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Love Always, Christmas - by Karen Schaler

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  • From Karen Schaler, the three-time Emmy Award-winning writer of Netflix sensation A Christmas Prince and Hallmark's Christmas Camp, the movie and novel, comes a sparkling new Christmas romance filled with humor, heart, and hope.Libby is planning to spend the holidays alone until a mysterious Christmas card takes her on a life-changing journey where she discovers a family she didn't know she had and a love she was never expecting to find...Libby Larson's Christmas wish is to get the holidays over as fast as possible.
  • Author(s): Karen Schaler
  • 380 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance

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About the Book



Libby is planning to spend the holidays alone until a mysterious Christmas card takes her on a life-changing journey where she discovers a family she didn't know she had and a love she was never expecting to find...



Book Synopsis



From Karen Schaler, the three-time Emmy Award-winning writer of Netflix sensation A Christmas Prince and Hallmark's Christmas Camp, the movie and novel, comes a sparkling new Christmas romance filled with humor, heart, and hope.

Libby is planning to spend the holidays alone until a mysterious Christmas card takes her on a life-changing journey where she discovers a family she didn't know she had and a love she was never expecting to find...

Libby Larson's Christmas wish is to get the holidays over as fast as possible. After losing her mom, her only family, she's bah humbugging Christmas, while desperately trying to save her childhood Seattle home.

But when Libby finds a twenty-year-old unopened Christmas card addressed to her mom, what she discovers inside takes her to the snowy mountain town of Holly Peak.

As family secrets start to unravel, Libby must rely on Holly Peak's handsome town manager, Adam Thompson, to help her find answers while reluctantly participating in the town's quirky Christmas traditions.

In the midst of merrymaking and mistletoe, Libby's life is forever changed when this Christmas brings her the gift of a family and true love.

Bonus Content: Includes exclusive Christmas recipes from Love Always, Christmas.

LOVE ALWAYS, CHRISTMAS is an uplifting, feel-good Christmas romance that will appeal to fans of Debbie Macomber, Susan

Mallery, RaeAnne Thayne, and Christina Lauren.

5-Star Reviews! Readers & Reviewers are Falling in Love with Karen Schaler's Christmas Romances!

"How A Christmas Prince [Netflix] screenwriter Karen Schaler became a holiday publishing darling." -Entertainment Weekly

"Karen Schaler writes stories that are bursting with Christmas charm!" - Jenny Hale, USA Today bestselling author.

"I loved this book! It had a story that was just a joy to read, but also had such heart, and humor and an abundance of Christmas!" Patricia R - Goodreads

"This book was everything for my Christmas loving heart. I smiled, laughed, and even teared up as I read through this story connecting with the people and the town. I could picture the characters so clearly and the ups and downs they faced throughout the book kept me reading right to the end.... It's a journey I'll return to every year." Eric M - NetGalley

"A beautiful story about life, love, and family. Second chances in life are hard to find but they feature prominently here as does Christmas. I loved this book. Devoured in one day." Peggy D - Goodreads

"Karen Schaler has Christmas down pat, and each of her stories is unique in its own right! This one has all the small-town feels, with a cozy mystery, and a clean romance thrown in. There are twists and turns up to the very ending." Yvie F - NetGalley

"LOVE ALWAYS, CHRISTMAS was so much fun! I love Christmas books that throw tinsel at a tree in big handfuls and Karen Schaler's books always hit the mark! Enjoyed this one! 5/5 stars." Kat K - Library Thing

"This was absolutely delightful. The plot was well-paced and captivating from start to finish. The characters were charming and witty. I highly recommend this fun and quick holiday read! Jessica M - NetGalley




Review Quotes




"How A Christmas Prince [Netflix] screenwriter Karen Schaler became a holiday publishing darling." -Entertainment Weekly

"Karen Schaler writes stories that are bursting with Christmas charm!" - Jenny Hale, USA Today bestselling author.

