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loverofromance's review
4.0
Juliana Mitchell, a schoolteacher of an Indian school, and loves each of the children that she teaches. However because of her brother refusing to give her inheritance, she is unable to send some of the children, (which she could lose her job if she doesn't get them off) to their next destination. Then she meets Lincoln Creed who offers to take them in. Lincoln widowed and father to Gracie, who is in needs of a governess and more importantly a mother. So when Lincoln proposes to Juliana, she agrees when she starts to realize how much she is beginning to care for this rancher who is in need of love, and who also aches for him in her life.
My Thoughts
I have now read all books from the Creed series, but I just love each and every one of the Creeds so far, and Lincoln Creed is no different. Lincoln loved his previous wife deeply and suffers from the loss. But when he meets Juliana he is charmed, as is his daughter. Gracie is in need of a mother figure and that nurting he feels he could never provide for her. Lincoln also has been lonely for far too long and yearns for someone to come home to. A Creed Country Christmas is a classic holiday story, where there are two people more in needs of love and the healing Christmas season, than they truly realize. A tender Christmas story, one I will never forget.
My Thoughts
I have now read all books from the Creed series, but I just love each and every one of the Creeds so far, and Lincoln Creed is no different. Lincoln loved his previous wife deeply and suffers from the loss. But when he meets Juliana he is charmed, as is his daughter. Gracie is in need of a mother figure and that nurting he feels he could never provide for her. Lincoln also has been lonely for far too long and yearns for someone to come home to. A Creed Country Christmas is a classic holiday story, where there are two people more in needs of love and the healing Christmas season, than they truly realize. A tender Christmas story, one I will never forget.
loverofromance's review against another edition
4.0
Lizzie McKettrick, is traveling home from San Francisco with a prospective future fiancee, and planning on surprising her family with Whitley Carson. But then a avalanche strikes the train they are traveling on and they are stranded witha blizzard outside and not much hope of surviving with a likely chance of them on the edge (which could tip their car over), and another avalanche that could down upon them at any time. Dr Morgan Shane takes charge and Lizzie is drawn to him in a way that she has never been drawn to a man before. Despite their current dangerous circumstances surrounding them, their is a spark that flares between the two, and Lizzie knows in her heart he is the man she would want to spend her life with if they manage to survive.
My Thoughts
I have read most of the McKettrick series, and was delighted to read Lizzie's Story. The four previous books involving her father and her three uncles, are treats to read, as was A McKettrick Christmas. From the first sentecne I know I would enjoy reading, its definitely a heartwarmer for the Holidays. The characters were touching, and although a bit shorter than I would have liked when it comes to a McKettrick book (or any of Linda Lael Millers books) it was still a Christmas delight that will warm your heart.
My Thoughts
I have read most of the McKettrick series, and was delighted to read Lizzie's Story. The four previous books involving her father and her three uncles, are treats to read, as was A McKettrick Christmas. From the first sentecne I know I would enjoy reading, its definitely a heartwarmer for the Holidays. The characters were touching, and although a bit shorter than I would have liked when it comes to a McKettrick book (or any of Linda Lael Millers books) it was still a Christmas delight that will warm your heart.
saycheeze37's review
2.0
Wasn't that impressed. Story seemed a bit choppy and far fetched. I believe in strangers helping one another, but this story went a little too fast to quickly for me to find it believable. A rushed Christmas story with out of place love scenes. I did like the characters though.
lumbermouth's review
3.0
Look, sometimes you just want to read a dumb book about winter in Montana, okay?
turtlemagix's review against another edition
4.0
This was actually 2 books in one, and I have to say I enjoyed the first one waaaay more. It had a much better plot, likable characters and a little Christmas magic. I found I cared about what happened to the characters in the first book and not so much with the second. Everything felt very forced (especially the romance) and plot was anticlimactic.
I usually shy away from books that feature more than one story but this one worked out okay.
I usually shy away from books that feature more than one story but this one worked out okay.
ashleysbookobsession's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Lizzie McKettrick is a school teacher headed home to surprise her wealthy family for Christmas. Avalanche vs. train causes a delay in their arrival. With Dr. Shane on board the train, he quickly jumps into action to render aid to the stranded injured passengers. Will they make it home in time for Christmas?
