This was my first Beverly Jenkins read; overall I enjoyed the book, it gave a very heartwarming experience centered around a lovely small town. I was confused a lot with all of the characters and then saw that this was the 11th book in the series. I now want to start from book 1 and will reread this once I’m caught up on who’s who.

I have been waiting patiently for this story for a while and I must admit that it definitely didn't disappoint!!!
It has everything that I have come to absolutely love about The Blessing Series. I loved that new characters have been added, sad that a character that I was looking forward to knowing more about decided to leave Henry Adams without really giving it a real chance. I'm hoping that we get more stories about this wonderful town, especially the children like Preston and Amari. Hopefully we'll see Eli James come home and Crystal finally step into her destiny. I am so hopeful that we get to know more about little gems dropped by gentleman Pastor Paula visited; especially regarding our beloved Tamar July!!!
I can't wait until another Blessing Novel is released!!!!

A lovely installment in the long running series about the people of the town of Henry Adams, Kansas that likely be most enjoyed by those who have read at least one of the preceding novels and can fully appreciate the changes that have come and are ahead for the characters. Bernadine, who bought the town using her divorce settlement, and Mal are about to be married but the wedding planning is totally stressing them out. Meanwhile, Reverend Paula finds herself attracted to the new chef in town even as Brain sees his romance fizzle. While Bernadine and Mal are the centerpiece of these novels, it's those other characters that round things out and make this feel like a real place. As always, Jenkins is a good storyteller who will pull you in and make you root for (almost) everyone. Thanks to the publisher for the arc. A good read.

Loved this book. Ms. Jenkins fails to amaze me each time. Bringing together each character and their lives intertwined perfectly.

Thorn is a popular chef who is ready for a change so sells his restaurant in California to be the chef in a small town called Henry Adams in Kansas. It was founded by former slaves, and many of their descendants are living there still. The townspeople accepted him readily as he was introduced to them and to their customs, including the three women who are putting together the new restaurant where Thorn will be in charge. While the story felt too slow for me and was sometimes confusing with all of the different characters, it was quite heart-warming, as was the town.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced read.

Henry Adams is a quiet laid back town that was purchased by Bernadine Brown in which she brought new life and easy living to the people who lived there. Now she and Mal are about to be married on Christmas and both are wondering are they ready to give up having their own space and live together under one roof.
Several children who were in foster care bounced from one home to the next she had connected them with families in Henry Adams to adopt them.
Then there is the town Priest Pastor Paula who dedicates herself to helping others but is also wondering will she find that special someone. Perhaps the new Chef Thorn who just moved from California might be the one.
I love how the author wrote the storylines for the characters whether they were major or minor there was a nice takeaway and life lessons to learn from.
I highly recommend this book to read where it will make you smile, laugh and take you away to a place where you might want to live and/or visit.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this review is of my own honest opinion and thoughts..

This book felt like being dropped into the middle of a story from the first page. I struggled to make sense of what was going on and, for me, it never came together in the end.

It should be a part of descriptions when books are part of an established series. This is #11 in a series and I missed a lot of background info that would have made the story easier for me to understand. This was more of a slice of life book than a romance in my opinion. It was sweet but I definitely wouldn't read it as a standalone because you will miss context that will deepen your connection with the story.

Beverly Jenkins books are like putting a big cozy sweater with a roaring fire with a cup of tea with a dab of honey on a cold, rainy day. She draws you in with the detailed character development. The town and characters is where I’d love to live. Your always rooting for all conflicts to be resolved so that everyone is happy.

Loved this! Atmospheric, festive, heartwarming, with great characters and some depth. Great holiday read! Will definitely be recommending for holiday reads!

Beverly Jenkins is a gifted storyteller and I’ve enjoyed her contemporary and historical novels. I realized quickly as I started A Christmas to Remember that this is very much part of a series. I read it as a stand alone but clearly there is much history in the community and ongoing relationships both good and bad. The setting is a town called Henry Adams, Kansas. It is a town originally founded by freed slaves. Bernadine bought the town when she got a large divorce settlement and is trying to revitalize it. The focus in this story is on Bernadine as she is planning her wedding to Mal and the arrival of Thornton Webb, a chef and successful restaurant owner, who is going to head the new restaurant in town. He may be the answer to Reverend Paula Grant’s prayers as a potential partner. There are other happenings too with many of who I assume are the town regulars. This is an engaging story but I probably would have enjoyed it more had I read previous books in the series. (Although there is a bit of recapping so a new reader isn’t lost.) Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving a voluntary review. (3.5 Stars)

In an effort to read more broadly the authors who are popular, I delved into this upcoming Beverly Jenkins. While it is part of a series, reading it as a standalone was not a problem, although prior series knowledge would have helped. Interesting plot, developed characters, but not really my type of novel, as I'm not a romance reader usually. But now I'm armed with some knowledge of romance queen B. Jenkin's style and better recommend her titles to library patrons.

