On the Way to Christmas by Sheila Roberts, Melissa Ferguson, and Amy Clipston is a delightful read. If you love Christmas, this book is for you! I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of these well-written stories.

Another amazing, wonderful story from one of my favorites, Sheila Roberts. Cozy, well written and takes you away from everyday life.

As the winter chill settles in, "On the Way to Christmas" became my delightful escape into the enchanting world of festive romance. This collection, crafted by the talented Sheila Roberts, Melissa Ferguson, and Amy Clipston, is a heartwarming treasure trove that captures the magic of the holiday season.

In "A Christmas Do-Over" by Sheila Roberts, I found myself rooting for Darby, a character navigating the tricky journey of redemption. The small town setting, with its cozy charm, serves as the perfect backdrop for Darby's transformation. Roberts weaves a tale of forgiveness, second chances, and the true meaning of Christmas that left me with a warm and fuzzy feeling.

Melissa Ferguson's "Dashing Through the Snow" takes readers on a delightful train ride filled with unexpected companions and the promise of healing. Willow's journey from heartbreak to self-discovery, accompanied by the quirky characters she meets on The Christmas Express, is a joyous exploration of love's resilience. Ferguson's witty narrative and charming characters added a layer of whimsy that perfectly complemented the holiday spirit.

"A Perfectly Splendid Christmas" by Amy Clipston brings a touch of romance against the backdrop of familial bonds and the clash of urban and small-town life. Kacey and Drew's love story unfolds with genuine emotions, making it easy to get lost in the magic of a perfectly splendid Christmas. Clipston's storytelling is a perfect blend of heart and humor, leaving me with a sense of contentment.

The beauty of this collection lies not just in the individual stories but in the seamless transition from one tale to the next. Each narrative captures the essence of the holiday season, reminding us of the importance of love, forgiveness, and the joy found in unexpected places.

As I curled up with my favorite holiday drink, these three stories became my companions, offering moments of laughter, heartache, and ultimately, the uplifting spirit of Christmas. "On the Way to Christmas" is a must-read for anyone seeking a cozy, heartwarming escape into the magic of the season.

I really wanted to enjoy these novellas. I’m familiar with the CBA authors here, but unfamiliar with Sheila’s writing style. There seemed to be more of an overall feeling of secular fiction in this set that surprised me, given the publisher. I’d still call the novellas fitting for the “clean romance” genre, but they didn’t feel entirely compatible with CBA romance in some ways. (I’m being vague on purpose so as not to give spoilers.)

Unfortunately, this compilation wasn’t for me. Still, I wish the authors and publisher all the best.

An enjoyable read. Three Christmas novellas in one book. And every story is spécial with a Hallmark movie vibes. Which makes it a festive collection.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for my copy of On the Way to Christmas by Sheila Roberts; Melissa Ferguson; Amy Clipston in exchange for an honest review. It published October 11, 2022.
I so regret not reading this one sooner, it is the perfect collection of short Christmas stories! I loved each one for different reasons. I loved how gentle each one was, the redemption stories, the sweet family time, and a Christmas train to die for! I totally binged this one, and I would read it again in a heartbeat!

A delightful and festive collection of stories that will warm every heart! My favorite authors weaving stories that were hard to put down, and definitely helped get me in the Holiday mood!

