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Christmas Joy
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
15 posts | 6 read | 2 to read
"Joy Holbrook might be all work and no play, but that changes when her Aunt Ruby takes a fall that lands her in a rehabilitation center before the holidays. Joy takes a leave of absence from her job as a market researcher to run the family farm, even though the timing may hinder her chance at garnering the promotion of her dreams. Ben Andrews isn't your average accountant. He also happens to be the handiest man in Crystal Lake. He's helped his elderly neighbor, Ruby Johnson, decorate for the annual Christmas Home Tour--and win--the last several years. He's not about to let some drop-in granddaughter break their winning streak. Ruby seems overly concerned about Joy being able to handle Molly. Under the impression she's referring Molly the bunny that is one of the menagerie of animals, Joy's not worried at all until the next morning when a little girl named Molly shows up. For the sake of her aunt, Joy is forced to partner with Ben while Ruby is on the mend to help with preparation for the Christmas tour and, in the process finds her career-focused heart dreaming of a family. Will the magic of Christmas open her heart and realign her priorities?"--
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Octoberwoman
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it (some I‘ve had so long I don‘t even remember why!). Feel free to join in!

#ABookADay2024

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AshRaye
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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Mehso-so

I listened to the audiobook of this story. The narrator wasn't my favorite, but I still enjoyed the book. The story was entertaining, however, the romance just didn't seem to flow naturally. It almost felt forced at times. I liked everything else about it, though.

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Traci1
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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Watched 2 Christmas movies today, Good Morning Christmas (which I'd never seen) and Christmas Joy (which I had seen and loved and also read the book it's based on which is terrific). I am a sucker for super cheesy holiday movies.

Henry and I also caught a Puppy Dog Pals Christmas episode this morning.

+16 points for #merryreaders
#wintergames
@Clwojick
eta: +5 for the adaptation

Clwojick If it‘s a book/movie adaptation it gets another 5 pts! 3y
Traci1 @Clwojick oh, I forgot about that. Thanks! 3y
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ShananigansReads
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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Thank you @LibrarianRyan for adding some sparkly Christmas joy to my life today. I needed it.

#BBRC

LibrarianRyan yeah. I hope you enjoy it. I am never making those again! 4y
ShananigansReads @LibrarianRyan so I can brag that it‘s a limited edition? 😂😂😂 4y
LibrarianRyan @Bookjunkie57 yep. I only made 60 something???? 4y
ShananigansReads @LibrarianRyan you are probably still finding glitter randomly. 4y
LibrarianRyan @Bookjunkie57 Yep. I sewed them months ago, but only put the tops on before I mailed them. It was all over my living room, my dog who naps at my feet when it snows, and now my desk. The clean crew gave me a look 😔 4y
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mabell
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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I‘m sorry I‘m so late in posting this @CrowCAH but Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for my Christmas card!

I hope you had a terrific Christmas! 🎄❤️

CrowCAH You‘re super welcome 🥰 Yes, my Christmas was cheerful and my new year restive and productive! 5y
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MrBook
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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Almost time to take down this shelf I compiled after Thanskgiving on the dining room. *sighs* Have you read any of these?

#Christmas

IamIamIam None of these but mostly because I'm a grinch and the thought of Christmas gives me hives! I did pull this up on Serial Reader but I just wasn't feeling it. 😣 5y
GypsyKat I read A Nantucket Christmas last year and liked it. I also read Winter Street, I think. 😊 (edited) 5y
DivineDiana A substantial collection! ❤️ I have read 5y
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DGRachel I read Skipping Christmas when it came out, but that‘s the only one that looks familiar. 5y
erzascarletbookgasm Only the Backman 5y
Amor4Libros I‘ve read Skipping Christmas, I liked it! 5y
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Amiable
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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Five days ago, we moved. There are boxes piled everywhere. I still can't find the iron or the wineglasses (sad face! 🙁). But the sons came home for the holidays, and they can't conceive of a Christmas without a tree. So here we are. The things we do for our kids. Even when those kids are 24 and 21. 🙄

