Book Review: One Enchanted Noel by Melissa Tagg

Secrets, Sparks and Second Chances…a Heartwarming Holiday Romance

Seb Pierce isn’t exactly a cowboy, but after fifteen years on a ranch in Texas, he might as well be. And he’d do just about anything to keep the rancher who took him in so many years ago from losing his land…including returning to the wealthy roots he’s long since abandoned. Seb agrees to work for his stern grandfather for one year in return for an early draw on his inheritance. But he never expected the agreement to land him in a quirky small town in Iowa at Christmas-time, renovating a dilapidated theater…and running into a woman he never thought he’d see again. She might not remember him, but he remembers her.

After too many years away from her hometown—and too many failures to count—Leigh Renwycke is finally back in Maple Valley and living the stable life she used to wish for. If only she could shake the old restlessness that used to get her into trouble. When Seb Pierce waltzes into her world and begs for her help planning the theater’s holiday reopening, it could be the solution to her discontent. If she pulls it off, it might be enough to jumpstart a new career…and to prove once and for all that the new-and-improved Leigh is here to stay. 

But between old secrets and new sparks, restoring a town treasure in time for Christmas may not be as easy as it seems…especially once Leigh learns the truth about Seb. 

What I Loved: There’s nothing like coming to a satisfying ending to a beloved series. One Enchanted Noel was one of those moments.
Once again, we find ourselves watching a previous “bad girl” pull her act together. By the time we meet Leigh, she’s done with her drug abuse but her past sins still haunt her and steal away her joy. It was refreshing to walk alongside Leigh as she discovered just how forgiving our Lord and her friends and family can be.
One Enchanted Noel is a warm Christmas story just perfect for curling up with during your downtime. And if you haven’t read the first two books of the series, I recommend you start at the beginning. One Enchanted Noel can be understood as a standalone, but I have a feeling you won’t want to miss a moment with the Renwycke family.

Rating and Recommendation: I give it 5 stars and recommend it to those who enjoy Christmas novellas or Christian Contemporary.