Christmas wishes come true?
CHRISTMAS TOWN, TENNESSEE
Where everyday dreams come true!
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird continues her heartwarming holiday series...
Northern Virginia attorney Ben Winchester has spent the past four years being the best single dad he could be to his eight-year-old daughter Lily. Yet, last Christmas, he was unable to give her the one thing she asked for: a mommy. Since his late-wife's death, Ben has scarcely dated at all. He's also had a hard time with the holidays. When Ben and Lily venture to Christmas Town, Tennessee for Ben's sister's December wedding, they discover a village infused with holiday joy. Upbeat Sandy Claus runs the Snow Globe Gallery...loves sleigh bells, winter and kids. She has a special way about her, and is the most caring and intuitive person Ben has ever met. When Ben finds himself falling for the beautiful blonde with big blue eyes, she hesitates about becoming involved due to some unusual family history. Despite complications that ensue, will true love prevail with Ben making his--and Lily's--fondest Christmas wishes come true?
REVIEW
A Mommy for Christmas is a light closed door romance, that’s overly sweet. Ben Winchester is a single father to an eight-year-old little girl, Lily. Sandy Claus is a gallery owner and one of Ben’s sister's best friends. While in town for his sister’s pre-wedding party the two bump into each other at Hannah’s cookie shop. The Christmas Cookie Shop is known to make inspired cookies. This time of year, the Commitment Cookie (believed to inspire true love) is very popular. After this encounter, the two can't seem to stop thinking about each other. Their attraction intensifies after Ben mistakenly eats a Commitment Cookie given to him by Sandy.
I really liked the characters of Ben, Sandy, and Lily. Together, they make a lovely family unit. Lily is very pushy in wanting a Mommy and she doesn’t hide that fact. I love that Ginny Baird throws in little clues as to who future couples are going to be. Even little Lily is hinted at having a relationship when she’s older.
A Mommy for Christmas was truly an enjoyable read. I just found the story to be a little too sweet for my taste. I also found myself questioning the actions of Ben and Sandy and wondering if they were truly sincere. I know that’s an odd thing to say, but I really wanted to know if Ben and Sandy fell for each other naturally or if Ben eating a cookie given to him by Sandy sparked their relationship. I also found myself comparing this story to the first book in the series, The Christmas Cookie Shop. I LOVED that story and it was just a little hard for me not to compare the two.
A Mommy for Christmas is a standalone read, however you will definitely want to read all the books in the series. I think you’ll find yourself invested in the secondary characters just as much as the main characters and wanting to see them get their happily-ever-afters as well.
**I received a copy of this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed.**
Rating: 4
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Romance writer Ginny Baird has published novels in print and online and received screenplay options from Hollywood for her family and romantic comedy scripts. Whether writing light hearted romantic comedy or spine-tingling romantic suspense, she delights in delivering heartwarming stories.
She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, a Top 10 Best Seller on Kindle, NOOK and iBooks, and a #1 Best Seller in several Romance and Women's Fiction categories. When she's not writing, Ginny enjoys cooking, biking and spending time with her family in Virginia. Ginny loves hearing from her readers! She invites you to visit her website and connect with her on social media.
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Dear Kim, Thank you ever so much for your lovely review of A Mommy for Christmas. I'm just thrilled that you enjoyed reading the book and that you are loving the series. I greatly value your support! ~Ginny
ReplyDeleteI should be thanking you. It was my pleasure to read the book. I can't wait for the next one.
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