The Perfect Christmas Village

The Perfect Christmas Village
Author: Bella Osborne
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2023-10-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1804542679

Tis the season.... for a Christmas cynic to have his frozen heart melted by festive magic. When Christmas-hating Sam moves to Holly Cross, he thinks he's found the perfect home, until he discovers that, each year, Holly Cross transforms into the most Christmassy village in the whole country... Blythe is just one sale away from being Real Estate Agent of the Month, so she twists the truth to sell a home to city boy Sam, who is looking for the perfect house in the perfect location. Little does he know he's just bought a cottage in the middle of the most Christmassy village in the country. And if there's one thing Sam loathes, it's Christmas. Sam's arrival puts Holly Cross's chance to win the title of Britain's Most Perfect Christmas Village now in jeopardy, and the villagers are soon up in arms. Meanwhile, Sam is in his own personal hell surrounded by fairy lights and everyone is looking to Blythe to fix things. But as the festive season looms, maybe there's more than just Christmas in Holly Cross for Sam to fall in love with...

The Christmas Village

The Christmas Village
Author: Annie Rains
Publisher: Forever
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2021-10-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1538703467

USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains returns to Somerset Lake, North Carolina, with a heartwarming Christmas story about a midwife and her ex-fiance who face high stakes when they must team up to compete in the neighborhood house decorating contest, in this trade paperback that will help get readers in the holiday spirit. Once upon a Christmas, she gave him her heart. This year, he'll have to win it back again . . . When Lucy Hannigan returned to her childhood home in Somerset Lake, one of the first things she did was join the local book club. And thank goodness, because now that Lucy’s first Christmas without her mother is bearing down upon her, she can use all the help and support she can get. Especially when she has to take in a tenant and the only person interested is Miles Bruno, her ex-fiance. Lucy’s friends keep teasing her about the way Miles is trying to make up for his mistakes but forgiving and forgetting isn’t coming easily to Lucy. With bills piling up and her mother’s finances in disarray, however, Lucy isn’t in any position to say no. As the small town prepares for the holidays and competition heats up in the Merriest Lawn decorating contest, Lucy can’t help feeling like a Scrooge. Her mom loved the holidays and won the contest each year, but as much as Lucy would like to carry on the tradition, she isn’t sure she has it in her to deck the halls this holiday. Yet when Miles shows up with tons of tinsel, dozens of decorations, and lots and lots of lights, Lucy begins to wonder if maybe the spirit of the season will finally mend her broken heart.

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
Author: Gloria Houston
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 33
Release: 1988-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 080370299X

This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family.

The Christmas Village

The Christmas Village
Author: Melissa Ann Goodwin
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781463646257

When Jamie Reynolds visits his grandparents' Vermont home for Christmas, he just wishes things would go back to the way they were before his dad disappeared. Time and again he is drawn to the miniature Christmas village that Grandma has put out to cheer him up. He imagines that life in the village would be simple and perfect and wishes he could simply disappear into it, leaving his troubles behind. Late one night, the village comes to life before Jamie's eyes, and his fantasy of escaping into it becomes very real indeed. He discovers that the village is called Canterbury, where the year is 1932. Jamie becomes fast friends with Kelly and Christopher Pennysworth, and is taken in by the kindly Ida, who runs the local boarding house. But he also makes a dangerous enemy of the mysterious and menacing Jim Gordon, whose return to town is nothing but trouble. As he desperately races against time to find his way back home for Christmas, Jamie is suddenly faced with a frightening choice: to go ahead with his plan to leave, or to stay and help his friends, at the risk of never going home again. The Christmas Village is an adventure the whole family will love, filled with suspense, secrets and surprises to the very last page. Now available: Return to Canterbury, the sequel to The Christmas Village! Join Jamie and his friends in a new adventure that pits them against a ruthless villain whose plans threaten their beloved Canterbury.

Build a Christmas Village

Build a Christmas Village
Author: Leonard Hospidor
Publisher: Sterling Innovation
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2011-09-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781435129313

Delight friends and family with an enchanting old-world village, festively decked out for the holidays. It's simple! Just punch the pieces, fold, glue, and add glitter to make a steepled church; English Tudor Revival home with a Shaker roof; New England-style Colonial; a bow-wow-wow doghouse; snow-covered trees, and more! The all-inclusive kit features an instruction book, cardstock project sheets, vellum, glitter, pipe cleaners, glue, and one premade evergreen tree.

