The Christmas Clause

by Meg Easton

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A hockey star who can’t wait to skip town. A videographer whose career relies on him.

The Denver Glaciers’ new right-wing hockey player, Connor Greene, is far from jolly this Christmas. Being traded to a new team 8 days before Christmas and returning to his hometown of Mountain Springs brings more than festivities— it brings back teenage memories he’d rather forget in the city he never wanted to live in again. And now, he has to squeeze in video shoots of Christmas festivities in his hometown to help boost his new team’s reputation. The bright spot in all of it is the intriguing woman behind the camera.

Katie Allred is a spirited videographer with big dreams for her fledgling videography business, and her newest client will make or break her business. If Connor shines as the star everyone sees, her footage will be gold. But if it spirals down like their disastrous first shoot, her business dreams could shatter like thin ice.

As Connor finds himself out of his depth in a sea of wrapping paper, mischievous kids, and a Santa Hat family competition that puts MasterChef to shame, he starts to see more in Katie than just her camera skills. But he’s been secretly planning a hasty retreat from this town for good, and Katie fears getting too close to a man who might leave as quickly as he appeared.

Get ready for a heartwarming ride filled with mishaps, merriment, and those magical moments that make the holiday season unforgettable. This sweet and funny romance will have you rooting for love, laughing at life’s unpredictability, and maybe, just maybe, believing in love and the magic of Christmas.

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Book Details

Genre

Contemporary Romance

Subgenre

Holiday (Christmas, Valentine’s, etc.), Small Town, Sports

Series

A Mountain Springs Christmas • Book 3

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

December 5, 2023

Language Versions

English

Narration Type

Human

Fiction Form

Novella

Editorial Reviews

"This book was so much fun. It's full of laughter and Christmas cheer; I was so here for it. I was giggling at the beginning and joyful throughout almost all of it."

- You've Got Book Mail

"If you are in the mood for a family Christmas, super creative traditions, hockey hero and independent heroine, then make sure you pick up this book. It had so much heart and sweet romance, I am already looking forward to reading it again."

- Probably Bookin It

"So many holiday and winter vibes and cuter than any Hallmark romance I have seen. Add in the hockey element and it is it any wonder this was a five star read for me? Delightful and sweet in every way, this book needs to be on your holiday reading list!"

-Marilee Loves to Read

Fun and Romantic

This is such a fun story filled with lots of emotions. Conners trade doesn't put him where he wants him and that shines through at the beginning of the story. Seeing his growth and Katie's excitement over things brings the story to a enjoyable ending. I loved the epilog for the series at the end seeing the characters a few years from now.

Hockey and Romance - Perfect

I was already in love with this huge growing family, and Katie and her hockey playing Connor were a perfect way to end the series. It was interesting to read about what went into making Katie's videos. Also interesting to read about trading players and the ramifications of that. Another great romance story with a Christmas theme.

Trust

Connor is trades and ends up in a town that has bad memories of his parent's divorce. When Connor meets Katie, there are instant sparks. The problem is Katie doesn't want to live anywhere else, and Connor isn't sure he wants to stay. They have to trust God and themselves to work things out.

Wonderful finale!

A very funny and sweet Christmas book as well as a great finale for the series. When Connor Greene gets abruptly traded to the Denver Glaciers shortly before Christmas he doesn’t realize the impact it will be making on his life. He had lived in the small town of Mountain Springs just outside of Denver during his rebellious teenage years. His mother took him across the country for a fresh start. Now he is back and has to face some of the same people he grew up with. Katie Allred was one of those people he wanted to avoid but it appears she has the contract to be his videographer. Will they be able to set the past behind them where it belongs?