Tuesday, September 1, 2026

BELLE'S CHRISTMAS CAROL by Michelle Griep, Reviewed by Rebecca Maney #ReleaseDay

A Historical Holiday Romance Novella with Themes of 
A Christmas Carol set in Regency-Era England
 
REBECCA'S REVIEW: 
"Dearest Isabelle. . . It is my desire to leave to you Haven House, for there is no one who loves the children more fervently. Please consider."

When the director of Haven House, a London orphanage, is killed in an unfortunate accident Belle Beaumont is handed the keys. With its menagerie of mismatched employees, looming repairs, disorganized paperwork and rambunctious children, Belle is understandably second guessing her decision within twenty four hours.

Barrister Rafe Munro stumbles upon a family matter which leads him to the front door of Haven House. The lovely orphanage director appears a tad overwhelmed, and Rafe finds himself putting aside his demanding work schedule for at least an hour a day to assist Belle, when one thing leads to another and then to quite another.

Expertly imagined, this is undoubtedly one of the sweetest Christmas stories that I have ever read! "God bless us everyone"! (and let it snow!)

*I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from the author and publisher. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
4.5 stars
 
BackCover Blurb:
While all of London waits for snow, an orphanage in need holds holiday cheer, sparks of love, and secrets waiting to be discovered.

When Ebeneezer Scrooge's former fiancée, Belle Beaumont, unexpectedly inherits a struggling London orphanage, she dreams of giving the children of Haven House the most splendid Christmas they've ever known. But her vision of snowflakes and merriment quickly collides with reality: Fire damage has rendered part of the building unsafe, and the paperwork is years behind.

Barrister Rafe Munro is fighting to clear an innocent man and searching for a child, who may be his relative. His pursuit leads him to Haven House, where Rafe offers to help Belle sort through the chaotic records that might lead to the missing child. Amid the mayhem of running an orphanage full of mischievous children and eccentric staff, will Belle and Rafe find love and the answers they seek this holiday season?
 
Bethany House Publishing, September, 2026
Available in digital ebook and paperback

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