*Previously seen in the Comfort & Joy boxset.Kendall Jackson is the proud owner of Heartfalls’ bookstore, The Cozy Shelf. Her life is one straight out of the pages, except she’s missing that leading man. Although she has a crush on the handsome auto mechanic, Quinton Hendricks, Kendall wants an old-fashioned type of romance—the stuff swoon-worthy romance books are made of. But Quinton seems … Quinton seems to need a little prodding.
Something about Kendall sparks hope in Quinton Hendricks that love could be his again. Only being abandoned by his ex-wife has made him cautious to the point of non-moving.
Can two people hesitant on second chances find love as they Deck the Shelves?
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Love, love, love this story! Author Toni Shiloh delivers another great story that caught me from the first page and I couldn’t stop reading. These are characters I would love to meet in “real life”. Bookstores are my favorite and to have a story set in The Cozy Shelf is awesome. Will the bookstore help Kendall find love? Read and find out what happens in this sweet, inspirational story. I received a copy of this book from the author and this is my personal honest opinion. No review was required.
I’m not a huge fan of Christmas stories but I am a big fan of this one! While I personally prefer to keep the celebration of this sacred holiday simple and quiet, I can definitely appreciate the joy and enthusiasm people (and fictional characters) like Kendall Jackson possess!
Quinton reminds me so much of my real-life hero, quiet, hard-working, a wonderful daddy, and swoony! The family dynamics within his multi-generational household warmed my heart (I’m not volunteering for that living plan but it’s so sweet to read about how others might make it work).
I highly recommend this novella! It has heart and depth and humor and it’s perfect for the busy Advent season or any time of year!
I borrowed this book through the Kindle Unlimited program and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Love, love, LOVED IT! A super cute and fun read. One of my very favorite books by this author! Highly recommended!
A wonderful Christmas novella by Toni Shiloh! I loved how a lot of the story took place in a bookstore, and I did a little happy dance when one of my new favorite authors Sarah Monzon was mentioned in the novella! If you’re looking for a sweet, heartwarming Christmas novella, you need to read Deck the Shelves! You will not be disappointed!
This was such a sweet love story! Quinton and Kendall were wonderful characters who had both been hurt in the past and weren’t sure love was worth the risk. I enjoyed the strong faith components and getting to know the community of friends in Heartfalls! You won’t want to miss this wonderful Christmas love story!
Toni Shiloh does a great job making her readers feel right at home in Heartfalls. I felt like a customer at Kendall’s cozy bookshop watching the sweet romance develop between Kendall & Quintin. Sweet story that would make a good Hallmark Christmas movie.
So cute! And familiar. Made me think of me and my husband. He’s a mechanic and I’m a book nerd.
“Deck the Shelves” by Toni Shiloh is a wonderful reminder that Christmas is the time for romance and fun. The sweet story line of Kendall Jackson and Quinton Hendricks illustrates the love of God through second chances within the setting of Christmas, when we celebrate the gift of a second chance that God sent us through the birth of Jesus. The hope, humor, and romance that exudes from this book would make it perfect for a Hallmark Christmas movie, but it is simply a joy to read.
Disclaimer: I have read and reviewed this book of my own accord. All opinions are my own.
Toni Shiloh brings the sleepy town of Heartfalls, New York vibrantly to life inside this bookishly delightful Christmas Novella. Step into the Cozy Shelf bookstore and meet our heroine, Kendall Jackson. Be sure to grab a hot drink from the hospitality table, and take your time browsing the wide array of books.
Kendall finds enjoyment getting lost in the pages of a good book. She enjoys reading to the children when they come in for story time and the cozy community within the warm walls of the bookstore. Sparks fly when Quinton Hendricks visits, but often Kendall is too shy to talk to him beyond a few words. Her friends suggest dropping a note inside his bag the next time he stops in and purchases a book.
After being abandoned by his x-wife only months after the birth of their son, Quinton Hendricks is cautious about forming an attachment to the beautiful bookstore owner. But he can’t seem to stop his racing heart and tangled emotions whenever she is near.
With strong threads of faith and the reminder that God will lead us to his perfect plan in our lives if we let go of our fears and trust Him. This heartwarming Christmas Novella is sure to not only put a smile on your face but get you into the Christmas mood.
(I purchased a copy of this book for my personal collection.)
Loved this book so much. All the feels! A bookstore owner. A handsome mechanic, Quinton…and an old fashioned romance had me swooning. High recommendations for a cozy Christmas romance.