Hope for Christmas: The Echo Ridge Romance Series, Book 1
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Hope for Christmas: The Echo Ridge Romance Series, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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Anika Fletcher hates Christmas - its promises of good tidings and hope for the future are as tinseled as the ornaments on Kenworth’s Hope Tree. Despite her feelings, Anika wants to maintain her daughter’s faith in the magic of the season and gladly accepts a second job working with the handsome Carlos Rodriguez to restore Kenworth’s old-fashioned soda fountain.

Carlos is no stranger to hard times and slowly shares his life of light and joy with Anika as they work together. Just as her fragile soul begins to feel hope again, an ill-timed act of charity changes everything. Anika isn’t sure who she can trust or if hope is worth nurturing - especially at Christmas, when it’s easy to enjoy a kiss and believe love can last longer than the season.

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  1. Listening Length
    3 hours and 56 minutes
  2. Author
    Rachelle J. Christensen
  3. Narrator
    Tanya Eby
  4. Audible release date
    April 28, 2020
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Blackstone Publishing
  7. ASIN
    B084GXKMXF
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 3 hours and 56 minutes
Author Rachelle J. Christensen
Narrator Tanya Eby
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date April 28, 2020
Publisher Blackstone Publishing
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B084GXKMXF
Best Sellers Rank #238,750 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2,167 in Christian Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#4,802 in Contemporary Christian Romance
#19,127 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent Christmas story
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
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I enjoyed this story very much. Anika's life is difficult making ends meet because she is having to meet her needs alone with a little daughter. Hope is probably the best little girl there is. Anika also has an issue with trusting Carlos who only wants to help her have a happy Christmas. But Anika doesn't want pity though she is wearing herself out working 2 jobs to hopefully get enough money to give her daughter what she most wants for Christmas. I am glad there is an HEA.
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hiding.in.the.pages
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Hallmark-like Story
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021
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When a grinch meets a dashing elf, sparks fly. I love Echo Ridge and this heartwarming story of a single mom down on her luck really hit the spot. Anika is doing everything she can to give her daughter, Megan, a good Christmas and her co-worker Carlos sets out to help her.

The Hallmark movie feel of this story was sweet. I love a book with a little substance and this one delivered with not only a darling romance, but moments of conflict, threaded with glimmering strands of hope. Christensen does a good job of bringing magic to the hearts of her readers with this charming, feel-good story.

Content: mild romance; brief moment of peril/danger
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Big Red
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Christmas Romance
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2022
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I enjoyed this sweet romance about a young mother soured on relationships in general and Christmas in particular. Anika is a sweet, but untrusting character, and her daughter, Megan, a delightful young girl. I enjoyed the message of hope, especially when life looks bleak during the Christmas season. A great read.
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Mary S
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022
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This was nice, clean read. I loved how Anika's heart eventually softened and she learned to love and trust again. The books is well written and kept your interest the entire time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hope for Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2019
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Really wonderful holiday story. Anika was struggling to raise her daughter. Closed off and having trust issues kept her far from men. Carlos wanted to get to know Anika better but she wasn't making it easy.
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Ria
3.0 out of 5 stars Clean Christmas romance
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2019
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I liked the beginning better than the end part of the book. It was feeling very Hallmark-esque until it got to the big romance conflict and I just wasn't feeling that part. I think I'd have liked it better if it had been just a little longer as the end felt a little rushed and I had some unanswered questions. I liked the characters and wanted them to have their happily ever after. I felt like they could make a good couple.
Strong Christian themes

Sex: some kisses, creepy leering coworker
Language: no
Violence: reference to previous spouse abuse from ex husband
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Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2019
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This book is an easy read that shows how bitterness and anger can ruin your life, but how God can change your attitude and outlook if you will let him.
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Karen
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021
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I enjoyed this sweet and clean romance about a single mom, struggling to make ends meet and to give her daughter a special Christmas. Anika and Carlos are likable characters, although there were a few times I wanted to shake Anika and tell her to stop being so proud. She didn’t want to be seen by anyone as a charity case, but she clearly needed a bit of a helping hand, and Carlos was very willing to help her in any way he could. He was so patient and understanding with Anika, and very sweet to her daughter Hope. He was a hard worker too. Quite a catch, I’d say! I’m so glad that I picked up this book, I loved the Christian message woven throughout, and I loved the ending!
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Barbara Raue
5.0 out of 5 stars Clean romance
Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2019
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Anika Fletcher struggles to make ends meet as she works and looks after her young daughter, as she fights on alone. Lots of ups and downs for Anika as she struggles to provide a little of Christmas for her daughter. A lovely story with its challenges, heartbreaks, and wonders.
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