You can experience Christmas during the time period of your choice—if you rent the entire Barncastle Inn of Vermont for the whole week of Christmas. When they first decided to do this, Jayne Barncastle is determined to prove to her parents it will work. Will she overlook her own chance for romance in the process? Will a World War II era “White Christmas” recreate a scene of forgiveness for an embittered couple? Can a pirate’s lair be the place of fun-filled reunion for old lovers? When coworkers assist in recreating the first Christmas for the inn, will they discover romance?
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Each Christmas the Barncastle family transforms its sprawling Victorian bed and breakfast into a fantasy world. A medieval castle, a World War II inn, a pirate’s lair, and ancient Bethlehem in turn become fertile ground for the development of four modern romances. Will guests also discover that forgiveness is timeless?
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Susan Page Davis is the author of more than thirty published novels. She’s a Carol Award Winner and a two-time winner of the Inspirational Readers’ Choice Award. In 2011, Susan was named Favorite Author of the Year in the 18th Annual Heartsong Awards. A native of Maine, she and her husband, Jim, now live in western Kentucky.
Award-winning author and speaker Darlene Franklin recently returned to cowboy country—Oklahoma. The move was prompted by her desire to be close to her son’s family; her daughter Jolene has preceded her into glory. Darlene loves music, needlework, reading and reality TV. Talia, a Lynx point Siamese cat, proudly claims Darlene as her person. Darlene has published several titles with Barbour Publishing.
Lynette Sowell is an award-winning author with New England roots, but she makes her home in Central Texas with her husband and a herd of five cats. When she’s not writing, she edits medical reports and chases down stories for the local newspaper.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Christmas at Barncastle Inn is a collection of four stories that take place at a Victorian bed and breakfast set in Vermont. The first story, Love Comes to the Castle by Susan Page Davis follows Jayne Barncastle as she wavers on the decision to purchase the inn from her parents and provide specialized Christmas celebrations for families. The Dillards are her first opportunity to test whether or not her entrepreneurial idea will work.
Christmas Duets by Lynette Sowell tells the story of two sisters who are trying to recreate the World War II era with hopes of bringing their grandparents back together after an estrangement. Marcella Gordeau and Amity Carruthers decide to perform songs from White Christmas. What they didn't count on was their grandfather bringing along Sean McSweeney, the man they feel is partially responsible for their grandparents split-up.
Where Your Heart Is by Janelle Mowery weaves the tale of Stephanie Minter, nanny to the Tolliver siblings. She hopes to recreate a swashbuckling Christmas for the children. Stephanie wasn't anticipating Matthew Raynor to be part of the Barncastle Inn staff, the man she walked out on years ago.
First Christmas by Darlene Franklin follows unwed mother Waverly Coe, veterinary assistant to Alec Ross as they work together as animal specialists at Barncastle Inn for their production of the first Christmas. Waverly's long time crush on the veterinarian still burns, although she feel unworthy of love.
I found this collection of four different Christmas mini-novels a delightful read, and highly encourage others to pick up a copy. Snuggle up with this book as you prepare for the holidays. You won't be disappointed.
This book was provided free for review by Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Christmas Duets by Lynette Sowell tells the story of two sisters who are trying to recreate the World War II era with hopes of bringing their grandparents back together after an estrangement. Marcella Gordeau and Amity Carruthers decide to perform songs from White Christmas. What they didn't count on was their grandfather bringing along Sean McSweeney, the man they feel is partially responsible for their grandparents split-up.
Where Your Heart Is by Janelle Mowery weaves the tale of Stephanie Minter, nanny to the Tolliver siblings. She hopes to recreate a swashbuckling Christmas for the children. Stephanie wasn't anticipating Matthew Raynor to be part of the Barncastle Inn staff, the man she walked out on years ago.
First Christmas by Darlene Franklin follows unwed mother Waverly Coe, veterinary assistant to Alec Ross as they work together as animal specialists at Barncastle Inn for their production of the first Christmas. Waverly's long time crush on the veterinarian still burns, although she feel unworthy of love.
I found this collection of four different Christmas mini-novels a delightful read, and highly encourage others to pick up a copy. Snuggle up with this book as you prepare for the holidays. You won't be disappointed.
This book was provided free for review by Barbour Publishing, Inc.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By C. Shaw
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This is the best collection of stories I have read in a long time. I would have loved to be the heroine and run a bed and breakfast that caters to their customer's Christmas dreams!! What a lovely book!! Makes you warm in fuzzy in your Christmas heart!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This four-in-one romance novella collection is SUCH a great idea I can only wish I'd thought of it first!
Imagine a bed-and-breakfast set in a castle in Vermont. In the first novella, Love Comes to the Castle, by Susan Page Davis, Jayne visits her parents, the owners of Barncastle Inn. Her dream is to allow well-heeled guests to choose what era they'd like to have Christmas in, and transform the inn into that scenario. Their first guests include the Dillard family, who are trying to reconnect with their widowed son-in-law, Luke, and their grandson. A medieval Christmas, complete with dragons and sword fights, is what young Andy wants most. He also wouldn't be against Jayne for a mama. Kathy Harris posted a great interview with Susan a couple of weeks ago.
The second novella, Christmas Duets, is by Lynette Sowell. Two sisters rent the inn and invite their whole family as a way to get their estranged grandparents back together. Marcella did not expect her grandfather's roommate to accompany him-or that Sean would be so young and attractive. A World War II Christmas is in the wings, and Sean is the only one who can sing Bing Crosby's part in White Christmas for the musicale Marcella and her sister have planned. Not only that, but he's worked his way into Marcella's heart after all.
