Ten Christmases Without You by Jenny Hale

 

"Mother and daughter never truly part, maybe in distance
but never in heart" (Author Unknown)

Fans of RaeAnne Thayne, Annie Rains, and Debbie Macomber will love Jenny Hale.  If you love clean, cozy romance novels set in the most wonderful time of year, this memorable, heartwarming, sensitive novel will warm your heart.   Jenny Hale, has become a favorite of mine,  so look for not only heartwarming Christmas novels from Harpeth Road Press, but great summer beach reads, or just a light hearted, clean, romance to cozy up with on that restful Sunday afternoon.

In Ten Christmases Without You Jenny Hale with much grace, and warmth brings the story of Emmy Brewer.  It has been 10 years, 10 Christmases since the passing of Emmy's beloved mom and the one person she shares a passion for clothing design with.  Lost without her encourager and best friend, Emmy ends up in New York in a dead-end job, a small dingy apartment, with little money and little hope.  On her Christmas home, she runs into her childhood crush and neighbor Charlie Russell.  While the two seem to re-connect at Christmas as Emmy is trying to hide from her aunts and Uncles, Emmy takes the memories of Charlie and that Christmas back to New York with her.    Emmy, must come to the realization that she has been blessed with talent and has the ability to make a future within the world of fashion design.  With some much needed unexpected help and encouragement from her father, and people in her mom's past; Emmy moves forward and takes a leap of faith.   Readers will not be able to put this cozy romance novel down, as they will be eagerly turning the pages to see what the future has for Emmy (will it be Charlie, or something different?)  For all those who need to be reminded of the magic of Christmas, and more importantly the bonds that mothers and daughters share throughout life (even when one is no longer there) Ten Christmases Without You is a must have on your holiday reading list.

Simba enthusiastically gives this book four paws.  I highly recommend cozying up with a hot mug of peppermint mocha coffee, a warm Christmas throw (and probably some tissues) as you go with Emmy through her journey of self discovery, love, and the importance of family.   The anticipated publication date of this cozy Christmas romance is available October 23, 2025 at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.  I want to thank the publisher and NetGally for the ARC to read and reiew.   Happy Reading!!

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