Christmas at Corgi Cove: A Novel

by Annie England Noblin

Overview

"A read as cozy and delightful as an afternoon by a winter fire." — Entertainment Weekly

If you’re looking for the perfect feel-good Christmas novel, then look no further than Annie England Noblin’s newest novel. This book will absolutely delight readers looking for a sweet and sassy read—and not to mention enchant the fans of Annie’s signature canine characters.

Rosie Reynolds had come to lakeside Corgi Cove as a lost, lonely girl abandoned by her own mother, but there she discovered a true place to call home. She loves her Corgis, Bonnie and Clyde; loves the lakeside life; and loves her aunt and uncle most of all. But when she discovers their struggling inn is about to be bought out by some big city chain, she hatches a plan: to win a contest naming theirs the best Christmas-themed inn in the USA. It's a long shot, but she knows if the whole town pulls together that they can do it.

But she didn’t count on Everett St Claire, who emerged from his gleaming, black BMW, straightening his tie and asking himself how did a big-city guy like him find himself in a speck on the map like Corgi Cove? And how fast could he get back to the city? After all, it couldn’t be that difficult to convince one elderly couple to take the money to retire.

He didn’t count on getting sucked into life on the lake. Sure, the people might be…eccentric, and Rosie might seem like a pain in the backside, but there is something alluring about the place. And with the holidays nearing, and the deadline looming, Rosie and Everett are about to discover the magic of a Christmas at Corgi Cove.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780063222243
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	10/17/2023
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	132,300
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Annie England Noblin lives with her son, husband, and three dogs in the Missouri Ozarks. She graduated with an M.A. in creative writing from Missouri State University and currently teaches English and communications for Arkansas State University in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She spends her free time playing make-believe, feeding stray cats, and working with animal shelters across the country to save homeless dogs.

Editorial Reviews

"The title says it all. Christmas at Corgi Cove is a Hallmark movie in book form, complete with a charming small town and all the adorable corgis you could want...A read as cozy and delightful as an afternoon by a winter fire." — Entertainment Weekly

While there's no snow to be found in most of Texas during the Christmas season, there’s no shortage of holiday spirit... Readers will turn the last page and give a deep sigh for a story well told and a happily-ever-after as nicely tied as any gift under the Christmas tree. — Bookreporter.com

“Sheepdogs, fainting goats, and a Wisconsin winter star in this small town romance…. may be the most fun book you’ll read all winter” — Fresh Fiction on Christmas in Blue Dog Valley

“Noblin’s masterful touch hits the sweet spot of humor and tragedy in this heart-felt book about the truest meaning of family, friends, abandoned dogs, and love, amidst a weave of plot-twisting heroics.” — Jacqueline Sheehan, New York Times bestselling author, on St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets

“Feelgood fiction at its finest. Annie England Noblin has crafted an utterly entertaining tale of unexpected chances and small-town secrets, and it’s as sweet and comforting as a hand-knit sweater and a warm puppy in your lap.” — Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author, on St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets

“Noblin brings her trademark charm and humor to the novel. Goldie’s romance with Cohen is sweet and natural, but her relationship with the town itself is at the forefront. The small town has an affinity for Christmas, making this a perfect holiday read.” — Booklist on Christmas in Blue Dog Valley

“Christmas in Blue Dog Valley is a sweet tale about new chances, new friends, and a new life far from the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. Goldie is entranced by the locals who slowly begin to warm up to her. She also gets to meet the local animals: Large Marge, the horse; Alice, the cape-wearing alpaca; Kevin, the ‘worst sheepdog’ around (who knows a good person when he meets Goldie!); and also Airport, the Sphinx cat that Goldie rescued at baggage claim.” — Romance Reviews Today

From the Publisher

09/01/2023

Rosie Reynolds's aunt and uncle, who've raised her since she was 15, are on the verge of losing their charming bed and breakfast, Corgi Cove. When they entertain an offer from a chain-resort corporation, Rosie makes a last-ditch effort to save her beloved home by entering a contest in the hope of having the B&B declared the best Christmas-themed inn in the USA—and winning the prize money. But it doesn't help that the representative from the resort corporation, Everett St. Claire, is distractingly handsome. Alternating between Everett's and Rosie's viewpoints, the chapters are short and move the story along quickly. The mother-daughter issues between Rosie and her mother are superficial and don't get explored, which helps keep things light and upbeat. Bonnie and Clyde, the B&B's two corgis, add charm but are, disappointingly, not central to the plot. Also charming are the humorous quirky townspeople who come together to help Rosie in her mission to save Corgi Cove. VERDICT Although it could use more corgi and more Christmas, this quick-moving novel will especially appeal to readers who like small-town stories and opposites-attract romances, with a sprinkling of the enemies-to-lovers trope.—Sonia Reppe

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