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This was average. It was a neat idea of an art buyer buying a mysterious painting and finding out he backstory of it. But as soon as I got a little bit into the book, I knew exactly what was going to happen. It just felt a little flat and like there could have been more to it.

Charlotte thinks she is failing at life. She wants to have a career as an artist she finds herself working for an art gallery bidding on art and preparing for the holiday gala. She impulsively bids on a piece of art she is starting to think is worth nothing. She now finds herself looking into the history of one of her latest finds. But is history all she finds with her new partner in crime? Very cute holiday romance!
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this book in exchange for my honest feedback!

I absolutely loved this audiobook. It was really hard to stop listening once you started. Kimberly Austin did an amazing job narrating this book. This is a debut book for Lindsay Gibson and I would have never guessed his was her first. I loved the dual timeline between the characters. You will absolutely fall in love with Charlotte and her boss Troy. If you want a great holiday book that will give you a big hug then this is the book for you. Grab a seat in front of the fire with some cocoa and let Lindsay entertain you with this beautiful book!




Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select, Harpeth Road Press for allowing me to listen to this ARC in advance for my honest opinion.

The Christmas Promise
A Dazzling New England Holiday Romance
Lindsay Gibson
Charlotte Moore’s life has hit a rough spot. The Bostonian is an art dealer; her boyfriend has broken up with her. She has been offered the opportunity to work for Wallace Gallery’s Christmas Gala as the head art buyer. She made a major mistake when she purchased a painting for her boss Troy, she is shocked to discover is interested in it and wants her to track down the story behind the unsigned painting; he gives her 12 days before the painting will be sold at the gala. Troy discovers the painting is connected to the New England town of Seabreeze, New Hampshire. She is stranded at the Cove Hill Inn when a storm blows through. The inn is adorable with Christmas ambience. It is impossible to get any work done because of a snowstorm that leaves her stranded at the Inn and the innkeeper’s handsome son, Aiden Bennett who is a disruption to her concentration.
This Christmas story is beautifully written. The characters are well fleshed out and likable. This is the type of story you want to read to put you in the holiday spirit.

The Christmas Promise by Lindsay Gibson is a sweet little story about finding hope at Christmas time, even when it feels as if there is none. Charlotte is an art dealer who finds a painting at an auction that calls to her. She purchases it and her boss sends her to the small town depicted in it so she can learn more about it. There, she meets Aiden and the two have an instant connection. The more she learns about the painting, however, the more she realizes that her and Aiden's lives are actually already connected. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the painting and still find hope for their future together? Read it now and find out!
Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to listen to this story. I enjoyed it!

Art buyer Charlotte Moore has been tasked with buying the featured painting for her gallery’s Christmas gala. At the auction, the most prominent paintings have already been purchased, so she panics and buys the last painting, an unsigned sunset landscape. Her boss sends her to Seabreeze, the coastal New England town featured in the painting, to see what she can learn of the artist and/or history of the painting. Charlotte finds herself taken with the town, the adorable Cove Hill Inn where she is staying, and the innkeeper’s son, Aiden. Will Charlotte find the answers she is looking for?

I could easily see this sweet story being turned into a Hallmark movie; the story felt like a warm hug. Interspersed with Charlotte’s journey are snippets from 1919 to give you insight into the story behind the painting. Unlike many dual-timeline stories, these are a small bit of the book, with the majority focus staying on Charlotte. This book is a fiction debut for the author, and I can’t wait to see what she comes out with in the future!

Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me an audio ARC of this book.

This isn’t your typical cheesey, predictable Christmas romance. This story really felt like a mystery to me, with Christmas joy sprinkled throughout. I had a list going, jotting down who was who and who was related to who, in the best way. I was so invested in this story. To me it was almost like clue, who done it! I think everyone can relate to our female mc, recovering from a traumatic relationship that she didn’t realize was as bad as it was and finding herself along the way. The only part I waffled on was how close the past and present storylines aligned. I was torn between it being like fate/meant to be and wishing our present day characters had their own experiences that weren’t near replicas of the past. Overall, I definitely recommend, especially if the cheesey Christmas romances are getting old, through The Christmas Promise in the mix. You won’t regret it!

