Once Upon A Texas Christmas is the fourth and final story in a multi-author Christmas series featuring a matchmaking ghost who leaves the scent of lavender behind whenever she visits a locality.
This sexy Christmas story set in Whiskey River, Texas brings together two people with issues and enables them to heal each other as they fall in love. Avery Jennings is the very capable Whiskey River based assistant to movie star and heart throb Logan Calloway. She has trouble trusting people, particularly at Christmas, because her parents,both wrapped up in their work as research scientists,have never managed to give her a family Christmas. Logan grew up in Whiskey River, but on the wrong side of the tracks. His abusive father eventually killed himself and a local family in a car crash, something the locals have no trouble regularly reminding him about. Neither Avery nor Logan thought they were capable of falling in love until they met each other.
This story has a magic touch to it. Felicity, the ghost, is often there in the background working to throw Avery and Logan together. Of course there is also the glamour associated with having a film star in the story, and the joy of Christmas. This was an easy and pleasurable book to read.

Avery is an assistant to hometown Hollywood star, Logan. Logan doesn't enjoy Whiskey River or Christmas because he feels he owes the town a debt. His dad was the town drunk who regularly beat Logan and his brothers and died in a car crash taking other innocent people with him. Logan walks around with this guilt and spends a lot of time and effort giving back to Whiskey River in an attempt to make his dad's sins up to the town and ensure that he doesn't turn out like his dad. Avery has work-a-holic parents who never had time for her or holidays. Will these two find a way to heal each other's wounds in time for Christmas?

I enjoyed this book. It was your average Christmas romance book. I enjoyed my time reading it, but will probably not remember details in a few weeks. One thing I do wish is that the author would've spent more time on the ghost and her story. It was very much like other holiday romances out there. The characters come together and spark a romance very quickly, but the actions of Avery just running away kinda seemed juvenile and contrived. However, I still enjoyed it. It was a good fluffy Christmas romance and was a quick read. If you enjoy these, by all means, pick it up. Three out of five stars.

Thanks to Tule Publishing and Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Hugely enjoyable conclusion to the Whiskey River Christmas series.
I loved the fact that even though Logan was a huge star, he didn't act as though he was too good for the town.
I particularly loved the heroine, Avery. I really felt her sense of abandonment by her parents and the loneliness deep within her.
A real feel good book.

Avery loves the job she does she gets to be part of helping the community that she has grown to love. The only thing she would love more is if she could feel like she belonged. Logan has been away from Whiskey River for a long time and coming home is not all that its cracked up to be it seems the town he grew up in can't seem to see past the one thing that has always over shadowed his childhood and his life. Can he show the town that his still a good guy or will they only see him for what his childhood once was? Can Avery get over the past and the hurt or will it just all over shadow the future she hopes to have?
I am really loving the town of Whiskey River, while it has its gossip, biddies and over all some really fun loving characters. I am not sure why but when ever I read one of these books out of Whiskey River it feels like I am catching up with friends instead of reading a fiction story. I really loved how vulnerable both Avery and Logan were but also how fun the book was. The book does have some adult language but over all was a super fun read and well worth it.

Once Upon A Texas Christmas (Whiskey River Christmas Book 4) by Katherine Garbera
This is Avery Burton and Logan Calloway’s story.

Logan had a difficult childhood but is famous now. He has never gotten serious with anyone until he gets to know Avery. They are very different people. Will they take a chance on love?

This is another great addition to the Whiskey River Christmas series. Logan and Avery’s story was fun to watch them open up to each other.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

I'm a sucker for Katherine Garbera's stories. They're simple with a hint of something deeper. Likely because of the corny paranormal aspect and because I jumped into this series mid-way, I couldn't enjoy it as much as her other books with Tule Publishing. Not one of her finer stories. Nevertheless, appreciate it from NetGalley and team.

