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A Christmas in Shady Springs by Sarah Anne Crouch
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About the Book
Title: A Christmas in Shady Springs
Series: Shady Springs
Author: Sarah Anne Crouch
Publisher: Scrivenings Press
Release Date: November 25, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
Madeleine Mullins has always dreamed of a Christmas wedding that reflects her creativity and her deep love for A.J. Young. But with only three months to plan and a budget stretched tighter than a strand of lights, perfection seems impossible.
A.J. wants nothing more than to marry Madeleine, but he’s caught between family expectations, church politics, and his desire to give her the day she deserves. As the pressure builds, they’ll both have to decide what truly matters most.
When unexpected obstacles pile up—an invitation mixup, a winter flu, and a surprise ice storm—Madeleine and A.J. must confront a bigger question: Is a flawless wedding the goal, or is their love strong enough to carry them through the imperfections?
Set in the heart of small-town Arkansas, A Christmas in Shady Springs is a sweet Christian romance about love that holds fast, plans that fall apart, and grace that shines even brighter when everything else goes wrong.
About the Book
Title: A Christmas in Shady Springs
Series: Shady Springs
Author: Sarah Anne Crouch
Publisher: Scrivenings Press
Release Date: November 25, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
Madeleine Mullins has always dreamed of a Christmas wedding that reflects her creativity and her deep love for A.J. Young. But with only three months to plan and a budget stretched tighter than a strand of lights, perfection seems impossible.
A.J. wants nothing more than to marry Madeleine, but he’s caught between family expectations, church politics, and his desire to give her the day she deserves. As the pressure builds, they’ll both have to decide what truly matters most.
When unexpected obstacles pile up—an invitation mixup, a winter flu, and a surprise ice storm—Madeleine and A.J. must confront a bigger question: Is a flawless wedding the goal, or is their love strong enough to carry them through the imperfections?
Set in the heart of small-town Arkansas, A Christmas in Shady Springs is a sweet Christian romance about love that holds fast, plans that fall apart, and grace that shines even brighter when everything else goes wrong.
My Take
If you want a quick read while in the midst of the holiday season, you cannot go wrong with this sweet novel by author Sarah Anne Crouch. This is book three in the Shady Springs series. I haven't read the others, but I read this as a stand-alone and loved every minute of it. I do plan to read the rest, as this was a delightful novel.
Madeleine is like most brides who want to have the perfect wedding. As a youngster, she dreamt of it, but in real life, it seems as if it can go wrong; it is going wrong! Is this a sign that she shouldn't get married after all?
This is obviously a romance, but the author has a true gift in adding humor to the content. I found myself chuckling and smiling throughout the book. I experienced a bit of frustration with Madeleine, who didn't have the perspective one should have about knowing what is essential or not. Overall, I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it for a quick read now that the Christmas season is upon us.
About the Author
Sarah Anne Crouch lives in Arkansas with her husband, three children, and thousands of books. She always wanted to be an author, but spent some time as a teacher, earned a degree in library science, and makes feeble attempts to corral her small children as a stay-at-home mom. Sarah loves reading books, recipes, piano music, and emails from readers.
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