Book Review | A Match Made at Christmas

Today I am reviewing A Match Made at Christmas

Book Description

A-parent-ly Christmas (by Amy R Anguish)—Noel and Joy Davidson didn’t mean to separate, but a job promotion and educational opportunities were too much for their marriage to withstand. Now, it’s Christmas and their son Andy wants them together. Between his mischief, an unexpected snowstorm, and the holiday spirit, they’re remembering why they first wanted to be together. But which one will give up their dream for the other?

A Match of her Own (by Sarah Anne Crouch)—Victoria Wood is torn between elation and devastation now that her sister is married and gone. When she realizes her sister’s best friend is alone and best-friend-less on Christmas, she knows just what to do. Set her up with a boyfriend! But pesky Jared Knight keeps getting in the way. Jared can’t date Victoria—she’s too immature—but he can’t convince his heart to move on. How will he keep Victoria from ruining everyone’s love lives? When will she realize her perfect match is closer than she thinks?

Jingle Bell Matchmakers (by Lori DeJong)—When country music star Aubrey Mayfield is lured home after years away, she’s bewildered when she and ex-fiance-now-widowed-dad Cody Lansdale keep finding themselves in the same place at the same time. As they become reacquainted, however, old feelings stir. Aubrey’s at a crossroads in her career and is contemplating a change. But when a chance at headlining her own tour takes her back to Nashville, Cody realizes her dreams may once again come between them. Unless God, with a little help from the Jingle Bell Committee, has a better plan.

The Santa Setup (by Heather Greer)—Turning friendship into love takes magic. Good thing Nicholas Eckert and Julie Clarke work at Christmas Wonderland. The attraction brims with holiday magic, not to mention four teenage elves determined that Mr. and Mrs. Claus stop playing a couple and become one. The teens will need more than mistletoe to pair up these two. Julie is seeing someone, and Nick won’t risk their friendship for possible love. Only the elven employees’ outrageous antics stand a chance of setting up Santa in time for Christmas.

My Review

Thanks to the publisher for my review copy.

I really enjoyed this collection on Novellas. Each is as good as the other which often doesn’t happen with a collection. 

A-parent-ly Christmas (by Amy R Anguish) 

features a family, Joy, Noel and their 8-year-old son Andy. To be honest Andy is the star of this novella. Joy and Noel are at a crossroads, and we see a lot of what is happening from Andy’s point of view (even if that isn’t the intention). I would love to see more books that deal with a couple several years into a marriage and dealing with different issues. Many times, a book ends at the engagement or wedding occasionally an epilogue, but we don’t often see 10 years or more down the track. Seeing how Joy and Noel deal with a current issue was refreshing.

A Match of her Own (by Sarah Anne Crouch) 

This book features Victoria and Jared. If you love Emma, you will love this novella. To be honest I haven’t read Emma as I am not a Jane Austin fan and there are times I wanted to reach in and knock sense into Victoria. She does have good intentions in her own mind, but I found her frustrating. Thankfully she does change, and I liked her by the end. Jared is the voice of reason. The book starts with the wedding of Victoria’s sister and Jared’s brother with one bridesmaid staying with Victorias family. She had decided she is a matchmaker and is set on matching her up while she’s visiting. There are some fun scenes in this story and I love the ending. 

Jingle Bell Matchmakers (by Lori DeJong) 

This is such a fun story and the longest of the novella’s. Aubrey and Cody have history. Aubrey went on to have a Country singing career while Cody stayed behind. We are about 10 years into the future when a group of matchmakers conspire to bring Aubrey back and set her up with Cody. Nothing is left to chance and it is fun seeing the lengths these ladies go to. Aubrey is also very much at a crossroads deciding what next. We also see a little into what it takes to make it as a Country singer how it isn’t all we may expect. I was very satisfied with the ending. 

The Santa Setup (by Heather Greer)

Now this was so fun. We have Nicholas and Julie who are best friends working at a Christmas theme village. There are a group of teens who play elves who have one mission on their mind in setting these two up. To make them see they are the perfect couple. Some of the antics are so fun. Enter another romantic interest which makes the teens work harder. I loved how this book played out and I want to go to this village. 

Final Thoughts are this is a really good Christmas collection that I would be happy to recommend.