'A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom' by June McCrary Jacobs
Publisher: Sweetwater Books Imprint, Cedar Fort Publishing & Media,
ISBN: 978 1-4621-1352-1
Published: October 2013
Length: 144 pages
My Rating: ****--4 Stars
Source: received an e-book in exchange for an honest review
Blurbs from the covers: "A classic holiday story filled with faith,
service, and a dash of romance."
"What's happened?" Amber asked.
"One of your students was critically injured in an accident."
Amber let out a squeak. "Who?"
My Review:
This was a simple, sweet Christmas story. Amber is a school teacher and when one of her
students is involved in an accident, the town rallies around to help cheer her up and to help
pay for her medical costs.
On a side note, when Amber goes to visit Mary Noel, she literally runs into Paul and a
romance quickly blossoms. This romance becomes one of the main two points to the story.
This novella is on the shorter side, so we don't really get to know Amber and Paul really well.
I thought they were both a little awkward, especially when they would text each other, but it
was very endearing and sweet.
Typically, it's not very believable to me when everything works out so quickly and so neatly,
however, with this feel-good holiday story, anything is possible and it works. It's the type of
sweetness and fluff recipe that is filled with kindness and hope--which is a must for a good
Christmas story; it's the makings of a good Hallmark Christmas movie.
Content: Christian undertones, kissing, CLEAN!!
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About the Author: June McCrary Jacobs releases 'A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom'
novel 10/1/13—Springville, Utah—California-based author June McCrary
Jacobs has released her debut novel, “A Holiday Miracle in Apple
Blossom.” When her student, six-year-old Mary Noel, survives a car
accident over Thanksgiving break, Amber and her new friend, Paul, are
determined to cheer her up during the holidays. But Mary Noel’s most
painful injury is the loss of her dog. The more withdrawn Mary Noel
becomes, the more Amber and Paul need a miracle—a miracle that requires
the entire community’s help. "I wanted to portray a wholesome
relationship between a man and woman with similar values where their
friendship and common goals were the basis for developing a love
relationship,” said McCrary Jacobs. “The community of Apple Blossom
pulls together to help a family in need and is very successful in their
efforts.” “A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom” is available in
bookstores and on Amazon.com, BooksAndThings.com, and
BarnesAndNoble.com. ### About the Author: June McCrary Jacobs spent
twenty years as a primary grade educator after graduating from
California State University, Hayward, with a Bachelor's Degree in
Business Administration and a multiple-subject teaching credential.
Along with writing fiction, June is a freelance designer of sewing,
quilting and crafting projects. “A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom” is
June's debut novel, though not her first published work. Since 2007
June's original sewing, quilting and stitchery projects and articles
have been published in national and international magazines including
Stitch, Sew News, Sewing World, Simply Handmade, Sew Hip, Sewing Savvy,
Crafts 'n Things and Create & Decorate. Two of her sewing designs
for children will appear in the upcoming “101 One-Yard Little Wonders”
book published by Storey Publishing. A Californian since age six, June
currently resides in the San Joaquin Valley. Learn more about June's
writing endeavors and view some of her original sewing projects by
visiting her website at www.junemccraryjacobs.com.
Website & Blog: http://www.junemccraryjacobs.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/June-McCrary-Jacobs/153549754836128
Amazon.com Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/june-mccrary-jacobs
About the Author: June McCrary Jacobs releases 'A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom'
novel 10/1/13—Springville, Utah—California-based author June McCrary
Jacobs has released her debut novel, “A Holiday Miracle in Apple
Blossom.” When her student, six-year-old Mary Noel, survives a car
accident over Thanksgiving break, Amber and her new friend, Paul, are
determined to cheer her up during the holidays. But Mary Noel’s most
painful injury is the loss of her dog. The more withdrawn Mary Noel
becomes, the more Amber and Paul need a miracle—a miracle that requires
the entire community’s help. "I wanted to portray a wholesome
relationship between a man and woman with similar values where their
friendship and common goals were the basis for developing a love
relationship,” said McCrary Jacobs. “The community of Apple Blossom
pulls together to help a family in need and is very successful in their
efforts.” “A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom” is available in
bookstores and on Amazon.com, BooksAndThings.com, and
BarnesAndNoble.com. ### About the Author: June McCrary Jacobs spent
twenty years as a primary grade educator after graduating from
California State University, Hayward, with a Bachelor's Degree in
Business Administration and a multiple-subject teaching credential.
Along with writing fiction, June is a freelance designer of sewing,
quilting and crafting projects. “A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom” is
June's debut novel, though not her first published work. Since 2007
June's original sewing, quilting and stitchery projects and articles
have been published in national and international magazines including
Stitch, Sew News, Sewing World, Simply Handmade, Sew Hip, Sewing Savvy,
Crafts 'n Things and Create & Decorate. Two of her sewing designs
for children will appear in the upcoming “101 One-Yard Little Wonders”
book published by Storey Publishing. A Californian since age six, June
currently resides in the San Joaquin Valley. Learn more about June's
writing endeavors and view some of her original sewing projects by
visiting her website at www.junemccraryjacobs.com.
I love going around looking at all the lights and then coming home for hot chocolate.
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