Heartfelt Christmas - A Christmas in Baublesville Sweet Romance: Christmas in Baublesville, Sweet and Clean Romance, #1

By Honey Stone

Dive into the heartwarming holiday romance of "Heartfelt Christmas," where the magic of a small town Christmas mends broken hearts and kindles new love under the glow of twinkling lights.

 

Olivia Grey, owner of the charming but struggling "Baubles and Bling," never expected a simple visit to a gallery to change her life. But when her best friend Mel accidentally destroys a priceless piece of glass art by the reclusive genius Noah Pritchard, Olivia finds herself entangled in a web of misunderstandings, past heartbreaks, and a budding attraction that promises to thaw her own guarded heart.

 

Noah Pritchard, a man haunted by loss and ensconced in his solitary world of fine-art glass-blowing, has kept the town at arm's length. Until Olivia Grey, with her spirit of Christmas and unwavering optimism, crashes into his life. Forced together by community projects and the undeniable sparks between them, Noah must decide if he's ready to let the light back into his life or remain in the shadows forever.

 

As the small town of Baublesville decks its halls and spreads holiday cheer, Olivia and Noah embark on a journey of healing, forgiveness, and rediscovering joy. But when ghosts of Christmas past resurface and threaten their fragile connection, will the spirit of the season be enough to bridge the distance between their worlds?

"Heartfelt Christmas" is a tale of love's redeeming power, the strength found in second chances, and the unexpected miracles that can happen when hearts are open and the Christmas spirit is alive. Perfect for fans of heart-tugging emotion, small-town charm, and, of course, a healthy dose of Christmas magic.

 

Tropes: Opposites Attract, Forced Proximity, Second Chance Romance, Secret Past, Redemption, Grumpy Sunshine, Community as Catalyst, Healing Love, Artistic Soul, Misunderstandings and Miscommunication, Christmas Setting, Small Town Romance

 

These tropes combine to craft a story that explores the complexity of moving on from past hurts, the beauty found in unexpected connections, and the transformative power of love and community.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael Villa Press
• Release date: Apr 1, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224933242

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Heartfelt Christmas

A 'Christmas in Baublesville' Sweet, Small Town Romance

Honey Stone

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Michael Villa Press

Copyright © 2023 Honey Stone

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The right of Honey Stone to be identified as the Creator of the Work has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

First published in 2023 by Michael Villa Press

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Ooooh, they are soooo delicious, Liv! You’ve got to have them in your shop!

They’re very expensive, Mel, Olivia muttered. Beautiful. But too expensive for the shop, I’m afraid. We’d never be able to sell them.

Look at the work in them, though. They’re amazing. They’re mouth-watering.

Olivia cast another look at the extraordinarily glorious glass work, sighed wistfully, and turned away.

Mel still drooled over the exhibition of glass Christmas baubles made by the famed recluse and master glassblower, Noah Pritchard. Out of the corner of her eye, Olivia saw Mel reach out to the biggest bauble on the display tree. The one with a sign on it saying: ‘Not For Sale’.

As if she could see it happening in slow motion before it actually did, she saw her friend pick up the bauble, but it was just too big for her hand to hold securely.

It fell.

It smashed to smithereens on the floor and Mel was left staring at it, her lips in a round ‘ooh’ of surprise.

The sound of breaking glass momentarily silenced the chatter of the other visitors to the gallery.

Olivia froze in fright. It would have to be the one that wasn’t for sale, wouldn’t it? It couldn’t have been one she could simply have paid for so she could leave and never return to that gallery again.

Panic held her still. Noah Pritchard’s prized creation was never meant to be touched, let alone destroyed by a careless member of the public.

She couldn’t let herself think that if it was that prized it shouldn’t have been on show in a public place. No, she couldn’t think like that. That wouldn’t be right.

All she could think was – thank heaven Noah Pritchard wasn’t here to see the destruction!

Olivia had to stop her friend from having some kind of horrific breakdown. Mel couldn’t seem to stop squeaking and wringing her hands, all the while dancing on the spot and staring at the shimmery spread of tiny glass shards on the parquet floor.

Yes, Olivia knew what she had to do now – she’d make sure Mel was okay, and then she’d get the place cleaned up, pay some sort of compensation to the gallery owner, and get her and Mel safely away from the scene of the crime, and home. She could relax then.

To her relief she saw a tall figure with a dustpan and brush in his hands emerge from the back of the gallery.

He turned and called, Rob! over his shoulder, and waited for a second, but no one appeared.

Thank you so much! she cried, hurrying over to him to take the cleaning implements. Just what I needed. She smiled up into his face. "I’m so sorry we’ve made