This trio of Christmas stories is set in the fictional Louisiana town of Moreau (loosely based on Natchitoches.) You meet the Lavignes women in the town (Mattie, Jolene, and Adale) who each get their own 'love story' with their beloved Granny (Adale's mom and Mattie and Jolene's grandmother) constantly in the background cheering or pushing them onward. Lots of Louisiana culture is woven into the stories as all three authors have a connection to the state.

Overall the plots are your typical romance with a strong sense of Christian faith woven into the characters and town. I far prefer the 'clean' romance that these stories provide along with the dose of southern charm.

I had one BIG conflict when reading this title. While the description of the title says a 'rare snowfall,' when I read the book it seemed like it wasn't such a rare thing for the characters. I grew up in SE Louisiana and can count on one hand the number of times it has snowed since the early 1970s. If Moreau is located in the middle of the state, it could be more likely. But, if it snows it usually is there and you blink to see it vanish. It wouldn't be hanging around for multiple days with multiple times of snow occurring.

The first Christmas book I read this season was A Louisiana Christmas to Remember, a novella collection penned by Morgan Tarpley Smith, Betsy St. Amant, and Lenora Worth, all who live or lived in the Bayou state. The idea for the collection originated in an online readers forum with a post seeking Christian Christmas novels set in all 50 states. At that time, none were known to be set in Louisiana, but this collection corrects that situation.

I really enjoyed that the three present-day novellas focused on women in the Lavigne family and the town of Moreau. The first story begins two weeks before Christmas and the timeline progresses in each novella through Christmas Day. Each features an event (an outdoor Christmas market, repairing a historic mural, and a Christmas ball) as the main character deals with past heartbreak and long-held regrets. Through supportive family members, faith, romance, and Christmas spirit, each heroine finds forgiveness, redemption, and love.

My favorite secondary character was Granny - her feisty personality and wisdom from 80 years of life was a great thread through all of the novellas. I hope readers will get more of her story in a future volume.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

“Moreau has always been special, but I believe that hurricane united us.”

After the last hurricane damaged the town of Moreau’s beloved Le Petit Chapelle, three main characters—plus feisty Granny Eloise—have a vision to restore her to her original beauty. Three authors portray those characters in each of their novellas & bring a very lovely story to life!

I enjoyed getting to know Mattie, Jolene, Adale and Grandma Eloise. They were complex characters with many layers that the authors peeled back and gave us a glimpse of what made them tick. We can’t forget to include the heroes…Paul, Cameron and Remy who definitely added their own charm and personality. I wished the town of Moreau was real because it would be one to put on my bucket list to visit. If I had to pick a favorite character, I’d say Jolene fit the bill. She’s so much like me at times and it made her so relatable. My heart went out to her as she struggled to find her way back into her “hometown”; Cameron was the perfect soulmate for her. I also loved the faith thread in these stories; reminders of knowing who we are in Christ, forgiving the past, and keeping our faith strong no matter what happens (good or bad). Knowing God has each of us in His hands, guiding our paths. I love seeing this played out in each story! These authors seamlessly tied all three novellas together to make it feel like one long & satisfying read. Let’s not forget to mention the Christmas charm and all the traditions the town of Moreau keeps!

The love troupes are just as charming; Mattie & Paul are friends-to-more, Jolene & Cameron are opposites attract and Adale & Remy are second chance romance. This is definitely an “all the packages tied up in a neat bow to unwrap on Christmas day” kind of read to enjoy over and over any time of the year!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. *

A Louisiana Christmas to Remember combines the work of Morgan Tarpley Smith, Betsy St. Amant, and Lenora Worth. The book contains three interconnected stories, all set around the festive season weaving together faith and romance. So what’s not to love?

The collection is set around a small Louisiana town, which has been battered by a storm. The damage means many historic buildings are in need of repair, and this takes center stage. In the first story, Mattie must work with Paul, an old high school rival on the fundraising Christmas market. But he broke her heart by winning a coveted scholarship years ago.

