I am beyond excited to be reviewing one of the best holiday novels of 2022. Once Upon a Winter Wonderland will have you humming Walking in a Winter Wonderland while you read through one of the craziest lead ups to a Christmas wedding that I have ever heard!

Whatever could possibly go wrong with a wedding goes wrong in the days leading up to Boone and Vivien’s wedding, characters that were introduced in Then Came You, one of my favorites from the Deep Haven series, and Once Upon a Winter Wonderland is four unique stories focused on those in and around the chaos.

It felt good to be back in Deep Haven! This novel is full of characters, some I have had the pleasure of previously being introduced to, and others new to me, but everyone charming nonetheless. The length of each novella is perfect for a quick read, and I loved how seamlessly they each tied in with one another. There is a flow from one story to the next without any effort, and while being four separate novellas they are also formed into one cohesive narrative, which was perfection!

This was hands down one of the best holiday novels I’ve read this season, and could quite possibly end up being one of my favorites this season! It’s got drama without being overly dramatic, suspense, love, stepping out in faith, all with oodles of holiday goodness. It has such a unique charm and vibe that I just ate up and honestly, as far as holiday reads go, it can’t get much better than this!

*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own. ( )

This is the best Christmas anthology I have read this season. So much fun! I loved how the four stories tie into the big overarching theme of Vivien and Boone's epic Christmas wedding. In the midst of a crazy snowstorm, a missing Mustang, an accidental fire, and a terrible misunderstanding, these authors bring to life an unforgettable wedding celebration in the unforgettable town of Deep Haven.

In "A Beautiful Sight", Vivien and Boone learn what it truly means to trust each other and be all in, despite flaws and imperfections. This story digs deeper into what it means to pledge one's life to another while in the throes of heady love - it compliments the last story "Sleigh Bells Ring" where Bob and Marilyn, Stella's parents, relearn what it means to be committed and all in after more than 40 years of marriage and ministry.

I loved Duke and Zuri's love story in "We're Happy Tonight" and how Zuri's true beauty turned Duke's grinch-like heart into soft malleable one. "Snow is Glistening" finally has Romeo finding his perfect match in Stella - where sense of abandonment, inadequacy, and fear of disappointing others melt away as they learn to help each other.

It's a must-read for this Christmas season. I received the book from the publisher via JustRead Publicity Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own. ( )