AmyG Ha. Our children will always be young to us. My daughters are coming in next week and we are doing a late Hanukkah...with gifts. They‘re 30. 🤣 Best wishes in your new home. It‘s a beautiful tree. 5y
Amiable @AmyG Thank you! It's a slow process, as I'm sure you know from your cross-country move. 😳 If I had my druthers I probably would have skipped the tree this year. But the boys were aghast at that idea. (edited) 5y
AmyG It must seem more like a home with a tree. 5y
Amiable @AmyG It does feel more cozy, 'tis true. 🙂 5y
MelissaSue81 Love it. 💗🎄 5y
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Lcsmcat
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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I came home from fighting the grocery store crowds to this lovely card from @CrowCAH ! Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you and yours! Being married to a church musician, I‘m lucky if we get our cards out by Epiphany.

CrowCAH You‘re super welcome! 😁 I hear ya, there‘s still some cards I need to write out, but they‘ll receive them in the Christmas season! 🎄 5y
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Traci1
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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I let my 16 year old choose my next read from my tbr stack. This was her pick. Starting it this morning. Hoping it'll put me in a festive (or at least moderately decent) mood. ☃️

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Godmotherx5
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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#MerryChristmas Littens & to anyone who has to work this #ChristmasDay. We are between gatherings & could not believe Starbucks was open. Loading up on caffeine to keep this old body going. Hugs to all who need them today 🤗
#Jingleshelves @bookloo @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks #SeasonsReadings2017 @RealLifeReading

Dragon Merry Christmas 🎄 6y
Godmotherx5 @dragon Happiness & joy to you. 6y
Dragon Thanks @Godmotherx5 😻🎄🐉 6y
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Cathythoughts Hugs to you ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Godmotherx5 @Cathythoughts Yay!!! I love hugs 🤗 6y
BekahPat My son is working at our local Starbucks today. He is excited because customers have been very generous to him and his co workers. 6y
MrBook Aww, merry Christmas!!! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Hugs!!!! Merry Christmas!! 6y
CareBear Merry Christmas! 6y
Godmotherx5 @BekahPat Huge thanks to your son. I‘ve worked the holidays & it can be more rewarding than the public imagines. 6y
JessClark78 Merry Christmas! 6y
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BookBabe
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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#BookNDinner! Mozzarella pesto pizza, extra-crispy wings, mozzarella sticks, garlic knots, and Pinot Noir. MMMmmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats!

Lucas.Rencher I'm jealous! 🍕🍷😀 6y
kspenmoll Wine label❤️ 6y
RaimeyGallant Want. 6y
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Lmstraubie
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💗💗💗💗💗💗

Cinfhen Sweet💕💕💕 6y
Tamra Is that an actual postcard, bc that‘s a wonderful repurpose idea! 6y
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SilversReviews CUTE!! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Tamra it‘s a card!! I loved them 😊❤️ 6y
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BookBabe
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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#BookNDinner! @MrBook cooked dinner for us tonight! 😊 Penne in a meat puttanesca sauce, warm peasant bread, and sparkling mineral water. Yum! 😋 This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats.

MisterWhitaker Looks delicious! Although, I wonder if I'm the only person who thinks of the Lemony Snicket books every time I see puttanesca? 6y
RadicalReader @MisterWhitaker me too haven‘t heard of it before seeing/ reading a Series of Unfortunate Events 6y
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BookBabe
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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#BookNDinner! Tasty chicken parm sandwich and antipasto salad with ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, mozzarella, and ranch. With Vanilla Coke. Yum! 😋 This has been another presentation of #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats!

benchley1 Man, your dinners look so good, clearly I'll have to invite myself 😉 6y
Avanders Everything about this: 😍 6y
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BookBabe
Christmas Joy: A Novel | Nancy Naigle
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This cold & snowy night proved the perfect opportunity to bake cookies for @MrBook and me to amp up the cozy factor, along with a pot of tea.😊❄️🍪☕️

MrBook 😍😍😍😍 6y
tpixie Yummy!! 6y
Cinfhen Sooooo cute ☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️ 6y
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Zelma Looks very cozy! 👍 6y
batsy Those cookies are adorable 😀 6y
JenlovesJT47 Love the cat mug! 6y
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