I laughed, I cried, I laughed some more. This book has a humor similar to my own, it's quirky and some people just might get offended by it. It really is a remarkable book that draws you in and holds you captive until you finish it. I stayed up late to finish it and still wanted more. There are other books in the Sugar Creek Series that hopefully have more of these characters in them.
It did have some Christian elements to the story, but I wouldn't say it was overly and clearly Christian. The author knows how to balance everything so it isn't in your face or turning the book into a sermon.
While Jenny B. Jones may be one of my favorite authors, I think someone just discovering her books might have to learn to understand her humor and quirky behaviors. All the characters are clearly unique, maybe a little crazy, but I love them because of that. I read so many books that it seems like all of the characters are the same. Not the case with this book, they all standout among the masses.
The book wasn't all about quirky and hilarious characters though. There were moments that cut so deep it brought me to tears. I usually don't cry in books, it only happens rarely. This book made the list. I felt like Ms. Jones was talking to me about my own circumstances.
Maybe you won't be able to relate to the book like I did. I guess that is up to you to decide. ( )

Emma Sutton is a morning television host whom everyone loves, that is until she mentions how much she hates Christmas. The network fires her but states she can have her job back if she produces a heartwarming holiday story. So Emma goes back home to Sugar Creek and is offered the job of Christmas event planner for the town to help draw visitors. Emma knows this is the perfect way to get her story, until she meets the mayor; who is also her boss. Noah Kincaid is not only Sugar Creek's new mayor but also Emma's ex-fiance. He loves the town and it's people; most especially Emma Sutton. Emma broke their engagement ten years ago and left Noah behind to pursue her dream. Noah doesn't really want to work with Emma but wants to show her a good side of Christmas. But as they spend time together working on the Christmas event, old feelings resurface. Can Emma let go of past hurts and finally find contentment not only with Christmas but also with the one man left behind.

I thoroughly enjoyed A Sugar Creek Christmas with it's small town charm and quirky characters. The snappy dialog will keep you turning pages and sometimes even laughing out loud, although is does have some very touching moments too. Noah and Emma, as well as the other town's folks will quickly worm their way into your heart. They come across as real and genuine. There was a honesty about this story that I really appreciated. This is a novella but I felt fully satisfied when I came to the end of the book. It sounds like there will be other stories set in Sugar Creek which I'm really looking forward to. This book has a charming cover that beckons you to pay a visit to this quaint little town. I recommend you go and get acquainted with the folks in Sugar Creek. You'll be glad you did.

For more information about this book or other books by this author, I recommend you visit her website at http://www.jennybjones.com/ ( )