I thought this was a good Christmas story collection. I liked how each of the stories connected and gave us a wonderful glimpse into this family and the town. I liked how the stories were uplifting. I liked how the each showed that everyone is imperfect but with faith and love we can find healing and forgiveness. I haven’t read many books by each of these authors by I will definitely look into reading more by them.

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Three delightful stories from three authors. Each is a separate story but the setting and main family are carried through in each. Secrets from the past and conflicts and challenges in the present create scenarios that keep a reader’s interest as to how things are ever going to be resolved. These heartwarming romances set during the Christmas season will entertain readers any time of the year. I was given a complimentary copy of the book through NetGalley and I listened to a library copy of the audiobook. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions are my own.

A perfect festive read full of cozy charm and well rounded characters. Grab a. Hot chocolate and a blanket and snuggle in for this winter treat.

Set in the small, picturesque fictional town of Moreau, Louisiana, this collection of three heartwarming novellas written by three very talented authors focuses on the lives and loves of three members of Moreau’s founding family. Each novella is well-written and engaging with themes of reconciliation, restoration, faith, and love. The characters are real-to-life and easy to cheer for. I love all three couples--Mattie and Paul, Jolene and Cameron, and Adale and Remy—and enjoyed how their sweet romantic relationships developed. My favorite character, however, is feisty, endearing Granny Eloise. These three separate novellas blend seamlessly to create a touching, entertaining read not just for the Christmas season but anytime! I highly recommend this contemporary Christian romance gem.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Three heartwarming Christmas romances that are connected. The authors did a great job in writing this book. I loved the characters and the town.
Many thanks to Barbour Publishing and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

What a perfect Christmas read! A Louisiana Christmas to Remember contains three novellas that all connect to make one delightful story.

The characters are four generations of Lavigne women. Eloise is the grandmother and matriarch. Adale is her daughter. Jolene is Adale's daughter. And finally there is Mattie. She is also a granddaughter like Jolene but her parents are deceased and she has been raised by Adale.!!

The overall story starts two weeks before the annual Christmas Market and go through the annual Christmas Eve Ball. Lots of misunderstandings and heartbreak but also lots of opportunities to set things right and make up!

I believe the final story, which is Adale's is my favorite. (Probably because she's closer to my age.) It not only tells us her part of the story but it also wraps everything up in a pretty bow. After all you need a happy ending for a Christmas story.

If you love to read Christmas novellas like I do you can't go wrong by adding this one to your collection.

A sweet Christmas story that involves a family of wonderfully flawed ladies.

Why I chose this book: I love Christmas stories and, as the author said, it's difficult to find one set in Louisiana. I have a love for books set in Louisiana ever since reading another author who set her stories there. The culture is unlike any other in the US.

Type of book: contemporary Christian romance

Overall: This was a cute read. It's a "Hallmark read" for me; you know the ending from the beginning but still it's a cozy way to spend a couple hours a day. The setting is a legitimate part of the storyline--I like it when the setting itself is a character in the book. Some people don't give the setting enough credit.

Favorite Character: At first I didn't think I had a favorite character but as I sat with it, I like the mom the best. Ok...there are two moms and they both hold their own on the page.

Bookshelf worthy? It depends on your taste. I think I'd be happy borrowing this from the library each year. I don't think it's one that I'll be raving to my friends about--not everyone likes Hallmark.

Teenability: Yes, this is an appropriate read for teens.

I give this book 3.8 stars

I enjoyed these three intwined family stories set in small town Louisiana. I loved that the authors wove Cajun Culture and French into the stories. Jolene and Adele's stories the most. I ended with two new favorite authors from this book, as the other author is already a beloved author.

I loved a family story set in a small-town, and at Christmas, this is my kind of collection! I really enjoyed this collection of small-town, faith-filled, heart-warming stories! These connected stories told of a great Christmas season for this family and this town. I loved Granny! She was a great addition to the over-arching story. Highly recommend!

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

A beautiful collection to start the holiday season. All three stories were beautifully written and perfect for an evening by the fire.

The Christmas stories are always great to read at any time of year, aren’t they? This was a very special one that I wasn’t expecting. What I thought at first was an extra long novel, I found was a trilogy of novellas, each focused on a new character, yet all related to the same events in Moreau, Louisiana with the Lavigne ladies.

First there’s Mattie, who’s a task master getting the little town’s Christmas events together to raise funds for the chapel that needs fixing after a hurricane came through not long ago. She ends up being thrown together with her high school nemesis, Paul. Mattie, though, prefers to not have anything to do with him.

Then there’s Mattie’s cousin, Jolene, a couple years older and left town not long after her father passed away. Jolene had been living in Nashville, trying to succeed as a painter but was willing to return to Moreau for their grandmothers 80th birthday party. Little did she expect to be forced to paint a mural for the chapel when she’d failed to get into the art school of her dreams and no gallery wanted to take any of her work.

