Christmas is approaching, and Lena Markham finds herself penniless, friendless, and nearly hopeless. She is trying to restart her life after false accusations landed her in prison, but job opportunities are practically nonexistent. When a secondhand red coat unexpectedly lands her a job as Mrs. Santa at a department store, Lena finally thinks her luck is changing. But can she keep her past a … secret?
This tender story about fresh starts will charm readers as all of Melody Carlson’s Christmas offerings do. Full of redemption and true holiday spirit, Christmas at Harrington’s will be readers’ newest Christmas tradition.
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I actually bought this book years ago and put it in my book case . There it set for almost a decade because I thought I had read it already. I decided to re-read it again this Christmas but after getting into the book nothing was familiar about the story. Imagine that ! And what a story it was! One of Melody Carlson’s best Books I’ve read and my …
A lovely read, especially during the Christmas season.
I read it at Christmas time and really enjoyed it.
From the start, I knew this was going to be a wonderful holiday read! It was exactly what I need right now too!
A story about starting over and second chances with a holiday twist. It had every element I was looking for in a holiday read to cheer my spirit and get me in the mood. Though there was a couple of sadder elements, they are also what …
An absolute must read for this Christmas season and a wonderful lesson for everyone of all ages!! Never a disappointment to read a book by Melody Carlson.
Cute book with heartwarming characters and engaging storyline. It definitely geared me up for Christmas when I read it!
Lena Markham is leaving Indiana to make a fresh start. When she arrives in Minnesota she has no money, no job, and no one to call friend. False accusations had put her in prison and finding a job will be very difficult, especially in a town where employment opportunities are slim. At least she has a room to call her own for a month. Lena also met …
I really enjoyed this clean, Christmas Romance. This is one of the ones I bought at a library sale. I voluntarily chose to review it and I’ve given it a 5* rating. I really loved how the problems and a way they resolved themselves. I really felt for the heroine and how it all resolved. Might need a tissue or 2.
I always enjoy her books.
It was a wonderful story. Found it very inspiring.
Lena is a young woman who was pressured by her unloving father to marry a dishonest man. Before being sent to jail, she had trusted her husband. She spent eight years in prison for a crime she did not commit. After her release, Lena vowed to rebuild her reputation and her life. Lena went to a new town, with a selfless wish to help others, and she …
Enjoyed the book. The storyline was a bit predictable.
About the quality of a B rated Hallmark Christmas movie.
This book kept me coming back. A good read to encourage all of us in trusting God even when bad things have happened in our lives
A very nice story!
i read it during the holidays, and it was a light and easy read!
Fabulous book. A realistic peak into life renewed faith and the meaning of Christmas. Loved it
Just read this! Awesome. Great characters. Story so teal and captivating. I laughed & cried. Fabulous read!!
WAS FUN TO READ
A great read. Loved the story.i would have liked another chapter to the ending on how everyone moved on.
This was a lovely read!
Wonderful, sweet Christmas story.