EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS is another book released under the name of Janet Dailey whose family is now authoring stories using some of the manuscripts left after her passing. It has been several years now, and many books are popping up. If I look at the list of reviews I’ve penned Janet Dailey appears quite a few times.
Historically her works framed small-town life and characters that keep the home fires burning. There is a lot of love that comes through in practically everything she has written and published while alive. And now it seems as if that tradition just may be carrying on.
EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS is unapologetically romantic. No subterfuge, just straight-up matchmaking at its best. Of course that is carefully disguised. It is a story framing the holiday season. It is rich with lovely characters.
Nate and Tucker Reed along with Nate’s young daughter Roxie run a farm with a gift and Christmas tree shop. Jordyn just purchased the farm next door. The town of Noel has welcomed Jordyn and four townswomen better known as the Nanas have made it their business to see to it that Jordyn falls in love with their small town. But we’re smarter than that, aren’t we? We can see through their plans that they have an interest in the lives of Nate and Roxie. The town has seen how absorbed Nate is in his grief over losing this incredibly young wife. His reluctance to move on is on everyone’s mind.
Small towns are notorious for gossip, and so Nate has unwittingly fed a great deal of gossip by turning away from any possibility of a relationship. His life is full. He is dedicated to his daughter. It is intrinsically important for him to avoid any risks that might hurt either one of them. So he takes the uncomplicated way out.
But in EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS the author treats us to a wonderful tale that includes love, family, traditions, friendship, humor, and dreams. All things considered, EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS just may be one of the best.
The first in a new cozy Christmas series where the 12 annual Competitions of Christmas in the, close-knit town of Noel, North Carolina are underway! This year horse breeder, and newcomer, Jordyn Banks decides to take on the resident Christmas tree decorating champion, who happens to be her handsome next door neighbor.
Barrel racer Jordyn Banks is thrilled to discover affordable land for sale in charming Noel, perfect for breeding her horses. But that’s not all. A nomad with no family—other than her beloved Quarter Horse, Star—she also hopes to find a home within the close-knit Appalachian Mountain community. Yet Jordyn didn’t bargain on inheriting a controversial Fraser Fir—or falling for a handsome single dad whose adorable little girl tempts her to dream of being far more than a property owner . . .
Since losing his wife in childbirth six years ago, Nate Reed has devoted himself to their daughter, Roxanna, and built up their thriving Frosted Firs Ranch. For nine years straight he’s won Noel’s contest for the most perfect Christmas tree for the Town Square. It’s a tradition he began with his late wife. But this year, Jordyn Banks is determined to harvest her Fraser Fir and compete—meaning Nate will finally be challenged—in more ways than one . . .
Throughout the event, Nate can’t help noticing that Roxanna is dazzled by Jordyn’s strength, beauty, and quirky sense of humor. Soon enough, Nate is falling for her, too. But can a feisty wanderer ever really settle down? Is Nate ready to open his heart to someone new? And is it possible that sometimes love does grow on (Christmas) trees? . . .
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