I am honored to welcome June McCrary Jacobs and her new novel A Holiday Miracle In Apple Blossom to Wonderous Reviews!
About the Book
When her student, six-year-old Mary Noel, survives a car accident over Thanksgiving break, Amber and her new friend, Paul, are determined to cheer her up during the holidays. But Mary Noel’s most painful injury is the loss of her dog. The more withdrawn Mary Noel becomes, the more Amber and Paul need a miracle—a miracle that requires the entire community’s help.
About the Author
June McCrary Jacobs spent twenty years as a primary grade educator after graduating from California State University, Hayward, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a multiple-subject teaching credential. Along with writing fiction, June is a freelance designer of sewing, quilting and crafting projects. “A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom” is June's debut novel, though not her first published work. Since 2007 June's original sewing, quilting and stitchery projects and articles have been published in national and international magazines including Stitch, Sew News, Sewing World, Simply Handmade, Sew Hip, Sewing Savvy, Crafts 'n Things and Create & Decorate. Two of her sewing designs for children will appear in the upcoming “101 One-Yard Little Wonders” book published by Storey Publishing. A Californian since age six, June currently resides in the San Joaquin Valley. Learn more about June's writing endeavors and view some of her original sewing projects by visiting her website at www.junemccraryjacobs.com.
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My Review
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love Christmas and everything that has to do with the spirit of Christmas (joy, hope, love, etc.), and A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom embodied the Christmas spirit perfectly. I loved everything about this short story from the characters to the community to the hope and faith.
I loved how relateable and kind the characters were. Amber was the perfect teacher with that magical touch, kindness, and a gift for knowing the right thing to say in every situation. Paul was so kind, caring, and helpful. Their relationship was perfect! I had so much fun watching them get to know each other and reading the balance of witty humor and serious conversation, but my favorite thing about their relationship was how they trusted in God together with their relationship and prayed about it together. I hope someday I have a relationship like that!
It was amazing to see how they worked together to help Mary Noel and her family. The community really came together to help create a miracle and it really brought to light the true meaning of Christmas! Your heart will break for Mary Noel, then be stitched back together by the hope, love, inspiration, humor, and faith in this inspiring, uplifting, and beautiful Christmas story, leaving a smile on your face.
I loved how relateable and kind the characters were. Amber was the perfect teacher with that magical touch, kindness, and a gift for knowing the right thing to say in every situation. Paul was so kind, caring, and helpful. Their relationship was perfect! I had so much fun watching them get to know each other and reading the balance of witty humor and serious conversation, but my favorite thing about their relationship was how they trusted in God together with their relationship and prayed about it together. I hope someday I have a relationship like that!
It was amazing to see how they worked together to help Mary Noel and her family. The community really came together to help create a miracle and it really brought to light the true meaning of Christmas! Your heart will break for Mary Noel, then be stitched back together by the hope, love, inspiration, humor, and faith in this inspiring, uplifting, and beautiful Christmas story, leaving a smile on your face.
Giveaway
Now, thank you June McCrary Jacobs and Cedar Fort for offering a giveaway for each participating blog!
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