Together for Christmas: 5-B Poppy LaneWhen We TouchWelcome to Icicle FallsStarstruck (A Cedar Cove Novel)

"Together for Christmas" bring us 4 short Christmas stories by 4 great authors. We have Debbie Macomber with "5-B Poppy Lane" and it gives us another look at her wonderful series about Cedar Cove,Washington. "When We Touch" by Brenda Novak that is also part of a series. This is from her books about Whiskey Creek, California. "Welcome to Icicles" by Sheila Roberts and this is my first read from her about a town called Icicle Falls, Washington. The final story is "Starstruck" by RaeAnne Thayne which takes us to Cold Creek, Idaho.Each of these stories are quick, fun reads. It gives us a glimpse of the wonderful small towns mentioned. We get to know the people and families involved without having a book that might take you a couple of days or more to read. With the hectic schedules of the Holidays it is a way to relax and get through a short, but great story.

So far, I've only read When We Touch by Brenda Novak. I'm excited to read the other stories because I'm sure they are just as wonderful. Here is my review for When We Touch.I've been reading the Whiskey Creek books out of order. I started with #3 then read #4, but now I have gone back to where it all started. This series has a great group of characters, and I have had no trouble following along even though I have not read them in order. However, this novella has added quite a bit to the story. I can't wait to read #1 and #2 now. It will add so much more depth and detail to the Whiskey Creek I know. You can't go wrong with this series. Even if you are reading it out of order. If you want to just try the series and see if you like it, this novella is a great place to start!

I liked the Debbie MaComber, Shelia Roberts and Raeanne Thayne stories but not so much Brenda Novak's. I had read about Olivia and Brandon in a prior book. I didn't like Noele then and I did not like her now. Not sure that anything, even Christmas, could make up for what she did to Olivia. I am not sure I could ever forgive her. So all in all, it was an ok book but I was disappointed.

I like the authors and stories, however, they are mostly old ones that I have previously read and do not care to purchase what I have already read. There was no way for me to know what stories were included

Just perfect for reading during the holiday season! Love, family, a little snag or two. ..plus the beauty of winter and Christmas woven in to the setting...And the perfect length!

Really great stories to set that holiday feeling. Loved the family presents. The writer used words to paint the scene for a joyest, warm feeling.

I love to read Christmas books all year long. They bring a warm comforting feeling to me.

Love every book that I have read by Debbie Macomber You feel like you are part of their family. The characters in the stories are people you would like to meet and be friends with.

Liked the book