This is one of the most emotional books I read. It's a town where emotions are high and love has everyone tested. It makes you evaluate yourself and the hard decision that can either make you the better person or the villain in the story. Amazing book and Beverly Jenkins always delivers the story and it really puts the reader's perspective in life.

10/10

When I started reading this book, I thought it was overwhelming. Then I stopped, just reading the book and thinking about what I was reading. Henry Adams is a small town, and the people are busy, and when I settled in, yes, I felt like the town welcomed me and I settled in and became a part of their journey.
There is so much to Henry Adams, they created their town, by working together, the town has many blessings, and there is always room for one more.
They don't take things for granted, they navigate through life, they are celebrating Christmas, and always thinking and caring about the people that live there, I started this review by being overwhelmed but soon realized, this book was meant for me to read, to help me see, how I needed to bring these things back into my life. I used to be like the people who live here, but I was on autopilot, just going through the motions of living, but this book, has changed me, and has lit the spark in me to live life again and not just go through the motions.
It is an amazing town, with amazing people. I received an ARC from William Morrow Paperbacks through NetGalley. Yes, this book has been a blessing to me.

What a joy it is to return to Henry Adams! Bernadine Brown and Company are at it again to bring out the best in all things He ry Adams. If you are not familiar with the Blessing Series, then shame on you! A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER is the 11th book in this stellar series. Christmas time in Henry Adams is so special. There’s a new sheriff calling the shots, and Mayor Sheila, Trent July’s successor, is handling her business getting the town Christmas ready!
The story begins with a new prospect for citizenship. Thornton Webb, chef and restauranteur, is planning to move to Henry Adams, Kansas from the San Francisco Bay area. He is going to head the new restaurant in Henry Adams, The Three Spinsters. And yes, he’s looking forward to. There is something about Henry Adams that is pulling Chef Thorn in that direction. Or…is it someone? I’ll let you discover what all that means when you read this engrossing story,
Do you need to read the other books in this series before this one? I say YES! So, you might want to get busy. Background is important if you are going to understand all things concerning Henry Adams, and the eclectic cast of characters who reside there,
I highly recommend A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER for your reading pleasure. You are going to love it., but again, you need to familiarize yourself with the series. Happy reading! You can thank me later!

What a busy holiday season in the small town with a owner determined to make her town a place to be. There are couples finding love, foster children find a forever homes and the town has plans for a busy holiday season. A new chef has arrived early to wait for a new kitchen to be built. Meanwhile he has an immediate interest in the town preacher. So many stories merge to make an interesting book. I liked the book.

I was given a free copy from the publisher and NetGalley in return for an honest review. This is #11 in a series, but can be read as a stand alone. This is a cute, fast read about a Christmas love story and two old flames coming together. It’s a feel good read!

As badly as I wanted to, I just couldn't get into this book. Originally, I thought it was a bit like Love, Actually, where we're following multiple relationships through their ups and downs at Christmas. And while I suppose that's literally true, none of these characters really have any downs. All the conflict is resolved almost immediately. Not a single person has a problem that carries throughout the book. It's not a romance in the traditional sense--there isn't one central couple, there are multiple points of view, and most of the story is about the town, not any particular couple or relationship.

After putting it down once and walking away, I forced myself to go back because I really am a Jenkins fan. I haven't read all of her books, but I love the ones I have. Next time, I'll wait for a true romance, because that's what I love from her. This just couldn't hold my interest.

From the start of this story the characters engaged me. There is also a multitude of blessings in Henry Adams, which is great as all the characters are likeable and considerate. They made me laugh and some of the real-life issues that they deal with or have had to deal with were heartwarming to read. Sweetly romantic, stimulates the emotions in a deep way with forthright praise and suggestion. Can't wait to read more about this community in the future, they'd left a good, enticing and entertaining impression. I received a free copy and voluntarily chose to leave this review.

I love the characters in this series. They all have interesting layers. This is a multigenerational story. The town is such an interesting concept. The writing is very good. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.