Hill Country Christmas

Title: HILL COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Author: Laurie Kingery
Publisher: Love Inspired Historical
October 2008
ISBN: 978-0-373-82798-5
Genre: Inspirational/historical

Delia Keller’s preacher grandfather has just died, and now penniless, Delia is faced with losing the parsonage she calls home and being forced to find work to pay for her bills. But before Delia has found work, she learns that the father that abandoned her several years earlier has died, and left her a wealthy woman.

Jude Tucker used to be a preacher, but the Civil War changed things and he no longer feels worthy to fill a pulpit. Hoping to earn money to go back out west, Jude takes on a few carpentry jobs in town. One of the jobs is building a house for the lovely Delia.

Delia can’t help but fall for Jude, but she is being courted by the rich mayor’s son. Will Delia be able to help Jude restore his faith, and find a lasting love in the process?

HILL COUNTRY CHRISTMAS is a charming Christmas story set in the Texas Hill Country. The faith message is strong, but not preachy, and readers can’t help but care about Delia, Jude, and the host of secondary characters.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading HILL COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. It is a delightful read for the upcoming holiday season and sure to do will. Ms. Kingery is a talented author, able to bring the story to life. Don’t miss HILL COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. Discussion questions are included at the end. $5.50. 279 pages.