Next up, Mattie’s cousin, Jolene, who’s seen as the prodigal for daring to move away, returns to butt heads with newcomer Cameron who makes her feel like an outsider in her own hometown.

And finally, Jolene’s mom, Adale weighs up the risk of pursuing a lost love after he unexpectedly shows up in town to help with restoration of the historic church.

Each story, written by a different writer, cleverly adds to the roles played by the other main characters, so while the writers change, it didn’t feel like the location or people did. Each story flowed from the other in a seamless gift of holiday cheer.

I definitely recommend A Louisiana Christmas to Remember as part of your holiday reading. I was gifted a copy by the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions are mine.

A Louisiana Christmas to Remember by Betsy St. Amant, Morgan Tarpley Smith, Lenora Worth
Three heartwarming, interconnected stories of faith, love, and restoration
A Rare Snowfall Leads to a Christmas to Remember
Three heartwarming, interconnected stories of faith, love, and restoration, brought to you by three Louisiana-native authors. Will a rare snowy Louisiana Christmas bring restoration and hope to the hometown and hearts of three women from the town’s founding family?
In A Louisiana Snow by Morgan Tarpley Smith, meet Mattie: A passionate visionary who learns to forgive and finds love in unexpected places…
In Restoring Christmas by Betsy St. Amant, meet Jolene: An artist and prodigal daughter who discovers love exists in the very place she once called home…
In A Christmas Reunion by Lenora Worth, meet Adale: A beautiful widow who finally dares to love again…
And don’t forget Granny, whose feisty spirit, blunt dialogue, and quirky ways play an important and endearing role.
In A Louisiana Snow by Morgan Tarpley Smith
Mattie, her aunt Adale, and her 80 year old Granny.
This is Mattie and Paul's story.
Betsy St. Amant’s Restoring Christmas
This is Jolene and Cameron's story.
A Christmas Reunion by Lenora Worth
A beautiful widow who finally dares to love again…
And don’t forget Granny, whose feisty spirit, blunt dialogue, and quirky ways play an important and endearing role.
This is Aunt Adale & Remy's story.
This is Granny Eloise and Chef Earnie's story.
I recommend this book.
A Louisiana Christmas to Remember by Betsy St. Amant, Morgan Tarpley Smith, Lenora Worth is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Betsy St. Amant, Morgan Tarpley Smith, ,Lenora Worth.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

Such a great read! Wonderful characters, forgiveness, small town romance. Three stories of resolving the past and finding love in A Louisiana Christmas to Remember.

A copy was provided for my review, but all opinions are my own.

A Louisiana Christmas is three stories in one that are connected. There are three family members who get a romance. A mother, daughter and a niece. Each story was sweet and made me feel like I was watching a sweet and clean Christmas movie on T.V. This definitely made me think I need to get in the Christmas spirit because it will be fast upon us quickly.
*I was given a copy of this book by Barbour Publishing and this is my honest opinion.

“Will a rare snowy Louisiana Christmas bring restoration and hope to the hometown and hearts of 3 women from the town’s founding family?”

This was a 3 for 1, thanks NetGalley. These were very touching and warm stories with a small hometown feel. I love the collaboration of the authors. Definitely recommend.

An enjoyable Christmas read. Three authors with writing three different stories combined to tell one overall story, very well done. Set during the lead up to the Christmas season, there is hurt, anger, coming to terms with who one is, learning to trust in God, forgiveness, and of course 3 different romance stories. A quick, light and enjoyable read.
I received an ARC copy of the book from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

4 stars, Second Chances

A LOUISIANA CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER
by Betst St. Amant
Morgan Tarpley Smith
Lenora Worth

This is a collection of three novellas written about three women who are all related, plus their indomitable 80-year-old Granny. I liked the unique way all three stories blended together. But, I especially liked Granny. I wish I had one to offer me insights. These are all three Christmas-themed contemporary Christian romances.

A favorite quote: "We're so blessed."

