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    Candlelight Christmas
    Candlelight Christmas
    Candlelight Christmas
    Audiobook6 hours

    Candlelight Christmas

    Written by Susan Wiggs

    Narrated by Joyce Bean and Christina Traister

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    About this audiobook

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs invites you to an unforgettable Christmas in the Catskills

    A single father who yearns to be a family man, Logan O’Donnell is determined to create the perfect Christmas for his son, Charlie. The entire O’Donnell clan arrives to spend the holidays in Avalon, a postcard-pretty town on the shores of Willow Lake, a place for the family to reconnect and rediscover the special gifts of the season.

    One of the guests is a newcomer to Willow Lake—Darcy Fitzgerald. Sharp-witted, independent and intent on guarding her heart, she’s the last person Logan can see himself falling for. And Darcy is convinced that a relationship is the last thing she needs this Christmas.

    Yet between the snowy silence of the winter woods and the toasty moments by a crackling fire, their two lonely hearts collide. The magic of the season brings them each a gift neither ever expected—a love to last a lifetime.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateOct 29, 2013
    ISBN9781455837144
    Candlelight Christmas
    Author

    Susan Wiggs

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    • 4/5
      A feel-good holiday romance in beautifully described settings that answers the age-old question: "Can two (2) broken hearts by divorce find their forever love?"This novel is #10 in the Lakeshore Chronicles Series but I enjoyed as a stand-alone.
    • 5/5
      Candlelight Christmas is a superbly written novel that has a lovely cast of characters and a compelling storyline. In this latest addition to the Lakeshore Chronicles series, Susan Wiggs expertly blends complex life issues with a charming romance and the resulting story is a magical love story that tugs at the heartstrings.

      Candlelight Christmas is a leisurely paced romance between Logan O'Donnell and Darcy Fitzgerald. At the end of summer, they are introduced by Logan's matchmaking sister India who just happens to be Darcy's best friend. While there is a spark of interest on both sides, the timing is just not quite right for them to pair up. Fast forward to Thanksgiving where the two share a hot kiss and that spark between them gets a little more notice from both Darcy and Logan. But it is not until Darcy joins the O'Donnell family for Christmas that their relationship gets the attention it so richly deserves.

      Since her divorce, Darcy has been fiercely guarding her heart. She has decided the only way to protect herself from ever feeling that much pain again is to avoid any type of emotional entanglement. While she is not averse to casually dating, she does not plan on getting too seriously involved and men with children are definitely off limits.

      Logan's marriage may have ended in divorce, but he still dreams of having a large family. He is devoted to his son Charlie and he treasures the time they have together. After returning Charlie to his ex at the end of their latest visit, Logan is struck by the realization that he needs to make some changes to his life. He jumps at the chance to purchase his favorite ski lodge and throws himself into making a go of his new business. The only thing missing in his life is the big family he has always longed for.

      While there is a romantic element in Candlelight Christmas, the story mainly focuses on the changes Logan and Darcy are making in their personal lives. Without the growth of the characters, a romance between them would be impossible. Once they redefine their ideas of what they want out of a relationship, their romance falls easily into place. The beauty of the Christmas season is the perfect backdrop for them to explore their burgeoning relationship.

      The dynamics of their respective families add another dimension to both the storyline and the characters' growth and development. While Darcy is quite close to her parents and sisters, her interactions with them are pretty limited due to the complicated past with her ex-husband's family. Logan's decision to buy the ski lodge is met with his father's disapproval and that in turn revives his feelings of inadequacy that stem from past mistakes.

      The children in Candlelight Christmas invoke many of the "awww, how sweet" moments. Charlie is a typical kid in many ways but he is a little more mature than his contemporaries because of his parents' divorce. The circumstances of Charlie's close friend Andre bring another realistic facet to the storyline and together these two manage to find a little mischief that brings Charlie closer to Darcy. While both kids are a little worldly wise, they still retain a blind faith that Christmas will bring them their greatest wishes.

