This is a heartwarming story that will pull at your heartstrings. It has wonderful characters, a great plot, and a beautiful small town setting. I loved it and look forward to reading more books by this author.
I received a complimentary copy from HARLEQUIN - Romance via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Brynn Dixon is a best selling romance author, who is suffering from burnout, so much so, that her assistant Lucy Gable, finished her last book. Lucy has planned an intimate book tour for Brynn, visiting small towns to keep the crown low. Towns and businesses applied to host and the next stop is a Christmas Tree Farm. Just before the event, the owner of the farm contacts Lucy to back out. Apparently it was his daughter that applied, not him. He wants to sell the place and move on with his life. Things are falling apart as exuberant fans want more of the character that Lucy added to the series, and Brynn's handsome but unknown son shows up on the tour. With a winter storm looming, romance in the air, and the possible secrets getting out, what is Lucy going to do?

This was a fun story with not one, but two romances happening. We have family drama between a father and daughter, secrets about a son who was given up for adoption, a want-to-be author and more. The characters were wonderful and very likable, even those keeping their secrets. There was lots of Christmas festivities and I enjoyed seeing the relationships between father and daughter as well as mother and son. There is an underlying storyline about a health issue that gets resolved at the end and it is very true to life. The story slowed down a bit in the middle, but that made it a slow burn romance, which I liked. Overall this was an interesting and enjoyable Christmas story with romance, health issues, family relationships, grief, secrets and following your dreams. A great addition to my holiday reading.

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Lucy is an assistant to bestselling romance author Brynn but lately it seems Brynn isn't herself from possible stress burnout. Lucy is there to help in any way that she can even if it's to help finish the book or to set up an intimate book tour to keep the stress levels of the tour down low. But now there seems to be a hitch in the plan when Brynn's surprise son joins them on the tour and the winter weather throwing them off course leading them to a B&B where the owner wasn't aware that his daughter signed up the author to be on tour.

I really enjoyed this book and getting to know the characters. There was so much going on and so much to unpack with this book that I really did Keep Me interested to see further what's going on. This book is a Christian romance so keep in mind it is clean and there are moments of where the characters speak about their faith. I don't think it was an overwhelming amount considering that I'm not interested in books that are heavy in the faith it had a decent amount for a book that is considering itself a Christian romance. I liked how each of the characters were very unique in their own ways. I really liked how Lucy wasn't about to let anything get her down if something went wrong she was the type to fix it but then again when you get to know her story you can kind of understand why. There were plenty of holiday moments throughout the book and I just really enjoyed following along with this book to see how it would turn out.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are mine.

This is a feel good festive read that is swoonworthy but will definitely guarantee some tears. The book follows Lucy who is an assistant to Brynn a bestselling romance author and so she makes it her mission to get the author to get in the spirit by organizing an intimate book tour. Throw in a relectuctant christmas tree farm host and a son that's a best kept public secret mayhem ,love and healing ensures. Loved it!

This is a story with several meaningful and thought-provoking sections. I loved the growth of the characters, the bonds they formed and how each character had something vital to bring to the story. Excellent ddescriptions, that allows the reader to immerse themselves with the story. There are several references to Christian beliefs, that I adored, which brought a deeper meaning to the story, for me. Never "preachy" and flows well, just be aware in case religion is some sort of trigger for you.
I loved the story, loved the characters and love this author! Highly recommend!

When fall arrives, I am ready to start reading holiday romance books. Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm was an excellent title to kick off my holiday book reading for 2024.

As someone who deals with autoimmune issues, I could empathize with the character of Brynn who is suffering with no diagnosis in sight. The symptoms she is experiencing have taken their toll on her ability to function at the level she normally would. Her assistant, Lucy, works on the idea it is all stress-related and does her best to remove things that could cause more stress from Brynn's life.

Through a serious dose of winter weather, they find themselves spending an extended period at a Christmas tree farm located in a small town. Heads butt and sparks end up flying between different characters with the backdrop of Christmas fun.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for the advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.

I really, really enjoyed this book. I liked the slow building relationships and the newfound friendships. I liked the cozy Christmas atmosphere. It all made me think of the tight-knit, small town vibes I get from Virgin River on Netflix. This was the perfect book to sit down and read after decorating my tree.

This is my first bookby this author and I enjoyed it. I love a good Christmas story and Frost sounds like a great place. This story had a lot of good characters and I enjoyed reading about them. Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy.

I have been reading and enjoying Kathryn Springer’s stories for years. She has a way of making you feel so invested in her characters and their lives. I love that this story has two romances, encompassed in storylines that have you rooting for each character, and is full of all things Christmas!

