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Four authors, four Christmas novellas of peace, joy, love (and red pickup trucks)
A Christmas Wedding to Die For by Darlene L. Turner
’Tis the season for deadly secrets.
Photographer Adelaide Fox thought she had the perfect assignment—capturing the winning shot at a high-profile Yukon wedding. But when the bride vanishes and a guest is found dead, holiday cheer turns to mystery. As a blizzard approaches, Adelaide teams up with the bride’s rugged brother, tracker Declan Stone. With danger closing in, suspicious guests, and threatening messages, Adelaide must unravel the truth—and maybe open her heart—to find peace on earth this Christmas.
Season of Forever by Helena Smrcek
Past meets present. Two hearts, WWII secrets, and a Christmas of second chances.
Past and present entwine in a story of love, loss, and second chances. In the shadows of WWII, a fragile romance is tested by sacrifice and distance. Decades later, in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Faith helps at her grandmother’s sweater shop, while next door Joseph acquires a charred WWII Bible marked with a red ribbon. Despite their rocky first encounter, will Faith and Joseph give their budding relationship a chance—and uncover the hidden story within the Bible’s pages?
Falling for You by Melanie Stevenson
A broken engagement, a broken rib, and a broken heart.
Author Laurel Bennett hadn’t planned to spend Christmas this way. Her escape to Banff was meant to avoid her ex-fiancé’s wedding, not land her in recovery at the Banff Springs Hotel. But when she crosses paths with Dr. Ethan Pine—the charming stranger who saved her on the slopes—everything changes. A whirlwind of magical days sparks undeniable chemistry, and they must decide if love can bridge both the distance and the wounds that threaten to keep them apart.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Potter by Sara Davison
He thought he knew exactly what he wanted.
Jack Miller is determined to make it big in the Big Apple. So why does he keep getting dragged back to the place—and the woman—he’s trying to leave behind? Playing the lead in his tiny Nova Scotian town’s production of It’s a Wonderful Life gives Jack a glimpse into the life that could have been his. Good thing it’s not the one he wants, since it’s clearly too late for him to get it back.
- 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic holiday collection Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2025 Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase Woohoo! Greatest impulse buy ever. I saw the pretty cover on Instagram and discovered that the collection is written by four Canadian authors with four different Canadian settings! Sold! The novellas vary greatly, from mystery to dual timeline to rom/com but they all feature a Canadian Christmas and each story cleverly features a red truck and a classic Christmas Carol. Loved spotting those little connections in each novella. In A Christmas Wedding to Die For by Darlene L. Turner, two cases of unrequited love meet up again in the Yukon wilderness. A Christmas wedding dissolves into mystery and mayhem, though there are plenty of cozy vibes that keep this from being a traditional suspense. Loved the fast pace and the eclectic secondary characters (a few who are truly dreadful!) I love feeling righteously indignant on behalf of a hero and heroine! I got a real sense of a Yukon winter which added an atmospheric element to the story. Season of Forever by Helena Smreck is set in the scenic town of St. Jacobs Ontario (present day) and in England during World War II, so, yay, dual timeline novella style! I’ll admit to being drawn to the WWII romance (it made me cry) but I enjoyed the contrasts in the contemporary romance as well and the way the timelines fit together by the end wrapped things up nicely. If you enjoy a good rom/com, Falling for You by Melanie Stevenson is the perfect fit. It’s super cute and playful with great comedic beats. The Banff, Alberta setting is a bonus. The author’s descriptions of the resort and the town made me feel like I was actually there. Romantical and funny with a bit of festive toe-curls thrown in to heat things up! ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is one of my favourite holiday movies and it takes centerstage in Sara Davison’s Merry Christmas, Mr. Potter. Angst abounds in this second chance romance that features two actors reunited in a small town theatre production of the classic movie. The Nova Scotia backdrop added an extra thrill to my maritime loving heart! And the way the author weaves elements of ‘It’s a Wonderful Live’ into Jack and Kali’s situation is masterfully written. A stunning way to end a stellar holiday collection.Kav
- 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Anthology Reviewed in Canada on November 4, 2025 Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase I really enjoyed this anthology. It’s great to have four separate stories that are quite different but with a common theme. All are completely clean. My favourite story in this collection was “Falling For You” by Melanie Stevenson, which was a delightful romance set at a ski hill. Laurel is a skilled skier, but on a trip to Banff to escape her ex’s wedding, she falls and breaks a rib. Enter the handsome and caring doctor. There’s something for everyone in this anthology - a murder mystery, a historical, and a second chance romance.Sara LeMay
- 5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful set of Christmas novellas Reviewed in Canada on November 4, 2025 Format: Kindle Edition A wonderful book of four novellas by four different authors but all tied together by different things that are mentioned in all four stories. I loved all of them, one a mystery, on a dual timeline, one a rom com and one based on the movie It's a Wonderful Life. So there is a story that everyone should like. Each of the stories takes place in a different province in Canada around Christmastime. So grab a blanket and a hot cup of something to drink and curl up and fall in love with all the characters in this wonderful anthology. Sara White
- 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Christmas collection Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2025 Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase This collection of four inspirational short stories taking place at Christmastime touched my heart and encouraged me to keep persevering when circumstances are tough. The first story was suspenseful and full of twists that I never saw coming. A few of the characters were delightful while others were vile and selfish, and I thought the author did an excellent job touching on difficult topics. I would not mind seeing some of the characters again! The second story was heartbreaking, to the point where I ugly cried at work while I was on my lunch break. I loved the split time storyline, and while I enjoyed the modern story, my heart was captured by the WWII era love story that had an unexpected impact on me. The third story was full of humor and fun, and the chemistry between the two love interests was undeniable. The fourth story also touched my heart because of its emphasis on the truths from It’s a Wonderful Life. Everyone’s life matters, and each individual has a far reaching impact that he or she does not know about. I highly recommend this collection, and I am looking forward to reading more from these talented authors.Brittany A Searfoss
- 5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful Christmas anthology Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2025 Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase I loved every one of these stories. Each one was a different genre that will draw you right into the time and place of each one. The first one will take you on an adventure through beautiful scenery. Along with a kidnapping and a murder. Just who do you trust and how many more will die? The second story will take you into two different time periods with a heartfelt romance in each time period. I didn't want this story to end. Truthfully, I would love to read more on each of these stories. Oh the third story will have skiing the Rockies, while trying to forget your past. You will be rooting for the two strangers , but will the past come back to haunt them? Then the last story will make you want to watch a certain Christmas movie before you ever finish the first chapter. I really enjoyed the lines from the movie underneath the chapter numbers. Be prepared to hear bells and see red pickup trucks through this anthology. You will love each of these stories! I received a complimentary copy of these stories, but was not required to leave a positive review. All opinions are what I thought , and it was so good that I have already pre-ordered one. Joy B.