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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Sheri Schrader

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams is a sweet, holiday story. This is a short story that tells the origins of Backwards Christmas in South Pole, Alaska. The story of hometown man Jack and the pilot Joyce. Jack is worried that his town is going to fade away as people are moving away to more prosperous cities. After Joy urges people to vote for Jack in the mayoral race Jack has to solve the problem of the city. Not only does Jack need to solve the city’s problem he must also figure it out so Joyce can stay based in the town.
This a very quick fun holiday read. I like the characters. Jack is sweet and has a bit of a silly side. Joyce is caring and smart. The two are a fun couple who genuinely care for people and each other. I recommend this if you need to get in the Christmas spirit. I look forward to reading more about South Pole, Alaska in the future.

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
4 Stars

This is a feel good Christmas story. It takes place in a small town called South Pole in Alaska. The population has been slowly dwindling in the past few years. Jack Furst loves the town and between him and his girlfriend Joyce, they come up with a crazy idea to bring a little life back into the South Pole.

Though short, it is a cute story with a Hallmark feeling to it. I admit, I did get teary eyed at the end. It definitely gets you into the Christmas spirit.

Review by @annahirsch
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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review Sarah Oakes

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about reinvention. South Pole Alaska is slowly becoming a ghost town as residents leave. When the mayor resigns, local Jack Furst is volunteered into the role. Can he come up with a way to restore their town?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like the supportive Joyce living her dream or Jack wanting to help others. Extremely enjoyable as a prequel to learn how all the traditions came to be.
I loved the feel of a small town community working together to brainstorm ideas with the sense of a small town with little shops and friendly people.
I also loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the Christmas tree and decorations or the Santa costume full of vivid colours against the snow white landscape. Also the sense of the elements in the cold and the snow as if you could feel it And the unusual but refreshing take on Christmas. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams is a short but cute christmas romance story. I wasn’t sure what I was getting when I first looked at he book but the story is original and a little magical and you will enjoy each and every bit of it. Christmas in South Pole, Alaska has never been quite like this one, it’s a little zany, a little wacky and a little fun. Just what the town needs. It encompasses all there is that is christmas, family and friends, love and joy, spirit and caring. It is simplistic in it’s telling which is spot on.

This is a feel good story that can be read in one nice relaxing afternoon.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Katie Matthews

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I absolutely adore Christmas stories they never fail to get me in the Christmas spirit and The First Backwards Christmas did just that! This is the third book that I have read by this author so I knew I would enjoy it and Ms Williams didn’t disappoint. It was a short and sweet read and in all honesty one that I didn’t really want to end. The authors descriptive language makes you feel like you are watching a festive film and not reading a story, I was able to imagine everything from the characters to the setting. It is definitely one of those stories for a cold winter’s night snuggled up in front of the fire! I loved Jack and Joyce and their connection. I felt like this was genuine and I was definitely rooting for them throughout the story!
If you are looking for a lovely Christmas story then I definitely recommend The First Backwards Christmas!

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The First Backward Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Angela Hayes

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The First Backward Christmas by Brooke Williams is a sweet holiday romance, full of the wonder, and magic of Christmas. Even though it is a follow-on from Another Backward Christmas, it explains how the backward Christmas tradition started.
I loved Another Backward Christmas, so I knew as soon as I saw this book pop up on my recommended feed, that I had to read it. I am happy that I grabbed a copy, as it kept me engaged from beginning to end, giving me all the Christmas ‘feels’ that I love. It is a novella length story, which made it a very quick and easy read. Even so, Ms. Williams manages to fit a lot into a short amount of space, without making the story feel rushed or lacking in any way.
I really enjoyed following Jack Furst and Joyce Nicholson on this delightful, fun, Light-hearted, and uplifting read- and discovering how the Backward Christmas tradition began. If you enjoy a great Christmas story, then this book is well worth the read!
I look forward to more from Ms. Williams!

Thank you, Ms. Williams!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The first backwards Christmas is a touching and creative holiday tale! Located in the South Pole, a couple has to find ways to keep the town going and stay together. All the things the town come up with are unexpected, endearing, and sound really fun. This is a great feel good story for this time of year. Something perfect to read as you snuggle under your blanket with a cup of hot chocolate.

