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Christmas Cookie
Hailey moves to the small town of Bellfrey to start over, not only for herself but for her daughter. Ever since her husband died she'd been lonely. She needs a family, and her aunt in Bellfrey has been kind enough to offer her a place to live.
As if that wasn't enough, faith intervenes and provides the perfect chance for Hailey to fulfill a dream; opening her own bakery.
She has no time for romance when handsome handyman Sam steps into her life.
Ready to settle down and start a family of his own, Sam has bought a house that he intends to make a home. The only thing missing; a wife.
Is his brother right when he says Sam is too intent on marriage and scares off the women he dates? Should he try dating just for fun?
The new bakery owner is not his type, but somehow he can't stop thinking about her.
As if that wasn't enough, faith intervenes and provides the perfect chance for Hailey to fulfill a dream; opening her own bakery.
She has no time for romance when handsome handyman Sam steps into her life.
Ready to settle down and start a family of his own, Sam has bought a house that he intends to make a home. The only thing missing; a wife.
Is his brother right when he says Sam is too intent on marriage and scares off the women he dates? Should he try dating just for fun?
The new bakery owner is not his type, but somehow he can't stop thinking about her.
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Published December 17, 2019
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December 16, 2019
Widowed single mom Hailey moves to Bellfrey where her aunt has offered her and her daughter a place to stay and when she goes to open her bakery she needs some repairs done. Sam is the local handyman who has purchased a home with the thoughts of having his own family and Hailey sure looks like the one he wants. Can Hailey and Sam work together to make a family?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 20, 2019
Good Story, but Punctuation a Real Problem
This is a sweet little Christmas novella revolving around a widowed young mother and her adorably precocious daughter, Sage, and handyman Sam. Two years after the passing of her husband of only six months, Hailey takes her aunt up on an offer to live with her in a small town. Hailey's dream of opening a bakery, and she will do so now as she starts the next chapter of her life. Due to a minor fire, the space has been left empty for some time. Sam is hired by the building's owner to get the place ready. Sam's a serious guy, always thinking of his next date in terms of whether she will be the future Mrs. Sam. He's even recently bought a new home that's too large for a single guy, with the hopes of it turning into a family home one day. In the couple's meet-cute, they literally run into each other; it even happened the second time they meet. They have gentle chemistry which is fun to watch play out.
The only true drawback I saw in this book was that it desperately needed a copyeditor or proofreader. Extra words were problematic, and comma mistakes were rife, enough for it to sometimes cause issues with meaning. It was certainly distracting. Commas weren't used after long introductory phrases or between independent clauses in a compound sentence. There are also missing around forms of address. They were just missing a lot of places. Surprisingly, one showed up in the middle of a word. I do get ARCs (advance review copies), but I did check the 10% at Amazon; the mistakes I had seen in that first portion were still in the published book. This author has potential, but it is not yet fully realized.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
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This is a sweet little Christmas novella revolving around a widowed young mother and her adorably precocious daughter, Sage, and handyman Sam. Two years after the passing of her husband of only six months, Hailey takes her aunt up on an offer to live with her in a small town. Hailey's dream of opening a bakery, and she will do so now as she starts the next chapter of her life. Due to a minor fire, the space has been left empty for some time. Sam is hired by the building's owner to get the place ready. Sam's a serious guy, always thinking of his next date in terms of whether she will be the future Mrs. Sam. He's even recently bought a new home that's too large for a single guy, with the hopes of it turning into a family home one day. In the couple's meet-cute, they literally run into each other; it even happened the second time they meet. They have gentle chemistry which is fun to watch play out.
The only true drawback I saw in this book was that it desperately needed a copyeditor or proofreader. Extra words were problematic, and comma mistakes were rife, enough for it to sometimes cause issues with meaning. It was certainly distracting. Commas weren't used after long introductory phrases or between independent clauses in a compound sentence. There are also missing around forms of address. They were just missing a lot of places. Surprisingly, one showed up in the middle of a word. I do get ARCs (advance review copies), but I did check the 10% at Amazon; the mistakes I had seen in that first portion were still in the published book. This author has potential, but it is not yet fully realized.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
December 16, 2019
This is a sweet holiday romance with strong , likable characters in Hailey and Sam. The author does a beautiful job bringing the two together with the help of some friends after a misunderstanding. She brings the holiday spirit to life with new friends,family and love. It's well written,moves quickly and smoothly and I enjoyed reading.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
December 17, 2019
Christmas Cookie is the first book in the Bellfrey Romance series and is a sweet holiday romance. The characters are warm, charming, and lovable. The storyline is well written and flows nicely throughout, with a fresh start for Hailey and Sage, humour, misunderstandings, friends, family, and a chance for a new life and love with Sam.
I am looking forward to reading more books in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I am looking forward to reading more books in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 16, 2019
Sam and Hailey were a cute couple to get to know. Hailey and her adorable daughter Sage have had some rough years but are hopeful for the future. Sam wants the perfect future but doesn't know how to make it happen. When these two meet, they don't start off on the greatest footing. Even with a hiccup or two, they made a cute couple. This is a sweet Christmas story of new beginnings!
December 17, 2019
The first book in the Bellfrey Romance series by a new Author to me, and it looks like this is her debut book, it is well written with a very good storyline. This is widowed Hailey, her daughter Sage, and handyman Sam story of how the get her bakery open and the closeness it bring to the three of them. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 18, 2019
A cute breakout book for this author. Hailey is a widowed mom who's starting over at Bellfrey. Sam is a local handyman who's crazy about starting a family and Hailey looks like the one.
The characters are sweet, warm and adorable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The characters are sweet, warm and adorable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 20, 2019
For a short story it was great! There is promise of future stories with all the characters in this book. It reminded me of a Christmas Hallmark movie, which is what i love watching at Christmas time. Cosy reading at its best!
Sam the handy man and Hailey from the city meet when Hailey decides to open the bakery which is in need of a handy man for repairs.
Sam the handy man and Hailey from the city meet when Hailey decides to open the bakery which is in need of a handy man for repairs.
December 17, 2019
This was a great short story about Myra and Sam. Myra has so hardships in life and moves in with her aunt. The small town where they live is very friendly to her and Sage.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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