I always enjoy Katherine Garbera’s work & this is no different. Her stories always leave me with a good feeling after reading them. She gets into abandonment, grief & feelings of being unworthy of love & acceptance in this wonderful story. Logan’s family history is sad & even his celebrity status can’t make him feel accepted. Avery’s family was little more than fly by night, with parents that worried more about their careers than they did their daughter. We see both of the characters struggle with issues that their afraid might show up in their relationships if they give into the feelings they have. This story causes a wide range of emotions that carry us through the tale of two loveable people looking for what they feel they’re not worthy of.....love. Definitely recommend.

Once Upon a Texas Christmas wasn't really for me but I did read all the way to the end. Somehow, although it had good characters, I felt it was missing a story. I guess if you want a sexy Christmas read you could go further wrong though.

I really had trouble getting into the book initially and getting caught up in the emotions of the characters. The storyline was good, but it just didn’t stand out in my mind amongst other books in the genre. The blurb was great, but overall the book just fell flat for me.

The finale in the Whiskey River Christmas stories. Felicity the matchmaking ghost is at it again, to bring together Avery and Logan. Logan is a Hollywood actor, who has more money that what he knows to do with. He has a charity, set up in his home town of Whiskey Creek that Avery heads up. Avery has a mess of parents, to busy in their careers for the holidays. Logan has decided to come home for Christmas, the first time to meet Avery. Soon he decides that Whiskey Creek has more to offer him, such as the love of his life.

I so enjoyed this story. Two loss souls who find true love. To leave the past behind them and look into the future. Sad to see this series end. All books are stand alones, perfect reads for the busy Christmas season.

This was such a fantastic Christmas romance. Logan had an abusive childhood and Avery was pretty much ignored by her parents. This book is about opening up your heart to possibilities and not letting fear hold you back. The writing is wonderful.

Avery Burton knew she shouldn't get involved with her boss, Hollywood star Logan Calloway. But the more time she spent with him, the deeper she fell for him. And, with a little help from a matchmaking ghost named Felicity, they just might find the love that has been right there all along.

This is the perfect book for any romance fan. Avery and Logan were destined to be together. Even though both had lived totally different lives, they were similar in the way that their parents did not set a good example of true love. Logan, the bad boy from Whiskey River, lived with the memory of his parents fighting all the time and an alcoholic father who killed a family while driving drunk. Avery's parents were scientists who would rather work than spend time with her. Avery and Logan had to figure out how to love all on their own. This was an easy story to get hooked on and in the end, one you won't forget. I could easily picture this book as a fun Christmas movie.

This is the fourth and final story in this brilliant series. This time the focus is on Logan Calloway, the third man from the Barrels area who left as a teenager with everyone expecting him to never do much with his life. He astounded his detractors as he became a Hollywood A-lister, a superstar who never forgot his roots and actually set up a local charity to help anyone growing up in a similar situation to himself. Now instead of being supercilious to him, those who used to put him down now seek his approval and attention. As his friends are heading back to Whiskey River for the festive season, Logan goes there, too. Whilst there he visits the offices of his charity and discovers that his assistant, Avery Burton, may be another great reason for being in Whiskey River! With so many events occurring and the attraction between the two growing, the matchmaking Harwood ghost, Felicity, will be endeavouring to work her lavender scented magic again to bring love and romance to this couple!

Again, this story has events and characters in common with the previous two books in this series but they are related from a different point of view, adding to the feeling of actually being there. As Logan reflects on his past and moves on to the future, this story is an emotive read and shows how he strives to use his success to help others escape from low expectations and to boost their aspirations. The romance is brilliantly portrayed and it is endearing to follow its development. There is plenty of angst and turmoil and this story is yet another real page turner, with Felicity, the Harwood ghost, playing a lavender scented cupid in this thoroughly enjoyable conclusion to the series.

I loved this whole series, reading them in sequence over a long weekend - whenever life didn't get in the way. I am so impressed with how the authors have collaborated to bring the characters, events and scenarios to life in each book yet each author brings their own voice to their own story. This is definitely a fantastic Christmas series that I have no hesitation in highly recommending to anyone who enjoys escaping into community based romances - in this case with Felicity, a matchmaking ghost, to lend the couples a lavender scented hand on their journey to their HEA!

