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TreetopsAs an author there is something magical about that moment when one of my favorite people (the UPS man) drops off boxes. Regardless of what’s in the box, it feels like Christmas. What did I order and forget about? What new treasure awaits wrapped inside a nest of bubble wrap?

Then there’s the time when he drops off a couple boxes and I note a label that suggest it’s more than just another box. Instead, nestled inside the dead weight is a new book!

Even though I’ve spent months dreaming up an idea, waiting for a publisher to become as impassioned as I am, writing the story, editing said story, and oohing and aahing the first time I see the cover, there is something…magical…about holding a copy in my hands the first time.

Where treetops GlistenWhere Treetops Glisten is extra special to me because I dreamed up the general idea to do a collection of Christmas romance with what I called the WWII Dream Team. Then to my delight, Sarah Sundin and Tricia Goyer caught the vision and were just as excited about it as I was. Then Waterbrook caught the vision, and this beautiful book is the result. September 16 the book releases, but I couldn’t wait to share it with you! You can read a sneak peak of the prologue and first chapter here.

As you read this, it may be 90 degrees with 85% humidity, but within the covers of this book, it’s Christmas time. Bing Crosby is crooning that it’s a White Christmas, and burdened hearts are opening to love.

I’m so excited about this book that I’d love to giveaway a copy. Just enter the form below. And may all your Christmases be white!
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Cara Putman

An award-winning author of more than 35 books, Cara is a Clinical Assistant Professor in business law and ehtics to graduate and undergraduate students at Purdue University. Putman also practices a bit of law, focusing on happy law aka adoptions. She lives with her husband, four children, a perfect cat, and a sweet yet rambunctious shelter puppy in Indiana.
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  1. Hi Cara! I love the title! It sounds wonderful, and though it is still hot and humid around here, I am dreaming of chillier seasons and scarves, hats, and gloves! So, no, it would not be too early to read it, in my opinion!

  2. I’ve read a couple Christmas books this summer..Felt good when it was hot and humid out! I love most all the Christmas songs…my favorite time of year!

  3. Good morning, Cara, We’ve had a hot and humid summer here in central Maine, and I look forward to a break in the humidity; although I’m not looking forward to a long, cold Maine winter. I do look forward to reading Where Treetops Glisten, while I drink a cup of hot tea and while cuddled under a warm blanket though.

    Blessings,

    ~Tammi

    dandtdearing{at}earthlink{dot}net

      • August has been extremely humid here, too, and we do not have any air conditioning 🙁 But we’ve taken many trips to the ocean this summer (thankfully we live about 30 minutes away) the kids swim, and I get extra reading time 🙂 Now we are working are way back into a new homeschool year, but the heat make me want to wait until November.

        I didn’t add my favorite Christmas song into my last comment, I have two they are A Strange Way to Save the World and Mary Did You Know?.

  5. how interesting to learn how this book came about! I am excited for you gals! The book sounds like an awesome one and I definitely will have to read it! I love Christmas and Christmas stories. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway, with hopes of winning one of these great books. Blessings to you gals….

  7. Good morning! I have had this book on my list of books to read this fall/holiday season. I have read books by all three of you ladies. I really enjoyed reading Shadowed by Grace this summer. I am sure whoever receives this free book will find it a blessing.

  9. I love reading Christmas books this time of year. It eases you into Fall and thinking about the holidays. My favorite Christmas carol is Away in the Manger and I recently fell in love with a song “Where’s the Line to see Jesus”. When I first heard it, I cried! Love it! Thanks for the opportunity to win….Linda

  10. I’m so excited about this book!! I’m so glad ya’ll got together to do it. When I think of WWII fiction, ya’ll are the first authors to come to mind. =)
    Ah Christmas songs! My favorite Christmas carol is O Little Town of Bethlehem.

  13. Mmm, I love winter and Christmas, and what better way to get you in the mood than a book? Looking forward to reading this!!
    Ermm…I love lots of Christmas Carols. How about The Little Drummer Boy – I love that. 🙂

  14. Christmas is my favorite time of the year and I love reading Christmas books starting in November to put me in the Spirit. When I was younger I use to watch the Little Drummer Boy so that was my favorite carol. Now that I am an adult I would have to say my favorite carol would have to be Away In A manger. Thank you for sharing about Where Treetops Glisten and a chance to win a copy. ~ Blessings to you and Merry Christmas 🙂 ~

  15. Congratulations, Cara! There really is something magical and wonderful about holding a book in your hands for the first time. I think the cover of this one is terrific.

