A Novel Christmas
by Charity Shane
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Pub Date Sep 24 2024 | Archive Date Aug 15 2024
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Description
Saira Wright is a prominent Black romance author who has been signed to the most prestigious publisher of African American works, Brownstone Literature. Her career has been successful for the past five years. However, she’s in a slump, and so are her sales and reviews. The romance she has been known for seems to be zapped out of her stories . . . and her love life.
Eager to get Saira back on top of the charts, her publisher has given her an ultimatum—write a chart-topping holiday romance or be dropped from the publishing house. There’s only one problem: Saira strongly opposes penning holiday books. To her, they are cliché and off-brand, but with her career on the line, she’s forced to give it a shot. To capture the spirit of the holidays, she books a vacation in the most “Christmassy” town she can find.
Sharing the other side of her rented duplex is the owner, Dorian Black, a volunteer firefighter, and the town’s little league football coach. He’s also “Mr. December” in the firefighter’s annual fundraising calendar . . . and every woman’s dream. Years ago, Dorian was happily married to the love of his life until cancer took her away from him. Still coping with the loss, a romantic relationship is the furthest thing from his mind. However, when he encounters his new tenant for the holiday, sparks fly and a fire is ignited that not even he can extinguish.
As the two navigate through various encounters, holiday festivities, and a snowstorm, will the magic of Christmas help them rediscover a long-awaited connection?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781957950518 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 288 |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 1199925
So excited for this beautiful Christmas novel. It’s so nice to see someone not Christmas/Holiday crazy find her holiday spirit. I also love the element of the handsome firefighter and funding love again after the loss of his wife.
Brandi H, Educator
If you are looking for a great holiday romance, A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane should definitely be on your list! This is a slow burn with some killer Christmas vibes. I loved this book & will read it again closer to the holidays.
Thank you NetGalley & Black Odyssey Media for an ARC copy of this book.
Denise L S, Reviewer
I liked this a lot! Though I don't know how realistic it is to fall in a week, the book was well-written and detailed. I really liked Dorian (Mr. December) and Saira. I loved how their relationship developed. Both of them had some scars- Dorian, more than Saira- but they were able to make it work. I liked the storyline being that Saira was a Black romance author who had lost her spark and needed inspiration. She found it in Santa Claus, Indiana and she got a whole lot more! Getting her own love story was the best inspiration! (P.S. I wouldn't mind a little follow-up story for Crystal and Mike.)
Meghan J, Reviewer
***below review was posted on StoryGraph and private Facebook bookclub group****
This book was the perfect combination of sweetness and depth. The way Dorian’s grief was written was relatable without being heart shattering. I rooted for the couple with every page. I love the relationship with Dorian and Crystal. I sometimes shy away from books that are very descriptive however this one was just right. I felt like I was watching a movie. This was my 1st book by this author and I look forward to reading more of their work.
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for this Advance Readers Copy ebook in exchange for my honest review.
Princess M, Reviewer
I just finished "A Novel Christmas" by Charity Shane', and let me tell you, it's the perfect feel-good holiday escape.
The story follows Dorian and Saira, two strangers whose paths cross during the most magical time of year. Can true love really blossom in just a week? This book had me completely invested in their whirlwind romance, rooting for their happily ever after the entire time.
Dorian's journey resonated deeply. Charity Shane' beautifully portrays his internal struggle with grief, making his emotional growth all the more satisfying. Plus, the Christmassy small-town setting practically leaped off the page. I could practically smell the gingerbread and hear the carols while I was reading.
If you're looking for a heartwarming instalove story with the perfect pace to keep you engaged, "A Novel Christmas" is definitely for you. It left me with a warm, fuzzy feeling and a renewed belief in the magic of the season.
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