I requested and received a copies of these novels, via NetGalley. This is my honest review after choosing to read it.

It’s always a bittersweet moment when the last story in a series is released. Once Upon A Texas Christmas brings the revisit to Whiskey River to a close… for now, at least. Logan and Avery’s story has been playing a bit in the background of all the modern day romances in this series and now we get their full story. I’ve enjoyed the sets of three friends who have had their romances somewhat intertwined throughout this series, the glimpses into the love stories from a different perspective have been enjoyable and added another touch to the legend of Whiskey River’s resident Christmas ghost.

Avery and Logan have perhaps the strongest walls built around their emotions of all the couples we’ve met. For different reasons family has played a large part in the development of their outlooks, fears and dealings for most of their lives. Now those reasons are going to be taking front and center stage in their romance and how they deal individually and together will point to their ending. I’ll admit there were moments when I simply wanted to shake them each and say look at what you’re tossing away – and others when I wanted to hug them and tell them that it would be okay. So yeah, this one was emotionally touching for two stubborn, independent people.

While I felt Felicity’s touches here and there in this story, I’ll also admit that I was hoping for a bit more of her matchmaking for the final story… but that’s on me not the author. I happen to be a reader who absolutely loved the overtones of the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future in these stories, so Felicity was a very real character for me. Guess I simply wanted her happy ending, but maybe she’ll return another Christmas for more matchmaking.

If you love Christmas Romance, then this is a story and a series geared directly at you. Once Upon A Texas Christmas was a fun, charming, at times deep story of how we handle what life and our parents toss at us – and finding that one person who gets it all, and loves us through it and beyond. I’d recommend this story and series without hesitation.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Once Upon a Texas Christmas by Katherine Garbera is Book 4 of the Whiskey River Christmas Series. I had hoped that the ghost of this series would have a grand finale, but it seems that she is to fade away quietly. Felicity has very little to do with this story. Much more is the focus on Hollywood A-Lister Logan Calloway and his personal demons. Along with him is his trusty assistant who lives in Whiskey River, managing his charity work there.

An enjoyable book of the series but doesn’t really stand out as some of the other books in the series do. Traditional romance that had me wondering what took Logan so long to see what was right in front of him.

Logan’s and Avery’s romance finishes off this series in style. Both have significant trust and family issues to overcome intoning thei happily ever after but each is fortunate to have an amazing “family of choice” in their friends.

Once Upon A Texas Christmas by Katherine Garbera
A Whiskey River Christmas Romance #4

Movie star hottie Logan Calloway heads home for the holidays and meets Avery Burton, his personal assistant, for the very first time in person. They flirt a bit and avoid one another for a bit and put on a party in town to raise money for a good cause and date and all in all it is a so-so holiday romance that didn’t wow me but was just okay. I did not relate to Avery much at all and did feel a bit more for Logan…I guess I couldn’t see what either saw in the other and though there was to be a matchmaking ghost somewhere I didn’t see much of her influence in the story and was hoping I would.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

2-3 Stars

The last of the Whiskey River Christmas series and possibly my favorite of the four. Avery and Logan are fantastic characters and their story is heartwarming and full of hope. Logan Calloway left Whiskey River years ago and has made a success of himself in Hollywood. Yet he's never forgotten Whiskey River and wants to give back as much as he can. Avery Burton heads up his charitable foundation in Whiskey River and this is the first time they have met in person. It's not long before Logan begins to realize that Avery may be worth putting his past behind him and staying in Whiskey River for a good long while.

I definitely recommend this one.

This was my first book by Katherine Garbera. I thought it was a nice, feel good story and enjoyed it.

A sweet and sexy story set at Christmastime in Whiskey River. This was the last in the multi-author series, but now that I’ve read it, I have to go back and read the others. These friends get a little divine intervention on their way to their HEAs. Logan was a good man despite his rep and Avery was a sweetheart with a lot of parental baggage. Glad they got to work on their problems together.