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A Family Under The Christmas Tree
by Terri Reed
In this heartwarming tale set during the Christmas season, a single father and a fashion photographer are brought together by a young boy and a mischievous Bernese mountain dog—but first they must learn to set aside their differences if they are willing to let their relationship bloom.
David Murphy never knew much about kids. But when his brother dies unexpectedly, David is granted custody of his six-year-old nephew, Troy, who he’s only seen once a year since he was born. He already has his hands full running his business, and he has no idea how to help the grieving boy. When Troy runs off one day, David finds him at a park playing with an adorable and rambunctious Bernese mountain dog—who leads him to Sophie.
Sophie Griffith has spent her life travelling around the world as a photojournalist. She has never stayed in one place for long, and her new assignment—helping her grandmother for a few weeks—is just temporary. Once Christmas day comes, Sophie is off the hook and can leave for a new adventure. Caring for her grandmother is a piece of cake—but caring for her new Bernese mountain dog, Riggs, is a different story. It doesn’t help that Riggs strikes up a friendship with a lost little boy one day at the park—and leads her to David.
Neither David nor Sophie have time for romance. But as they spend more time together, they start falling for each other even though they know it can’t go anywhere. Sophie will be gone after Christmas, and the last thing David needs is another distraction as he tries to comfort Troy. But as their faith and growing love for the boy and dog unites them, they wonder whether it’s more than a holiday romance…and maybe Troy might finally get his Christmas wish for a family.
David Murphy never knew much about kids. But when his brother dies unexpectedly, David is granted custody of his six-year-old nephew, Troy, who he’s only seen once a year since he was born. He already has his hands full running his business, and he has no idea how to help the grieving boy. When Troy runs off one day, David finds him at a park playing with an adorable and rambunctious Bernese mountain dog—who leads him to Sophie.
Sophie Griffith has spent her life travelling around the world as a photojournalist. She has never stayed in one place for long, and her new assignment—helping her grandmother for a few weeks—is just temporary. Once Christmas day comes, Sophie is off the hook and can leave for a new adventure. Caring for her grandmother is a piece of cake—but caring for her new Bernese mountain dog, Riggs, is a different story. It doesn’t help that Riggs strikes up a friendship with a lost little boy one day at the park—and leads her to David.
Neither David nor Sophie have time for romance. But as they spend more time together, they start falling for each other even though they know it can’t go anywhere. Sophie will be gone after Christmas, and the last thing David needs is another distraction as he tries to comfort Troy. But as their faith and growing love for the boy and dog unites them, they wonder whether it’s more than a holiday romance…and maybe Troy might finally get his Christmas wish for a family.
Inspirational Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 340 pages
October 4th 2016 by Howard Books
Paperback & ebook, 340 pages
October 4th 2016 by Howard Books
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Guest Post from author Terri Reed
Christmas Cookies
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Why is it that treats at Christmas are so much more special? Is it that we indulge without the guilt we place on ourselves the rest of the year?
For me the Christmas season isn’t complete without Christmas cookies. The best cookies are made of shortbread. Shortbread originated in Scotland and may have been made as early as the 12th century but is mostly attributed to Mary Queen of Scots (16th century) who favored them. I find it fascinating to discover the history behind my favorite treats. In my story, A Family Under the Christmas Tree, my heroine Sophie and her grandmother help young Troy bake and decorate cookies. A tradition I’ve done with my mother when I was young and one I have continued with my own kids. |
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Here’s my daughter’s recipe and a picture of our cookies. We didn’t go with the traditional wheel shape. It’s Christmas. We had to use our cookie cutters! And nothing is better at Christmas time than decorated cookies with hot chocolate, marshmallows and peppermint sprinkles.
Shortbread Cookies
8 oz butter (room temperature)
4 oz powdered sugar (sifted)
¼ tsp vanilla
10 oz pastry flour
Cream butter, sugar and salt
Mix in vanilla
Form dough into rolls or press into pans and chill
Cut ¼ inch slices of dough or cut with molds and bake at 350 degrees about 8-10 minutes.
8 oz butter (room temperature)
4 oz powdered sugar (sifted)
¼ tsp vanilla
10 oz pastry flour
Cream butter, sugar and salt
Mix in vanilla
Form dough into rolls or press into pans and chill
Cut ¼ inch slices of dough or cut with molds and bake at 350 degrees about 8-10 minutes.
May you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas!
— Terri
— Terri
Terri Reed
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Terri Reed’s romance and romantic suspense novels have appeared on Publishers Weekly top 25 Romance and Publishers Weekly top ten Religion Fiction, Nielsen’s Bookscan top 100 and featured in USA Today, Christian Fiction Magazine, More To Life Magazine and Romantic Times Magazine, finaled in RWA’s RITA contest, National Reader’s Choice Award contest, ACFW’s The Carol Award contest. She is an active member of both Romance Writers of America and American Christian Fiction Writers. She resides in the Pacific Northwest with her college-sweetheart husband. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening and playing with her dogs.
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It's Time For A Giveway!
1 winner will receive a copy of Love Inspired Classic 2 in 1, Love Comes Home and A Sheltering Love, a light up angle ornament, a Santa bookmark, A Family Under the Christmas Tree bookmark, a manicure set, and a Tule Book Girl book bag (US only)
1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon eGift Card (open internationally)
Ends December 22nd
1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon eGift Card (open internationally)
Ends December 22nd
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Mel's Shelves
Kathleen Denly
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Kindle and Me
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Christy's Cozy Corners
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