"I loved this book! It had a story that was just a joy to read, but also had such heart, and humor and an abundance of Christmas!" Patricia R - Goodreads

"This book was everything for my Christmas loving heart. I smiled, laughed, and even teared up as I read through this story connecting with the people and the town. I could picture the characters so clearly and the ups and downs they faced throughout the book kept me reading right to the end.... It's a journey I'll return to every year." Eric M - NetGalley

"A beautiful story about life, love, and family. Second chances in life are hard to find but they feature prominently here as does Christmas. I loved this book. Devoured in one day." Peggy D - Goodreads

"Karen Schaler has Christmas down pat, and each of her stories is unique in its own right! This one has all the small-town feels, with a cozy mystery, and a clean romance thrown in. There are twists and turns up to the very ending." Yvie F - NetGalley

"LOVE ALWAYS, CHRISTMAS was so much fun! I love Christmas books that throw tinsel at a tree in big handfuls and Karen Schaler's books always hit the mark! Enjoyed this one! 5/5 stars." Kat K - Library Thing

"For Schaler, creating these fantastical holiday stories comes naturally."-Money

"This was absolutely delightful. The plot was well-paced and captivating from start to finish. The characters were charming and witty. I highly recommend this fun and quick holiday read! Jessica M - NetGalley

"I thought the whole story was amazing. I honestly didn't want this book to end. I can't wait to see what this author comes up with next.." Courtney C - Goodreads


Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.25 Inches (W) x .85 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 380
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Romance
Publisher: Hawktale Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: Karen Schaler
Language: English
Street Date: October 11, 2022
TCIN: 87964688
UPC: 9781734766189
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-7970
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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a nod to A Christmas Carol

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
momof3boysj - 1 year ago
Alexis is the preeminent female business woman, but she's spent most of her life working so hard, many long hours, and expecting her employees to do the same. She's never made much time for a social life and she keeps men at an arm's length, never committing to love. It hurts too much after the loss of her parents. This Christmas, she's taken away all the fun of the holiday party her employees planned, even making them work because they didn't hit the goal she wanted. She is likened to the female version of Scrooge. Her office building may have the best Christmas display, it's the go-to destination for photo ops--but it's all smoke and mirrors. Alexis doesn't do Christmas. The only person who seems to get her is her driver. Visited by the ghost of her mother, seeing her past, present, and future is a wakeup call. It's not good. She's on the path of a lonely life and worse. She will need an immediate change of heart to see what's in front of her, save everything, find possible love, and learn how to go on past the deaths of her parents. This book takes the story from the movie to the next level with special nuances in the way the modern day nod to A Christmas Carol, with a twist, plays out. A heartfelt Christmas read perfect for the holiday season! Received an ARC from Netgalley
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A charming Christmas tale!

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 2 years ago
Love Always, Christmas by Karen Schaler is a cute Christmas story. I enjoyed getting to know Libby Larson who is grieving the loss of her mother. Christmas was a holiday that was beloved by her parents. Libby is unable to decorate the outside of the house this year despite living in the most visited neighborhood in Seattle during the holidays. Libby buries herself in work to avoid her feelings. While looking for decorations in the attic for a video shoot, Libby stumbles upon an unopened Christmas card addressed to her mother. Inside the card is a picture of Libby’s mother when she was young standing next to another girl. With only the name of the town and the sender’s first name, Libby heads to Holly Peak for answers. There is plenty of Christmas cheer in this story. I loved the descriptions of the holly inspired decorations in Holly Peak. It sounded like a wonderful place to live. I can see why tourists flocked to the town. There is humor sprinkled throughout the story. It starts off in the first chapter when a Santa inflatable gets massacred (you need to anchor them down carefully). This incident has Libby meeting her next-door neighbor’s handsome son, Adam. In Holly Peak, Libby runs into Adam again (literally). Sparks fly between the pair, but they also manage to bicker. The romance progressed slowly (a slow burn) which I preferred. There is an adorable dog named Rudolph. I just loved him. Rudolph had a great personality. The ending was enjoyable. I did feel, though, that the story was way too long. There is also too much repetition. Some of the banter between Libby and Adam is a little on the sweet side (sometimes cheesy). I did tire of all the social media talk. Libby and her hashtags had my eyes crossing (too much of it). I admit that I did skim through some areas (I could only take so much hashtag talk). Love Always, Christmas reminds me of a Hallmark Christmas movie where you have a man and a woman who do not get along at first, but there are sparks. Something brings are two characters together. There is an ending that will give you a cavity from all the sweetness. Love Always, Christmas is a story that will put you into the spirit of the season (had me humming Christmas carols while putting up my Halloween decorations). Despite my critical comments, this was a fun story full of Christmas cheer. Love Always, Christmas is a charming Christmas tale with a slain Santa, a curious Christmas card, a fetching town manager, comforting cocoa, a social media specialist, comical ugly Christmas sweaters, a discontented kitty, a clever Rudolph, Christmas copycats, and a surprising revelation.
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