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
5 stars

What a quick, yet fun holiday read. Newly elected mayor Jack, is trying to find a way to bring new life into South Pole, Alaska and thanks to his gift of thinking while upside down he gets the perfect idea.
With the help of the town, they start a tradition for years to come.

What a sweet read that was all about the holiday and a little love along the way. I really loved this story. And cant wait to read more of this town.

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Debi Kircher

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams

5 Stars

I love me some backwards Christmas in South Pole, Alaska…I read Another Backwards Christmas and fell madly in love with this town and their traditions and now going back to see just how all of those traditions started was AWESOME. I want to move there, today!

This author has taken me away from real life once again and even though this story was way too short it was jam packed with content, but never rushed. I loved this story and how 2 people already together found a way to breathe life back into their town while still building on a relationship they were forming. It was awesome and I found myself picturing everything and I have it all laid out in my head…This was so much fun to read and now I am definitely ready for the holiday season to start.

Awesome book by an amazingly awesome author and I hope she writes more from this town in the future because I could spend many hours in South Pole, Alaska.

Loved It!!!

Review by @debikircher

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Emily Walsh

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas
By: Brooke Williams
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams was a sweet, light heart read, that gets you right in the feels.

My first read by this author, I didn’t know what I was getting into, but I liked it, and I will be checking out more books by this author. Now I will tell you that this book is short, coming in at 49 pages short. Because of how quick and fast this story goes, I’m not going to give you too much on plot, and characters. But I will tell you that this book is extremely well written, warm and, it has that Christmas magic feel, that is on par with any hallmark TV movie. (This would fit perfectly into their line up)

What else can I say that won’t spoil this read, lets see. Given the shortness, I must say that the main characters were fairly well developed. You get a good feel of Joyce and Jack, their relationship and their goals. There isn’t any major shifts or changes in them, but Jack does get a little more growth, and in truth these two were so sweet, cheesy and cute, that I couldn’t help but roll the eyes.. in a good way.

Overall this book is that perfect quick read to get you in a good festive mood, and makes you want to watch some cheesy Christmas movies. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval that you will love this heart melty read.

Happy Reading.

Review by @eawalsh

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a short story about a Backward Christmas. I loved this book! It is a story that brought joy and excitement for the coming season. It warms the heart and brings the spirit of Christmas. I loved how we get to see how the Backward Christmas got started. The characters are loveable and relatable. They had great chemistry and made the story enjoyable. Will they be able to save a small town that is dying? I highly recommend this story!

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The First Backwards Christmas By Brooke Williams – Review by Laura Furuta

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The First Backwards Christmas
By: Brooke Williams
5 out of 5 stars

The story The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams is a wonderful book that I loved reading. It is a holiday romance story. It grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I found myself not wanting to put the story down until I had finished the last page. The book does at times move quickly, however, I felt the spirit and joy of Christmas throughout. I loved reading about the characters of Jack Furst ad Joyce Nicholson. I liked that I the story had me feeling what the characters do when they are happy, sad, or worried. There are surprises and parts that will warm your heart. Can the city of South Pole, Alaska be saved from becoming a ghost town? Will Joyce have to leave South Pole because of her job and in the process leave Jack behind as well? What will happen when a town embraces an unusual idea in order to save itself? Read this book to find out. I found myself growing to love Jack and Joyce with every chapter that I read. That they have an attraction and strong feelings for one another is undeniable. When reading you can look forward to getting that warm feel-good feeling and it stayed with me even after I had finished the book. Highly recommended reading.

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Heather Lovelace

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved everything about this short story. This clean, fun story offers just a wonderful, feel-good Christmas tale. Just loved reading about Jack and Joyce. The story is fluid and quirky. Brooke Williams writes another wonderful tale. Definitely recommended.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Heather Bahm

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The First Backwards Christmas, by Brooke Williams, is a cute & quirky novella set in South Pole, Alaska. Jack and Joyce are a uniquely paired couple and their intricacies make this short story a joy to read. The holiday theme that is paired with this tale makes it sweet and perfect adorable in all ways. Such a quaint town experiencing issues that so many small towns face. How these characters attempt to resolve their concerns was a well paced part of the story.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Maura Harper

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“I’d wait for you all day if that’s what it took.” awwwww so sweet, right? This whole story is full of clean – swoon worthy romance.