A Louisiana Snow: Mattie finds someone to love in the rare Louisiana Christmas snow.

Restoring Christmas: Jolene is painting a mural for the town and finds love.

A Christmas Reunion: Adale is a widow who learns that she can love again.

Highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of #ALouisianaChristmasToRemember from #NetGalley #BarbourFiction #BarbourPublishing I was under no obligation to post a review.

#Contemporary #InspyFiction #Christian #NewRelease

A fun Christmas novella collection that follows different members of the same family.

A Louisiana Snow by Morgan Tarpley Smith

A fun novella about Mattie and Paul who are biggest of rivals, but are forced to work together on the Christmas market to try to save the historic chapel in town. Will they be able to overcome their pasts and move forward? Will Mattie realize that perfection is unachievable?

Restoring Christmas by Betsy St. Amant

After many years away, Jolene decides to come home and spend Christmas with her family. After an unexpected turn of events, Jolene is tasked with the mural as a part of the town's restoration. Only problem is Jolene has given up art. Will Jolene be able to complete the mural? Will she overcome her fears about art? A good Christmas novella.

A Christmas Reunion by Lenora Worth

Adale met her first love as a teenager in Paris and hasn't seen him in decades since he stood her up her last night in Paris. She is shocked to see him at her mom's birthday party and doesn't know if she is ready to forgive him. A fun Christmas novella about second chances, missed opportunities, and forgiveness.

I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

A Louisiana Christmas to Remember is 3 stories of Louisiana snow miracles involving the residents of Moreau, Louisiana beginning again after a devastating hurricane. A Louisiana Snow, by Morgan Tarpley Smith begins wit Mattie & her fierce determination to bring life back into her town. When Paul returns after a long absence, they struggle to work together. Restoring Christmas, by Betsy St. Amant, brings in Matties cousin Jolene, who needs to find healing & forgiveness while painting the town mural & getting to know Cameron after a 5 year absence. A Christmas Reunion, by Lenora Worth gives us Adele who is stunned to see Remy, who left her in Paris when she was 16, at her mother's 80th birthday party. A snowglobe of fun, these 3 stories are about healing, forgiveness & moving forward. I was given a complimentary copy of this book by Barbour Publishing & was under no obligation to post a review.

Having recently moved from the Pacific Northwest to the South--where the heat and humidity are nothing like I have ever experienced, haha--I enjoyed this short-story collection on some extra levels! :D Who'd've guessed?!

Reading each story brought back memories of my own Nola visit a few years back, and I especially appreciated all the food talk--it made me hungry, truth be told! I'm ready for some gumbo and beignets (but not together)!

And, as summer theoretically draws to a close, so my local friends and family promise me, I very happily turned my attention toward Christmas throughout the read. Each story builds on the one before it, and they're worth reading in order to fully appreciate that. If I had to choose a favorite of the three, I'd go with St. Amant's--likely as I've read several of her other books before, so I was admittedly already partial, but I do love her writing style and thought she did particularly well with bringing Moreau to life. But they all have their unique perks!

Christmas is ever coming, and this is a great read to get you in the mood, especially if (like I, and the authors are!) you're still awaiting even autumn to make its promised approach.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Even though written by three different authors, these novellas are woven perfectly for a sweet inspirational Christmas story. If you like Hallmark Christmas movies where the characters return to their hometown and confront their past and find happiness, this is the book for you. I was provided a complimentary copy of the book and was under no obligation to write a review. The opinions expressed are my own. Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read these novellas.

This book is a sweet heartwarming read that you don't want to miss. It contains three novellas that are well written and hold your attention. It's the perfect collection to put you in the Christmas spirit. If you are a fan of the old Hallmark movies, you will love this book.
I received a complimentary copy from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

A Louisiana Christmas to Remember is very heartwarming and sweet. These are 3 short stories that are woven together in a small town in Louisiana during Christmastime. If you are a hallmark movie lover, this book is definitely for you. The characters make you fall in love with them as you get to know them. This is a light, easy read about love, forgiveness, and fresh starts! Perfect for the holiday season!

