#1: Hearts Evergreen, Robin Lee Hatcher & Kathryn Springer, Steeple Hill, Dec 2007

Score: 3 1/2

This is a two novella anthology:

A Cloud Mountain Christmas: Robin Lee Hatcher

Divorcee, Maddie Scott is headed to Cloud Mountain to finalize the sale of a rare manuscript that inn keeper, Tony Anderson, has found in his inn while renovating.  This sale is vitally important for Maddie as the commission will help to wipe out the remainder of the debt left with her by her ex-husband.  Tony is eager for the sale cause it will give him the funds he needs to speed up the renovation of the inn, and will help bring more tourists and more business into the community.

This is a nice story and Tony is a great example of a "really nice guy" who does his best to follow God's leading. 

A Match Made for Christmas: Katheryn Springer

Conner doesn't want to give up his globe-trotting reporter career, but he is temporarily stuck in his small hometown where his dad, who is struggling with heart problems, is the editor/owner of the local newspaper.  Conner needs to be there to convince his Dad to slow down.. and Conner thinks the best way to accomplish that is to convince his dad to sell the paper.  Sarah has finally set down the roots that she always dreamed of in Jackson Lake with her scrapbooking shop. Add four teen-aged "angels" and stir.

Harlequin Imprints: 1

Other: 0

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