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A Little Christmas Spirit: A Holiday Romance Novel Paperback – September 28, 2021

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“Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a Sheila Roberts story . . . a heartwarming confection that's as sweet as a sugarplum, and as deeply moving as snowfall.” —Susan Wiggs

The best Christmas gifts—family, friendship and second chances—are all waiting to be unwrapped in this sparkling new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts.

Single mom Lexie Bell hopes to make this first Christmas in their new home special for her six-year-old son, Brock. Festive lights and homemade fudge, check. Friendly neighbors? Uh, no. The reclusive widower next door is more grinchy than nice. But maybe he just needs a reminder of what matters most. At least sharing some holiday cheer with him will distract her from her own lack of romance…

Stanley Mann lost his Christmas spirit when he lost his wife and he sees no point in looking for it. Until she shows up in his dreams and informs him it’s time to ditch his scroogey attitude. Stanley digs in his heels, but she’s determined to haunt him until he wakes up and rediscovers the joys of the season. He can start by being a little more neighborly to the single mom next door. In spite of his protests, he’s soon making snowmen and decorating Christmas trees. How will it all end?

Merrily, of course. A certain Christmas ghost is going to make sure of that!

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“In this clever spin on A Christmas Carol, Roberts deftly intermingles the story of Stanley and Carol’s romance with that of his re-entry into the world while also adding another layer of twinkly holiday cheer through Lexie’s efforts to build a new life for herself and her son. With this neatly wrapped, sweetly charming treat, Roberts once again proves her mastery of uplifting, heartwarming love stories.” —Booklist

“If, like me, your idea of a good time on a cold December night is to curl up with a cozy blanket, a steaming cup of hot chocolate, and a feel-good, Hallmark holiday movie, then you are going to love this book. I recommend adding it to your holiday reading list.” —Romance Dish

“A tender story guaranteed to warm your heart this holiday season. When I read anything from Sheila Roberts, I know I will laugh, cry and close the book with a happy sigh.” —RaeAnne Thayne

“Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a Sheila Roberts story. This can't-miss author has a singular talent for touching the heart and the funnybone. She deals with the things that matter to us all—loss and love, faith and family, redemption and renewal—and ties them up with a holiday bow. Once again, Sheila Roberts gifts us with a heartwarming confection that's as sweet as a sugarplum, and as deeply moving as snowfall.” —Susan Wiggs

About the Author

Sheila Roberts lives in the Pacific Northwest. To date, she has seen over three million books sold both at home and abroad. Several of her books have been adapted for film by Hallmark, Lifetime, and GAF, including her holiday perennial, On Strike for Christmas, The Nine Lives of Christmas, with a sequel The Nine Kittens of Christmas, and most recently, Christmas on Candy Cane Lane.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ MIRA
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 28, 2021
Edition ‏ : ‎ Original
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0778311287
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0778311287
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.91 x 8.02 inches

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With more than fifty books to her name, Sheila Roberts is a frequent USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller - and a fan favorite. Her Christmas perennial "On Strike for Christmas" was made into a movie for the Lifetime Channel and her novel "The Nine Lives of Christmas" was made into a movie for Hallmark. Hallmark also made a sequel, titled "The Nine Kittens of Christmas." Her most recent novel to hit the small screen was "Christmas on Candy Cane Lane," which aired on the Great American Family Channel in 2022. Before settling into her writing career, Sheila owned a singing telegram company and played in band. When she's not traveling, she splits her time between the Pacific Northwest and Southern California.

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Customers find this holiday romance novel charming and heartwarming, making it a great choice for Christmas reading. The book is beautifully written and easy to read, with relatable characters that customers love. Moreover, they appreciate its humor, making them smile throughout the story. Additionally, customers respond positively to the book's emotional content, with one review mentioning how it handles themes of hope replacing grief and forgiveness.

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Customers enjoy this holiday romance novel, describing it as a charming and heartwarming story that's great to read at Christmas, with one customer noting it has the right notes for the holiday season.

"...how Sheila Roberts weaved in glimpses of the past to see the wonderful love story between him and Carol...." Read more

"Very enjoyable read and so relatable! I especially enjoyed the references to the Icicle Falls series. Another home run for Sheila Roberts!" Read more

"...What started out as a difficult problem, ended up a lovely ending." Read more

"...I loved the characters and the location. It's a beautiful story. I actually learned a lot by reading this story about interacting with others...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and beautifully written, with one customer mentioning they finished it in one sitting.

"...The writing keeps you engaged and I fell in love with Stanley by the end...." Read more

"Very enjoyable read and so relatable! I especially enjoyed the references to the Icicle Falls series. Another home run for Sheila Roberts!" Read more

"...I am so glad I did. The book was awesome, and it helped me remember that even though my mom is gone she would want me to keep our traditions going...." Read more

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Customers love the characters in the book, with one mentioning they are easy to envision and connect with.

"...It's very special. I will read this novel again. I loved the characters and the location. It's a beautiful story...." Read more

"Sheila Roberts never ceases to delight her readers! Her characters become so real, you feel the texture of their emotions and dreams so keenly...." Read more

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"...The plot is true to life and the characters are like people we all know. A great book. Her other books are also very good." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's humor, making them laugh and smile throughout the story.