The Christmas Promise is the fourth book in the Christmas Hope series by Lindsay Gibson. Charlotte Moore was recently promoted to top buyer for the Wallace Galleries in Boston. Troy Wallace had taken her under his wing some time ago and he had trained her as his second. But this year he has sent her alone to choose and bid on the painting that will be premier in the Wallace Christmas charity gala.

Through a series of unfortunate events, Charlotte is left with only one mystically majestic painting that illuminates a sandy beach, a beautiful ruby ring, and a distant lighthouse. Charlotte is so taken by this painting that she pays more than she should. But Troy isn’t upset, he only wants the backstory. When he determines that the distant sign by the lighthouse shows Seabreeze, he makes arrangements for Charlotte to travel to the Cove Hill Inn in Seabreeze, NH, with a week stay to learn the history and who the ephemeral artist with the pine tree signature was.

In her stay, Charlotte meets the inn owners as well as their son, Aiden Bennett. Together they unravel the mystery of the painting, others like it, and history that ultimately effects them both.

This is a delightful holiday story with a,picturesque setting and lovable characters. There is nothing like discovering and unraveling a family mystery and the plotting of this such tale is impeccable. I very much enjoyed this book and I do recommend it!

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the audio version.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a very cosy Christmas read. If you like Hallmark type story plots you will like this one. Perfect for Christmas season that is right around the corner.

"The Christmas Promise" by Lindsay Gibson is an impressive debut novel that seamlessly blends a dual timeline, creating a rich and captivating love story that unfolds against the charming backdrop of Seabreeze.

One of the novel's standout features is its meticulous and thoughtful construction. Without prior knowledge, it's challenging to believe that this is a debut work. Gibson skillfully weaves two parallel love stories—one set in the present with the main couple, Charlotte and Aiden, and another in 1919—into a tapestry that gradually reveals its intricate connections. The narrative unfolds with a precision and elegance that keeps readers engrossed from start to finish.

The portrayal of Seabreeze, the small town where the story unfolds, adds depth to the narrative. It becomes almost a character in itself, enriching the overall experience and providing a charming backdrop for the blossoming romance.

The dual timeline narrative is executed with finesse, offering readers a compelling blend of past and present. As we uncover the secrets of the 1919 couple and their connection to Charlotte and Aiden, the story gains an additional layer of intrigue. This narrative technique adds complexity and depth to the characters and their relationships.

Gibson's writing is evocative and well-crafted, drawing readers into the emotional lives of the characters. The dialogue is authentic and meaningful, enhancing the chemistry between the main couple and enriching their connection.

In summary, "The Christmas Promise" is an extraordinary debut novel that skillfully navigates dual timelines and delivers a captivating love story. Lindsay Gibson's storytelling prowess, attention to detail, and ability to interweave the past and present make this a must-read for fans of romance and historical fiction.

If you don't read any other Christmas book read this one! There is mystery and romance. But its such a feel good story! I just love a good Christmas book and this is one that you will want to keep and read again and again!

This was a sweet Hallmark-style romance in which a newbie art buyer, Charlotte, purchases a painting she knows nothing about, yet feels called to. There's no provenance for the piece and the artist's signature is illegible. Trying to set matters straight, her boss sends her to the town depicted in the painting in the hope of uncovering some form of backstory to help in selling the piece at an upcoming gala.

However, the winter weather has other things in mind and Charlotte finds herself snowed in with the charming innkeepers' son, Aiden. And he might be just the right distraction Charlotte needs in order to pull her life back together.

Charlotte and Aiden's story is interspersed with Oliver and Alice's story set in 1919, around the time the painting was originally created. And the provenance and backstory for the painting is revealed to the reader through their two stories.

