A Christmas novella with cookie recipes included!The Timberton Hotel has always provided a perfect Christmas retreat for regular guests, as well as newcomers. But the small town of Timberton, Montana, hasn’t been the same since resident chef and artist, Mist, arrived, bringing a unique new age flavor to the old western town. When guests check in for the holidays, they bring along worries, fears … worries, fears and broken hearts, unaware that Mist has a way of working magic in people’s lives. Old-fashioned time spent together, exquisite food, conversation and a snowball or two offer guests a chance to trade sadness for hope. One thing is certain: no matter how cold winter’s grip is on each guest, no one leaves Timberton without a warmer heart.
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Kind of boring , didn’t finish it
I kept waiting for something to develop… wouldn’t recommend
This is a Christmas Story that you can enjoy along with the characters at the Timberland Hotel, and leave with the spirit of Christmas warming your heart. But, be prepared, you’ll be disappointed when you find you’re at the end, wanting more, but delighted with all the yummy recipes you can try on your own to sweeten you’re own memories as you share with others.
Mistletoe At Moonglow – This is my first story by this author and I enjoyed this lovely, clean novella. Told in a smooth flowing, conversational style with a good mix of likable characters and an interesting story set around Christmas at a hotel in a small town. The story is heavily into the Christmas part of love, kindness and caring for others. I got the impression this isn’t the first time in this small town, but there weren’t many references to the past; and those mentioned didn’t interrupt the flow of the story. This is an interesting, quickly read story perfect for winding down with a cuppa and a furbaby. Since there’s a cookie swap involved in the story, the cookie recipes from a variety of sources follow the ending. Some good and some OK, but plenty for everyone’s taste. Later when I read the first two books, this book was full of spoilers, but at least, I had the background. 4*
Above The Bridge #1 – After reading Mistletoe At Moonglow, I was happy to find more books in this series. I’ve been using them as my “bedtime” reads. This is a clean, well written, interesting story using a conversational writing-style with likable, believable characters. The storylines are intriguing, along with good historical research adding depth to the story. The in depth details about the terrain and clothing and food shows the background of the author as a travel writer. Take this story as entertainment since the only way to solve the mystery of the location is time-travel, which while predictable is a good addition since reality doesn’t solve this mystery. Needs editing, but the flow of the story isn’t interrupted. 4*
Moonglow Cafe #2 – Paige returns to the West and this time got on my nerves with her actions. This story is clean, well written with interesting ongoing and new storylines. The characters are still likable and believable, and the new characters add intrigue. Paige is snooping under the guise of investigating, but I find the behavior disrespectful and despicable. She’s damaging walls, taking things and going through Betty’s office without regard for others. Add to lying about her actions instead of telling the truth to her friends. There’s a part of the story where her snooping gets her into big trouble and I found this part of the story unrealistic. There’s a head injury, but the drama placed on what she’s going through is over the top. The ground covered is 200 feet and the impression is given that she’s going miles. She has a long way to travel after making a discovery, but that discovery is found within feet of her later. Not consistent or realistic. Again, the in depth details about the terrain and clothing and food shows the background of the author as a travel writer and maybe a little too much after having read Above the Bridge. There’s no time-travel but the ending about a certain discovery is very good. Again, Mistletoe Mist had a lot of spoilers for this book. Needs minor editing, but is better edited than ATB. 3*
This was a wonderful holiday short story. It was an easy read and really displayed the holiday magic. It sounded like a place I would like to visit.
I love these books but I also love the fact that there are recipes in the back of the book of what all the characters get to enjoy. They always sound so good.
I enjoyed the book mostly about the Christmas holiday. It is set around the holiday and cheerfulness rather than just to people. Debbie Gardner did this though the hotel staff and the Timberton townsfolk.
We meet up and learn about the hotel guest. Mist is new the first Christmas celebration and is in charge of the meals at Mistletoe at Moonglow. It a sweet loving charming story. Will the guess have a good holiday or will their sadness stay.
The owner of the hotel Betty has Mist as a helper and lets her stay there at Timberton Hotel. What will Mist have for Christmas eve meal for everyone. What will Christmas day bring for all. It is well written. I could see the love and tugging which each hotel member and staff member. I felt like I was part of the story and I was guest at the hotel.
Mist does something that get all the Hotel guest something to remember. You will be surprised what they are. They give you a tale of their story along the way.
I would highly recommend this book. I really liked the characters and twists of their stories. I would’ve liked it to go further though.
From the moment, you meet Mist and Betty at The Timberton Hotel, you’ll enjoy the thoughtful camaraderie and rich tapestry of life and friendship, love and loss. A quick read that leaves you wanting more, Deborah Garnet is an enchanting and delightful author.
Mistletoe at Moonglow is my first foray into Deborah Garner books and this is short novella, one thing that struck me that about it is that it didn’t seem to have any particular plot line at all but yet it was still engaging enough to keep you reading.
I felt there was very little back story of any of the characters to give me a feel for what has happened, especially to Mist, prior to ending up at the Timberton hotel.
The guest who all arrived to spend Christmas at the hotel all have an air of sadness around them, but Mist seems to be able to just know what to do to make everything all right for them. There is heartache for most of them but Mist – according one guest who is a child, is magical at bringing them all together and just knowing the right thing to do.
The descriptions make this seem a great place to spend Christmas alone or with family, and I loved the little collection of recipes at the end of the book , as boy does Mist cook soon lovely meals.
Its a strange little book but overall this is a heartwarming little Christmas novella, just missing a little backstory and more character development. I really want to know about Mist – but not sure what book would be best to get it or it is still to come?
This is a feel-good novel, filled with inspiring holiday ideas.
Really puts me in the mood for Christmas!
Sweet characters. Loved it!
Lovely quick read, will definitely read more books by her.
I loved this book and had to go find others in this series by this author. They didn’t disappoint, either!