Christmas Snow, Eternal Love

Snowbound at Christmas: A Wind River Mail-Order Brides Christmas Anthology

Written by Lacy Williams, Wendy Klopfenstein, Wendy Galinettie, Traci Summeril

Series: Wind River Mail-Order Brides

Published by Sunrise Publishing

Release Date: 10.07.25

Genre: Christian Historical Fiction, Christmas Romance

5 Stars!

Snow has a way of quieting the world … slowing us down long enough to notice what matters most. In Snowbound at Christmas, that stillness becomes the backdrop for three stories where love is rekindled, faith is lived out, and hope shines steady, even when the storm rages.

In Heart’s Secret Haven, Lilly and Jakob’s story touched me with its honesty. Lilly believed her worth was too small, her life too ordinary, but grace whispered otherwise. Their time snowed in at the livery became a reminder that we are never beyond the reach of God’s mercy, and that sometimes He rekindles dreams we thought were long gone.

Her Gingerbread Refuge felt like stepping into warmth itself. Caroline’s weary courage and Jerome’s unexpected tenderness, alongside six little ones full of need and laughter, showed me what love looks like when it bakes bread, hangs greenery, and chooses joy even when life feels fragile. I loved the gentle truth spoken here: “It’s hard when life forces change on us. We need our dreams more than ever then.” Those words felt like a gift.

And Her Yuletide Protector carried the ache of fear and the healing of trust. Lizzie’s longing to be valued and Slate’s slow recognition of her worth left me with tears in my eyes, especially in the moment he said: “If true, how could you not be valuable?” That line settled deep in me, like truth I needed to hear again.

This collection left me so grateful for stories that echo my own faith walk, for characters who live their faith instead of just speaking it, and for the reminder that even in life’s fiercest blizzards, God is the One who shelters, redeems, and loves us beyond measure.

A beautifully Christ-honoring treasure for readers who want high-quality Christian historical romance where faith is clear, love is tender, and hope lingers like candlelight on a winter’s night!

I received a digital ARC from the publisher. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the great writing, engaging narration, and the story’s wonderful content, ensuring transparency and reliability.