Yuletide Peril (Yuletide Series, Book 1) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense #12) [Mass Market Paperback]

Irene Brand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2005

Old House, New Secrets . . .

When Janice Reid and her younger sister, Brooke, moved into their ancestral home, threatening letters and ominous phone calls made it obvious they were not welcome in Stanton, West Virginia. But Janice had always dreamed of providing a stable, safe home for Brooke, and she was determined to stay, no matter who wanted them out.

For the first time, Lance Gordon, Brooke's principal, was worried about someone outside his small world -- a beautiful woman and her little sister. He was afraid the "pranks" would escalate -- and Janice would get hurt. Lance was determined to discover the source of the trouble, no matter what the cost.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Steeple Hill (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373442289
• ISBN-13: 978-0373442287
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,731,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a brilliant story of friendship, love and making fresh starts!, December 4, 2006

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Donna K. "bookcrosser" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yuletide Peril (Yuletide Series, Book 1) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense #12) (Mass Market Paperback)

One of the most appealing features of these Love Inspired books is the respectful way the characters interact with each other, even when faced with serious conflicts and stressful conditions. It's such a delightful change from the bickering dialogue, game-playing and dishonesty/secrets that's so prevalent in other romance novels! What a difference open communication and working together in a caring manner makes!

Another refreshing aspect these Love Inspired books offer is hope, even in the most dismal and down-and-out circumstances. The characters in this book gain their inner strength from their faith, and fortify themselves with scripture verses, yet it flows naturally and unobtrusively (unlike many other Christian novels that are overbearingly and unrealistically preachy.) This is the type of community readers would aspire to be a part of, amongst lovely people who we'd be happy and proud to call friends.

Overcoming the problems and solving the mystery added wonderful depth to the story, and the restoration of the ancestral home added colorful interest.

All-in-all, this was a well-written, wonderfully drawn story!