th<\/sup>\u00a0September 2025.<\/p>\nSynopsis<\/u><\/p>\n
Rebecca L. Marsh\u2019s collection of short stories will bring
\nthe joy of the Christmas season alive. As these ordinary characters, struggling
\nthrough difficulties and past traumas, find healing and renewed hope, the
\nessence of the season of miracles jumps off the pages.<\/p>\n
The Santa Hat<\/p>\n
Paige is skipping Christmas. Refusing to relinquish the
\nunrealistic hope of returning to a life shared with her husband, she can\u2019t face
\nthe holiday festivities. The only exception is a gift exchange with her best
\nfriend who gives her a Santa hat said to have a touch of magic.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Family Tree<\/p>\n
Ada and Hayden had a happy marriage until a tragedy tore
\nthem apart just days before Christmas. A year later, just as they are about to
\nmake their split final and go their separate ways, a mysterious phone call
\nstops them in their tracks and offers them a newfound hope.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Better than Diamonds<\/p>\n
Fourteen-year-old Ruby is having a hard time finding the joy
\nin the Christmas season now that her beloved grandmother is no longer with
\nthem. When her school break comes, her mother suggests she spend some time
\ntrying to solve the mystery of where her cat recently began disappearing to
\neach and every day. Ruby begins an investigation. But she never expected the
\nanswer to mend her broken heart.<\/p>\n
If you love stories that warm your heart and touch your
\nsoul, then this book is for you!<\/p>\n
My Review<\/u><\/p>\n
This book is different to all Rebecca’s other books, The
\nSanta hat is a collection of short stories all based around Christmas time. Not
\nnormally the sort of thing I would read, just because I find they are
\ntoo short! I often struggle because as they get going, establish the character,
\nreel me in and bam its all over and I often feel short changed, like I need to
\nknow more about the situation or characters or worse, I don\u2019t feel the character
\nhas even been established properly. When Rebecca reached out to me, I was
\ninitially so excited to get my hands on her newbie book, I jumped at the
\nchance, why wouldn\u2019t I\u2026 its Rebecca L Marsh\u2019s new book, I love her writing, get
\nsucked into her stories and can\u2019t put her books down, then, after I clicked send
\non the email a little fear started to creep in. All that was running through my
\nmind was, its short stories, I try to avoid these normally, what if I don\u2019t
\nlike it!\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
The summer holidays were passing by quickly, September was
\nlooming, the kids would return to school and the chaos it brings would rapidly
\ntake over, Rebecca\u2019s blog tour would soon come round and I had not started
\nreading. I picked up the book with trepidation and thought it\u2019s now or never.<\/p>\n
Once I had taken the plunge, this book was so easy to read
\nand I did not want to put it down. Being short stories made it a whole lot
\neasier to read snippets here and there and not feel like I had to finish a
\nchapter before putting it aside to resume life. (perfect for busy mum life)
\nIt\u2019s a wonderful collection of stories, all based on ordinary people\u2019s lives,
\nstruggling with what life has thrown at them, at what we all perceive should be
\na happy time of year. They all find light at the end of the tunnel in different
\nways, through the power of healing, whether that was through family, friends or
\njust learning to trust again. The emotions of the characters shone through,
\nreeling you in making you feel a part of their lives. My concerns over
\ncharacter establishment or feeling short changed soon drifted away and I was
\nleft with a beautifully written, captivating short story collection. A thoroughly enjoyable read.<\/p>\n
Thank you, Rebecca for offering me the opportunity to be a part
\nof your blog tour and sharing with me your fantastic book.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0As always, I look
\nforward to your next book.<\/p>\n
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To find out more about this author either visit her website\u00a0<\/p>\n
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