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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A teensy bit Faithy, a decent, warm Xmas tale, despite the cheesy and somewhat abrupt ending.
28 Nov 2011
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This is a pretty short tale, with lots of warmth and hope, a bit of sadness followed by happiness, suspicion followed by exoneration, a feeling of 'yes!' a few times, and with with feel-good moments. Totally suited to this time of year.
It's SO not the kind of tale that I would normally read, but it was free, so I decided to read it with an open mind, and found myself perking up and getting into it in around three pages when the author revealed that the main character was an ex-con who had just gotten out of prison, shortly before Xmas.
I kind of thought that I would end up skim-reading it just to be able to finish it and prove to myself that it hadn't been a waste of my time, but this was a really good read. Yes, it was a touch cheesy, but it had several characters and occurrences that restored faith in the ex-con's life, and she herself was not what she seemed, in the very nicest way. It wasn't all sweetness and roses, and times were hard, but time and time again I got to see the goodness of human nature, and I think that both God and Santa played some part in the tale.
My only tiny whinges with this are that 1) the font and formatting are pretty awful, and 2) it ended so abruptly that I thought that I must have missed a page, as one minute I was reading, and then the end of that paragraph turned into info about the author.
Still, it was an ending that was full of hope, and with the beginnings, though admittedly cheesily, of a HEA.
A really good read, which I would have overlooked - my loss - if it hadn't been a freebie.
It's SO not the kind of tale that I would normally read, but it was free, so I decided to read it with an open mind, and found myself perking up and getting into it in around three pages when the author revealed that the main character was an ex-con who had just gotten out of prison, shortly before Xmas.
I kind of thought that I would end up skim-reading it just to be able to finish it and prove to myself that it hadn't been a waste of my time, but this was a really good read. Yes, it was a touch cheesy, but it had several characters and occurrences that restored faith in the ex-con's life, and she herself was not what she seemed, in the very nicest way. It wasn't all sweetness and roses, and times were hard, but time and time again I got to see the goodness of human nature, and I think that both God and Santa played some part in the tale.
My only tiny whinges with this are that 1) the font and formatting are pretty awful, and 2) it ended so abruptly that I thought that I must have missed a page, as one minute I was reading, and then the end of that paragraph turned into info about the author.
Still, it was an ending that was full of hope, and with the beginnings, though admittedly cheesily, of a HEA.
A really good read, which I would have overlooked - my loss - if it hadn't been a freebie.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I usually steer clear of Christmas stories because they tend to be a bit too mawkish and sentimental for me but this one looked interesting. It is short - I read it in about three hours but I found it well written and entertaining. It definitely has the `feel good fact' without being overly soft centred.
Lena has just been released from prison and has decided to make a fresh start somewhere she isn't known. On the long bus journey she starts talking to Moira to whom she mentions that she has just been released from prison. Moira still carries on talking to her and Lena starts to wonder whether she will be able to make a new life for herself. She has somewhere to live - a boarding house - and makes friends with Sally and her little girl Jemima. She has been promised a job in a department store. Moira wants her to go to church with her the Sunday after she arrives - things are definitely looking up.
But Lena will have to overcome a great many problems - not least her lack of money and clothes - before she can start to rebuild her life. Lena is a sympathetic character who refuses to give up in spite of everything that life can throw at her. Through others learn to see life in a different way and Lena herself must learn to trust and be open to the good things which life can bring her.
I shed a few tears over the story and there were many amusing moments so if you think you may have become too cynical or world weary then try this heart warming story - even if it doesn't happen to be Christmas.
Lena has just been released from prison and has decided to make a fresh start somewhere she isn't known. On the long bus journey she starts talking to Moira to whom she mentions that she has just been released from prison. Moira still carries on talking to her and Lena starts to wonder whether she will be able to make a new life for herself. She has somewhere to live - a boarding house - and makes friends with Sally and her little girl Jemima. She has been promised a job in a department store. Moira wants her to go to church with her the Sunday after she arrives - things are definitely looking up.
