Christmas by Candlelight (Love in Brighton Village Book 1)
About
She’s duty bound to a family dream. With a slew of struggles and surprises, can she make this holiday season one to remember?
Claire Chandler’s passion has just been put on hold. After her parents unexpectedly pass away, she turns down a coveted wildlife photography grant to move back to New Hampshire and run their inn. But when a face from the past whose vacation she ruined as a kid shows up as a guest, she vows to turn the grumpy author’s stay into a fun-filled festive retreat.
Struggling to keep up with everyone’s never-ending demands, Claire does her best to help her prickly adversary reclaim his muse. But as she juggles a challenging cookie tour, an ex-boyfriend’s sudden arrival and a powerful nor’easter cutting the power, she fears all the guests will unwrap is disappointment.
Will the overwhelmed host survive a snowstorm of stress and restore the Yuletide cheer?
Christmas by Candlelight is the heartwarming first book in the Love in Brighton Village women’s fiction series. If you like earnest characters, overcoming grief and genuine connections, then you’ll adore Sylvie Kurtz’s tender tale of growth.
Extras
Would you like to try the Brighton Celebration Tea made by herbalist Missi Blake of Be Well Planted especially for the Love in Brighton Village series? Find it here: Brighton Celebration Tea
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Praise for this book
This sweet book lifted me up when I was feeling a bit blue with the holiday season approaching. I quickly began to care about the various characters. I found myself reading it during my work breaks, didn't want to put it down, and was a little sad when it ended. It lifted me out of my holiday blues and got me in the mood for the upcoming holidays.
Sweet connections and a story of coming together after life throws the proverbial life-changing curveball are at the heart of this story. The first book (in what will be a series) is a story of tradition, relationships, and making dreams come true. It's a great curl up, no-stress, feel-good, happy-ending read. And it's short enough that it's a perfect choice for vacation or school break! (And it'd make a great stocking stuffer gift!)
The richness of this story lies in Kurtz’ deep character development. The author expertly explores the psychology behind the people-pleasing and fear that can hold people back from following their dreams, and she brings us along on the journey as her characters heal these inner wounds and step into their true calling.
It’s tied together with a lot of Christmas magic and a happy ending that makes you want to curl up with your own cup of hot cocoa and sit by the fire for a while.
Don’t miss this holiday treat!