A Lowcountry Christmas, Mary Alice Monroe
A Lowcountry Christmas, Mary Alice Monroe
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A Lowcountry Christmas

Author: Mary Alice Monroe

Narrator: Mary Alice Monroe

Unabridged: 6 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/25/2016

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

A wounded warrior and his younger brother discover the true meaning of Christmas in a timeless story of family in this “lovely and memorable” (Luis Carlos Montalván, New York Times bestselling author) novel from New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe.

As far as ten-year-old Miller McClellan is concerned, this is the worst Christmas ever. His father’s shrimp boat is docked, his mother is working two jobs, and with finances strained, Miller is told they can’t afford the dog he desperately wants. “Your brother’s return from war is our family’s gift,” his parents tell him. But when Taylor returns with PTSD, family strains darken the holidays.

Then Taylor’s service dog arrives—a large black Labrador/Great Dane named Thor. When Miller goes out on Christmas Eve with his father’s axe, determined to get his family the tree they can’t afford, he takes the dog for company—but accidentally winds up lost in the wild forest. During this emergency, the splintered family must come together and rediscover their strengths, family bond, and the true meaning of Christmas.

About Mary Alice Monroe

Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven books, including the bestselling The Beach House series. Monroe also writes children’s picture books, and a middle grade fiction series called The Islanders. She is a member of the South Carolina Academy of Authors’ Hall of Fame, and her books have received numerous awards, including the South Carolina Center for the Book Award for Writing; the South Carolina Award for Literary Excellence; the SW Florida Author of Distinction Award; the RT Lifetime Achievement Award; the International Book Award for Green Fiction; the Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award; and her novel, A Lowcountry Christmas, won the prestigious Southern Prize for Fiction. The Beach House is a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, starring Andie MacDowell. Several of her novels have been optioned for film. She is the cocreator and cohost of the weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. Monroe is also an active conservationist and serves on several boards. She lives on the South Carolina coast, which is a source of inspiration for many of her books. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathryn on October 30, 2016

I've loved the Lowcountry Summer series by Mary Alice Monroe, and what a wonderful early Christmas surprise to be presented with a #5 in the series - A Lowcountry Christmas. It was everything I love in a story and it was just so good to go back in Taylor's life to when he first was discharged from th......more

Goodreads review by Patricia on December 29, 2017

Really good, quick read, Christmas story. A lot to do with "A Christmas Carol", two characters in the book were reading the book and there was a play. Quotes from the book at the beginning of every chapter. This book involved a lot of my favorite things: Christmas, wonderful dogs and a Marine. So, i......more

Goodreads review by Judy on December 05, 2016

A special thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 2016 Best Southern Holiday Book Southern master storyteller Mary Alice Monroe returns following A LowCountry Wedding with A LOWCOUNTRY CHRISTMAS featuring Taylor McClellan, a character from previous b......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on September 26, 2016

MAM never fails to amaze me with her writing. She is one of my favorite SC authors and my favorite storyteller-a storyteller is quite different from an author. Storytellers keep your attention with the twists and turns of the tale they are weaving. After reading each MAM book, I always say it's my f......more

Goodreads review by Mrs Mommy Booknerd on December 14, 2016

I love Christmas books! They are one of my most favorite things ever! They make my heart happy on cold, wintry days before the holiday rush! A Lowcountry Christmas is book five in the Lowcountry Summer series, but it's a prequel and can be read as a stand-alone. I have not read many of the other boo......more