      Candlelight Christmas is sure to be a hit with old and new fans of this wonderful series. Susan Wiggs keeps the Lakeshore Chronicles fresh and interesting with inventive storylines and the addition of new characters. While characters from previous novels make guest appearances, newcomers to the series will feel right at home in this warm and loving community.
    • 4/5
      A feel-good holiday romance in beautifully described settings that answers the age-old question: "Can two (2) broken hearts by divorce find their forever love?"This novel is #10 in the Lakeshore Chronicles Series but I enjoyed as a stand-alone.
    • 5/5
      A very engaging read to set the stage for the Christmas Holidays in the picturesque setting of Catskill Mountains (which I love). I have read most of Susan’s Lakeshore Chronicles series, so always excited to catch up with familiar characters. If you read her earlier books you will recall Logan- when he and Daisy were together and their son Charlie.

      Logan gets his shot at happiness again as a much more mature father. Darcy is a newcomer to Willow Lake (friend of his older sister). These two have a lot in common and find their way in this beautiful town to connect with family and friends with some romance to set the mood for the holidays. Glad to see Logan buying the resort and out of the boring insurance business. I would encourage you to read the entire series.
    • 4/5
      My Review: Candlelight Christmas4 starsCandlelight Christmas has everything you want in a Christmas story. Family, friends, cute kids, caring about others, likeable characters who you care about and want to see things workout for everyone. People that try and make Christmas better for others. Logan only has his son summer and holidays. He loves his son and tries to be there for him. He goes out of his way for his son's new best friend. Because he can and cares for him. I really admired Logan.Darcy does not want to make holidays worse for her family, ex-husband and stepchildren so she spends holidays with her friends family. Darcy does not want anything do again with a single father and his kids. She and Logan feel really close fast.Their are a lot of cute animals in this story that enrich it and make holidays better.Plot Logan decides to make a lot of changes and risks in his life now. He sells his old business and house to but a ski lodge and opens his house for Christmas their instead of Florida like always. He agrees to take care of two kids while their mom has to be gone over Christmas. Even lets his sister and her friends and family come and enjoy Christmas together. Lots of charm and lots of love that make the holidays inviting.Good clean story that draws you into their lives as they celebrate the holidays.I was given this ebook for purpose of reviewing it. All opinions are mine.10/29/2013 PUB Harlequin Harlequin MIRA 336 pages ISBN 9780778314745
    • 5/5
      Like I have said in many of my other reviews, I adore Christmas romance stories! Every year I am searching for a new batch to read. I am so glad that I read Candlelight Christmas by Susan Wiggs - it is a quick, uncomplicated story that is as comforting as a warm, fuzzy blanket on a snowy afternoon.The book revolves around Logan O'Donnell, who is familiar to fans of The Lakeshore Chronicles Series. He is divorced from Daisy and is co-parenting his 9 yr old son Charlie. He is very much a family type of guy, and he is trying to make the holiday special for his son. We also meet Darcy Fitzgerald, who is a newcomer to Avalon, and has recently gone through a rather tumultuous divorce. Both Logan and Daisy have had their hearts bruised, and are reluctant to surrender themselves to the possibility of finding love again.Since I am already a huge fan of Susan Wiggs AND The Lakeshore Chronicles series, Candlelight Christmas was like the star on the top of the Christmas tree - the perfect addition to an already wonderful thing! I have thoroughly enjoyed all the books in the series, and I hope it never ends. Susan describes Avalon so beautifully that each return is always a greatly anticipated journey. I can't wait to see what is going on with the characters that I have become so fond of.So, if you are already a fan of Susan's, you probably have already read this book, but if you haven't discovered her yet, now is the time to start. I would highly recommend The Lakeshore Chronicles Series. Candlelight Christmas is the 10th book in the series, but I feel that it could also be read as a stand-alone story as well.If you are looking for a little something to add some sparkle to your holiday reading list, this just may be what you are looking for.I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
    • 3/5
