Description: "Christmas is just around the corner, and the town of Henry Adams is preparing for a wedding! Ever since Bernadine Brown bought the town of Henry Adams, her relationship with diner owner Malachi "Mal" July has had its share of ups and downs. But now they're finally ready to say "I do." Or are they? As wedding preparations go into full swing, and families both local and extended begin to gather for the festivities, that long awaited walk down the aisle begins to look like an obstacle course. But Mal and Bernadine's relationship isn't the only one being tested. Amari, one of the original foster kids who found a home in Henry Adams, takes stock of how far he's come, especially with the help of his best friend Brain. But now he worries what may happen to their friendship when Brain goes off to college next year. And when Amari's birth mother decides she wants to spend Christmas with her son, bringing with her plenty of drama, the town and its people must come together and remember the real meaning of the holidays."--
Brief description:
Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2018 Michigan Author Award by the Michigan Library Association, the 2017 Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature and was featured in both the documentary Love Between the Covers and on CBS Sunday Morning. Since the publication of Night Song in 1994, she has been leading the charge for inclusive romance and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers alike, garnering accolades for her work from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, People magazine, and NPR.
Review Quotes:
"If you haven't yet gotten your hands on [this] author's work, you should do so immediately."
- Shondaland
"This storytelling is uplifting and engaging and proves it really does take a village." - Al Roker on Beverly Jenkins' Blessings series
"The books are a testament to the power of community and how love--whether romantic or between family members or friends--can heal all wounds. Strong, capable women are the core of the story, learning to love and speak up for themselves." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Jenkins' signature heart and meticulous character-work gets a holiday boost of cheer in A Christmas to Remember." - Entertainment Weekly
"Jenkins's characters come to vivid life, and the town is as well developed as those who live there... Henry Adams remains a place of faith where marriages deepen and relationships are mended. This is the best of the series so far." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) for On the Corner of Hope and Main
"Each page in Jenkins' unique series offers insight into human nature within a well written adventure. In Henry Adams, people are offered second chances and forgiveness, with a check on foolishness. Readers will wish they could live there." - Booklist (starred review) for On the Corner of Hope and Main
"A charming installment full of warm, interesting characters. The small-town drama is intense, but Jenkins merrily moves the plot forward, always rewarding good people and punishing wrongdoers. For longtime fans who are looking forward to catching up with beloved characters." - Kirkus Reviews for On the Corner of Hope and Main
"Readers looking for uplifting, old-fashioned, small-town holiday celebrations should start planning out their route to Henry Adams, KS... The blend of Fannie Flagg charm and the kindness of Jan Karon's Mitford novels will draw new fans to Jenkins's series." - Library Journal