Christmas in the Country

Jeanie Smith Cash and Christine Lynxwiler
Barbour Publishing Inc. (2006)
ISBN 1597893412 
Reviewed by Beverly Pechin for Reader Views (11/06)

 “Christmas in the Country” contains two beautifully written romance novels snuggled together between the covers.   The two authors bring the feeling of Christmas into your soul.  

The first story shares the heartache of love gone awry as, what seems like, a perfect romance ends for no 'good' reason, or does it?  Will Abigail allow the one man she has loved so deeply step back into her life, even after he's broken her heart and betrayed her love to marry another woman?  Or will Nick have a valid reason for casting her aside and be able to win her heart back? 

As they find themselves pushed into a situation of surviving a horrible snowstorm that threatens to keep them from celebrating Christmas Eve with their friends and family 'back home,' they just may find that there is so much more involved in their love then they ever imagined.  Fighting to get back home after their flight has been cancelled, they finally have the chance to really talk to each other and Abigail discovers that there is much more involved in Nick's choice to marry another woman then she could ever imagine.

The second story tells of the love of friendship, so deep that they know each other's every thought.  Or do they?  Perhaps there is something a little more intense that has never been said and all they need is the perfect setting to bring out their true feelings.  As best friends, they seem to be able to conquer the world but may never allow their own true love for each other to give them the happiness they search for. 

Together, Lauren and Jeff make a family that's hit by hard times, but feel the true meaning of Christmas spirit by giving them a new start on life. With the spirit of Christmas taking them full force into Christmas Eve, they need to decide what they want for themselves as they share their generosity with others.  Can Lauren force herself to smile another day as Jeff takes a phone call from his newest girlfriend, who seems to be 'the one' this time?  What will she decide to do this year to celebrate Christmas, the one holiday they always shared together with their families?  Is it time to walk away and move on with her life or should she decide to be happy in his new found love and remain best friends?

“Christmas in the County” contains touching stories that will not only bring back the spirit of love but the true spirit of Christmas to anyone who reads this beautifully written duet.  What a wonderful treat in any romance readers stocking this year!  Written from the heart with a Christian perspective, you will step away glowing with the feeling of holiday spirit and sentimental love that reaches deep into your soul.

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