What's a theme inn if you can't do pirates? In the third novella, Where Your Heart Is by Janelle Mowery, Stephanie Minter is accompanying the family she nannies for to Barncastle. Years before she'd walked out on an engagement to Jayne's cousin Matthew when the glitz of a big city job blinded her to love. She's shocked to find him working for Jayne and Luke, and it's awkward dealing with him in her plans to make a pirate Christmas come true for the children. Can they rebuild the trust they once had?
In the final story, First Christmas by Darlene Franklin, young single mom Waverly Coe is working for veterinarian Alec Ross. Part of the job entails helping nearby Barncastle Inn recreate the first Christmas with live animal scenes. Waverly struggles as she empathizes with Mary, who was also an unwed mother, and seeks God's forgiveness. Alec is waiting in the wings to provide love and stability for both Waverly and her little baby girl.
I loved not only the concept of this anthology with the `time-traveling' inn, but the individual novellas were all delightful as well. I'd be hard put to choose a favorite. Each was `the best' while I was reading it. If you're looking for some fun themed novellas, each including young characters as well as the main romantic thread, you're sure to enjoy this anthology.
Thanks to the authors for providing me with a review copy. In no way did this require me to post a positive review.
Imagine a bed-and-breakfast set in a castle in Vermont. In the first novella, Love Comes to the Castle, by Susan Page Davis, Jayne visits her parents, the owners of Barncastle Inn. Her dream is to allow well-heeled guests to choose what era they'd like to have Christmas in, and transform the inn into that scenario. Their first guests include the Dillard family, who are trying to reconnect with their widowed son-in-law, Luke, and their grandson. A medieval Christmas, complete with dragons and sword fights, is what young Andy wants most. He also wouldn't be against Jayne for a mama. Kathy Harris posted a great interview with Susan a couple of weeks ago.
The second novella, Christmas Duets, is by Lynette Sowell. Two sisters rent the inn and invite their whole family as a way to get their estranged grandparents back together. Marcella did not expect her grandfather's roommate to accompany him-or that Sean would be so young and attractive. A World War II Christmas is in the wings, and Sean is the only one who can sing Bing Crosby's part in White Christmas for the musicale Marcella and her sister have planned. Not only that, but he's worked his way into Marcella's heart after all.
What's a theme inn if you can't do pirates? In the third novella, Where Your Heart Is by Janelle Mowery, Stephanie Minter is accompanying the family she nannies for to Barncastle. Years before she'd walked out on an engagement to Jayne's cousin Matthew when the glitz of a big city job blinded her to love. She's shocked to find him working for Jayne and Luke, and it's awkward dealing with him in her plans to make a pirate Christmas come true for the children. Can they rebuild the trust they once had?
In the final story, First Christmas by Darlene Franklin, young single mom Waverly Coe is working for veterinarian Alec Ross. Part of the job entails helping nearby Barncastle Inn recreate the first Christmas with live animal scenes. Waverly struggles as she empathizes with Mary, who was also an unwed mother, and seeks God's forgiveness. Alec is waiting in the wings to provide love and stability for both Waverly and her little baby girl.
I loved not only the concept of this anthology with the `time-traveling' inn, but the individual novellas were all delightful as well. I'd be hard put to choose a favorite. Each was `the best' while I was reading it. If you're looking for some fun themed novellas, each including young characters as well as the main romantic thread, you're sure to enjoy this anthology.
Thanks to the authors for providing me with a review copy. In no way did this require me to post a positive review.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed "Christmas at Barncastle Inn"
A truly enjoying book to sit down and read. It kept me interested to the end! Something "light" to read during vacation.
Published 3 months ago by Martha Snyder
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas Dreams
I would love to visit an inn like The Barncastle, to experience a special theme Christmas with my family! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Merry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dream life
To be able to transport yourself to another time period by going to a "resort" made personally to your wishes-wow!
Published 3 months ago by Jennifer Eldridge
4.0 out of 5 stars
ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS BOOKS THIS YEAR
I chose this book because I've been reading lots of Christmas themed books during the Christmas season. CHRISTMAS AT BARNCASTLE INN was one of my favorites. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kathy Huff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Turnings a B & B into themes for a fabulous Christmas vacation !
The three stories in this book all have to do with letting go and letting God. Diverse yet based on the first story. Cleverly written by different authors.
Published 4 months ago by naturelover
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved these 4 stories that took place at Barncastle Inn
There are 4 different stories of 4 sisters that worked at Barncastle Inn and who and how they fell in love. I liked the characters and the stories. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sharon Harrah
4.0 out of 5 stars
Predictable but very good.
This was very refreshing and a place I would like to stay for the Christmas Holidays. I really liked reading it as I could picture myself in each room and feel the surroundings... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Elaine Ream
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas at Barncastle Inn
This was a very good read. It is more than one
story but they go with each other. Couldn't put it dowm.
well worth buying.
story but they go with each other. Couldn't put it dowm.
well worth buying.
Published 5 months ago by Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas fun from four eras
The four novellas that make up "Christmas at Barncastle Inn" take the reader through four depictions of love. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mary Beth Magee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas in any era after Jesus came
Novels involve fantasy. Because I've always dreamed of ways to drop people into historical settings and let them experience how things were then, I thought Barncastle Inn was a... Read more
Published 17 months ago by adam77
