Christmas Angels by Nancy Naigle – a Review

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Description:
Growing up, Liz Westmoreland dreamed of taking over her grandparents inn located in the small mountain town of Angels Creek only for it to be sold before she ever got the chance. While browsing the internet, she stumbles upon a listing for what looks to be the picturesque inn and it’s set to go to auction. Liz places a bid, and by a miracle, wins the auction. But when she gets there she finds the property in significant disrepair.

When Matt Hardy narrowly lost the inn and property that butted his land, he just hoped it wasn’t another city slicker coming to make matters worse after the previous owners gutted the place for an art gallery. But the minute he recognized the sweet, freckle-faced girl from his childhood and heard her plans to reopen the inn, he jumps at the chance to help his childhood crush restore a place where he made so many fond memories.

While working on repairs, Liz and Matt discover her grandmother’s collection of angels in one of the cabins. When the angels start mysteriously showing up all over the inn, she begins to look at them as reassurance—that restoring the inn is what she’s meant to do. But when an accident leaves Liz feeling like she made a mistake, will Matt—and the residents of Angels Creek—be able to show Liz that she’s found a home? And possibly true love as well?

Review:

Christmas Angels by Nancy Naigle is another one of her sweet Christmas romances.  We meet our heroine, Liz Westmoreland, at the start, as she makes a decision that will change her life forever.   Liz makes a spur of the moment decision to purchase a B&B that her grandparents used to own in Angels Creek, which she has so many fond memories. It has been many years since she stayed in the town of Angels Creek ,as well as in the B&B; but Liz is excited to return to her happy place.  When she arrives, she finds the place in deep disrepair, with the former owners having just about gutted the place.  Liz is determined to find someone to break down the costs involved in restoring the place, and hope to fulfill her dream.

Matt Hardy, our hero, remembers Liz when she was a childhood friend, but she does not remember him from all those years ago; unbeknownst to Liz, he also put a losing bid on the property.   Liz meets many people who remember her grandparents, with everyone welcoming her and being very friendly, hoping she will decide to move forward.  When she meets Matt, she is thrilled that he did an evaluation of what needs to be done, and when he makes a bid to help fix up the place, she accepts.

Matt begins the renovation fast, bringing in men to start, as he and Liz review the plans to restore the Inn.  Liz is always weighing whether she is making the right choice to spend more money, even though Matt keeps the costs as low as possible.   When Liz has an accident that fractures her ankle, she becomes despondent that perhaps she should give up. But the friends and the wonderful town in Angels Creek will step up to help Liz.

Matt was a great guy, everyone loves him and he found himself attracted to Liz, going out of his way to help her.  Liz on the other hand was determined not to become involved with anyone that works for her, though in a short time she began to weaken her resolve.  Matt was the perfect guy, always helping everyone, caring about all his neighbors and friends; and Liz begins to see him differently.  I also loved Matt’s dog Elvis, whom Liz also fell in love with.   There were some wonderful secondary characters that made this heartwarming story even better.

Christmas Angels was a wonderful enjoyable, sweet, heartwarming storyline, with a great couple, fantastic small-town atmosphere and a great romantic couple.  I really enjoyed this story, and finished it in one day.  Christmas Angels was very well written by Nancy Naigle, as well as having a Christmas background story, filled with love, life, family and friends.  This is a perfect holiday book you should read.  

Reviewed by Barb

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