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An Unforgettable Christmas is your classic Hallmark Christmas story. It's a heartwarming and romantic story that is the perfect read for the holidays! Not only are the main characters fun to read about, but the secondary characters are wonderful as well. Fans of Hallmark or Christmas books are sure to love this!
I loved the characters and the storyline development of this book. It was absolutely one of my favorites so far and I can't wait to delve in to the next one that this author writes. The storyline was simple, enjoyable, and entertaining.
Angie Lopez, a widowed mom, lives with her son, mother and grandmother in a small apartment. She works hard as the bookkeeper, saleswoman at Singleton Jewelers. Her boss, Sam Singleton, is a workaholic with no friends and is estranged from his father. When he slips and hits his head, he needs someone to care for him, but does not want to go to a care home. Angie steps up and brings him into her already crowded home. Sam has lost all memories after the age of 8 and Angie is hoping she can help him recover his lost ones. As Sam begins to learn about his past and his life, he begins to fall for Angie and wants to be part of her family. Angie wants to have feelings for Sam, but knows that when he gets his memory back, he will realize that she is not his equal or the one for him. Sam, is not happy with what he learns about himself and wants a different life, but knows that he is a hollow man and not good enough for Angie. Will these two be able to move forward together?
The story uses the lost memory trope to bring the two main characters together, but when you add in Pepe, Angie's son, and her family it gives it the cozy feel that I enjoy with Christmas romances. As Sam develops in the story, there is a bit of an Ebenezer Scrooge feel, an unhappy childhood, love of money, loss of friends etc. Sam's reconciliation with his empty life was well-written and paced and kept me very invested in his story. Of course he has to make amends with his father and employees and that is also done in a good way. This story evoked a lot of emotion in this reader, especially during the heart warming reconciliation between father and son. I did get a bit frustrated with some of the angst involving Sam and Angie not feeling "good enough" for each other, but eventually they got past it. There was some romance, some tension and some fun moments as the slow building romance develops that had me smiling. Overall, a well written Christmas romance that I recommend.
I have to admit with the Jewelry store and the who boss falling for an employee because he has amnesia is kind of high on the cheesiness of most Hallmark movies even though this is in book form. So I didn't really enjoy this one all that much.
Oh goodness! Where to start? I finished this book and I had happy tears streaming. I love Ginny Baird. She never fails to leave me happily destroyed.
In, “An Unforgettable Christmas,” we meet single mom Angie and her family, Pepe, Elena and Lita. Angie works in a jewelry store for a boss, Sam, who keeps his distance ... from everyone, including his own father. When Sam has an accident that causes memory loss, Angie brings him home to care for him.
This is such a lovely story! It is filled with tradition, love, kindness ... all the things that make Christmas the best time of the year! I sigh just remembering it. I adore Angie and her family. I fell in love with Sam, David, Ernesto and Ken. I am hoping to see them all finding love.
I love how Ginny Baird captured Angie’s home life and the way it is heavily influenced by her Puerto Rican heritage. It meant a lot to me to see an accurate portrayal instead of just a nod at her culture. I could smell the food through my Kindle. Haha. I seriously was left in need of some pollo con gandules, which is my favorite dish. There is a recipe in the back for Arroz con Pollo which is pretty much how I was taught to make Pollo con Gandules. My Arroz con Pollo has a more Mexican style to it as that’s where my influence is. Still, I did try the Arroz con Pollo in the book and it is a very tasty recipe. I tend to make sofrito ahead and I use a lot of sazón so this recipe was interesting for me. It was simple to make so, if you haven’t made this recipe before, don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. It only looks long because you are making a seasoning rub. A helpful hint I have for you is to increase the dry seasoning ingredients and mix in a jar to keep on hand. You will probably want to make this again and again.
I enjoyed every moment I spent with this book. It has been a challenging year for me and, at the time I was reading, some of the worst days occurred. This had me reading at a much slower pace as I stretched it out as long as I could. I needed to be, mentally, in the world the author created. If not for that I would have finished this book in a day or so. I recommend this book if you are in need to be swept away to a home filled with love, family and the spirit of Christmas.
Thank you to NetGalley, Hallmark Publishing and Ginny Baird for providing an electronic copy of this book for review. I voluntarily reviewed this book and purchased a copy because I loved it so much! I know it is a book I will turn to again.
Hallmark books are some of my favorites to read. No matter what time of year, I always enjoy getting sucked into a Hallmark book! This one was no different. The characters, the story line, chef's kiss! Check it out!
Fantastic Christmas story! I love how the author weaved her own cultural traditions and flavor into the story. A magical story about the magic of Christmas. You’ll fall in love with Pepe (you’ll have to read the book to find out who that is!) and feel right at home alongside the other characters. I caught myself smiling a lot while reading this book and the story stays in your heart long after you finish the book. The recipe for Arroz con Pollo was delicious, too! Added bonus!
It was my first book by Ginny Bird. I loved it. Love the story. When I started did it I never put it down. She is amazing writer.
This is a wonderful Christmas story. What you wish for from Santa really does become reality. Who knew that a fall would have such a life changing impact!
This is a a very cute Christmas romance I absolutely loved! Perfect clean holiday romance that will make you feel good. The characters seem so real and the plot was definitely magical and heartwarming.
Perfect book to curl up by the fire with a fuzzy blanket and a cup of tea♥️
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author, Ginny Baird, for the opportunity to read and review this book for my honest opinion.
This is a well written, entertaining and engaging story about two people who work together and don't recognize how they really feel about each other until after a fall, a blow to the head and a case of temporary amnesia.
Angie is an accountant at a local jeweler and Sam is the owner of the store. Angie is a widowed mother of one, and lives with her mother and grandmother. Sam is single, successful, and driven, to the point that he really has no friends or love interests, despite the fact that he is young, wealthy and very handsome. When Sam slips on the ice and bangs his head on the frozen ground, Angie is there to call 911. At his release from the hospital. Sam moves into Angie's home to recover from his head injury. As time goes by, the two begin to feel an attraction that turns their working relationship into something a bit different than before.
Thank you to Netgalley, the author Ginny Baird, and the publisher Hallmark Publishing, for the ARC I was given. This was a delightful read and I definitely recommend it. This is my unbiased opinion.
I volunteered to read this book through netgalley. This book is wonderfully written and the characters are described well. I highly highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. I absolutely enjoyed this authors writing style. It will suck you in as if you are walking alongside the characters. I can't wait to read more by this author. This book is ready for purchase so go out and get this awesome Christmas romance book. You won't regret it. Five stars hands down in my opinion.
I may have taken my time to read this (probably shouldn't have started a cross stitch for Advent in the middle of it); however, this was everything I hoped it would be right from the start. I didn't read anything about it going into it, so when the accident happened I just knew it was going to be amazing. Hallmark is known for warm fuzzies and they are just Christmas comfort for me. I loved the depth of the story and the little bits of recovery. One of my favorite things is how they tied in the title in various ways. This was a perfect light Christmas read to kick off the holidays with, but let's be real, I started months ago.
What a beautifully written story. I was easily pulled in and it was heartwarming.
An Unforgettable Christmas
A heartwarming Christmas romance from Hallmark Publishing
by Ginny Baird
Pub Date 24 Sep 2019
5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Description:
He doesn't remember his past, but could she have a future with him?Angie Lopez, a widowed mom, works hard at Singleton's Jewelers. Sam Singleton, her often-irritating boss, hardly does anything besides work. He doesn't spend time with friends and family, even around the holidays. That's why Angie's the one who winds up taking care of him when a head injury leaves him with amnesia.As Sam attempts to remember who he is, he learns about the luxurious but empty life he leads...and he's not impressed. Meanwhile, Angie sees a new side of him as he shares Christmas traditions with her, her son Pepe, and her extended family. Angie shares touching, emotional moments with Sam. But if he gets his memories back, what will happen to her heart?