Thank you NetGalley, and Barbour publishers, for a copy in return for my honest review.

Follow three strong independent women in three stories taken place in Louisiana during the Christmas season. Based loosely on the town of Natchitoches, the stories all blend together as the town tries to recover from a recent hurricane. Having visited the market years ago, this story brings back sweet memories. Great characters! Love the quirky birthday girl! Readers who love Christmas stories will enjoy these novellas.

What a delightful set of stories to help us usher in fall and then the Christmas season. I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of stories. The stories all take place in the same Louisiana town of Moreau during the same Christmas holiday season. Each of the three stories tells a more in-depth portion of the overall plot, meaning the characters are all essentially the same, but we hear the details about three different ladies and their holiday. This might be my favorite kind of collection, where the stories are all connected and we learn more about different characters in each one, but they are all unique because they are told by different storytellers. Each story was well written and I appreciated the personal growth that each character experienced through each of the stories. It is a lovely Christmas read, but it is also not all just fluff and nonsense due to the strong character growth. I highly recommend this as a holiday read or an anytime read if you do not mind a Christmas story outside of the Christmas season.

I requested and received a copy of this book for review. The thoughts expressed here are wholly my own.

Four strong women from a Louisiana family. Three engaging Christmas romances. Two generations of heroines. One resilient small town. And a partridge in a pear tree. (Ok, not that last one lol) Readers will encounter all this and more on the pages of A Louisana Christmas to Remember – a collection of sweet Christmas romances set around the town of Moreau and the Lavigne women. Each author brings her own writing voice and style to this collection, but all three stories flow seamlessly from one to the other. The shared characters and setting are consistent, with complementary themes and an overarching festive mood that keeps the Christmas spirit humming through the whole book.

In Morgan Tarpley Smith’s A Louisiana Snow, we meet three of the four main players in this collection – Mattie, her aunt Adale, and her 80 year old Granny. I loved Mattie’s passion for her town and her determination to revitalize it after a devastating hurricane. Her high school nemesis (and crush) Paul is steady and sweet, and I loved how he chipped away at Mattie’s walls, intent on repairing the years between them and finally acting on his feelings for her. Betsy St. Amant’s Restoring Christmas introduces us to Mattie’s cousin Jolene who also has old wounds that need to be dealt with. The juxtaposition of Jolene’s work on the town mural and the work God is doing in her heart touched me as I read this story, and the sparks that fly between her and Cameron (the guy in charge of her work) are oh-so-swoony. Lenora Worth wraps up the collection with A Christmas Reunion which focuses on the collision of Aunt Adale’s past and her present, which just may result in a future that redeems both. I loved the surprise twist in this story, wrapping up a subplot that the other two authors teased in their own novellas, and I swooned over her beau’s steady love for her – for years! Be still my heart for long-held love! And then there’s Granny who steals the show in all three stories. I absolutely adored her feisty self – what a hoot! I’m also hoping we get another set of stories with Granny at the helm, based on something she says at the end, because I would gladly spend multiple more reading hours with this fun character!

Bottom Line: A Louisiana Christmas to Remember was the perfect ‘first Christmas read of the season’ for me and a lovely set of interconnected stories by three talented authors. Readers will fall in love with the characters and the town, and you’ll be caught up in the Christmas spirit with themes such as forgiveness, restoration, and redemption. Old wounds are treated and new dreams are chased, even though the mood stays light and festive. Swoony romance is my jam…. swoony romance at Christmas? Sign me up!

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)

Thanks Netgallery for this ARC of A Louisiana Christmas to Remember. This book was like sitting down for an afternoon of hallmark movies. I loved it. Such beautiful descriptions of people and places my imagination was just able to run away with itself. I love these books with different authors writing different parts of the book, it does indeed give each character their own voice and story. Definitely worth a read if you love Christmas romance stories. Easy to read and enjoy