Many years ago now, I worked in marketing and later as an editor for Bethany House Publishers. One of the authors I had the privilege of working with over the years was bestselling author, Beverly Lewis. I was one of the editors who reviewed and edited her manuscripts, and I also traveled with her for several years on her book tours. In those years, I saw parts of the country I’d not visited before, met many lovely bookstore staff members, and got to know Beverly not only as a talented author but also as a friend.
So it is a fun serendipity for me that we both have new Christmas novellas releasing in one week, on September 2nd.
The Christmas House by Beverly Lewis
With the holidays approaching, Liz Lantz is dedicated to using her Hickory Hollow buggy tour business to share God’s love with the Englisher tourists who visit her Lancaster County community. But when her father and brother are called away, Dat finds a young Amishman to assist her in her brother’s place, much to Liz’s dismay. As the countdown to Christmas begins, she works alongside Matthew Yoder, who quickly takes a genuine interest in the tour customers…and Liz.
Read more about this heartwarming novella filled with faith and romance HERE.
A Sea View Christmas by Julie Klassen
With a promise to her youngest sister, Sarah Summers declares this year’s Christmas at Sea View will exceed all expectations. But an upcoming trip to Scotland—and the prospect of becoming reacquainted with dashing widower Callum Henshall—blows a flurry of doubts into her mind. Sarah had discouraged his attentions before yet soon finds herself once again torn between attraction and duty.
Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Georgiana eagerly anticipates the exciting Christmas of her dreams after last year’s dull, disappointing holiday. She enjoys all the promised parties, music, and dancing, but is taken by surprise when young love comes knocking. Does the festive romance of a Sea View Christmas hold the key to a happily-ever-after for both sisters?
Read more about this romantic Regency Christmas novella HERE.
I hope you will enjoy both books when they release!
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Definitely ordering those two. Have to keep up with the wonderful Sea View people! Thank you, Julie.
You’re so welcome, Betty.
Julie, these both sound delightful! I am adding them to my holiday reading list!
Thanks, Erin!
Looking forward to reading “A Sea View Christmas” when it releases! I appreciate the bonus excerpt following the end of “The Sea Side Homecoming” from your publisher.
Oh, good. Glad you liked it, Elisa.