This was a super-sweet Christmas story and had all the elements I love. Great romance with wonderful backstory? Check. Jax and his son Nicholas have experienced tough times and need a fresh start. Claire’s horrible ex-fiance broke her heart and shattered her faith and she needs to start over? What better place to do it than a cozy small town.

Then we add a great dose of Christmas in both a connection to Nicholas’ story and also Claire’s shop in town. Check! I love it when holiday books go extra cinnamon-sprinkles on the holidays. Add in a dose of puppy cuteness (check!) and I was so sold on this one. Heartwarming and a dose of sweetness and small-town life as broken pieces of two families come together to form a new one. Really loved this one.

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Lost interest and did not finish.

Eternity Springs represents new beginnings. The chance to leave behind the baggage and look toward the future that awaits. Ms. March has a way with words. The pull of the characters and the tragic circumstances that bring them to this majestic fantasy makes for a prolific tale. Both Claire and Jax see Eternity Springs as a beacon in an otherwise stormy time within their lives. In a time of turmoil the healing power of this magical community seems the perfect escape for Claire as she sorts through the dramatic whirlwind that is her life and come to terms with her demons. Jax is looking for a place to help his son through a dark time. There are so many chances in life we take for granted, the message of the story is to hold on to any chance at happiness sent your way because every moment is special and fleeting. I love Eternity Springs. ( )

I have been visiting Eternity Springs via Emily March's series off and on for the past year. Christmas in Eternity Springs was a delight. I love Christmas stories, but with the romance, community and in this one a young boy with a Christmas phobia, I will not miss another Christmas story in this series.

Claire Branham has relocated to Eternity Springs and opened a Christmas Shop. The residents are not aware of her past tragedies. She had finally gotten over her family tragedy that occurred on a Christmas in her past, and was full of the Christmas Spirit, when she discovered a horrible betrayal that shattered her heart, causing her to lose Christmas all over again. Little did she know that Eternity Springs is a magical place, and it’s her turn to see and feel that magic for herself. Jax is a single father trying to help his son, Nicholas, recover from a traumatic accident. He also found his way to Eternity Springs, where he meets, Claire, aka- ‘Miss Christmas’. After a brief conversation, the two recognize they are kindred spirits, both trying to deal with life’s cruel events, so they challenge each other to write down one positive thing each day, and soon find themselves cheering each other up and becoming friends. Together Claire, Nicholas and Jax all help each other to heal and find Christmas again.

I really enjoyed this story. I loved Nicholas, and the way his honest openness brought Jax and Claire together. Emily March did a beautiful job with the pacing of this story, adding in the magical magic of Eternity Springs. The slow, realistic relationship of Jax and Claire falling in love while being careful to protect Nicholas and their own hearts. Just when I thought the story was wrapping up nicely, there was a stunning twist, that changed the course of the story and had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I loved the character of Jax, as a father and a man who stands up and proves what he’s made of. He stepped back and realized that he was wrong and fought for the woman he loved, showing her how love can heal the pain and heartache of the past. This is a great addition to the Eternity Springs series, showing how magic, love and angels can heal the heart and spirit. If you like a romance with a little magic, some angst and a happy ever after, pick this one up and enjoy a Christmas Romance. ( )

This is only my second book of Emily March's and I am proud to say I am a fan. Emily has a way of telling a romance story that doesn't bore and make me gag. I know that sounds a little mean. I am not a fan of light and fluffy. Although the books I have read have light tones, they have some heavy ones too that balance her stories out.

This is the most unique Christmas story. Well, at least in my opinion. I was smiling and fighting tears throughout this book. Sometimes happily ever after books do thaw my frozen heart, at least soften it some. This is definitely one of those books. ( )