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Season for Miracles

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For the past year, Atlanta resident Emilie Dalton has lived in the Boston area to take care of her two nieces and nephew while their flighty and druggie mother, her sister Berry, failed to properly care for them. However, Emilie was unable to make things better and the court ordered the children be placed in foster homes. Emilie decides to flee with the three children to Atlanta to start over. Eventually, the foursome land in the small town of Bethlehem, New York with no place to stay, little money and a snow storm hitting the area. The waitress at a local diner suggests that they move into a nearby temporally vacant home.

Desperate, Emilie heeds the advice of the waitress and move into the vacant home. The next day, the weary travelers are welcomed by several of the townsfolk, who assume that Emilie is the previously unseen niece of the former owner of the house. Emilie quickly falls for the magical allure of the town and its people, and cannot resist giving her three children one last Christmas before they go back on the lam. Local police officer Nathan Bishop loves the way Emilie takes care of the three kids and soon falls in love with her. She returns his feelings, but knows deep inside her soul that when the truth surfaces, she will lose him unless a miracle occurs.

SEASON FOR MIRACLES is a wonderful romantic tale that will remind readers of such classics as THE GIFT OF THE MAGI and ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE. The lead protagonists are a beautiful pair and the support cast is as magical as any to grace a book during this holiday season. The story line is the typical moving tale that the great Marilyn Pappano constantly gifts her fans with , making the novel a truly magical Christmas present.

Harriet Klausner

What a wonderful book. I have not seen the movie - not sure I would be able to really, but I tell you, the book is a great read. You will not want to put it down. I think I read this in one sitting or at least tried to. The opening chapter just broke my heart and even after reading it several months ago, I still think about it and how the story unfolded. I am so happy how Ms. Pappano took us on a journey, had us crying at times, laughing at times and in the end...we were smiling.

That's what books are all about, huh?

After reading this book, I purchased every book I could get my hands on from Ms. Pappano's.

Please, read this book...order it from either from Amazon or your local library if they have it. You will not regret it.

It's not Christmas for me until I've read the story "A Season for Miracles." It's uplifting and Christmas-y without being syrupy or overwrought. While I always enjoy Ms. Pappano's books, the Bethlehem stories are my favorites. If you haven't read this, don't spend time watching "A Wonderful Life" for the umpteenth time--reach for this book!

I have just discovered Ms. Pappano's books, and had seen the Hallmark Hall of Fame production of this tale many times. I really loved the television production, and watched it during the year, not just during the holidays. However, I found myself unable to put the book down. The characters seem much more realistic and fleshed-out than the TV production, with actual feelings and emotions. I felt a much stronger bond between Emilie and Nathan in the book than in the movie. I also enjoyed meeting the citizens of Bethlehem, and was excited to see that the series went on to tell the stories of its other residents (Holly, Lynda, Agatha/Corinna, etc).

Unfortunately this book doesn't come on Kindle (some of the books in the Bethlehem series do). I know I'm not the only one who'd like to have the whole series in my pocket at once!

A great book to read!!! A very touching story, lovable characters- everything about it is just perfect.

This is one of the most beautiful stories I've read. Miss Pappano touches the heart of readers with her characters who are struggling to stay alive and against an unfair social system. This is a must read if you want to feel good.

After reading the book I was disappointed. The only reason I decided to read the book is because I loved the Season for Miracles Movie my Hallmark. That movie is one of the first movies I ever bought with my own money when it first came out about ten years ago. I still watch the movie every year. So I thought I would give the book a try. That being said, I may have expected more from the book than the average reader who has not seen the movie.

I don't know what it was about the book but it lacked enjoyment, I was struggling to finish the book. I probably had a little bit more trouble getting through because in my mind I kept comparing it to the movie. It just didn't work. There was too many things that were different. Plus I didn't like the ending. I felt it kind of left you hanging or as if the author didn't know how to end the book. I also felt that the book was just poorly written, because I found a few errors in grammar. My recommendation is stick with the movie, and if not make sure you read the book before watching the movie.

if you are afraid to be seen crying. I read this book during my commute on the train but was so engrossed I did not care if I was being watched. I was so touched by this book I have given to all my dearest friends with the warning that they will be touched. I have worked with social services and court systems in two states. Yes - this may be the work of Ms. Pappano's creativity - but there are parts that ring very true. I fell in love with each child, Allana, Josie and Brendan. All very different believable little personalities striving for one common goal - to keep their little family together with a little help from devine intervention. This is not just a holidy season book. This is the first book in a wonderful series that reminds the reader even in the worst of times we must hang on to our hope.

The first time I read this book, I cried at the end! I dont normally cry reading a book, but this was a really great story. I recommend it and all the other ones in the Bethlehem series!

I had read Pappano's work, Enchanted Season first, so I knew a little of the outcome of the book. Even knowing the end result, the book was a wonderful story and kept my interest all night. I couldn't put it down. Very lovable characters...I wish I could live in Bethlehem!