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Title: A Christmas Bargain Why had she thought she could do this?
For once in your life, use a little common sense, Annalise, her mother’s voice echoed in her mind. This is foolishness. What do you know about running a business, let alone a Christmas tree farm?
Coming here had been a mistake. After all, reading about something wasn’t the same as doing it. She’d obviously underestimated the amount of work involved.
Tears pricked her eyes before spilling onto her cheeks.
“There you are.” Hawkins’ raised voice startled her.
She quickly swiped at her tears as he stepped in front of her.
“I wondered where you—” His gaze bore into her, his expression softening. “What’s wrong?”
“I can’t do this.”
He cupped her elbows in his palms, his warmth seeping into her. Confusion marred his handsome face. “Do what?”
“I’m not capable of running a Christmas tree farm.”
“What?” He took a step back. “Why would you think that?”
“Oh, come on.” She shivered. “I didn’t even look to see if there was gas in the mower.”
Hands now on his hips, he shook his head. “Have you forgotten about our collaboration? Our agreement?”
“It doesn’t matter.” They hadn’t signed a formal agreement yet, anyway. “Even my two-thirds of the trees are still too much.”
He dipped his head, urging her to look at him. “You do realize we’re playing catch-up right now? But we will catch up. Once we do that, the maintenance won’t be nearly as overwhelming.”
“There were six of us working today, and we barely made a dent.” To her chagrin, tears fell again, and she turned away.
After a moment, he moved in front of her. “Between Gary’s journals and preparation and your ideas to make this a real destination for families, I have no doubt that you can do this, Annalise. You’ve got my entire family excited about this endeavor. Including me.”
His words washed over her like a healing balm, soothing her disbelieving heart. No one had ever spoken such encouraging words to her before.
MY REVIEW:
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A powerful story about healing, forgiveness, and finding true love when it's least expected . . .
This second installment of Author Mindy Obenhaus's 'Hope Crossing' series is a strong follow-up to book one, 'A Cowgirl's Redemption.' This story involves the brother of the lead female from book one, Gloriana Prescott.
Hawkins Prescott is a highly-intelligent, thoughtful, and caring man who is struggling to recover from a hurtful, disastrous relationship with a woman he barely knew. When a lovely widow with a delightful baby girl moves to the property next to Prescott Farms, Hawkins is beside himself—for a couple of reasons which the author reveals in her own good time.
Annalise Grant is recovering from the unexpected death of her husband, Dylan, a year earlier. She and her sixteen-month-old daughter, Olivia, are moving to Hope Crossing, Texas, to live in the home her late husband's uncle left to her upon his own death a few months ago.
Annalise has big plans for the Christmas tree farm which is growing on the side of the property that adjoins with Prescott Farms. A land encroachment dispute causes sparks to fly when Hawkins confronts Annalise about the problem. However, she is a quick-thinker and suggests a solution that will mutually benefit both families.
There are many interesting facets of this plot including the development of the Christmas tree farm. I enjoy reading about how small business people take an idea from the dream stage to the planning stage to the launch of the business. I think readers will enjoy seeing Annalise's dream come to fruition.
I have read several of this author's books, and I find her to be a master storyteller. Not only does she include the big things in life in her books, she writes about the small things in life that lead couples to fall in love, causes families to draw together in tough times, and shows positive parenting techniques through how her characters relate to and treat their little ones.
The faith thread runs throughout the story and is presented in a positive manner. The main characters in this story grow and progress in their faith. This book is completely clean in language and content.
I received a copy of the book from the author as a member of her launch team. All of my opinions and thoughts shared here are solely my own.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Award-winning author Mindy Obenhaus is passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. She lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, two sassy pups, countless cattle, deer and the occasional coyote, mountain lion or snake. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and watching the Hallmark Channel.
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thanks so much, June!
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a book I would enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, June, for the wonderful review. The romance sounds heartwarming, and the information about small business will be interesting and educational.
ReplyDeletethis excerpt pulled me in right away!!
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This sounds like a wonderful book to read
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