"...Stanley is entertaining. But, basically, I could not get into this story...." Read more

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"This holiday story is very realistic and fun to read. The plot is true to life and the characters are like people we all know. A great book...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one review noting how it moves between tears and laughter, while another describes how it deals with themes of loss, healing, and forgiveness.

"...This Christmas tale of strangers becoming "family," gratitude healing sorrow, and hope replacing grief is a perfect read! Merry Christmas Everyone!" Read more

"Loved the story, the characters and their desires, loyalty, flaws and emotions. Well thought out, realistic and meaningful...." Read more

"...to capture emotions while telling a great story makes the reader laugh, cry, and fall in love with her characters...." Read more

"...It’s a tender story of love and heartbreak and all things Christmasy! Couldn’t put it down. Read it in one sitting!..." Read more

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Jodie Roberge
A story that is not to be missed!
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021
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What would you do if you had the chance to speak with a lost loved one? Would you embrace the opportunity or pretend it wasn't happening?

Stanley Mann is given this special honor from his deceased wife. Even though he has been playing scrooge for years since she passed, she refuses to let him stop living. I loved how Sheila Roberts weaved in glimpses of the past to see the wonderful love story between him and Carol. Carols "hints" brought humor to a story that would otherwise be sad. It was a very nice touch.

The new neighbors next door Lexie Bell and her six year old son Brock are starting over. Brock was a wonderful kid to bring them together. I really liked how Brock just adopted Stanley as his grandfather since his own passed away. The way Brock never really gave him a choice and how Stanley eventually embraced the idea was genius. Capturing the innocence of a child made the story that more endearing for the reader.

A Little Christmas Spirit has it all ,faith, hope ,grief, love and second chances. The writing keeps you engaged and I fell in love with Stanley by the end. If your looking for a refreshing take for a Christmas story this one is for you. Sheila Roberts tugs at the heartstrings and brings the holiday's to life in this special story. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for A Little Christmas Spirit!

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Robin R. Victor
Uplifting
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024
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Very enjoyable read and so relatable! I especially enjoyed the references to the Icicle Falls series. Another home run for Sheila Roberts!

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Bonita L. Jorgenson
Happily ever after
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024
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I liked how resourceful Lexi was I enjoyed Stanley & his ghost wife, Carol's conversations. What started out as a difficult problem, ended up a lovely ending.

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Deb Reid
Just what I needed to remind me even though someone is gone your life has to keep going
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021
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Another book by Sheila that I love. My mom and I, for years, had a tradition where I would pick out a Christmas book, read it, then send it to her to read. We would then discuss it and usually share how much we loved it. The last 5 or 6 years our Christmas books have been Sheila Roberts books and we loved them all. I preordered a little Christ Spirit in July, so excited that Sheila had come out with other Christmas book to keep our tradition going. Well, the universe had other plans and I lost my mom in August. I didn’t know if I even wanted to read the book knowing I couldn’t send it my mom, but a small little voice (spirit) kept telling me Read It!! I am so glad I did. The book was awesome, and it helped me remember that even though my mom is gone she would want me to keep our traditions going. Thank you, Sheila!!!

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EmmaRose
I loved this novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
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I liked this entire novel - everything about it. It's very special. I will read this novel again. I loved the characters and the location. It's a beautiful story. I actually learned a lot by reading this story about interacting with others. It's precious to me. This is a great story to read at Christmas - or any time of year. I just finished this today - April 12,2023. I recommend this to everyone. Sheila Roberts is a new favorite author of mine.

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When Love overcomes grief - what a joy!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023
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Sheila Roberts never ceases to delight her readers! Her characters become so real, you feel the texture of their emotions and dreams so keenly. This Christmas tale of strangers becoming "family," gratitude healing sorrow, and hope replacing grief is a perfect read! Merry Christmas Everyone!

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Texanne
INTERESTING BUT IT DID NOT EXCITE ME
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
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I am a fan of Ms Roberts’ writing. I am also a big fan of Christmas stories.
For some reason, this story did not make me joyous.
Stanley is a widower who is hiding from life since the death of his wife. When a young mother and her son move in next door, Stanley is drawn into life whether he likes it or not.
My favorite character in the story is Brock, the little first grader. Stanley is entertaining. But, basically, I could not get into this story. I was hoping for more direct emotional involvement with the characters.
I know this is just me, but for me, this did not make me smell the gingerbread.

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Good Story, the importance of reaching out, true meaning of Christmas.
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2023
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Heart warming story about life bumps in the road. A Man loses wife, finds new friends and a pup, a woman moves to a new town starts a new career and new life, finds friends and a new love. Happy ending. It takes about 50 pages to get into this book but really takes off from there. Characters are believable and funny. Wish there could have been more of a relationship for Stanley with Lexie's Mom, she comes into play late in the story and we really do not know her true character as we do the others. All and all good read.

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Keri Karamitsos
What a great book
Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2023
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Just finished this delightful Christmas book on a modern version of a scrooge story. Was a really nice feel-good book to read during the Christmas season

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Enjoyable Christmas story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2021
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Quite enjoyed this story but a bit predictable and slow, but a good read.

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