This was a good Christmas book!!! If you love Christmas and the warm cozy feelings that go with it you will enjoy these three holiday stories!!! Read and enjoy!!!

~~~ I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ~~~

On the Way to Christmas is a collection of three short holiday novellas. All three stories are centered around the holiday and offer a little romance to the season. Although I enjoyed each story, my favorite of the three was the third book by Amy Clipston, A Perfectly Splendid Christmas (first time I've read this author). I picked this book because Sheila Roberts was one of the authors and it turns out her book was my least favorite in the collection. But overall, this is a nice group of light-hearted, festive novellas perfect for snuggling up with on a cold winter night.

🚂 So I realize it's the middle of February. But that's what happens when you read at a snail's pace - you finish a Christmas novella in February!
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🚂 I have to be completely honest and say that I requested this collection from @netgalley because I wanted to read Melissa Ferguson's novella. I'm sure the other authors' stories were great, but in this season of having very little reading time, I chose to only read Dashing Through The Snow ❄️
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🚂 I've already said I'll read everything @our_friendly_farmhouse writes, and that's because she's just so talented and writes delightful stories! This was so fun, festive, and at times - hilarious.
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🚂 I only had one problem with this one - it was far too short 😩
I wasn't ready for Oliver and Willow's story to end. It was so sweet! (Melissa, please write an additional novel-length epilogue 🤩). Anyway, keep this one in mind for next year's holiday reads 🎄. Also, I never have any content warnings with her books! 🙌
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Thank you @NetGalley and @thomasnelson for this advance e-copy

On the Way to Christmas is comprised of three Christmas-themed novella length stories, all by a different author. I have read and loved books by all three of the authors, so I was very excited to read this! I enjoy reading novella collections for a variety of reasons, but one of the main reasons is that I can read these between other books to enjoy the stories longer. All three of these stories were well written and were wonderful stories. You won't be disappointed!

Loved This Compilation of Three Short Stories! They each were unique and put a smile on your face and some Holiday spirit in your heart! 



A Christmas Do Over by Sheila Roberts. 

Dashing Through the Snow by Melissa Ferguson

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A Perfectly Splendid Christmas by Amy Clipston 
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Overall this was a wonderful read. I wish I had read it earlier it definitely would have helped me get into the Holidays! It was nice to be able to have a quick read of 100ish pages and be able to do other things and go back and read the second short story and then the third without feeling torn between Christmas prep and reading.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Three authors give us views of Christmas with short stories. Sheila Roberts, Amy Clipson and Melissa Ferguson offer up some holiday reading that are a good length for a busy time of the year. The stories are light and easy to read and very sweet. A nice stocking filler for busy friends and family.

Visit a small town for a heartwarming family Christmas with Darby, take a two week train ride full of Christmas cheer and eccentric characters with Willow, and watch as Kacey helps her sister run a bakery in these three sweet Christmas stories that will make you smile.

What a great way to get in the Christmas spirit! I had a tough time getting into the first story at the beginning because the main character, Darby, seemed too grouchy and negative, but I made myself keep going and I ended up enjoying the story and the characters' development. The scenes with Darby's family and Gregory were the best ones and the setting had the right amount of Christmas cheer. My favorite story was the middle one: I loved the romance and the characters as well as the plot. Nothing says Christmas quite like a wintry train ride, and the characters were delightful, if not downright quirky. I laughed out loud many times as the story progressed. I would love to see a separate book detailing all of their adventures on the train that took place during and after the story. The third story was good and fun with some music and the kids, but I just didn't connect as much with the characters and the tone as I did with the first two. There were some good lessons about relationships to take away from the story and it was enjoyable overall. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sweet and clean romances taking place at Christmas.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book through NetGalley. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

A fun collection of light Christmas romances.

A Christmas Do-Over by Sheila Roberts

Mean girl reforms? Darby finally has an awakening. (Can't really call it a conversion) to be a better person. It means she has a lot of apologizing to do.

Dashing Through the Snow by Melissa Ferguson
Delightful sweet story of Willow taking a Christmas train without her significant other and finding her future. The author adeptly draws you into this novella. I enjoyed it very much.


A Perfectly Splendid Christmas by Amy Clipston
Cute story, Drew Murphy and Kacey get a second chance. Love that it's told from both of their points of view. I really enjoyed this one.

Three light-weight holiday romances. Stories wre mildly enjoyable, but none really stood out as being really engaging.

I'd had high hopes for this collection but honestly felt it fell a bit flat.

The first story was interesting enough but the MC was really hard to like and I found myself skipping ahead at times. I wasn't even sure at first that the love interest *was* the love interest due to how un-interesting their initial connection was and really didn't feel much chemistry there. It felt like a book at a 40,000 ft view without much heart.

Story two was by far my favorite and the author did a great job of filling a lot of things into the little space of a novella. There were times things skipped ahead and I wish they hadn't - but that's the nature of such a short story and she did a good job keeping things moving. I could have read a whole book out of this story.

Story three was...well, in a word, predictable. I think the author had the best of intentions but it was a very dry/bland plot that I could have guessed every plot point to, unfortunately. There just wasn't much heart and I skipped a vast majority of the story to only hit the highlights (of which I guessed them all). I'm sure some will love this story and it wasn't "bad" it just wasn't for me.

My rating per story:

Story 1: 3*
Story 2: 4*
Story 3: 2*

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Thanks to NetGalley for this gifted copy. All opinions are my own.

I have read and enjoyed books by all of the authors in this collection. This is a collection of 3 Christmas romance stories that are novella length. It is a nice addition to the holiday season and the stories are the perfect length to read in between batches of baking cookies. Warm and cozy feel-good stories.

Pub Date 11 Oct 2022
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

4/5 stars

I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

Every year I tell myself I'm going to read more Christmas books in December and then I somehow forget about it. This year, I was fortunate enough to snag an ARC of this Christmas anthology, so it was like reading three Christmas books in one go!

When I started this book, I didn't know what to expect as I'm only familiar with one of the authors. However, it ended up being a great read to get me in the Christmas spirit!

A Christmas Do-Over: This story was a little difficult to read as it's not what I expected from a Christmas story. It was about a girl who used to be mean and horrible trying to become a better person. She goes home for Christmas and does her best to make amends. I think I might have enjoyed this one more if it had been longer or if we got to know the characters better.

Dashing Through the Snow: This story was my favorite and I would give it a 5 if it was its own book! I'd love a full-length novel with these characters! Willow just got dumped by her boyfriend, but she still had the tickets for the Christmas Express train she was supposed to ride with him. She decides to go alone, even though it was really meant for couples, and it ends up being a wonderful experience for her. I thought it was super sweet and actually tried looking up Christmas trains afterwards (they do exist!!)

A Perfectly Splendid Christmas: This story gave off Hallmark movie vibes. Kacey returns to her hometown to help her sister out at her bakery, and she ends up running into her high school friend Drew. The two hit it off again, but they both know Kacey doesn't plan on sticking around for long. I thought the story was cute, but I was a little frustrated by it. It seemed like everything worked out too conveniently, but I was rooting for the characters by the end.

I enjoyed all three of these stories, though I liked some more than others. Each one is clean and uplifting, so it was a great book to read before Christmas. If you enjoy clean romances and positive themes, I think this would make a wonderful Christmas read for you!

Three fantastic Christmas stories sure to get you in the spirit. My favorite was Dashing Through The Snow because I adored the characters.
Many thanks to Thomas Nelson Fiction and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.