Book Review, Blog Tour, & Giveaway: "The Hope of Christmas" by Jodi Wolfe, Terri Wangard, & Linda Shenton Matchett

About the Book

Title: The Hope of Christmas

Author: Jodie Wolfe, Terri Wangard, Linda Shenton Matchett

Genre: Historical Christmas

Release Date: November 24, 2017

Picking a Bride for Paul

When Teddy Love’s neighbor and best friend breaks his leg, she pitches in to do whatever she can to help him on his farm. But when he enlists her aid in finding a wife, she comes to realize she has feelings for him.

Paul Baker follows his heart mother’s wishes by looking for a bride from the East who is refined and gentile, two qualities Teddy isn’t. When his potential bride arrives, he finds himself comparing her to Teddy. How can he go back and change things before he makes the biggest mistake of his life?

Typhoon Prompting

A destroyer escort is among the smallest of warships, but the USS Tabberer has the heart of a giant. A typhoon threatens the US Fleet in the Pacific during World War II, days before Christmas. The men of the Tabberer stand tall as they rush to the aid of their fellow sailors. For Seaman Jerry Collier, the typhoon prompts a greater awareness of what he wants in life. First, though, they have to survive.

A Dr. in the House
Emma O’Sullivan is one of the first female doctors to enlist after President Franklin Roosevelt signs the order allowing women in the Army and Navy medical corps. Within weeks, Emma is assigned to England to set up a convalescent hospital, and she leaves behind everything that is familiar. When the handsome widower of the requisitioned property claims she’s incompetent and tries to get her transferred, she must prove to her superiors she’s more than capable. But she’s soon drawn to the good-looking, grieving owner. Will she have to choose between her job and her heart?

Archibald “Archie” Heron is the last survivor of the Heron dynasty, his two older brothers having been lost at Dunkirk and Trondheim and his parents in the Blitz. After his wife is killed in a bombing raid while visiting Brighton, he begins to feel like a modern-day Job. To add insult to injury, the British government requisitions his country estate, Heron Hall, for the U.S. Army to use as a hospital. The last straw is when the hospital administrator turns out to be a fiery, ginger-haired American woman. She’s got to go. Or does she?

My Thoughts

Picking a Bride for Paul: Having met Teddy Love in the novella "An Angel for the Cowboy" included in the collection "Let Love Spring", it was fun to see her get her own happily-ever-after. I thought it was cute how Essie and Kitty had to tell Teddy that she was in love with Paul. I can't wait for Kitty's story.

Typhoon Prompting: Typhoon Prompting is a story that doesn't fit easily into a cut and dried genre. It has some elements of romance and some adventure. Unlike most stories, it only follows the viewpoint of one character, Jerry Collier. It is a quick read and was well written. It is a companion story to Wheresoever They May Be and it was interesting to see more of what went on during the typhoon in more detail. There was some overlap, as well, as it shows the rescue of Gibson, who was in Wheresoever They May Be.

A Doctor in the House: At the beginning, when Emma was trying to treat the injured man, I thought maybe he'd turn out to be a fellow doctor and they would have to work together. I liked how it worked out better. It was interesting seeing both sides of a requisition order. The romance felt a little rushed, but with it being a novella, you kind of expect things to happen quickly. I don't think that this story ties in with any of Linda Shenton Matchett's other stories. 

About the Authors

Jodie Wolfe creates novels where hope and quirky meet. She’s been a semi-finalist and finalist in various writing contests and is a member of ACFW. When not writing she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, walking, and being a Grammie. Learn more at www.jodiewolfe.com.

Terri Wangard grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during the Lombardi Glory Years. Her first Girl Scout badge was the Writer. Holder of a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in library science, she lives in Wisconsin. Classic Boating Magazine, a family business since 1984, keeps her busy as an associate editor.

Linda Shenton Matchett is a journalist, blogger, author, and history geek. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, a stone’s throw from Fort McHenry, Linda has lived in historical places most of her life-from Edison, New Jersey (named for the famed inventor of the light bulb) and Washington, DC to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire (reputed to be the oldest summer resort in America). She volunteers at the Wright Museum of WWII and as a trustee for her local public library.

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Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 17

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Pursuing Stacie, December 21

Maureen’s Musings, December 22

Blossoms and Blessings, December 23

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Giveaway

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"The Hope of Christmas" is available in paperback:

• Paperback: 258 pages
• Publisher: Celebrate Lit Publishing (November 16, 2017)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0999145150
• ISBN-13: 978-0999145159
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches

and in Kindle edition:

• File Size: 1923 KB
• Print Length: 212 pages
• Publication Date: November 24, 2017
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
• Language: English
• ASIN: B077656725

I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received.