This book kept me wanting to read page after page the entire time. I enjoyed how you learned a little bit of information about everyone on the train throughout the story. Lizzie's faith in her family helped her muddle through every situation on the train. Whitley's selfishness drove me a little crazy. And the kids on the train, oh how I hoped that St. Nicholas would visit them on the train. Dr. Shane was brave, bold and realistic. This story was the perfect mix of romance, suspense, and the spirit of Christmas.
If you enjoy the McKettrick series this one will not disappoint.
This book kept me wanting to read page after page the entire time. I enjoyed how you learned a little bit of information about everyone on the train throughout the story. Lizzie's faith in her family helped her muddle through every situation on the train. Whitley's selfishness drove me a little crazy. And the kids on the train, oh how I hoped that St. Nicholas would visit them on the train. Dr. Shane was brave, bold and realistic. This story was the perfect mix of romance, suspense, and the spirit of Christmas.
If you enjoy the McKettrick series this one will not disappoint.
kelspe's review against another edition
5.0
The story of Holt's daughter, Lizzie, from the McKettrick Brother series. Loved it!
dmantonya's review
5.0
When I started this I wasn't sure I would enjoy it but was I wrong. Juliana was a teacher for the Indian school in Montana until its closing. All of the students were sent elsewhere except for 4 of them which she didn't send. Not knowing what to do she meets Lincoln Creed who takes her and the four children in.
watson_face's review against another edition
2.0
I would give this book 2.5 stars only because the first story I liked but the second one irked me. I didn't care for any of the characters except Wes and he is hardly in the story. The love feels a bit forced to me and Gracie's attitude towards replacing her mom so willingly is just plain weird.
allylu's review against another edition
4.0
This is the last Christmas book of this season. I've read 4 Christmas novels this year. This book actually contains two Christmas stories: "A McKettrick Christmas" and "A Creed Country Christmas." "A McKettrick Christmas" follows Lizzie McKettrick who is riding a train back to her family for Christmas. The train gets caught in an avalanche and the passenger car almost topples off the tracks. The passengers bind together as a little family and help each other survive the ordeal. Lizzie is accompanied by Whitley Carson who she met at school in San Francisco. Lizzie was sure Whitley would ask her to marry him over the Christmas holidays, but she discovers he is not the man she thought he was. Enter Dr. Morgan Shane, a physician on his way to Indian Rock to set up a practice. He is calm in the face of adversity and wins Lizzie's respect and eventually love. Throughout the wait, interesting and amusing things happen to the victims of the avalanche, and they meet Mr. Christian (Mr. Christmas to the children) who will leave you wondering about Christmas magic.
"A Creed Country Christmas" tells the story of Julianna Mitchell, the teacher at the Indian school, who gathers the children who are left after the government closes down the school and sends all the others away; and Lincoln Creed, a widower who takes Julianna and the children under his wing because they have nowhere else to go. Lincoln is looking for a governess/housekeeper for his daughter, Gracie, who has a strong appetite to learn, and himself. Eventually, he offers Julianna the job and then marries her. He is a strong, compassionate man and I like his character very much. Julianna is a "city girl" who is trying very hard to learn the ways of the country and make a good wife and mother. Other things happen to make this story hold your attention. It's a heartwarming Christmas novel. I recommend it.
"A Creed Country Christmas" tells the story of Julianna Mitchell, the teacher at the Indian school, who gathers the children who are left after the government closes down the school and sends all the others away; and Lincoln Creed, a widower who takes Julianna and the children under his wing because they have nowhere else to go. Lincoln is looking for a governess/housekeeper for his daughter, Gracie, who has a strong appetite to learn, and himself. Eventually, he offers Julianna the job and then marries her. He is a strong, compassionate man and I like his character very much. Julianna is a "city girl" who is trying very hard to learn the ways of the country and make a good wife and mother. Other things happen to make this story hold your attention. It's a heartwarming Christmas novel. I recommend it.
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