And then there’s Jolene’s mother Adale. Adele is matronly and has been planning three Moreau Christmas parties for years. This year was no different, but little did she expect to run into her long lost teenage Paris fling, who happens to be a famous architect who restores historic sites, like the chapel that needs restoration.

Each character in these novellas is not to be reckoned with. While everyone has their own issues to work through, they are accepting of their differences and strengths eventually. I love how this is put together and how I can relate to the main characters. It would be such an experience to attend the Christmas party or even Adale’s mother’s birthday party.

I give this book 5 out of 5 tiaras because I loved each story and how each woman’s challenge became their shining moment. I also love the detail provided that makes me feel like I’m right there with the characters. Thanks to Barbour Books and NetGalley for access to this title. This review is all my own words and opinions, a fantastic Christmas story to get into the holiday spirit!

This sweet trilogy of novellas is like a Hallmark Christmas movie weekend in print! The stories center around a family of women in Moreau, a fictional small town in Louisiana as they come together to plan some very special holiday events. Each one finds love and a renewed connection to their town and to each other, and their faith plays a big role as well.

A Louisiana Snow gets things started with Mattie who is one of the key planners for a holiday marketplace that will also be a fundraiser as the town is recovering after hurricane damage. On her team is Paul, a school friend that she saw as a rival. As they are forced to work together, Mattie learns to let go of her need for control as she gets to know Paul again and their friendship is rekindled.

Enter Mattie's cousin Jolene, an artist who has been away from Moreau for years and has a reputation for being unreliable. When she comes home for the holidays, Mattie gets her to paint an important mural in the second novella, Restoring Christmas. Jolene reluctantly takes on the project under the supervision of Cameron, and they get off to a very rocky and combative start. Jolene's attempts to find inspiration for the art help her work through her guilt and fears, and their truce becomes a romance as Cameron sees Jolene for who she is and wins her trust.

A Christmas Reunion focuses on Jolene's mother, Adale, a beautiful widow whose contribution to Moreau's holidays is planning the Christmas ball. She's caught completely off guard by the architect that has come to oversee the restoration work on the chapel. Remy is not just any architect - he is the boy who stood her up in Paris when she was sixteen years old. While Remy has never forgotten Adale and wants to win her again, Adale is reluctant and fearful of being hurt. It's only when she finally learns the truth about the past that she is able to fully forgive and allow herself to accept the second chance for happiness with him.

Despite being by three different authors, the stories are well coordinated and follow chronologically. Eloise, or Granny, is the matriarch of the family, and her presence in each story helps tie them all together as well. The characters and storylines work together so well that there's not a jarring change in style when a new author takes over. The viewpoint characters simply change, and this does allow a little bit more character development than most novellas have time for, since the four women appear in each story, even though they may be more in the background.

Charming, heart-warming, light holiday reading with sweet romances and small town characters.

This trio of Christmas stories is set in the fictional Louisiana town of Moreau (loosely based on Natchitoches.) You meet the Lavignes women in the town (Mattie, Jolene, and Adale) who each get their own 'love story' with their beloved Granny (Adale's mom and Mattie and Jolene's grandmother) constantly in the background cheering or pushing them onward. Lots of Louisiana culture is woven into the stories as all three authors have a connection to the state.

Overall the plots are your typical romance with a strong sense of Christian faith woven into the characters and town. I far prefer the 'clean' romance that these stories provide along with the dose of southern charm.

I had one BIG conflict when reading this title. While the description of the title says a 'rare snowfall,' when I read the book it seemed like it wasn't such a rare thing for the characters. I grew up in SE Louisiana and can count on one hand the number of times it has snowed since the early 1970s. If Moreau is located in the middle of the state, it could be more likely. But, if it snows it usually is there and you blink to see it vanish. It wouldn't be hanging around for multiple days with multiple times of snow occurring.

The first Christmas book I read this season was A Louisiana Christmas to Remember, a novella collection penned by Morgan Tarpley Smith, Betsy St. Amant, and Lenora Worth, all who live or lived in the Bayou state. The idea for the collection originated in an online readers forum with a post seeking Christian Christmas novels set in all 50 states. At that time, none were known to be set in Louisiana, but this collection corrects that situation.

I really enjoyed that the three present-day novellas focused on women in the Lavigne family and the town of Moreau. The first story begins two weeks before Christmas and the timeline progresses in each novella through Christmas Day. Each features an event (an outdoor Christmas market, repairing a historic mural, and a Christmas ball) as the main character deals with past heartbreak and long-held regrets. Through supportive family members, faith, romance, and Christmas spirit, each heroine finds forgiveness, redemption, and love.

My favorite secondary character was Granny - her feisty personality and wisdom from 80 years of life was a great thread through all of the novellas. I hope readers will get more of her story in a future volume.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

“Moreau has always been special, but I believe that hurricane united us.”

After the last hurricane damaged the town of Moreau’s beloved Le Petit Chapelle, three main characters—plus feisty Granny Eloise—have a vision to restore her to her original beauty. Three authors portray those characters in each of their novellas & bring a very lovely story to life!