Very nicely done and an enjoyable story to read! The town of Seabreeze, where this all takes place, presents a sweet addition to the story as well.

Thank you to Lindsay Gibson, Dreamscape Select, and NetGalley for an advance review copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This was a sweet romance to get someone in the mood for Christmas. This was so sweet and adorable.

The Christmas Promise is a dual timeline story. We get Oliver and Alice's story in 1919 and Charlotte and Aiden's story in parsent day.

Charlotte is given a chance to be head art buyer for Wallace Gallery’s Christmas charity gala. She buys a piece called The Promise. She and her boss Tony are so intrigued by the piece that he discovers the lighthouse in the painting is located in Seabreeze. He sends Charlotte to Seabreeze to see if she can find out more about the piece. She meets Aiden Bennett. As she learns more about the piece, Charlotte starts have to have feelings for Aiden. Her grandma Helen becomes a big piece of the puzzle.

We find out Alice painted The Promise for Oliver’s family but due to their break up in 1919 never give it to them and the beautiful Ruby ring featured in the painting has been missing from the Bennett family since 1920. This was a very captivating listen and can’t wait to buy a physical copy.

If you love Hallmark Christmas movies like I do, you’re going to love The Christmas Promise by Lindsay Gibson. I got an advanced copy of the audiobook from NetGalley, and I listened to the whole thing in one day it was so good!

In this heartwarming tale, we follow art buyer (and artist) Charlotte Moore on a journey that starts out as work but quickly becomes very personal.

Charlotte has been handed a golden opportunity to lead the prestigious Wallace Gallery’s Christmas charity gala, with her chief duty being to secure a painting to headline the event. However, a twist of fate has something else in store for her when, in a moment of panic, she impulsively bids on an unassuming sunset landscape by an unknown artist.

As Charlotte works to uncover the mystery behind the painting’s artist, and the beautiful ruby ring depicted in the image, she finds herself in the enchanting coastal town of Seabreeze, the very place depicted in the mysterious painting. With a raging nor’easter outside, she seeks refuge at the cozy Cove Hill Inn, a charming historic home brimming with the magic of Christmas.

Of course, the owners of the inn have a ruggedly handsome son, Aiden Bennett, whose charms prove to be a delightful distraction. I listened to author Lindsay Gibson on the Hallmarkies podcast, and the host suggested Luke Macfarlane would be perfect to play Aiden if the book becomes a movie, and I couldn’t agree more.

As Charlotte gets closer to the identity of the artist, she unravels a family secret that holds the power to impact the lives of everyone in Seabreeze, including herself and Aiden.

Come along on Charlotte’s captivating journey, where the festive magic of Christmas and the magnetic force of love come together to create a charming narrative that will warm your heart and leave you wanting more.

〝now it's time for my wish to come true
creating an ending for a promise that had sat waiting for a century.〞

★★★★

art buyer charlotte moore is given the chance of a lifetime to be head buyer for the esteemed wallace gallery’s christmas charity gala. but when she arrives late to an auction and bids on the final painting in a blind panic she's sure she'll loose her job. to remedy the situation, she finds herself in the beautifully festive new england coastal town of seabreeze, the setting of the painting, to find out more about it. she's just there to save her job but instead she meets the ruggedly handsome aiden bennett and uncovers a family secret that could impact everyone, including herself and aiden. under the shimmer of the town twinkle lights and the snow-covered christmas trees, will charlotte find the answers she’s looking for? or has she unearthed something else entirely?

