The lessons learned about acceptance, truth, love, and how God plays a role in all those areas were what made it a good read. This was a very enjoyable quick Christmas read. Her popular Christy Miller series now continues in Christy & Todd: The Married Years and The Baby Years. We're all here for you." I liked it more than the first one - it was more Christmassy and I loved when Ian dressed up as Santa for the kids in the hospital. She is warmly welcomed by the Whitcomb family and Ian makes a proposal and picks out … I'm going to look for the first book, and I'll probably check out other books by Robin Jones Gunn. And Miranda is a very loveable heroine. The author really knows how to engage a reader's heart. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Engaging Father Christmas Miranda leaves Seattle to join her long lost family in Carlton Heath. Welcome back. I didn't know there was a previous one. This was basically an unrealistic fairytale. Director: Terry Ingram. I wouldn't have known whether it was set in 1915 or 2015 with the exception of the addition of cell phones. Talk about perfect timing for a book! But really I loved the English cultural aspects, like what they said, and how they ate. I just thought a Christmas book by a favorite author at Christmastime would be a good read. Robin Jones Gunn write such a superb story, I think I could have went through an entire box of tissues! Raised by her mother, but orphaned at a young age at Christmas, Miranda finds a clue that will take her to the truth about her father. I just thought a Christmas book by a favorite author at Christmastime would be a good read. Be the first to contribute! First off, the matriarch didn't even have anything to say about their relationship, and the only "family secret" is the one we already knew about Miranda being Sir James Whitcombe's daughter. Also, BEFORE Ian has even asked Miranda to marry him, when they are visiting Ian's father in the hospital, Miranda holds Andrew's hand and says, "It's Miranda's, Dad. Tea was mentioned on nearly every page, and there was an abundance of “biscuits” (cookies). This sequel to "Finding Father Christmas" was just as heartwarming as the first book in the series. Finding Father Christmas and Engaging Father Christmas are both about Miranda Carlson, the daughter of an actress who is a single mother. Engaging Father Christmas (2017 TV Movie) Plot. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Engaging Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn is a delightful contemporary festive read. OK, a bit presumptious to call a man Dad when your boyfriend hasn't even asked you to marry him yet. Talk about perfect timing for a book! OK, so all the complaints aside, I enjoyed the book, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if the dustjacket hadn't led me to believe I was going to read a totally different story. This story was so touching I literally got choked up three different times. The sequel to Finding Father Christmas, Engaging Father Christmas continues with Miranda’s journey as she heads back to Carlton Heath one year after her discovery of a family she never knew. ROBIN JONES GUNN is the much loved author of over 100 books with more than 5.5 million copies of her titles sold worldwide. An enchanting sequel to "Finding Father Christmas" that's filled with old-fashioned Christmas warmth, enchanting settings, and spiritual revelations throughout Miranda's return to Carlton Heath, England, where she first came in search of her father a year ago. I finished this one the day after Christmas and it was such a cute and cozy little read during the holiday. Engaging Father Christmas is the continuation of Miranda Carson's journey to search for her father and become a beloved member of a family, which began in Finding Father Christmas. Daddy issues, much? | To see what your friends thought of this book, Engaging Father Christmas (Father Christmas, #2). A sweet little read, perfect for Christmas time. Robin's novels and non-fiction works have received multiple awards and are a favorite with book clubs and study groups. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I won't tell whether she. It was weird that she returned to England to be with her boyfriend, but stayed at her half brother’s house.... a half brother that doesn’t acknowledge that Miranda is her sister. But we can’t be improper! This novel has her returning to Carlton Heath to her new boyfriend, in hopes that their relationship is about to become more permanent. The male protagonist in the story is named Ian and is Scottish like a story I had wrote and it seems to have inspired me to work on that tale, or at least try to get that story right this year. This Christmas promises to be the best of Miranda Chester's life. Gunn didn't disappoint. Can Miranda keep her family -- and her love for Ian -- together and intact, or will she forever lose her chance at a beautiful winter wedding? I am scratching my head over some of the changes that were made, not because this was a very British story, but because some of the changes just seemed to come out of nowhere. I just read two books by Robin Jones Gunn that remind me of Christmas cookies. We're supposed to believe that a woman who's lived a strong and independent life for 10 years would give up everything and move over seas for a man she barely knows. If she's been on her own for 10. Robin's novels and non-fiction works have received multiple awards and are a favorite with book clubs and. But Ian is running late meeting Miranda at the … It was so familiar since having been there and that the Irish use some of the same sayings and eat some of the same food. October 30th 2008 The books are what you'd expect Christmas books to be--heartwarming and sweet--kind of like Christmas cookies. I pull out Mom's recipies and some I've grown to love over the years. Finding Father Christmas (TV Movie 2016) Drama | Romance. Now happily involved with a special someone, Miranda feels sentimental as she travels back to the tiny town that welcomed her with open arms the first time she visited, which was the previous Christmas. The Scottish boyfriend drove an Austin Healy and wore his dress kilt. I knew the author penned a series that my daughter had enjoyed (Christy), which caused me to want to give it a try. by Faithwords. Miranda travels to England for an extra-special Christmas with her soon-to-be-fiance (or so she hopes). They are sweet, yummy, and who cares if they aren't nutritious? Books Adapted into Hallmark Movies and Series. Plot Keywords There is a random appearance by former boyfriend, Josh, which led me to think (based on the dustjacket) she and Ian would break up because of the matriarch's disapproval, and she would land back in Josh's arms. The sometimes pessimistic me thought the book might not end that well but it did. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9 / 10 X. I just read two books by Robin Jones Gunn that remind me of Christmas cookies. This book is the sequel to Finding Father Christmas, and I sure hope there are more to come in this series. Brew a cup of English tea and enjoy. Title: ENGAGING FATHER CHRISTMAS Author: Robin Jones Gunn Publisher: Faith Words 2008 ISBN: 978-0-446-17946-1 Genre: Inspirational/Christmas/contemporary Miranda Carson has just returned to England to spend Christmas with her Scottish boyfriend, Ian, and his family, who manages a tea shop in a small town in the English country-side. Miranda is flying back to Vermont from her home in Seattle to reconnect with her family over the holidays -- and to see Ian, a local handyman she fell in love with on her last trip to the Green Mountain State. There might possibly be spoilers. I love that it was set in England. There is also a strong theme of forgiveness woven throughout this book, and as with the first book, the title is a bit of a play on words. The first novel had Miranda searching for her father and finding not only her earthly father, but also finding her Heavenly father. I picked this up unaware that it was a sequel. I love to make Christmas cookies.

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