When this movie came out in 2018 I thoroughly adored it – it even made my Top 10 for Hallmark Christmas movies in 2018. So when Hallmark Publishing asked me to read a free copy of the book based on the movie, I immediately said, “Yes, please!” I read it quickly (two days) and it completely put me in the Christmas spirit despite being July! I’ve been on a kick lately, reading mostly lighthearted romances just like this, and it did not disappoint.
The book-jacket description is pure holiday romance stuff:
When Lisa takes a last-minute Christmas trip to her hometown of Evergreen, she finds that the historic general store has closed. The place was a beloved local tradition, and she decides to use her skills as a professional retail designer to bring it back to its former glory. She charms a local contractor, Kevin, into working with her, and the pair find themselves facing one surprise after another.
Author Nancy Naigle has written a LOT of books over the years, mostly romance fiction. With “Letters” she more than capably brought the pre-existing characters and town of Evergreen to literary life in a vibrant way, to the point where I wished that such a place really existed so that I could retire there someday. Sometimes I long to live in a tiny village that is as obsessed with Christmas as I am. And while the story itself had a couple confusing plot points (notably, why is Kevin singing in the church choir when he’s only visiting his dad for the holiday week?) I was still charmed by the book. The writing is crisp and carefully curated, but yet allowing the characters to breathe and grow.
All in all, “Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa” is a perfect sweet, quick read, especially if you love all things Christmas. I give it 4 snowglobes out of 5.
I received an advanced copy from Hallmark Publishing via BookFunnel in order to provide an honest review of the book. All opinions in this review are my own.