The Perfect Christmas

The Perfect Christmas
Author: Anthea Turner
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2012-04-30
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1448132681

So you're organising Christmas this year. What are you going to give everyone? How can you make it that extra bit special? The perfect housewife is at hand to help you - with a little planning and some top tips your halls will be decked with the minimum of fuss and the greatest of flair! The Perfect Christmas is a lavishly illustrated guide to preparing and executing a Yuletide to remember, with hundreds of inspiring ideas to make your Christmas special - from handmade decorations and top shopping tips to planning a festive party and the all important Christmas dinner. Contents include: Your Christmas year planner and countdown to Christmas Designing your own Christmas cards and e-cards Decorating the tree and house Projects and crafts for the kids Ideas and recipes for Christmas get-togethers Where to shop and things to see

The Perfect Christmas

The Perfect Christmas
Author: Caroline Anderson
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2016-11-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460356756

Emotional trauma... The trauma of their first meeting set the tone of their relationship and established their heated attraction even before new consulting surgeon David Armstrong reached Audley Memorial Hospital. Nurse Julia Revell felt acutely alive and distinctly nervous with him on staff. Having turned her life around after a difficult marriage, she couldn’t allow herself or her little daughter, Katie, to experience another emotional nightmare. David wanted them both so much and was happy to wait—but Julia’s courage finally ran out. Then came Christmas Eve. Katie was abducted, and Julia realized how much she really needed this man at her side....

An Almost Perfect Christmas

An Almost Perfect Christmas
Author: Nina Stibbe
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2018-11-06
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0316415790

From the author of Love, Nina -- a hilarious ode to the joys and insanities of the most wonderful time of the year. Every family has its Christmas traditions and memories, and Nina Stibbe's is no exception. From her kitchen-phobic mother's annual obsession with roasting the perfect turkey (an elusive dream to this day) to the quest for a perfect teacher gift (memorable for all the wrong reasons); from the tragic Christmas tree ("is it meant to look like that?") to the acceptable formula for thank-you letters (must include Health Inquiry and Interesting Comment), Nina Stibbe captures all that is magical and maddening about the holidays.

Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands

Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands
Author: Bella Osborne
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2024-10-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1837930023

Olivia Bingham is unlucky in love... She's been ghosted more times than she can count, but this Christmas brings a glimmer of hope: Fraser Douglas, a Scottish chef working at an idyllic hotel in the Highlands. He's sweet and sensitive, thoughtful and funny, not to mention incredibly good looking – but there's a catch. They've never actually met. When Olivia tries to show her friends the hunky new man in her life, Fraser's online dating profile has vanished, and Olivia fears the worst. Frustrated and wounded, she decides she's going to confront Fraser – face to face, in Scotland. But when she arrives, things don't go exactly as planned. Worse still, Fraser doesn't seem to have any idea who she is... *** PRAISE FOR BELLA OSBORNE: 'Such a heart-warming and thought-provoking novel!' Jill Mansell 'A touching tale that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face' Hazel Prior 'A story that was deeply moving, and ultimately uplifting... Definitely recommended – it was one of my best reads this year' Janet Gover 'Heart-rending and inspiring in equal measures. A wonderful story. I adored it!' Celia Anderson 'Beautifully and sensitively written, the characterisation is superb!' Sue Moorcroft 'Absolutely LOVED IT! It's Bella's best book yet! A glorious heartfelt novel' Christie Barlow 'The Library is a beautifully uplifting story full of wit, warmth and tender moments, with community at its heart and characters you truly care about' Cressida McLaughlin 'I absolutely loved this book. A great tonic for the times and highly recommended!' Talli Roland 'A truly special book, brimming with charm, heartwrenching moments and inspiring characters' Carmel Harrington *** Readers LOVE Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands: 'The engaging banter and the vividly drawn characters in this romantic comedy, set in the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland, made it a captivating read for me.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'If you are looking for Sottish set warm hearted romance this book is for you. The characters are fabulous and plenty of laugh out loud moments. This is such a fresh read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Christmas magic at its best.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5* 'Don't you just love it when you find a book that you love from page one?' - NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Really sweet story with characters you fall in love with almost instantly. Picturesque setting and interwoven stories that make you want to keep reading. Thoroughly enjoyed this book!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5* 'What a charming Christmas story, funny, with great characters in a snowy Scottish setting. A little bit quirky and lots of fun.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

Andrew's Quest for the Perfect Christmas Gift

Andrew's Quest for the Perfect Christmas Gift
Author: G. Scott Sparrow
Publisher: We Publish Books
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2005-11
Genre:
ISBN: 1929841434

One Christmas season, young Andrew MacClean encounters a stranger in the middle of the night who asks Andrew to give the perfect gift. Andrew's efforts change the lives of the people around him and lead to the healing of his own deep sadness.