  18. Hi Cara Your book looks great and I love WW11 type stories!:) I love Christmas for two reasons (a) Tis The Season To Be Jolly” and (b) I’m a Christmas baby LOL”
    My favourite Christmas Carol is “We Three Kings”.
    Are you accepting O/S Readers for entry into your Giveaway ? If so, would love to enter.:)

    Rosie

  19. Hi Cara! I’m excited and I really like the title. I could no sooner pick a favorite Christmas Carol than I could a book. However I much prefer the classics and Inspirational songs to the modern ones. Have you heard the “Christmas Song” about going to the bar t

  20. This sounds like a great book. I am having a hard time trying to decide which is my favorite Christmas carol, but White Christmas has to be in the top few.

  22. My favorite Christmas carol is Silent Night – I can still remember my Grandmother singing it in German when I was a little girl 🙂

  23. I’ve been wondering if reading a Christmas book would make me feel cooler in this hot hot weather!

  24. My favorite Christmas carol is Silent Night. We always sing it during our church’s Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Your new book sounds wonderful!

  26. Can’t wait for the release of Where Treetops Glisten. I especially like that the story is set around WWII at Christmas time. It will be a book that I won’t want to put down. I love WWII settings because my grandpa was a veteran that received the purple heart. I can go back in time with a wonderful story and think about him. Thank you Cara, Tricia, and Sarah for writing this story. Thank you Cara for the giveaway.

    • Rebecca, how wonderful that your Grandpa received a purple heart. I bet he has some incredible stories to share. Have you asked him about them?

  27. My favorite Christmas song is White Christmas by Bing Crosby. Living in Indiana like you, we haven’t had a white Christmas since 2004. I want one so badly. None of my kids have ever seen a white Christmas. What a shame. On other hand, I really, really want this book, and I can’t wait for it. Thanks for the giveaway, Cara.

  28. So looking forward to reading this book!! 🙂
    I love so many Christmas carols, it’s hard to choose just one! But if I had to… probably The First Noel. It was the first Christmas song I learned to play on the violin when I was a kid… 🙂 Good memories!

  29. my favorite Christmas carol is Oh Holy Night .I am looking forward to reading Where Treetops Glisten. Thank you for the opportunity to win.I enjoy reading your books.

  30. My favorite Christmas carol is God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. It’s a religious song with a secular feel and gives such hope and comfort.

  34. Love the book cover and look forward to reading this book. My favorite Christmas song is O Holy Night. Thank you for this wonderful giveaway.

  35. I’m looking forward to reading several Christmas books in November and December. There are so many lovely Christmas carols, it’s hard to choose. I really love Silent Night. Thank you for the giveaway!

  37. Silent Night would have to be my favorite Carol. But Christmas song would be O Beautiful Star of Bethlehem. I love Christmas music and used to play it all year to the point that my daughter disliked any Christmas music. She’s come around more in her adult years and even now sings in the choir at our church. I would love to win this book and review it. By three wonderful authors!!

  38. I love most all Christmas Carol but I think if I had to choose a favorite it would be “Go Tell it on the Mountain”. I cannot say why I like this song so much, I guess it is the words and the story they tell. Anyway, thanks for the chance to win a copy. I look forward to it coming out so I can read it.

  39. I love Christmas music, but I think my favorite is The First Noel.

    I love the cover, and it is written by such talented ladies! I can’t wait to read it!

    Thank you,
    Stephanie C.

  41. O come Emanuel! Also reminds me of my favorite, Easter – Jesus is coming back for His ransomed bride!

  42. I love Christmas Romances! Actually I not only listen to Christmas music year round, I also read Christmas stories anytime during any given year. Can you tell I love the Christmas season? Where Treetops Glisten sounds like a great book to read. I would be thrilled if I won a copy of it!

    My very favorite Christmas song is, Mary Did You Know by Mark Lowry.

    Blessings!
    Judy B

    • There is something special about Christmas that can’t be contained in one day or season. I think it’s the reality that Jesus humbled Himself to come as a baby.

  43. My mother, sister and I are all looking for to this book coming out! We can’t wait!
    Only one favorite Christmas carol? How about four? My two favorite spiritual Christmas songs are: “What Child Is This” and the “Little Drummer Boy”. My two non-spiritual favorite Christmas songs are “White Christmas” and “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”!
    Thanks for the great giveaway! I’m sure this book is going to be a hit! I just love the cover!

  44. Am excited about your Christmas book…..I love Christmas stories and like to begin reading them in October!
    My favorite Christmas song is O Little Town of Bethlehem!

