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A Springwater Christmas (Springwater Seasons, Book 3)
A Springwater Christmas - Springwater Seasons, Book 3
Author: Linda Lael Miller
Come home to the heart of a frontier town.... — Linda Lael Miller created magic in five novels set in Springwater, Montana -- and in the delightful characters whose lives and hearts entwine in each of her enchanting tales. Now, come back to Springwater for an unforgettable holiday -- and join in the tears and the smiles when a prodigal son return...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780671027520
ISBN-10: 0671027522
Publication Date: 10/1/1999
Pages: 304
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 128 ratings
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
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LaurieS avatar reviewed A Springwater Christmas (Springwater Seasons, Book 3) on + 504 more book reviews
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A Springwater Christmas will no doubt please fans of the "Springwater" series because it appears that every character (and all of their many kids) make an appearance here. I hadn't read the previous books and found these people to be nothing more than a huge distraction because they did nothing to enhance the love story. But I suppose if you're a fan you'll love seeing these people again.

The main story focuses on Olivia Darling, a grumpy spinster who spent her best years tending for an ailing aunt who thanked her by berating her and destroying her confidence. Now that the horrid aunt has finally croaked Olivia is free to live her life the way she chooses. Sure that her childbearing years are well behind her she has given up on her dreams of love and family and has instead purchased a boarding house in Springwater.

Olivia's first boarder is Jack McLaughlin, a secretive civil-war survivor looking for a quiet place to rest. These two lonely, wounded souls make an immediate connection but Jack's past haunts him and until he finds peace with himself he is unable to give his heart to Olivia.

Jack makes this often predictable book worth reading. He is a great hero who really leaps off the pages. If you have a soft spot for wounded heroes you'll probably like Jack too. Olivia, on the other hand, takes the "prickly" heroine to a whole new level and often behaves like a crabby granny rather than a thirty-two year old woman. Boo, hiss on her.

Although I wish the author had toned down the constant interruptions made by the secondary characters this was still a better than average romance because of Jack. I recommend it with caveats to readers on the lookout for a warm and sweetish Americana who can tolerate the prickly heroine better than me.
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reviewed A Springwater Christmas (Springwater Seasons, Book 3) on + 929 more book reviews
A very sweet tale of Olivia, a spinster trying to overcome a verbally abusive childhood to learn to trust others, and Jack, a guilt filled soldier trying to face his past.

Works well as a standalone since I haven't read the other ones in the series. A very quick read.
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The heartbreaking story of twin boys who fought in the Civil War together.
They were both Rebels by desire and upbringing but only one had the desire
to fight the war. The other, bound by a promise he made his mother made it
necessary that he, too, join forces with the Rebs. Many years passed after
the war's end. Mother and Father were advised that both brothers died together in the war. Many years after the war has ended, life has gone on,
Mother and Father are in for a big surprise.

Now, read the book......it is worth your time.
Earl Hughes, Meldrim, GA
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Book #3 in the Springwater series. Very good series. #1 is Springwater, #2 is Springwater Seasons which contains the 4 books; Rachel, Savannah, Miranda & Jessica. #4 is Springwater Wedding.


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