🎄🎄MY REVIEW🎄🎄
An Unforgettable Christmas is an unforgettable sweet, emotional story with unforgettable characters. I fell in love with these characters right from the start. Pepe of course stole my heart. Anytime there is kids involved it is bound to get interesting. This is the perfect Christmas romance.
There are a few twists and turns along the way. The plot was very simple, but good. The writer is extremely talented and done a perfect job of making you feel as if you're standing right there every part of the story. All of the characters are very well written and all very likable. AN UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS is a story that will grab your heart and stay with you long after you finish the last page. If you are looking for a nice clean heartfelt Christmas romance that will hold your interest ,this is one book I highly recommend. This is the perfect Christmas romance. I smiled and laughed a lot while reading this story. It was a quick easy read and I was able to finish it in just half a day.I enjoyed this story very much and I am eager to read other books by this author . Many thanks to the Publisher , the Author , and NetGalley for a ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own. If you would like to follow my reviews please do so at my facebook page Joyce Stewart Reviews or my facebook reading group Stewart's Book Reviews Book Club.
♥️About the Author♥️
Ginny Baird delights in delivering heartwarming stories. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, a Top 10 Best Seller on Kindle, NOOK, and iBooks, and a #1 bestseller in several romance and women's fiction categories. When not writing, she enjoys cooking, biking, and spending time with her family in Virginia.
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An Unforgettable Christmas: A heartwarming Christmas romance from Hallmark Publishing
A wonderfully heartwarming and romantic story that is perfect for the holidays! Sam is Angies's boss, when he falls on the ice outside of work, Sam loses his memory and Angie volunteers her home to let Sam heal. Sam falls in love with both Angie and her Family. Will Sam still feel the same way when he is back home with his memories in tact? Highly recommend!
An Unforgettable Book!
Ginny Baird's "An Unforgettable Christmas" is a book I can't forget. I love this story of how Sam loses his memory and begins to see his own life and the lives around him through different eyes. I highly recommend this warm, touching romance. Also, I followed the recipe for Arroz con Pollo found in the back of the book--yummy!!!
An Unforgettable Christmas is a story you won't soon forget!
When Angie a hard working single mom is forced to take care of her over the top demanding but handsome boss Sam, she quickly realizes he's not so rough around the edges. Sparks fly high between these two. Angie starts to see a new side of Sam that is hard to ignore but they will both have to fight remember who they really are too each other when Sam regains his memory.
If you are a romance softy like myself you will fall for these two right from the start. The author managed to grab me at the very beginning of this story and kept me wondering with excitement until the very last page. Grab some tissue and be prepared to happy cry for these two characters.
Very cute Christmas love story. While Sam works to regain him memories due ti amnesia., He made so many more new lasting ones with Angie and her family,
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.
I loved this book!! Great story!! It was a cute story!! Read this book from netgally!! Love these books!!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hallmark Publishing via NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This was a wonderful Christmas romance. In true Hallmark fashion, this book was enchanting. I could see this as a movie in my mind. The characters were wonderful and the plot was one that kept me turning the pages. I was a little sad to see it end. It was done so nicely that I wanted it to go on.
Sam falls and hits his head. Upon waking up in the hospital, he discovers he has amnesia. The doctors don't want him to go home alone so Angie, his accountant at his jewelry store takes him home with her and her family. The family consists of her son, mother and grandmother. They welcome him into their lives. As Sam struggles with trying to fill in the 26 year gap in his memory, he becomes entranced with Angie's family. He is given a second chance to discover how important family and friends really are. He had been such a workaholic that his personal life suffered.
I adored the dual POV format here. Both Angie and Sam were the perfect foil for each other. The rest of Angie's family were wonderful as well along with his Dad, David.
If you love Christmas romance that is also sweet and clean, then you will want to definitely read this one. It is a great way to spend a few hours. I highly recommend this book to anyone.