“I can already picture the film version of it.” Parade Magazine“If you love Hallmark movies, this is the holiday novel for you.” Better Homes & GardensShe’s trying to save the family candle company. He’s trying not to fall for Bayberry–and her–again. Kate Taylor knows what she wants in life: to one day run her family’s candle business, which is at the heart of the close-knit community of … wants in life: to one day run her family’s candle business, which is at the heart of the close-knit community of Bayberry, Vermont. But the company isn’t doing well.
Wesley Adams is on the fast track to be an assistant vice president at his financial firm in Manhattan. Before the promotion is announced, he’s sent to this small town from his past to do an analysis of the candle company.
He doesn’t expect to bump into his childhood crush, Kate, and when he does, sparks fly. As he spends time in Bayberry, he falls for the town’s Christmas traditions–and for her. But he has a responsibility to submit an honest report. Will it extinguish Kate’s dreams…along with any chance they have for a future together?
This heart-warming romance contains a free Hallmark original recipe for Cast Iron Beef Stew.
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4 star review of Christmas In Bayberry by Jennifer Faye
Jennifer Faye is a new author to me and Christmas in Bayberry was a festive read. I liked Ms.Faye’s style of writing and felt as though I was a part of the magic of Bayberry. This book was full of quirky characters that were entertaining to read about. It was a heart warming and enjoyable read.
I really liked Kate Taylor and Wes Adams, they were easy to relate to and Kat’s friends and their families were great secondary characters. Will the magic of the holiday season bring happiness and a re connection for Kate and Wes?
Bayberry sounds like a beautiful place to live or visit and I found this story to be full of hope, love and family, of second chances and fate. A festive and sweet story that will get you in the mood for the holiday season.
I received a copy of this book through the publisher via Netgalley.
I love all Christmas stories and especially any story with Vermont as the setting so was very excited to read this one. The story is well written and ends in happily-ever-after but I felt it was predictable. Could I have closed the book half way through and still known how it would end? Yes I could have. The author is talented but I personally felt I have seen this plot many times before and only the names were changed. However, If this were to be made into a Hallmark movie then I will be all in with a bowl of popcorn and ready to watch.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
Picture yourself all dressed-up, dancing to All I Want for Christmas is You at the Bayberry Candlelight Dance on Christmas Eve. You would enjoy the occasion as much as I think you will enjoy this story, Christmas in Bayberry by Jennifer Faye.
This is a truly delightful Christmas Romance book. Bayberry is a small town built around The Bayberry Candle Company, the town”s major employer. Bayberry Candle Company is experiencing some financial difficulty and a consultant is brought in to assess the situation and make recommendations. Wesley Adams has to examine the books and give his advice to Kate Taylor’s Aunt Penny, the company owner. Wes lived in Bayberry for a short time when he was a teenager and had a crush on Kate. Now that he is back in Bayberry and gets to spends lots of time with Kate and they become more than friends. Wes fears his job will spoil his new relationship with Kate.
I loved the Christmas spirit in Bayberry. In addition to the Candlelight Dance on Christmas Eve there’s a special tree lighting ceremony in the town square complete with a singalong of Christmas songs and other festivities like toboggan races. The townsfolk decorate beautifully with lots of candles, of course. Just walking around town kicks in the Christmas spirit. All the characters are very likable, especially Kate and Wes. Readers who like small town Christmas Romances will really enjoy this book.
Thank you NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.