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Review – Home to Chestnut Grove

December 10, 2019 By The Suspense Zone

A heartwarming, small-town Christmas story about restoring broken hearts and remembering those you love.

When Faith Winters returns to Chestnut Grove, Virginia, for the community’s annual Christmas celebration, she’s determined to make amends. She’s failed at making it on Broadway and is certain everyone hates her for decisions she had no control over.

Jake Whitmire is the sheriff in Chestnut Grove, but keeping the area free of crime is the least of his worries. Most days are filled with trying to keep the community’s spirits up as jobs have disappeared. He never expected to see the woman who broke his heart return home to lead up the town’s Christmas concert, nor is he sure he can ever forgive her.

As someone in town begins sabotaging the community’s celebration, Faith and Jake work together to find the person responsible and ensure their friend Jenny’s last request is fulfilled. Can holiday hope heal the broken spirit afflicting Chestnut Grove residents? Or is it time for everyone—including Faith and Jake—to treasure the memories of the past but to move on?

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My thoughts:  HOME TO  CHESTNUT GROVE is Ms. Barritt’s newest release and I think I have a new favorite of her books!

HOME TO CHESTNUT GROVE is Hallmark Christmas movie worthy. A sweet romance. A cozy mystery. A small town reeling and struggling to survive. Hurts, unforgiveness, untold secrets and more combined to make a Christmas novella I couldn’t put down. My own job got set aside so I could read this.

If you are looking for a holiday read grab a copy of Ms. Barritt’s HOME TO CHESTNUT  GROVE.  Maybe you’ll have a new favorite too.

 

Home to Chestnut Grove
Home to Chestnut Grove
by Christy Barritt

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Review – Home to Chestnut Grove
Reviewed by Laura Hilton
If you are looking for a holiday read grab a copy of Ms. Barritt’s HOME TO CHESTNUT  GROVE.  Maybe you’ll have a new favorite too.
A heartwarming, small-town Christmas story about restoring broken hearts and remembering those you love.

When Faith Winters returns to Chestnut Grove, Virginia, for the community’s annual Christmas celebration, she’s determined to make amends. She’s failed at making it on Broadway and is certain everyone hates her for decisions she had no control over.

Jake Whitmire is the sheriff in Chestnut Grove, but keeping the area free of crime is the least of his worries. Most days are filled with trying to keep the community’s spirits up as jobs have disappeared. He never expected to see the woman who broke his heart return home to lead up the town’s Christmas concert, nor is he sure he can ever forgive her.

As someone in town begins sabotaging the community’s celebration, Faith and Jake work together to find the person responsible and ensure their friend Jenny’s last request is fulfilled. Can holiday hope heal the broken spirit afflicting Chestnut Grove residents? Or is it time for everyone—including Faith and Jake—to treasure the memories of the past but to move on?

Includes bonus recipes!

My thoughts:  HOME TO  CHESTNUT GROVE is Ms. Barritt’s newest release and I think I have a new favorite of her books!

HOME TO CHESTNUT GROVE is Hallmark Christmas movie worthy. A sweet romance. A cozy mystery. A small town reeling and struggling to survive. Hurts, unforgiveness, untold secrets and more combined to make a Christmas novella I couldn’t put down. My own job got set aside so I could read this.

If you are looking for a holiday read grab a copy of Ms. Barritt’s HOME TO CHESTNUT  GROVE.  Maybe you’ll have a new favorite too.

 

 

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Laura Hilton
Laura Hilton, her husband, Steve, and their five children make their home in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. She is a pastor’s wife, a stay-at-home mom and home-schools her children. Laura is also a breast cancer survivor.
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