  45. Oh, pretty! I love the cover!
    I also adore getting packages in the mail – it’s better than Christmas, sometimes! Especially when I can’t remember what all was supposed to be coming, so it’s a surprise when it does get here. 🙂
    I can’t wait to read this book – I love all of the authors who contributed, so I’m super excited! Do the stories intertwine? Just curious. I know I will love it either way. 🙂
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    ~Sarah

    • I really do have to start reading the blog comment question before I comment! 😉
      My favorite Christmas carol? Hmm . . . . I think maybe either Joy to the World, or Silent Night. What’s yours?

    • It’s fun to know I’m not the only one who gets that giddy feeling at an unexpected package arriving. It seems to feel like Christmas year round.

  47. I guess I would have to say Silent Night. Your book looks like a great read. Will definitely put it on my list:)

  53. Silent Night is definitely my favorite! Peaceful and beautiful song! Although I’m not ready for the deep cold, I am ready for cooler temps, it’s been hot this week, but not complaining!

  54. August in Texas is extremely hot! I am ready for cooler temperatures. Escaping in Where Treetop Glistens would be lovely!

  55. Hi Cara, Loved the post !
    One of my favorites is Let There Be Peace On Earth , And What Child Is This
    Thank you for the giveaway

  56. “Hark! the Harold Angels Sing” hands down. I loved it since I was a little girl singing in the Sunday school choir 😉

  57. Looking forward to your new book as Christmas is my favourite time of year too, except for the snowy roads. 🙂

  59. So many beautiful Christmas carols. I always think of the Spiritual aspect of Christmas when the term Christmas Carol is used. However, there are so many Christmas songs or rather seasonal songs that create a warmth and happy feeling deep down inside. There are the old favorites Silent Night, I heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Hark the Herald Angels….. and then of course “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is gut-wrenching. Of contemporary songs I think “Mary Did You Know” is super.

  61. “Silent Night” and “Little Drummer Boy” are my favorite Christmas songs. I look forward to reading this book. WWII always makes me think of my Papaw, who was a POW. Thank you for a chance to win!
    Blessings!

  62. It’s hard to choose just one Christmas carol as my favorite, but one I really like is “What Child is This?”
    The new book looks great; I’m looking forward to reading it.

  63. I would love to read this book, and Christmas is my favorite holiday. I am a teacher, and I always look for Christmas novels to read during my Christmas break. My favorite Christmas Carol is Away 80 a Manger. I love to think of Jesus as a baby and what it was like that night.

  65. I am super excited about this book! I love to read Christmas books while curled up under a blanket with a cup of coffee! My favorite Christmas Carol would be The Little Drummer Boy.

  67. Silent Night is my favorite, but Barlow Girl’s version of O Holy Night ranks way up there, also.

  68. I love Christmas music I start listening to it November 1 every year. I am still listening to it late into January as my family tries to hide my music. lol I have so many favorite songs but these are the ones I can’t wait to hear, Silent Night, O Holy Night and What Child is This etc.

  69. Christmas Carol’s are beautiful! It’s difficult to choose one in particular. Perhaps “Little Drummer Boy.” I’m looking forward to reading your latest book. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy.

  72. That is a really hard question because I love so many. The first that comes to mind is Silent Night.

  73. Yes I too love Christmas….and the wonderful times spent with loved ones…love listening to Christmas songs…gets me in the spirit….’Silent Night’ …is one of my all time favorites……..

  74. What a great giveaway and a book! It would be a perfect addition to my bookshelf!!

    I love Christmas carols more than is humanly possible, but White Christmas by Bing Crosby will always be one of my favorites!!

    Thanks for the giveaway!!

  75. I love Christmas carols. I don’t especially like singing them, because they’re usually not in a range I’m comfortable with – too low. Silent Night is always a favorite, as is First Noel, and O Come All Ye Faithful. Oh, and Mary Did You Know is a newer favorite.
    Secular Christmas songs are so much fun – I did a pantomime of “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth,” and The Chipmunk Song way back more than 50 years ago. Nowadays I like the BC Clark Jingle (an Oklahoma tradition), and “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas.”
    But Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Bing Crosby and some of the other great singers doing “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” “Home for the Holidays,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas,” “Feliz Navidad,” and “Have Your Self A Merry Little Christmas” – and there are so many others as well.

    Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas on this last day of August!

  77. I love Christmas stories. My favorite Christmas carol is Silent Night, but I love them all.

  80. So excited!!! I don’t read ANYTHING except Amish books. It is a lifestyle that I find fascinating!! I never win anything, but if you don’t try, you can’ win, right? I will read the book, win or not.

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