I enjoyed getting to know Mattie, Jolene, Adale and Grandma Eloise. They were complex characters with many layers that the authors peeled back and gave us a glimpse of what made them tick. We can’t forget to include the heroes…Paul, Cameron and Remy who definitely added their own charm and personality. I wished the town of Moreau was real because it would be one to put on my bucket list to visit. If I had to pick a favorite character, I’d say Jolene fit the bill. She’s so much like me at times and it made her so relatable. My heart went out to her as she struggled to find her way back into her “hometown”; Cameron was the perfect soulmate for her. I also loved the faith thread in these stories; reminders of knowing who we are in Christ, forgiving the past, and keeping our faith strong no matter what happens (good or bad). Knowing God has each of us in His hands, guiding our paths. I love seeing this played out in each story! These authors seamlessly tied all three novellas together to make it feel like one long & satisfying read. Let’s not forget to mention the Christmas charm and all the traditions the town of Moreau keeps!

The love troupes are just as charming; Mattie & Paul are friends-to-more, Jolene & Cameron are opposites attract and Adale & Remy are second chance romance. This is definitely an “all the packages tied up in a neat bow to unwrap on Christmas day” kind of read to enjoy over and over any time of the year!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. *

A Louisiana Christmas to Remember combines the work of Morgan Tarpley Smith, Betsy St. Amant, and Lenora Worth. The book contains three interconnected stories, all set around the festive season weaving together faith and romance. So what’s not to love?

The collection is set around a small Louisiana town, which has been battered by a storm. The damage means many historic buildings are in need of repair, and this takes center stage. In the first story, Mattie must work with Paul, an old high school rival on the fundraising Christmas market. But he broke her heart by winning a coveted scholarship years ago.

Next up, Mattie’s cousin, Jolene, who’s seen as the prodigal for daring to move away, returns to butt heads with newcomer Cameron who makes her feel like an outsider in her own hometown.

And finally, Jolene’s mom, Adale weighs up the risk of pursuing a lost love after he unexpectedly shows up in town to help with restoration of the historic church.

Each story, written by a different writer, cleverly adds to the roles played by the other main characters, so while the writers change, it didn’t feel like the location or people did. Each story flowed from the other in a seamless gift of holiday cheer.

I definitely recommend A Louisiana Christmas to Remember as part of your holiday reading. I was gifted a copy by the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions are mine.

A Louisiana Christmas to Remember by Betsy St. Amant, Morgan Tarpley Smith, Lenora Worth
Three heartwarming, interconnected stories of faith, love, and restoration
A Rare Snowfall Leads to a Christmas to Remember
Three heartwarming, interconnected stories of faith, love, and restoration, brought to you by three Louisiana-native authors. Will a rare snowy Louisiana Christmas bring restoration and hope to the hometown and hearts of three women from the town’s founding family?
In A Louisiana Snow by Morgan Tarpley Smith, meet Mattie: A passionate visionary who learns to forgive and finds love in unexpected places…
In Restoring Christmas by Betsy St. Amant, meet Jolene: An artist and prodigal daughter who discovers love exists in the very place she once called home…
In A Christmas Reunion by Lenora Worth, meet Adale: A beautiful widow who finally dares to love again…
And don’t forget Granny, whose feisty spirit, blunt dialogue, and quirky ways play an important and endearing role.
In A Louisiana Snow by Morgan Tarpley Smith
Mattie, her aunt Adale, and her 80 year old Granny.
This is Mattie and Paul's story.
Betsy St. Amant’s Restoring Christmas
This is Jolene and Cameron's story.
A Christmas Reunion by Lenora Worth
A beautiful widow who finally dares to love again…
And don’t forget Granny, whose feisty spirit, blunt dialogue, and quirky ways play an important and endearing role.
This is Aunt Adale & Remy's story.
This is Granny Eloise and Chef Earnie's story.
I recommend this book.
A Louisiana Christmas to Remember by Betsy St. Amant, Morgan Tarpley Smith, Lenora Worth is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Betsy St. Amant, Morgan Tarpley Smith, ,Lenora Worth.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

Such a great read! Wonderful characters, forgiveness, small town romance. Three stories of resolving the past and finding love in A Louisiana Christmas to Remember.

A copy was provided for my review, but all opinions are my own.

A Louisiana Christmas is three stories in one that are connected. There are three family members who get a romance. A mother, daughter and a niece. Each story was sweet and made me feel like I was watching a sweet and clean Christmas movie on T.V. This definitely made me think I need to get in the Christmas spirit because it will be fast upon us quickly.
*I was given a copy of this book by Barbour Publishing and this is my honest opinion.

“Will a rare snowy Louisiana Christmas bring restoration and hope to the hometown and hearts of 3 women from the town’s founding family?”

This was a 3 for 1, thanks NetGalley. These were very touching and warm stories with a small hometown feel. I love the collaboration of the authors. Definitely recommend.