Skip to main content

Light a Christmas Candle by Regina Andrews

 



BLURB:
What are the chances that accidentally knocking over someone’s trash cans on a dark street would lead to a new lease on life?

Moving to Chestnut Crossings is Lucy Carrington‘s only chance to live her Christian beliefs free from ridicule. But when she runs over the church trash cans, her new beginning gets off to a rocky start. Thankfully, the pastor is as forgiving as he is handsome.

Pastor Jim Sullivan is impressed by Lucy. She's a woman of her word and doesn't seem to take the easy way out. But when he offers her a job, he soon discovers her quirks---she's always late, embraces as a blessing something he views as a curse, and is hiding something about her past...not that Jim should judge. He has issues of his own he'd like to keep hidden.

When Pastor Jim asks Lucy to sing at the Christmas pageant, she's faced with a difficult and emotional decision.

Will singing free her heart from painful family memories…and inspire Jim to forgive himself, too?

In Light a Christmas Candle, discover a holiday season filled with challenges, forgiveness, love and restoration.

EXTRACT:
 "Sing with me, Dillon." Lucy Carrington started the first verse of her favorite Christmas song, ‚Silent Night,‛ as she carefully guided her SUV down the dark, unfamiliar streets of Chestnut Crossings, her new hometown. 
"I can’t hear you, Dillon,"  she prompted her black lab to sing along with her. And as usual, Dillon started ‚singing‛ his part, howling right along with her. Before long, they were both at full volume. 
The song ended, and Lucy turned the corner. "You must be hungry, my dear boy. You’re so patient. I’ll get you back home soon, I promise."
She glanced at Dillon and patted him affectionately. "We got you to the park late tonight for your walk. Sorry. But I needed time in the art studio at the workshop to finish up that last batch of Christmas candles for the holiday bazaar tomorrow and—" 
A loud crash on her front grill rang through the darkness. "What was that?" She jammed on the brakes. "It’s OK. It’s OK," she murmured, trying to stop Dillon’s barking. 
Grabbing a flashlight from her glove box, she hustled out of the car. "Oh God, please. I hope I haven’t hit someone, not right before Christmas." 


Comments

LoRee Peery said…
This is an enticing blurb. God often sets "chance" meetings into place.
Carol James said…
Really enjoyed this book. A wonderful story of second chances.

Popular posts from this blog

Escape to Whispering Creek by Barbara M Britton

“Escape to Whispering Creek” Barbara M. Britton   Thanks for having me on the blog again, Clare. Today is my launch day for “Escape to Whispering Creek.” Paperback fans will have to wait until October 31 st  to get their hands on Emma and Wade’s story. Readers will be able to head back to my Tennessee town with Emma. When Emma’s life implodes, she drives to see her bestie Sam in Whispering Creek. Emma hopes to get a job and make some money, but she never expects to fall in love with grumpy Wade. Samantha and Cole from “Christmas at Whispering Creek” return in this story, but “Escape” can be read as a standalone novel.   Book blurb: Emma Uranova enjoys her office job until her boss disappears with the investors' money. To avoid the media storm and false accusations, Emma flees to Whispering Creek, Tennessee to live on her best friend' s secluded property. When a temporary position opens up in Nashville, Emma leaves small-town anonymity to pad her depleted bank account. Wit...

A Texas Christmas Mystery

Blurb A lady Coastguardsman searches for a killer. An oil rig troubleshooter accused of murder races to clear his name. The murderer strives to silence them both. As Amber seeks to arrest Derrick, sparks fly. Amber Meredith needs to solve her first case. But the handsome Cajun suspect makes her heart race and her toes tingle. Derrick Darbonne worked all his life for his high-paying, adventurous job. When his past threatens his future, will he endanger the woman he loves?   Bio ANNE GREENE delights in writing about wounded heroes and gutsy heroines. Her second novel, a Scottish historical, Masquerade Marriage , won the New England Reader Choice award, the Laurel Wreath Award, and the Heart of Excellence Award. The sequel Marriage By Arrangement releases in December, 2013 .   A Texas Christmas Mystery also won awards. She makes her home in McKinney, Texas. Tim LaHaye led her to the Lord when she was twenty-one and Chuck Swindoll is her Pastor. View Anne’s ...

Author interview - Nicola Beaumont

Today we have author Nicola Beaumont with us. Nicola has written several books including The Lighthouse which I am spotlighting today. BLURB: DANGEROUS LIAISON... Rachel is in love with her best friend, but when Malachi doesn't seem interested, she turns to an international stranger whom she meets on the internet. At first, conversation is just a pastime, but soon, romantic fantasies form in her mind. Why not consider a man who travels across an ocean to meet her-a man who makes her feel wanted? After all, Malachi might as well be a world away-even if his concern does seem genuine when he warns her about the intriguing Frenchman. RESCUE ON THE WAY... Malachi has sworn not to interfere in Rachel's relationship, but he's in love with the head-strong woman who is determined to continue her budding romance...Yet, Malachi senses something isn't right about the playboy who has suddenly consumed Rachel's time, so he vows to save her from the stranger-and herself-even...