      Logan O’Donnell is a successful businessman in the small Willow Lake shore town of Avalon. He and his ex-wife amicably share custody of their son, Charlie. Logan misses having a family. Darcy Fitzgerald is once burned, twice shy. Her ex cheated on her with his ex-wife. She isn’t looking for a relationship, especially with another man with an ex-wife and child. She learned her lesson the hard way.When Darcy and Logan meet the attraction is instant, growing over a series of family get-together encounters.CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS is my first book by Ms.Wiggs. It’s a sweet tale of second chance love with some tasty looking recipes at the end of most chapters. Logan and Darcy are likeable and suit each other to a tee. They’re likeable but perfect. I prefer a flaw or imperfection here and there, it makes the characters realistic. It’s hard to relate to and connect with perfection. Nor can I say CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS was predictable or formulaic. In both instances I would expect more conflict, some kind of friction, but there really isn’t any. Easy to pick up and easy to put down, CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS is a pleasant break from tenser, more involved reads. If you’re looking for a relaxing read with a greeting card-perfect Christmas, CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS is just the ticket.Reviewed by Ivy for Miss Ivy's Book Nook
    • 3/5
      Pure Christmas fluff, but that's what it's supposed to be.
    • 3/5
      Logan finally gets the girl. Not quite as engaging as most of the series, mainly because Logan just doesn't interest me all that much, and neither does Darcy.
    • 5/5
      New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs is a consummate writer who consistently delivers high-end Christian fiction, evoking deep emotion in readers with believable stories peopled by fascinating and memorable characters. What prompted the author for her choice of picture-perfect setting for the story which seeks to address the more complex issues of life: parenting and divorce, is beyond me but its beauty and grandeur of the locales tempers the grimness in certain parts of the story.Logan O’Donnell is a single father who deeply cares for his son Charlie who is separated from him. As Christmas nears he is determined to give him an unforgettable one, and moves to Avalon, a beautiful town on the shores of Willow Lake where Charlie was living, and invited the whole O’Donnell family members.One of the guests was a divorcee named Darcy Fitzgerald who is still reeling from her own painful divorce from Huntley Collins. As her sister was married to Huntley’s brother, she was not willing to spend the holidays with her family. To escape from them and shake off her discomfiture she had agreed to be in Avalon when invited by a friend.When Darcy meets her best friend’s brother Logan, she is determined not to let anything happen. Logan is also equally determined. But over a period of time and after several more meetings, it becomes apparent that they may not be strong enough to resist each other. Apart from themselves, they also have many obstacles: Huntley Collins, Darcy’s family, Charlie, and Logan’s own father.Will the magic of Christmas touch their lives and the lives of those people around them? Will Santa Claus bring them the gifts children look forward to every Christmas morning?Candlelight Christmas in The Lakeshore Chronicles series is powerful story of loss, separation and brokenness. It is also a compelling story of love, hope and redemption. The story is refreshingly different and the characters make the book a worthwhile read.
    • 4/5
      Candlelight Christmas by Susan WiggsLoved hearing of the legend of the Christmas pickle and the recipe!India's friend Darcy met Logan who was at the camp with Charlie. They start talking and Logan realizes Darcy does not like kids. They get interrupted and never make it back together for a drink later that night.India and Darcy do talk on the way home and she kinda liked Logan but just wants to remain single.Logan had moved to Avalon to be near his son Charlie but after the divorce and she married another and moved he's bored with selling insurance in town and only seeing Charlie a few times a year.Logan agrees to take both of the kids if Mrs. Martin needs him to.Logan wants to take over the ski lodge, he just needs backers.This book also follows Darcy's story and she's in the city working but her ex will be going to the family Thanksgiving dinner and she's decided to head to FL to be with India's family in the nice warm sun.Love the family feast and more what they do after, so caring, such good memories of teaching my grandson the hokey pokey.One morning Logan and Darcy are able to share the sight of dolphins and much more.Her job is setting up sports shoots for equipment she's promoting, names snowboarding and he invites her and the crew to his new job: Saddle Mountain. Because of her he had taken the risk of buying it..The Christmas holiday plans might change....Darcy misunderstands why Mrs. Martin is at the resort...and Logan can't understand why Darcy wouldn't want kids...They do learn more about one another...maybe all the Christmas cheer, decorations, food will bring them closer...Loved all the recipes and can't wait to try a few and catching up with all the others in the family that I remember from earlier books. Love that the book concentrates also on the kids problems, not just the adults. Priceless pickle prize at the end!I received this book from Net Galley via Harlequin MIRA in exchange for my honest review.