The small town of Frost and the idyllic Spruce Hill Farm makes for the perfect Christmas setting! The romances in this story are both sweet, but I did wish we could have had more one on one time with each couple to see more of their developing relationships. All in all, Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm was a charming Christmas read that will surely make you ready to start decorating!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. 4 stars.

Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm by Kathryn Springer is a sweet Christmas romance. There are a variety of characters in the story. A couple of them were a tad frustrating at times. I wanted to put them in a room together and force them to talk to each other (adults can act worse than children). I enjoyed the picturesque descriptions of the farm and the nearby village. The Christmas tree farm had so much potential. I can understand why Brynn found the inn to be cozy and relaxing. The pacing was unhurried in the middle of the book and there is repetitive details. The Christmas aspects were my favorite part, and I enjoyed the ending (had me smiling). Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm is a cozy Christmas story with a writer with burnout, bookstore tours, an irritable innkeeper, an assistant with a secret, a surprise son, a slew of snowstorms, and happy holiday.

Loved it and I don't even celebrate Christmas. Sweet romance at an appealing location. Entertaining behind the scenes look at an author's event. Delightful small-town atmosphere and characters. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Lucy Gable is an author’s assistant and she does her best to protect Brynn from…everything. Brynn is ailing but won’t say anything about it except to have Lucy write the last five chapters of her latest book. Lucy adds Trace Hunter and the fans are agog. Brynn’s secret son shows up on their book tour and he’s a ringer for the fictional Trace. Their host at the last stop isn’t exactly welcoming. Could things get any more complicated? Yes!

Readers who like Christmas stories will enjoy this book. Readers will love the small town atmosphere as the people join together to bring back life to the Spruce Hill Farm. Loved the characters! Lots going on, a little predictable but very enjoyable. Recommended.

This is exactly the kind of story you are looking for in a holiday read. This book held my interest from the first page to the last page. It had all of the emotions that you are looking for in a Christmas story with the right amount of angst that usually can be found around family Christmas celebrations. This book invites you to curl up in your favourite reading chair and immerse yourself in the story.

Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm by Kathryn Springer was a beautifully written Christmas story about an author who was doing her tour for her book. There were two romances in the book Lucy’s and Caleb’s and David’s and Brynn’s.

I loved this book. What a great place Frost is. The people who live there are so special. The working/friendship relationship between Brynn and Lucy is so wonderful. The Lucy and Caleb story was fun to watch. How often are first impressions not the true story? This is a great Christmas story and shows us that a little faith can go a long way. I would love to go visit with these wonderful folks at Spruce Hill Farm again. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.

𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒎 is a beautiful story about friendship, love, and second chances. Brynn Dixon is a fifty-something author experiencing extreme fatigue. She writes about love but doesn’t really experience it. Her assistant, Lucy Gable, devotes all her time and attention to everyone and everything around her, neglecting her own needs and dreams. This book just might be my favorite Christmas romance. From the opening sentence, you not only feel yourself being pulled into the book, but into a vivid holiday movie playing in your mind. The story is light and cozy with reminders of God's power in our lives.

Both Lucy and Brynn experience personal growth that requires them to deal with their pasts in ways that are relatable and heartwarming. The trope of finding love later in life enhances this sweet, clean read even more. While the snowy, small-town Wisconsin backdrop around Spruce Hill Farm invites you in and adds to the charm of the secondary characters. All the personalities weave together wonderfully, with each new introduction flowing seamlessly into the next, without distracting from Lucy and Brynn's journey.

𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒎 sweeps you away into a Christmas haven, complete with stories of pain, loss, hope, and redemption. Grab a hot cocoa and a warm blanket, settle into your coziest spot, and whisk yourself away to a tiny town in Wisconsin, where all your Christmas romance dreams come true.

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯.

Kathryn Springer has done a wonderful job with Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm! I was hooked from the first page. It is a heartwarming story with Christmas Cheer and romance thrown in. What can happen when two people are thrown together at the most magical time of the year? Here you find out what happens between Lucy and Caleb (Brynn's son, who no one knows about!) when neither is looking for love or a relationship but ends up with all the feels anyway. With so many twists and turns (the book tour, winter storm, reluctant farm owner...), the reader won't be able to put the book down! All the characters are wonderfully written and brought to life. This is a definite must read!

Reading Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm by Kathryn Springer will put you in the Christmas mood. It is about family, second chances and forgiveness. I recommend this book to fans of Christmas romance and Christian romance.
Genre-Contemporary Christian Romance, Clean Romance, Christmas Romance
Romance-Very clean, Light kissing
Faith-The Christmas story Luke is incorporated into the book. Also, all four main characters ask God for his guidance.
Thank you Net Galley, Kathryn Springer and Harlequin for the advance copy of Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm.