The Hope of Christmas Blog Tour

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?

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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.


My Review

Three short stories set around Christmas. 

Picking a bride for Paul by Jodie Wolfe 

Set in the late 1800’s , Paul sends for a mail order bride but actually love is right where he lives. Teddy is in love with Paul and vice versa but neither will admit it to anyone or themselves. Teddy finds out Paul has a broken leg and goes to help him out and finds out he is trying to get a mail order bride. Enjoyed this short story that is set around Christmas time. Love Teddy for being so patient and willing to help. 

Typhoon Prompting by Terri Wangard 

Jerry is in the Navy and on a ship during Christmas time, trying to survive the dangers of the war. To keep going he reads letters from his girl, Evelyn. She tells of things of home. A very interesting encounter of war and dangers of wind on a Navy ship. 

A Doctor in the House by Linda Shenton Matchett 

A woman doctor was very unusual during the war. Archie doesn’t like her at first. Will he change his mind. Emma is a military doctor in England during the war. This book was fast moving story. Enjoyed it a lot. Love Emma and how determined she is. 

I enjoyed all three stories, I received an advanced copy of the book from Celebrate Lit Publishers. 

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Giveaway

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