I'm very easy to please when it comes to christmas novels. as long as it's readable and puts me in the christmas mood I'll love it. if you picked this up expecting a holiday romance I think you'd be disappointed because that's not really the main focus of the story but since I'm more into contemporary and literary fiction this was just a positive for me. I feel like it would better be described as a generational tale or feel-good holiday novel with a side of romance. the different storylines had me really intrigued the whole way through and I was holding my breath waiting to find out how they would connect in the end. I feel like it brought a different depth to a genre that is often very "fluffy", especially when it's set during a holiday, who I thoroughly enjoyed. I sadly saw the end coming pretty early which is often the case for me with this genre but it was still intriguing to see how everything would connect.

overall, I feel like the most important thing is that this got me in the christmas mood. the atmosphere was the best part of the story and I can't wait for christmas now even if it's only september. I think that this is exactly what you can expect from a christmas feel-good novel and a great read this winter if you're more into contemporary or literary fiction or something to break up all the holiday romances.

I enjoyed this book. It is a quintessential holiday story with a bit of romance thrown in. If you are looking for a feel-good Hallmark Channel type of story this is it. I could certainly picture this as a holiday movie to get cozy on the couch to watch. I really enjoyed the time jumps back to keep you guessing about how it all interconnects. I also loved the mystery behind the painting and how it came to be. The slow burn romance of Aiden and Charlotte is also fun and gives you the "will they, won't they" scenarios which are a joy to read. Overall if you are looking for a light-hearted holiday read this could be the one for you!

I was lucky enough to snag an ARC od The Christmas PRomise by Lindsay Gibson from Netgalley.

I really enjoyed the book, as it did everything I want from a good Christmas story! There's hot chocolate, cookies, a pretty town decorated for the holidays, a warm community and of course a romance.

The romance in here is of teh slow and cute sort, which I personally much prefer over quick and spicy. The hook in the book also isn't annoying drama between the two would be lovers, but instead comes from a mystery from the past - and a second timeline back in 1919. For me those things made book all the more enjoable, as I prefer people to behave like adults instead of the constant back and forth.

The mystery was interesting to unravel, though some of the hints were done a bit heavy handed. I would have liked a few less clues, or for Charlotte to be a bit quicker on the uptake. She's there to find out about an old painting, but she misses all the oportunities to actually do some research, which felt a bit odd. IfI wait for a really important call, I won't miss it twice in a row for no good reason as one example. The way it was done just felt like it was just so it was plot convenient and to keep the suspense up loger, but for me it had me frustrated with the main character a bit instead.

However this didn't really hamper my cosy feelings while reading this wintry book too much, as I liked all the characters, and would have loved a holiday in Seabreeze myself! The people and setting where just lovely, and I adored the cute way the romance was building up, so overall I would still more than happily recommend this to anyone who loves books by Heidi Swain for example!

What an absolutely charming book!
This one takes place in both New England and NYC.
Charlotte, an aspiring painter/artist, has temporarily (we hope) given up her dream of painting, and instead is working at an esteemed Gallery.
When she is given the chance to bid on and buy a piece, she misses out on almost all of the paintings…and is stuck buying the last one available,
Afraid she will get fired for this, instead, her boss sends her to New England to find the backstory on the painting that revolves around a beautiful Ruby Ring, a Lighthouse, a sunset and a beach. And so she’s off….
Add to this that we actually have two timelines: 1919 and present day!
Then add in the charming home/cottage that Charlotte will be staying in and the wonderful family who run it.
Mix in Charlotte’s sister Claire, who sticks with her like glue…as any sister would! Her charming Mom and Grandma who are constantly worried about her…
Add in an epic snow storm, a hunky guy, and the beautiful elements of a small town that all know and care for each other and come together in an emergency…and you have the perfect Christmas Mix…and Book!
The Christmas Promise is not only a book, but the very center of the entire story! And what a beautiful story it is! As it unfolds you will be happy, sad, and full of love! And as all of the pieces all finally come together, I hope you will be as awed as I was.
It was profoundly sad, and yet beautifully uplifting as well!

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!

Thanks to #NetGalley, #DreamscapeSelect and #HarpethRoadPress for the ARC of the audiobook which will be released on 9.26.23.

#TheChristmasPromise by #LindsayGibson and narrated by #KimberlyAustin.

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