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His Last Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert #Review

    His Last Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert will take you to a different country and season. It was published by Le Vin Press on 1st November 2025. Widowed, fired, and 50, Claire is one hot mess. This later in life romance hits like a snowball packed with grief and hope and mystery and the kind of second-chance that says, “I didn’t think I’d ever feel this again, and now I’m terrified, but… Hi.” Romance that’s frost melting off a windowpane. It’s “I forgot my heart could do this.” It’s love doesn’t have an expiration date. Twinkly lights, mulled wine and flaming crêpes so immerse you in Christmas markets—you’ll book a flight to France before the fares go up. A book club fiction favourite, Claire’s journey of self-discovery is perfect for fans of women’s fiction and stories about strong women over 50 navigating reinvention with inspiration, humour, with a delicious frosting of romance. “Give yourself the gift of a lush, romantic, French adventure and be swept away ...

In the Heart of Windy PInes by Holly Tierney-Bedord #REview #Giveaway


From the author of Kindle Unlimited All-Star winner Sweet Hollow Women comes a new novella featuring characters from Murder at Mistletoe Manor, Carnage at the Christmas Party, and The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club!

There is also a great Giveaway for you to enter. Details are at the foot of this post. 



Klarinda Snow is the innkeeper of Mistletoe Manor in beautiful, remote, Windy Pines, Idaho, where she brings her unique brand of hospitality to the tiny mountain town.



When she finds her inn unexpectedly fully booked on a snowy Tuesday night in November, it brings back memories of a tragedy years before. Before she knows what hit her, she and her trusty team of employees (Myrtle, Pierre, and her new night manager, Josephine), have found themselves back at the task of solving another mystery at Mistletoe Manor!



While this book can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novella, if you plan to read the books in the Windy Pines Mystery series or The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club, it's highly recommended you read those first, as this book contains spoilers that could affect your ability to enjoy them.


My Thoughts

This murder mystery is a great cosy mystery read. It strength lies in its characters who are snowed in at the manor. There are some great echoes of classic crime mystery reading. With some humorous moments and a plot to keep you interested, this is the sort of short read to curl up with on a winter's weekend. 

    In the small community, there is a built in feeling of claustrophobia which adds to the sense of mystery. You're snowed in and going nowhere. Klarinda Snow may be the sleuth but you can enjoy trying to solve the mystery alongside her. For a quick and entertaining read, you can't go far wrong.

In short: Cosy crime sleuthing 
About the Author



Holly Tierney-Bedord lives in Madison, Wisconsin. She’s the author of over twenty books including The Woman America Loves a Latte, The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club, and Kindle Unlimited All-Star winner Sweet Hollow Women.

For more information or to subscribe to Holly’s newsletter, visit www.hollytierneybedord.com.

You can follow Holly here: Twitter  |  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK
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Book links:  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK

Thanks to Holly Tierney-Bedord  and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the event.

                                                               Giveaway ( International)




To win a $5 Starbucks card (Open INT) just follow the link below and good luck!

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