But Lena will have to overcome a great many problems - not least her lack of money and clothes - before she can start to rebuild her life. Lena is a sympathetic character who refuses to give up in spite of everything that life can throw at her. Through others learn to see life in a different way and Lena herself must learn to trust and be open to the good things which life can bring her.
I shed a few tears over the story and there were many amusing moments so if you think you may have become too cynical or world weary then try this heart warming story - even if it doesn't happen to be Christmas.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By mrsgwyllt
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Not sure why I chose this book - probably because it was free at the time! But I'm so glad I did and would recommend it as well. I really do not like "religious" novels - I have always found that the message is forced and the story written to fit but in this story the religious theme develops naturally along with the plot and reflects the hope that Lena finds as she attempts to make a fresh start.
I would have liked the book to have had another chapter perhaps but ending the story abruptly as she did the author avoided the need to tie up every loose end which, I think, made the story a little more believable.
I would have liked the book to have had another chapter perhaps but ending the story abruptly as she did the author avoided the need to tie up every loose end which, I think, made the story a little more believable.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I really enjoyed this book - I'd kept it for quite a while, and decided to read it just before Christmas. I'm glad I did, as it's such a festive tale it really helped me get in the mood for Christmas. It would be lovely made into one of the TV type festive movies.... it's got all the ingredients to be an annual favourite. Well written, likeable characters, good story - I'll definitely be reading more by this author.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Lel&Dom
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To my surprise this book gripped me quite early and didn't put it down till I finished the whole thing. However I did reach for the tissues several times . It is a nice story & to be honest the story line made me do some thinking about what this time of year is all about. It was an easy read but a shame the ending was a little abrupt as I didn't want it to end.I am glad I bought it and will enjoy reading it again & again.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By amenpen
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not bad, but not good either, took me a couple of hours to read when i was in bed feeling ill. It started ok, but then became a bit cheesy. nice christmassy feel, but a bit far fetched, and a bit of good old american church in there. would not choose her books again
By Marian
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This was a sweet little Christmas tale, predictable, but what else does one expect at Christmas? Worth a go. thanks
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Lena Markham is newly released from prison having served a sentence for embezzlement. It's almost Christmas and she's beginning a new life in a small town where she's been promised a job in Harrington's department store.
However, the only job available is that of playing Mrs Santa. She takes it on but soon her past catches up with her and she's in danger of losing not only her job but the respect of her new-found friends.
Lena makes a decision - she'll fight. After telling the true story of what happened eight years previously, she hopes to clear her name at whatever cost.
A really heart-warming tale with some very likeable characters.
However, the only job available is that of playing Mrs Santa. She takes it on but soon her past catches up with her and she's in danger of losing not only her job but the respect of her new-found friends.
Lena makes a decision - she'll fight. After telling the true story of what happened eight years previously, she hopes to clear her name at whatever cost.
A really heart-warming tale with some very likeable characters.
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Christmas at Harrington's
brilliant story, could not put it down, till the end.Its about giving second chances to help people get back on the feet,
Published 6 months ago by helen
4.0 out of 5 stars
sweet story
really enjoyable easy read. would recommend. first time i have read this author but would look for more especially christmas ones.
Published 6 months ago by susanl
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Wonderful - feel good
I downloaded this book to my Kindle when it was free and intended reading it before Christmas, but didn't. Read more
Published 16 months ago by theresa
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hmmmmm
Well, I dont like Christian fiction as a rule, I dont like the quotes and the moralising. But this one doesnt so much moralise as gob smack you with the unresolved aspects of the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Freddiesmum
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Put Me In The Festive Mood
I was looking for a Christmas book to put me in the festive mood and as this was free at the time I downloaded it I decided to give it a try. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rebecca Thompson
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I guess it was ok for a quick read, but it was predictable and dragged a little. I didn't like the fact it didn't tell us if the child got better, or if she got a better life for... Read more
Published 18 months ago by georgie
4.0 out of 5 stars
A story of hope.
Being released from prison after serving 8 years for a crime she didn't commit our heroine meets a lovely lady, but has to stay in a rather grotty boarding house. Read more
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