A Louisiana Christmas to Remember combines the work of Morgan Tarpley Smith, Betsy St. Amant, and Lenora Worth. The book contains three interconnected stories, all set around the festive season weaving together faith and romance. So what’s not to love?

The collection is set around a small Louisiana town, which has been battered by a storm. The damage means many historic buildings are in need of repair, and this takes center stage. In the first story, Mattie must work with Paul, an old high school rival on the fundraising Christmas market. But he broke her heart by winning a coveted scholarship years ago.

Next up, Mattie’s cousin, Jolene, who’s seen as the prodigal for daring to move away, returns to butt heads with newcomer Cameron who makes her feel like an outsider in her own hometown.

And finally, Jolene’s mom, Adale weighs up the risk of pursuing a lost love after he unexpectedly shows up in town to help with restoration of the historic church.

Each story, written by a different writer, cleverly adds to the roles played by the other main characters, so while the writers change, it didn’t feel like the location or people did. Each story flowed from the other in a seamless gift of holiday cheer.

I definitely recommend A Louisiana Christmas to Remember as part of your holiday reading. I was gifted a copy by the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions are mine.