This is the origin story of how South Pole, Alaska became the town known for “Backwards Christmas”. While this is the third book written about this town, it absolutely can be read as a stand-alone and out of order. I’m so glad this book was written because I was always curious how the town came to be known as it was and why the mistletoe was painted on the sidewalk.

This is one of those books that just made me smile the more I read. It is a classic (name of channel redacted because of copyright infringement) Christmas Channel movie that is sweet and predictable and yet so much fun to watch.

I would absolutely recommend this story to my mother’s book club and younger cousins alike.

Review by @mauraharper

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The First Backwards Christmas
By Brooke Williams
Rated 4 stars

This is a perfect story! I have read one of the others in the series and it intrigued me. Wondering how it all got started. This book answers my questions. It is short and sweet but gives me everything I needed.
The characters in here have such spirit. I enjoy not only their names but what they bring to the story. It almost seems magical.
Very cute and enjoyable.

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams

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Genre – Romantic Comedy/Christmas Short Story
Page Count – 49 pages
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Jack Furst loves South Pole, Alaska, almost as much as his sled dogs and second only to his girlfriend, Joyce. But the area has taken a down turn in recent years and he’s afraid it’ll be a ghost town before long.

Joyce Nicholson enjoys her home base in South Pole and flies her single engine plane to surrounding villages with supplies daily. When her company pressures her to move to another city with a better location and bigger population, Joyce fears leaving Jack behind.

There’s nothing more powerful than Christmas in Alaska and when a surprise mayoral election shocks the entire South Pole residency, the town flips upside down and holds the most unusual Christmas celebration ever. Will it be enough to save the beloved city?

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Brooke Williams is a former radio announcer/producer and script writer turned freelance writer and author. When Brooke’s first daughter was born in 2009 she left her full time radio career to stay home. Eventually, she realized she could fulfill her lifelong desire to write while her daughter napped and she then entered into the freelance writing world. As her business grew, she took on clients from all over the world and began to dabble in fiction writing once again. Brooke has several books on the market including her first novel, “Someone Always Loved You” Brooke loves all things writing and currently specializes in clean romantic comedy, though she’s written a bit of everything. Her latest release “The Leftover” came out from BQB publishing in september 2017 followed by “The First Backwards Christmas,” the third in the backwards christmas story-line. Brooke has two young daughters, ages 9 and 5 and has been married since 2002.

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Another Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Another Backwards ChristmasAnother Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams is a fun holiday story. Southpole, Alaska is a fun, small town that celebrates Christmas with a twist. Rob Joleigh is a writer with a Scrooge attitude concerning the holidays. Holly Howard is a tour guide in town. What will happen when the two meet on a snowy night? The setting is charming and the town has a quirky group of residents. This is the type of place that makes the holidays fun and meaningful.
The characters are fun and charming. I really enjoyed this story and read this at record speed. This story helped to put me in the Christmas spirit and I had to get my tree up immediately. This is a fun, enjoyable quick read that can be enjoyed by all. The unspirited are challenged as well as the spirited and a town comes together to help one another. I look forward to reading more from Brooke Williams.

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The Leftover by Brooke Williams – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The LeftoverThe Leftover by Brooke Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Leftover by Brooke Williams is a stand alone book and a great quick read that kept me entertained right throughout the story. The characters were unique and engaging and as we got to know each of them, we find some definitely more entertaining than others and they will have you laughing out loud, whilst finding yourself wanting to slap some of the others. The concept is different from other reads which adds to its appeal. I mean who doesn’t love a sweet romantic comedy with a twist of revenge!

Our main character, Megan finds herself in a situation, thanks to her sister, that she would never have thought possible and it is something she thought would ever happen to her. But what turns out to be the hardest thing and definitely a challenge, in more than one way, turns out to be exactly what she needs. Is Megan able to endure what is set out before her? Will she learn more about herself has she ever has before? Will she be able to keep her head in the game? I loved watching Megan grow and become more confidant in herself and found myself on the edge of the seat rooting for her.

Overall I thought this story was fun, sweet and refreshing and very well written and I enjoyed every minute of it.

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