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| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Time For Me to Come Home Dorothy Shackleford, Travis Thrasher, 2013-10-29 NOW THE HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES ORIGINAL TIME FOR ME TO COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS! The fireplace is lit, the snow is falling, and sleigh bells echo in the distance—it’s Christmas, and it’s time to come home in this charming holiday novel based on Dorothy Shackleford and Blake Shelton’s hit song. Thirty-five-year-old Heath Sawyer has finally made it to the big-time as a country music star. After a year full of the kind of success he could only dream of, it’s December 23, and he’s headlining a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. It’s only as the lights on the stage go down and the Christmas lights outside come on that Heath realizes there’s just one place he wants to be for the holidays: back home in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. But journeying anywhere on Christmas Eve is never easy, and with flight delays, inclement weather, and the unexpected company of a feisty young woman who’s about to become his traveling companion, Heath will need a Christmas miracle to make his way home in time to open presents. Filled with touching anecdotes inspired by the real holiday memories of Blake Shelton and Dorothy Shackelford, Time for Me to Come Home is a sweet and funny story that celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the true meaning of finding your way back home. “It’s funny how going back can get you back to where you belong. It’s the difference between just a melody and my favorite Christmas song.” |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Home Sweet Christmas Charlee James, 2020-11-05 Never underestimate the power of gourmet chocolate… Pastry chef Kayla Hunter spent her childhood in The Candy Manor, a charming Victorian mansion that housed her grandparents’ chocolate business. After moving to the city to make her culinary mark, Kayla returns home to help with Hollybrook’s Christmas Eve Spectacular. But everything has changed. Her grandparents are retiring and selling their business and home, and this year they’ve left her in charge of holiday preparations with Hollybrook’s distractingly-handsome new lawyer. Attorney Dominick Rowe left the hustle of the city and never looked back. Growing up with workaholic parents, he longed for the slow pace of a small town like Hollybrook. He’s happy to step up when his favorite clients ask him to work their beloved Christmas event. He’s less comfortable with Operation Mistletoe—their covert attempt to remind their granddaughter of how much she loves The Candy Manor and persuade her to move home. But when he meets Kayla and falls hard, his loyalties become divided. Will their opposing hearts melt with holiday magic, or have Kayla's grandparents stirred up too much trouble? |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Best Intentions: A Sweet Christmas Romance Tamie Dearen, Don't tell anyone... but I think I have a crush on Santa Claus! Olivia’s biological clock is ticking and she has no time for casual dating – especially not with the likes of Collin Sterling. What could she ever have in common with a billionaire? Rich, spoiled, and arrogant, Collin is definitely not husband material, even though his deep green eyes send chills down her spine. Collin admires everything about Olivia - her spunk, her sharp wit, and sharper tongue. And he’s doing everything possible to prove he’s the kind of man who deserves her. Until he realizes she’d be better off without him. Then a man in a Santa suit gives Olivia a magical kiss that takes her breath away. How can Collin possibly compete? A sweet romantic comedy from USA Today Bestselling Author Tamie Dearen. It's a fun case of enemies to lovers and mistaken identity that leads to happily ever after! Get your HEA today! |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Mr Miracle Debbie Macomber, 2014-11-20 A heartwarming new Christmas novel from Debbie Macomber, internationally bestselling author of Rose Harbor in Bloom, Blossom Street Brides and Starry Night. Harry Mills is a guardian angel on a mission: help Addie Folsom to get her life back on track - and help her find love. Creating a happy ending for Addie and her neighbour Erich doesn’t seem like much of a challenge. But soon after arriving in the town of Tacoma, Harry realises he might need some guidance. Addie and Erich can't stand each other; growing up he was popular and outgoing, while she was rebellious and headstrong. Addie would now rather avoid Erich entirely, especially at Christmas. Harry is going to need all the help he can get, and a bit of divine inspiration, to help Addie and Erich find their Christmas miracle. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: A Snowbound Christmas Cowboy Sasha Summers, 2022-10-25 He’s back in town to apologize… Not fall in love all over again. Rodeo star Sterling Ford broke Cassie Lafferty’s heart when he chose a lifestyle of whiskey and women over her. Now the reformed party boy is back, walking the straight and narrow, determined to reconnect with the woman who got away. When he rescues Cassie and her dogs from a snowstorm, she learns her heart—and her desire—aren’t immune to Sterling’s smoldering presence. Maybe a canine Christmas miracle will make their holiday romance permanent! From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Texas Cowboys & K-9s Book 1: The Rancher's Forever Family Book 2: Their Rancher Protector Book 3: The Rancher's Baby Surprise Book 4: The Rancher's Full House Book 5: A Snowbound Christmas Cowboy |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Sweet Christmas Love Marie Remond, 2023-10-20T00:00:00+02:00 Luce, jeune étudiante parisienne dans une école de traduction, rentre dans sa famille à la campagne pour passer Noël avec ses parents et son petit frère Nicolas. Laissant derrière elle ses études, elle compte bien profiter de ce temps de vacances pour s’adonner à sa passion : la photographie. Dans le train qui la conduit chez elle, elle croise le regard d’un jeune homme de son âge, qui descend au même arrêt qu’elle. Plus tard, elle apprend que son père, agent immobilier, a vendu une maison dans leur petit village. Alors qu’elle est de sortie en balade-photo, elle découvre que l’inconnu du train n’est autre que le fils de la famille qui vient de s’installer. À la fin de cette première rencontre, Noah propose à Luce de devenir son guide pour lui faire découvrir la région et ses secrets... |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Heart's Desire (Shores of Indian Lake, Book 2) (Mills & Boon Heartwarming) Catherine Lanigan, 2014-09-01 His homecoming is bittersweet...for both of them Café owner Maddie Strong is finally ready to take her burgeoning cupcake business to the next level. With the help of handsome businessman Alex Perkins, her future's all mapped out. Until her first love comes home. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing Lacey Baker, 2021-11-02 Welcome back to Evergreen, the town built on Christmas wishes… And learn what happens after one snow-globe wish comes true. Life is going great for Hannah, really. She’s fallen in love with her best friend, her brother is getting married, and she’s looking forward to another festive Christmas in Evergreen. Still, between her job, taking charge of the choir, and being the town’s jill-of-all-trades, she’s feeling uninspired…especially when Elliot starts to question his own role in the town. Hannah finds fresh inspiration in the brand-new Evergreen Christmas Museum, and she volunteers for their storytelling project. When she interviews her fellow Evergreenians, however, she learns that not everyone wants the museum around; specifically Mr. Cooper who owns a third of the building. As Hannah finds herself with more and more responsibilities, and as her relationships with Elliot and her family grow strained, she starts to wonder about what she really wants. Can her love and newly-found purpose survive the changes that loom after the holidays are over? |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: When God Winks SQuire Rushnell, 2007-04-06 SQuire Rushnell teaches you how to use the power of “Godwinks”—divine coincidences—to seize certainty in uncertain times, and enrich your career and relationships. Whether you call it synchronicity or coincidence, it is not an accident that you just picked up When God Winks. In fact, you may have suspected all along that there is more to coincidence than meets the eye. These seemingly random events are actually signposts that can help you successfully navigate your career, relationships, and interests. By recognizing the “Godwinks” our Creator has placed in our paths, we can understand—and embrace—the journey God has laid out for us. Read the incredible “Godwinks” experienced by everyday people and celebrities including Barbra Streisand, Charles Schulz, Oprah Winfrey, Kevin Costner, Mark Twain, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. After reading When God Winks, you’ll learn to recognize coincidences in your life for what they truly are: an act of God’s enduring love. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Harlequin Special Edition November 2022 - Box Set 2 of 2 Rochelle Alers, Brenda Harlen, Sasha Summers, 2022-10-25 Harlequin Special Edition brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Relate to finding comfort and strength in the support of loved ones and enjoy the journey no matter what life throws your way. THANKFUL FOR THE MAVERICK by Rochelle Alers Montana Mavericks: Brothers & Broncos As a rodeo champion, Brynn Hawkins is always on the road, but something about older, gruff-but-sexy rancher Garrett Abernathy makes her think about putting down roots. As Thanksgiving approaches, Brynn fears she's running out of time, but she’s determined to find her way into this calloused cowboy’s heart! COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS by Brenda Harlen Match Made in Haven Rancher Adam Morgan’s hands are full caring for his ranch and three adorable sons. When his custody is challenged, remarriage becomes this divorced dad’s best solution—and Olivia Gilmore doesn't mind a proposal from the man she's loved forever. But Adam is clear: this is a match made by convenience. But as jingle bells give way to wedding bells, will he trust in love again? A SNOWBOUND CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Sasha Summers Texas Cowboys & K-9s Rodeo star Sterling Ford broke Cassie Lafferty’s heart when he chose a lifestyle of whiskey and women over her. Now the reformed party boy is back, determined to reconnect with the woman who got away. When he rescues Cassie and her dogs from a snowstorm, she learns she isn't immune to Sterling’s smoldering presence. But it'll take a canine Christmas miracle to make their holiday romance permanent! Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. For more relatable stories of love and family, look for Harlequin Special Edition November – Box Set 1 of 2 |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Richard Paul Evans Ebook Christmas Set Richard Paul Evans, 2010-12-07 Three magical Christmas books from one of the world’s most beloved storytellers, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, Richard Paul Evans. The Christmas List What if someone read their obituary before they died? When real estate mogul James Kier is mistaken for another by the same name, he learns firsthand what the world really thinks of him, and decides to change his future. A holiday tale of true redemption, this novel will warm your season. The Christmas Box Miracle: My Spiritual Journey of Destiny, Healing and Hope In 1994, Richard Paul Evans, then an unknown writer, self-published a short book entitled The Christmas Box. That book went on to become an international bestseller, touching the lives of millions of people. The Christmas Box Miracle is the story behind the book that has become a Christmas classic: how a man writes and publishes a book which helps grieving people to heal and lost souls to find their way home. It is Evans’s story: his own spiritual journey and stories of people he encountered along the way—miraculous stories of healing and divinity that often defy explanation. Finding Noel The Christmas season is supposed to be full of joy, but not for Mark Smart. Life had dealt him one body blow after another: he lost his scholarship and had to drop out of school; his beloved mother had died in a car crash; his girlfriend dumped him, and now, late on a snowy night in November, his car had broken down. Stumbling into a coffee house, he was looking for a phone to call a tow truck. What he found was a beautiful young woman with an unusual name who, through a simple act of kindness, changed his life forever. Finding Noel is an inspiring novel about the power of love and the wonder of Christmas. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Mary Higgins Clark & Carol Higgins Clark Ebook Christmas Set Mary Higgins Clark, Carol Higgins Clark, 2010-12-07 Now, in one ebook boxed set, a collection of suspenseful and humorous holiday stories by Mary Higgins Clark, America’s Queen of Suspense, and her daughter, bestselling mystery writer Carol Higgins Clark. Deck the Halls Three days before Christmas, Regan Reilly, the dynamic young sleuth featured in the novels of Carol Higgins Clark, meets Alvirah Meehan, the famous lottery winner and amateur detective. When a call comes through on Regan's cell phone, telling her that her father and his driver, Rosita Gonzalez, are being held for $1,000,000 ransom, Alvirah insists that Regan allow her to lend a hand in trying to gain their release. While Regan may be a licensed private detective, based in Los Angeles, Alvirah has many valuable contacts among the ranks of New York's law enforcement community—including the head of the NYPD Major Case Squad, Jack “no relation” Reilly. Further complicating the situation is the fact that Regan's mother, the popular and very successful mystery writer Nora Regan Reilly, was hospitalized only the day before with a badly broken leg. Regan