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After spending two years in prison involuntary manslaughter, Hunter Wood is finally getting his life together. He decided to make Charity, Montana, his new home town. He opened Wood’s Café and though it might be a struggle on occasion, he is enjoying his new life and career. But when Hunter’s cousin and wife are killed in a car accident and Hunter is given custody of their ten month old son Adam, Hunter’s life really takes a new direction. He doesn’t know anything about babies. He is going to need some help.
Tracy Blevin is an RN at Charity Urgent Care during the day and at night she uses Hunter’s kitchen to bake pies to sell to help with the mortgage of her new home. Tracy’s dating life is non-existent after a bad marriage and several relationships which ended with the guys leaving her. She has gotten to the point where she doesn’t believe love actually exists, but she secretly wants her own family. Spending time with Hunter, Tracy starts to think maybe there might be a chance for romance. But she is afraid it will end badly like her other relationships, so she keeps her feelings to herself.
When Hunter needs help with baby Adam, Tracy is more than happy to help. Will baby Adam be the miracle Hunter and Tracy need to see the love that is right in front of each other’s eyes?
This was an emotional story and it has a great message to it. I enjoyed seeing Hunter and Tracy put their insecurities behind them and finally find love. And who couldn’t love little Adam? He really stole the scenes at times.
3.5 Living up to the Title Stars
* * * 1/2
How many of us take on the responsibility of God Parent to friends and relatives and think noting of it. Yes, you will spoil the baby and yes, you will take them to special events... But when tragedy strikes and you are then asked to step up and take over raising your Godchild... Do you... and are you prepared for this...
This tale takes this idea, and fresh relationship of business and grows it into love.
Love this book it had me hooked from the beginning and held my attention throughout the whole book.I would definitely recommend even if you have not read the first book in the series because I hadn't read it and was able to follow without any problems
I loved this well written book. The book has a great plot and well developed characters. I recommend to readers who enjoy a good romance.
4.5 stars
I admire Lynne Marshall’s craft in creating fictional worlds where I, as a reader, can immerse myself and watch its characters, so believable they seem real. These characters - Hunter, Tracy - live precarious and precious lives and somehow heal their troubled but hopeful souls.
I loved everything about this story, I even loved how the characters are so different from my usual expectations, still so touchingly vulnerable and human: a big, tough cook with a tortured past, a pragmatic nurse/baker, and the cutest baby boy I can remember reading recently, Adam.
I loved watching the big, clumsy, tattooed ex-con relating and taking care so well and lovingly of Adam, proving that a “struggling small businessman hardened by life” can be the best, unexpected father.
Tracy’s know-how and expertise as a nurse is great to read, with lots of credible details, and her support and strength are essential to this bachelor with his adorable baby.
I loved the interaction between the adults and the baby, meeting Joe and Taylor (previous story) again and also the way the food dimension was interwoven with the storyline.
This is really a heartwarming Christmas story, but also a beautiful friends-to-lovers romance, without the usual worn out sex scenes whose only aim, for the most part, is to fill pages.
Sweet,slow budding Christmas romance about second chances and the important things in life.
Will leave a review on Amazon under name of Connie
Their Christmas Miracle is a tender Christmas romance that centers very much on second chances in life. When I think of the phrase “second chance” as a reader my first thought is often geared toward romance, two parted lovers reuniting for their happy ending. But that’s not the only way to think of second chances – and this story makes that very clear. Hunter, Tracy and one innocent baby all need second chances in so many areas of life. As basic as survival and as complicated as falling in love – second chances are all around us, we sometimes simply have to look for them.
An accident, a mistake cost Hunter so much that he can never regain. Now he’s only looking for a chance, a second chance to rebuild his life, operate a successful business, gain a decent reputation and keep his head down and tend to his own life. He has a partnership of sorts with Tracy who is a caring urgent care nurse by profession and the baker of sinfully delicious pies by calling. They have a mutually agreeable relationship she bakes tasty pies, he buys them for his hungry for more customers. He has happy customers and a profit, she makes some extra cash. And maybe they get to spend time together for a bit, each wondering if there might be more.
When the unthinkable strikes, and the title most people really only think of as honorary (and pray never, ever has to be taken on) becomes reality Hunter’s life will once again go through major changes – and this time he’s going to need some help.
There is so much to enjoy about Their Christmas Miracle. One precious, infant Godson will bring Hunter and Tracy closer. As a brand new parent, Hunter has no clue about babies, how they work, how to make them be quiet and happy… so he heads to the one person he trusts for help. Tracy. With the help of one adorable baby these three are going to form an unusual family – but one that works based on love, and second chances.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
In a nutshell, Their Christmas Miracle by Lynne Marshall as a sweet Christmas book with a baby, a caring man and a capable woman. The uplifting story as Hunter works to help a child in need. He is a devoted Godfather who takes that role seriously when the unimaginable happens. This is a character that I could admire as well as like.
This is a Christmas romance, but it is Hunter’s role as suddenly a father to an infant that makes this story. Tracy and Hunter’s friendship develops quickly into more because of this.
Their Christmas Miracle is written in a flowing straightforward manner that makes it a relaxing, gratifying read. When finished the reader will have a smile on their face. Fans of Debbie Macomber’s annual holiday books would surely enjoy this book, too.
This is a wonderful sweet story that is very well written with some very interesting characters. Hunter Wood put his life back on track after a horrible accident landed him in prison for 2 years. Now a hardworking restaurant owner finds his world turned upside down once again when the death of a family member has the single man raising a baby.Luckily for Hunter his friend Tracy Blevin is there to help him through the rough times. These two have already be dancing around each other. Now that they are working together to care for the young child will their relationship change?
A sweet read I'd definitely recommend.
Their Christmas Miracle by Lynne Marshall
Charity, Montana #2
Sweet holiday romance – Hunter and Tracy know one another through using the diner kitchen and sometimes overlapping at work but are brought closer together when tragedy strikes Hunter’s family. The two are friends and become more over the pages of the book. I am not sure what the two saw in each other but am glad they found one another. If you are looking for a love story with a kiss or two set in a small town during the holidays then this might be the book for you.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.
2-3 Stars
I liked this book. The flow was good as was the story line. The fact that it takes place at the Holiday is perfect. A real heart warmer
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Story starts out with Tracy who's a nurse fulltime but also gets up early to bake desserts for Wood's Cafe. Lately she's been running into the boss Hunter himself.
He's a very quiet keep to himself kinda guy but she gets to talk and he divulges some of his secrets of the past. He asks her questions about her life also and tells him some, but not all.
He shows up at her door one night with his cousins baby that he's caring for and she helps get him off to sleep, and tells Hunter to get some rest also. Over the pages we learn more about each of them, the cafe in Charity and why Hunter is going to end up with the child.
Love hearing of how he takes care of the child, like a first time parent with amazement at what the child is doing-so real. There are misunderstandings and you wonder if they will ever bridge the gap again...
Few characters and like recap of things to come with them and others in the community. Love just all the little surprises, you don't have to look hard to find them.
Other works by the author and Tule Publishing are highlighted at the end. Can't wait to read more from this author.
Received this review copy from the author via Net Galley and this is my honest review.