The Christmas Town

Name: The Christmas Town
Brand: Macmillan Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Donna VanLiere
ISBN: 9781427278685

Author: Donna VanLiere

Series: Christmas Hope Series #9

Narrator: Donna VanLiere

Unabridged: 4 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Published: 10/18/2016

Categories: Fiction, Seasonal Fiction, Women, Religious

Synopsis

Lauren Gabriel spent many years of her childhood in foster homes, wishing her mother would come back for her and be the family she needs. Now twenty-years-old, she still longs for a place that she can truly call home. Her work as a cashier is unfulfilling, and at Christmas it’s unbearable with the songs and carols and chatter of Christmas that she hears throughout the day.

When Lauren ends her shift one night, she finds herself driving aimlessly in order to avoid returning to her lonely apartment. And when she witnesses a car accident she is suddenly pulled into the small town of Grandon, first as a witness but then as a volunteer for the annual fundraiser for Glory’s Place, a center for single mothers and families who need assistance. Could this town and its people be the home she has always longed for?

The New York Times bestselling author of the timeless The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Hope is back with this moving and uplifting story about finding love, hope, and family in unexpected places.

About Donna VanLiere

Donna VanLiere is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her much-loved Christmas Hope series includes The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing (both of which were adapted into movies for CBS Television), The Christmas Secret, The Christmas Journey, and The Christmas Hope, which was adapted into a film by Lifetime. She is also the author of The Angels of Morgan Hill and Finding Grace. VanLiere is the recipient of a Retailer's Choice Award for Fiction, a Dove Award, a Silver Angel Award, an Audie Award for best inspirational fiction, and a nominee for a Gold Medallion Book of the Year. She is a gifted speaker who makes regular appearances at conferences. She lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with her husband and their children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on December 19, 2022

The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you." ~ Psalm 32:8 Lauren Gabriel has good reasons to have "closed all her doors." A box she once treasured had the above verse carved into the cover. That box was lost long ago and she was desert......more

Goodreads review by Deanne on November 07, 2016

This is one book that will stay with you for a long time. Shows how much we take for granted in our hurry up world. I dare you not to fall in love with Ben's kindness . This is a magical story of second chances.......more

Goodreads review by Louise on September 30, 2016

Lauren Gabriel has been in many foster homes and now all she wants is to spend Christmas with a family. She puts a post on the Internet hoping that she will get a reply. Filled with lovely characters especially Ben who writes lovely messages to put in the customers bags he packs at the checkouts. This......more

Goodreads review by Dale on January 31, 2024

Four and a half stars. Lauren Gabriel has spent most of her life in foster homes, always hoping that her mother would come and collect her. Now, a 20 year old Lauren still longs for a family and a place to call home. She works at a grocery store and finds times like Christmas almost unbearable. On......more

Goodreads review by Laura on November 18, 2016

This was a very sweet, charming and heart warming read. I finished reading and could feel that goofy grin on my face from being happy for all the wonderful characters. I love how Donna VanLier can take several characters and plots and tie them together so smoothly, by the end of her stories. Oh, and......more