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Chapel of Love #1.5
All I Want for Christmas
Dusty McNeil never got a Christmas present he really wanted. So it’s just more of the same when his jilted girlfriend leaves an unwanted and unexpected present on his doorstep. What’s a commitment-phobic guy supposed to do with a puppy on Christmas Eve?
- GenresContemporary
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First published December 7, 2016
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Hope Ramsay
37 books559 followersHope Ramsay is a USA Today bestselling author of heartwarming contemporary romances, set below the Mason-Dixon Line. Her children are grown, but she has a beloved fur baby, Daisy the Cockapoo who keeps her entertained. Hope lives in the medium-sized town of Fredericksburg, Virginia and when she’s not writing or walking the dog, she spends her time knitting and noodling around on her collection of guitars.
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November 3, 2017
This was adorable and hit just the right spot for a quick, heartwarming holiday story. All I Want for Christmas focuses on confirmed single, Dusty Mc'Neil. It takes place during the events of the first Chapel of Love story, A Christmas Bride. Dusty was a minor character in that story and he is the hero in the novel following, A Small Town Bride.
Dusty gets an unexpected and not necessarily welcome gift, gets to play Santa's helper with his friend Linda and then discovers his lost hope in the magic of Christmas.
Dusty gets an unexpected and not necessarily welcome gift, gets to play Santa's helper with his friend Linda and then discovers his lost hope in the magic of Christmas.
October 13, 2020
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All I Want for Christmas
Chapel of Love #1.5
By Hope Ramsay
Author’s Website: hoperamsay.com
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Summary
Dusty McNeil never got a Christmas present he really wanted. So it’s just more of the same when his jilted girlfriend leaves an unwanted and unexpected present on his doorstep. What’s a commitment-phobic guy supposed to do with a puppy on Christmas Eve?
Review
All I Want for Christmas is a novella depicting the growth and emergence of Christmas spirit in Dusty McNeil.
Dusty is not a fan of Christmas and as one reads the story, we find out why (don’t want to give away any spoilers).
Dusty is left a present from the girlfriend (Marleen) he just dumped:
“I named him Noel because he’s your Christmas puppy. He’s a labradoodle—that’s a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a standard Poodle. He’s two months old. I’m giving him to you because you need to commit to something.”
The journey Dusty takes is one of true giving spirit. I felt such emotion when I learnt of Dusty’s past. I was uplifted when he started to grow emotionally. And lets not forget, I was quite happy when he changed the puppy’s name from Noel to Sven (a “Frozen” name – much more appropriate for this labradoodle in my opinion).
Laura was a good and caring character. I like how she brought Dusty into her mission surrounding the less advantaged children in the town. Helped teach and show Dusty what the holiday spirit was all about.
Still not a huge fans of novella’s – I just wanted more! But what I got was good – pulling at the heart strings filled with Christmas spirit. I do hope that soon I read a full length novel of Ms. Ramsay’s so I can get the full feel of her writing.
All I Want for Christmas
Chapel of Love #1.5
By Hope Ramsay
Author’s Website: hoperamsay.com
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Summary
Dusty McNeil never got a Christmas present he really wanted. So it’s just more of the same when his jilted girlfriend leaves an unwanted and unexpected present on his doorstep. What’s a commitment-phobic guy supposed to do with a puppy on Christmas Eve?
Review
All I Want for Christmas is a novella depicting the growth and emergence of Christmas spirit in Dusty McNeil.
Dusty is not a fan of Christmas and as one reads the story, we find out why (don’t want to give away any spoilers).
Dusty is left a present from the girlfriend (Marleen) he just dumped:
“I named him Noel because he’s your Christmas puppy. He’s a labradoodle—that’s a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a standard Poodle. He’s two months old. I’m giving him to you because you need to commit to something.”
The journey Dusty takes is one of true giving spirit. I felt such emotion when I learnt of Dusty’s past. I was uplifted when he started to grow emotionally. And lets not forget, I was quite happy when he changed the puppy’s name from Noel to Sven (a “Frozen” name – much more appropriate for this labradoodle in my opinion).
Laura was a good and caring character. I like how she brought Dusty into her mission surrounding the less advantaged children in the town. Helped teach and show Dusty what the holiday spirit was all about.
Still not a huge fans of novella’s – I just wanted more! But what I got was good – pulling at the heart strings filled with Christmas spirit. I do hope that soon I read a full length novel of Ms. Ramsay’s so I can get the full feel of her writing.
November 21, 2017
This is a short story in which the main character, Dusty, starts to understand the giving nature of Christmas and just might start believing again! Very little in the way of romance, which was actually kind of a nice change. Just a nice Christmas story!
December 16, 2017
Cute, sweet Christmas short story. Makes me want to read more!
October 8, 2018
love this sweet Christmas story and a look into dusty's story
December 14, 2018
Wonderful Christmas story.
April 15, 2019
Loved reading about Dusty. I enjoyed this short Christmas story and was happily surprised by the ending.
December 29, 2019
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Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
All I Want for Christmas is a novella depicting the growth and emergence of Christmas spirit in Dusty McNeil.
Dusty is not a fan of Christmas and as one reads the story, we find out why (don’t want to give away any spoilers).
Dusty is left a present from the girlfriend (Marleen) he just dumped:
“I named him Noel because he’s your Christmas puppy. He’s a labradoodle—that’s a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a standard Poodle. He’s two months old. I’m giving him to you because you need to commit to something.”
The journey Dusty takes is one of true giving spirit. I felt such emotion when I learnt of Dusty’s past. I was uplifted when he started to grow emotionally. And lets not forget, I was quite happy when he changed the puppy’s name from Noel to Sven (a “Frozen” name – much more appropriate for this labradoodle in my opinion).
Laura was a good and caring character. I like how she brought Dusty into her mission surrounding the less advantaged children in the town. Helped teach and show Dusty what the holiday spirit was all about.
Still not a huge fans of novella’s – I just wanted more! But what I got was good – pulling at the heart strings filled with Christmas spirit. I do hope that soon I read a full length novel of Ms. Ramsay’s so I can get the full feel of her writing.
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
All I Want for Christmas is a novella depicting the growth and emergence of Christmas spirit in Dusty McNeil.
Dusty is not a fan of Christmas and as one reads the story, we find out why (don’t want to give away any spoilers).
Dusty is left a present from the girlfriend (Marleen) he just dumped:
“I named him Noel because he’s your Christmas puppy. He’s a labradoodle—that’s a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a standard Poodle. He’s two months old. I’m giving him to you because you need to commit to something.”
The journey Dusty takes is one of true giving spirit. I felt such emotion when I learnt of Dusty’s past. I was uplifted when he started to grow emotionally. And lets not forget, I was quite happy when he changed the puppy’s name from Noel to Sven (a “Frozen” name – much more appropriate for this labradoodle in my opinion).
Laura was a good and caring character. I like how she brought Dusty into her mission surrounding the less advantaged children in the town. Helped teach and show Dusty what the holiday spirit was all about.
Still not a huge fans of novella’s – I just wanted more! But what I got was good – pulling at the heart strings filled with Christmas spirit. I do hope that soon I read a full length novel of Ms. Ramsay’s so I can get the full feel of her writing.
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