Christmas Gems-Christine DeSmet, Karen Wiesner, Jane Toombs and Carrie S. Masek

Christmas Gems
Christine DeSmet, Karen Wiesner, Jane Toombs and Carrie S. Masek
Whiskey Creek, 2011, $17.95
ISBN: 9781603135108

“The Christmas Magi of Birch Bay” by Christine DeSmet. In Birch Bay, Wisconsin war widow Vienna runs her grandma’s gift shop. When she's evicted from her rental due to owning pets, her nerdy school days rival Joseph offers her a gift that would solve her problems but what does she owe him. Whimsical

“Wings of Love” by Karen Wiesner. In Fever, Texas Mac falls in love with interior designer Amanda and asks her to join him on his ranch. However, he finds himself frequently working away from home until an injury forces him back on the ranch only Amanda gave up on him. Exciting.

“A Christmas Surprise” by Jane Toombs. Penelope watches her two years old brother Sammy. While he sleeps, she goes on a bike ride with Hank. When she comes back home, Sammy is missing. She tells her parents. Believing her parents would be better off without her, Penelope leaves. She meets Ben the cop and soon after a three year old boy who might be her Sammy. A poignant tale.


“Mistletoe and Holly” by Carrie S. Masek. Matt Potter says bah humbug to Christmas. His spirits is worsened on Christmas Eve when he almost runs over an abandoned pet rabbit. In a blizzard he takes the animal to a nearby vet. Veterinary assistant Holly Welsh loves Christmas. Matt arrives raging with the bunny. When the storm strands them together, the matchmaking bunny and her spiked Eggnog helps Matt enjoy Christmas Eve with Holly. Whimsical.

These are four enjoyable Christmas Gems as each author contributes a warm family drama starring fully developed protagonists.