Christmas in Winter Hill

Christmas in Winter Hill
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1493419544

Krista Galloway is not a fan of Christmas. After her rough childhood in multiple foster homes, the holiday season just brings too many bad memories to the surface. But when she accepts a job as a city manager in the mountain town of Winter Hill, Washington, Christmas is part of the deal. The small town is famous for its Christmasville celebration, something that the city manager . . . well, manages. As she tries to make her tiny new apartment feel like home for her and her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, Krista begins to wonder if this move was a mistake. She doesn't always feel welcomed in the close-knit town, and Emily continually wonders, "Where's the snow?" Can a friendly stranger and his family help restore Krista's Christmas spirit before the big day? Bestselling author Melody Carlson invites you to spend this holiday season in a town you'll never forget--and never want to leave.

Christmas at Harmony Hill

Christmas at Harmony Hill
Author: Ann H. Gabhart
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2013-09-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1441244417

It is 1864 and the nation is still torn apart by civil war when Heather Worth discovers she is with child. She has been working as a laundress with her husband's army unit, but when the army gets orders to march south to Tennessee, Gideon insists Heather go home to have their child under safer conditions. Heather agrees, but returns home to another kind of devastation--deaths in the family and a father who refuses to forgive her for marrying a Yankee. With nowhere else to turn, Heather seeks refuge at the Shaker village of Harmony Hill, where her great aunt Sophrena lives. There, after many peaceful years at Harmony Hill, Sophrena is having doubts about her Shaker path. Both women are in need of love and forgiveness--whether given or received. With Christmas coming, can the miracle of new life fill their hearts with unexpected joy? Ann H. Gabhart's many fans will be thrilled to return to Harmony Hill at Christmastime for this stirring story of healing and hope.

A Christmas in the Alps

A Christmas in the Alps
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1493431951

After a time of heartache and loss, Simone Winthrop discovers a tantalizing letter from her French great-grandmother, which seems to suggest that she is heir to a family treasure. Ever practical, Simone assumes the claim is baseless, but her best friend encourages her to find out for sure. Despite her deep-rooted fear of flying, Simone boards a jet to travel to Paris at Christmastime to uncover the truth. During the long flight, Simone meets the charming Kyle Larsson, who's on his way to France to become an apprentice clockmaker. Though they abruptly part ways, an unexpected rendezvous in the French Alps at Simone's family's clock factory may lead to the discovery of the family treasure . . . and so much more. For anyone who is wearying of staying home, Melody Carlson invites you to spend Christmas with her in the beautiful French Alps this year. So pull on your mittens, tie your scarf tight, and prepare yourself for a magical mountain holiday.

Christmas at Holly Hill

Christmas at Holly Hill
Author: Martha Rogers
Publisher: Charisma Media
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2012
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1616388374

A Winds Accross the Prairie Holiday Novel. After serving time in prison for his part in a train robbery, Clayton Barlow is determined to make a new start. Can he prove he has changed his ways and find love?

Citizen Somerville

Citizen Somerville
Author: Bobby Martini
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 9780982991503

In the early 1960s, a bloody civil war broke out between the two powerful Irish Mob families in the Somerville Massachusetts neighborhood known as Winter Hill. More than 60 men were murdered. The events offer a true picture of an era in Boston's pre-Whitey Bulger history when the streets were protected by a close-knit group of Irish-Italian "businessmen."

Christmas at Harrington's

Christmas at Harrington's
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441213589

Christmas is approaching, and Lena Markham finds herself penniless, friendless, and nearly hopeless. She is trying to restart her life after false accusations landed her in prison, but job opportunities are practically nonexistent. When a secondhand red coat unexpectedly lands her a job as Mrs. Santa at a department store, Lena finally thinks her luck is changing. But can she keep her past a secret? This tender story about fresh starts will charm readers as all of Melody Carlson's Christmas offerings do. Full of redemption and true holiday spirit, Christmas at Harrington's will be readers' newest Christmas tradition.

Winter Hill Scrapbook

Winter Hill Scrapbook
Author: Dave Lane
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2008-11-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 1409220680

A book about Winter Hill near Bolton in Lancashire UK. The history of the hill, its geology, past industries, plant life, underground tunnels, archaeology etc. In a nutshell .... all you ever wanted to know about Winter Hill - and much more! ALL profits from the sale of this book go to the Bolton Mountain Rescue Group.

Spot's Magical Christmas

Spot's Magical Christmas
Author: Eric Hill
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2006
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9780141381008

This bestselling Christmas story has now been brilliantly adapted for audio CD and there are two readings - the first is a straight reading with music, and the second has a 'special sound' to indicate where to turn each page as you read along in the book. On Christmas Eve Spot meets two reindeer who are looking for Santa's missing sleigh. If they don't find it, there won't be any presents for anyone on Christmas day. Spot manages to track it down and has a wonderful snowy adventure along the way.

The Christmas Swap

The Christmas Swap
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1493426656

All Emma Daley wants this holiday season is a white Christmas. But the young teacher and struggling musician sure can't find that in sunny Arizona. Luckily, there's someone living in a perfect mountain home in the Colorado Rockies looking to make a vacation trade this year. West Prescott is an in-demand songwriter and talented musician who put his own singing career on hold to write songs for celebrity acts to perform. When his mother convinces him to do a vacation trade for Christmas, he never imagined one of the houseguests would be so sweet--or so strikingly pretty. Naturally, he decides to stick around, and, to get better acquainted, he poses as the house's caretaker. But when Emma's friend Gillian discovers his true identity and sets her sights on him, things get . . . messy. Fan favorite Melody Carlson is back with another delightful Christmas tale to warm your heart on those cold winter evenings.

Christmas Farm

Christmas Farm
Author: Mary Lyn Ray
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152162900

Wilma decides to plant Christmas trees with the help of her young neighbor, Parker.