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The Substitute Bride (O' Little Town of Christmas #3) by Carrie Fancett Pagels

10/12/2015

About the Book

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A Christmas Carol meets It’s A Wonderful Life 

A letter for Sonja’s deceased friend arrives at the post office in Michigan, and with it a proposal. With her father threatening to kick her out of his home, Sonja impulsively responds, offering to travel west to be a substitute bride. At the same time, Louis’s railroad promotion sends him back to Michigan, the one place on earth he’d hoped to never return—where Christmas past was full of pain. A mysterious stranger leaves him marked copies of “A Christmas Carol” as he considers romancing Sonja in Christmas present. Will Louis discern the best choices for Christmas future? Does it include the Poor House, again? Even so—will God bring healing and love to him this year? ​
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About the Author

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Former “Yooper” Carrie Fancett Pagels writes Christian historical romances about overcoming. She grew up in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where many of her stories are set. Possessed with an overactive imagination, that wasn't "cured" by twenty-five years as a psychologist, she loves bringing characters to life. Carrie and her family reside in Virginia’s Historic Triangle, which is perfect for her fascination with history. Carrie enjoys reading, traveling, 
baking, and beading—but not all at the same time!
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Review

In this short, inspirational, holiday read, Carrie Fancett Pagels has written a story that readers will thoroughly cherish.  There is a cute love story between Sonja and Louis that will delight readers as they enjoy this light, quick read.  In this delightfully engaging short story that readers will not only fall in love with, but will want to read multiple times.  Readers will thoroughly enjoy the enchanting relationship that develops between Sonja and Louis.  I would recommend this novel to readers that have previously enjoyed Carrie’s other novels, as well as wants some Christmas spirit for the holidays.
 
Series: O’ Little Town of Christmas
Genre: inspirational; holiday; Christmas; romance; historical fiction
Publisher: Hearts Overcoming Press
Publication date: October 11, 2015
Number of pages: 94
 
Other books in the series:
1-A Christmas Stamp by Cynthia Hickey
2-Searching for Joy by Linda Baten Johnson
 
With more to come...
Book Rating: 5 star
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A review copy of this book was provided by Pagels Pals.
Carrie Fancett Pagels
10/14/2015 02:55:07 pm

Thanks so much, Sydney, for the lovely post and review! How fun to have a blog post already!!! Blessings!

Caryl Kane
10/14/2015 03:37:35 pm

Sydney, thanks for the wonderful review! I loved reading Sonja and Louis's story. I was left with a warm, fuzzy feeling afterwards. :)

Wendy
10/14/2015 07:36:30 pm

A wonderful review on a must read story done by a fantastic writer!

Carrie Fancett Pagels
10/24/2015 07:23:20 pm

Thanks so much, Wendy! You made me smile with your lovely comments!

Debbie Curto
10/14/2015 07:52:57 pm

I so want to get all of these books!

Carrie Fancett Pagels
10/24/2015 07:24:05 pm

Hi Debbie, sorry you weren't able to get your advance copy read. Maybe now? Blessings!

Tina Rice
10/15/2015 09:19:41 am

Great review post.
Congratulations Carrie! I really enjoyed reading The Substitute Bride.
Blessings,Tina

Carrie Fancett Pagels
10/24/2015 07:24:39 pm

Thanks so much Tina for all your help! Blessings! Carrie


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