Christmas in Chestnut Ridge

 

Christmas in Chestnut Ridge is a sweet Christmas story. Written by Nancy Naigle, the story takes you on a journey from city girl meets country boy.

Sheila Aldridge is a real estate broker from Richmond VA. When her best friend asks her to join her for Christmas in Chestnut Ridge, Sheila doesn't see how she can step away from her lucrative business. But as things are always slow during the holidays, she decides to make the trip. Mostly to help Natalie with the Christmas Tree Stoll. Sheila meets Fire Chief Tucker and sparks start to fly.

Clean and heart warming, it is a perfect small town Christmas story. It was fun to read a story that was about kindness and caring of neighbors. 

I received a complimentary ebook copy from the publisher, through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

September

 

Born of Gilded Mountains

 

Born of Gilded Mountains by Amanda Dykes is a mystery. A story of reconciliation and hope.

This story is written in a slightly different style. There are letters, newspaper articles, play scenes and a mystery. The two main characters, Rusty Bright and Marybeth Spratts (Mercy Windsor) tell a complicated story. The story tells of friendship, love, loss and hope The mystery flows through the chapters and leads to a treasure hunt.

I found the jumping back and forth was a bit difficult to follow at times. This is not my favorite type of story by this author but if you stick with it, it is worth the read. 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.