Sleigh Bells in Park City
by Hope Holloway and Cecelia Scott
Christmas in the Canyons - Book 1
Publisher: Holloway and Scott
Release Date: October 24, 2025
Reviewed by PJ
It’s never too late to come home for the holidays. At the cozy, family-run Snowberry Lodge, the Christmas season stirs up more than just festive cheer. For Cindy Kessler, it brings the shocking arrival of her ex-husband Jack—along with the return of his world-famous sleigh rides and the spark they never quite lost. Could this be the second chance at love or just one more goodbye?
Cindy’s daughter Nicole is facing a different kind of challenge. After a childhood ski accident shattered her confidence, she swore off the slopes for good. But when someone she loves needs her, Nicole may have to confront the fear she’s kept buried for years.
Meanwhile, ten-year-old Benny and his great-grandpa Red are cooking up some merry mischief—a secret holiday scheme that just might pull off a Christmas miracle and save the lodge.
PJ's Thoughts:
Co-written by Hope Holloway and Cecelia Scott, Sleigh Bells in Park City takes readers to the mountains of Utah with the first book in what looks to be another heart-tugging holiday quartet by two of my favorite authors.
Holloway and Scott always bring the feels and there are plenty of them in this heartwarming story. I laughed, shed a few tears, laughed some more, and fell in love with each member of this close-knit family...all four generations...and the horse. How could I not fall in love with Copper?
If this book doesn't have you wanting to hit the slopes (it's the bunny hill for me), take a ride through the snow in a horse-drawn sleigh (preferably under a starlit sky), cheer on a long overdue second chance romance, indulge in the baked delights at Sugarfall Bakery, sip hot cocoa by a roaring fire, and watch an endless loop of hilarious Grumpy Santa videos courtesy of the youngest and oldest members of the Snowberry Lodge family, then are you even paying attention? I'm ready for all that and more. Luckily, I don't have to wait long for more Snowberry Lodge stories. The four books in this series will all be published over the next two months with the final book dropping just after Christmas.
Note: This quartet has continuing characters with a different family member/couple taking center stage in each book. No cliffhangers!
When do you start reading holiday books? What's your ideal setting for a Christmas getaway, fictional or real life?
One randomly chosen person who posts a comment before 11:00 PM, November 3 will receive a print copy of The Summer We Met (book one, The Destin Diaries) by Hope Holloway and Cecelia Scott.
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I usually start reading Christmas themed books when the weather gets chilly or around now November 1st.
ReplyDeleteI like both fictional and real settings for books. I do like winter settings for Christmas stories. There’s something I like about pine trees and mountains and snow that I find very seasonal.
I have not read either of these authors.
Thanks for the recommendation.
I begin reading holiday books in November since the weather is conducive. When I drink hot tea and read a novel everything is right with the world. It provides me with enjoyment and an escape. My favorite setting for a winter getaway is Quebec City. Unique, special and memorable.
ReplyDeleteI read holiday books all year long. This books sound vg. And I have not read any in the series. Patoct
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ReplyDeleteI love Christmas books all the time. But when it starts to get a little cold, im ready for a cup of hot chocolate and a blanket and my cat...lol
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DeleteI look forward to sitting in my cozy house and reading holiday books starting in November when it begins to get cold and dark early. It soothes me and gives me the entertainment I need and crave. My ideal setting for a Christmas holiday would be old fashioned small town that brings me joy and memories for days gone by. Beautiful decorations, snow and a feeling of warmth.
ReplyDeleteI usually wait until after Thanksgiving before I start reading Christmas stories. I also wait to put my tree up, so decorating and reading really get me in the Christmas spirit. My ideal Christmas setting is at home with my family!
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