must comfort her while trying to meet the harsh demands of her father's kidnappers—and their tough deadline. The Christmas Thief The folks who picked a beautiful eighty-foot blue spruce from Stowe, Vermont, to be Rockefeller Center’s famous Christmas tree don’t have a clue that Packy Noonan, a scam artist just released from prison, hid priceless diamonds in it more than twelve years ago. Anxious to retrieve his loot, Packy breaks parole and heads to Vermont. When he learns that his special tree will be heading to New York City the next morning, he knows he has to act fast. What Packy doesn’t know is that Alvirah Meehan, everyone’s favorite lottery winner turned amateur sleuth, and Regan Reilly, a savvy young private investigator, are visiting Stowe with their friend Opal, who lost all her lottery winnings in Packy’s scam. And just when they’re supposed to head home, they learn that the tree is missing...and that Opal has disappeared. Dashing Through the Snow In the picturesque village of Branscombe, New Hampshire, the townsfolk are all pitching in to prepare for the first (and many hope annual) Festival of Joy. The night before the festival begins, a group of employees at the local market learn that they have won $160 million in the lottery. One of their co-workers, Duncan, decided at the last minute, on the advice of a pair of crooks masquerading as financial advisers, not to play. Then he goes missing. A second winning lottery ticket was purchased in the next town, but the winner hasn't come forward. Could Duncan have secretly bought it? Alvirah Meehan, the amateur sleuth, and private investigator Regan Reilly have arrived in Branscombe for the festival. They are just the people to find out what is amiss. As they dig beneath the surface, they find that life in Branscombe is not as tranquil as it appears. So much for an old-fashioned weekend in the country! |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Snowflakes Over the Second Chances Sweet Shop Hannah Lynn, 2024-09-01 The next instalment in Hannah Lynn's candy sweet romance series It’ll be a Christmas to remember ... Holly Berry is finally in a place where she can see her happy ending: a beautiful daughter, who's growing ever sweeter by the day, a new home she can make her own, and – of course – her partner-in-crime, Evan. But when tragedy strikes, Holly’s life is thrown into turmoil. And, perhaps in denial, she decides to cancel all of her Christmas plans in favour of some healing of her own. She thinks spending time with Evan’s family will help, but it’s her own family she needs to be with right now. Luckily, they know this, and follow her out to the States to join her in her alternate holiday plans. They say that time heals all wounds, and with her loved ones around her, can she hope for a brighter tomorrow...? A heart-wrenching and ultimately uplifting story about friends, family and true love lasting forever, from the bestselling author of the Wildflower Lock series Praise for Hannah Lynn: 'A delightful, well written tale, full of wonderful characters in a charming setting. I loved it!' Katie Fforde 'A real feel good read. With the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswold countryside and the delightful sweet shop what could possibly go wrong?' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'I loved this book a lot! The romance was so sweet. And the setting was perfect.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'I've loved everything about this book and this series. Hannah Lynn has become an instant read author for me' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'Gosh, what a story, I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have. It's full of love and friendship' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'Hannah Lynn has a way of putting stories together that are enchanting' ★★★★★ Reader Review |
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| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Analyzing Christmas in Film Lauren Rosewarne, 2017-12-06 Analyzing Christmas in Film: Santa to the Supernatural critically examines the way the holiday is portrayed on screen. From the secular to the sacred, the merry to the melancholic, the volumes unwraps close to 1000 films to explore what is revealed about culture, society, faith and festival. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: The Christmas Set-Up Jill Shalvis, 2019-10-28 New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis delivers a fan-favorite novella in which snowbound rivals are faced with irresistible temptation… Competing architects Zoe and Jason have two weeks to come up with the design to win a coveted new project. But when a snowstorm strands them together at a secluded cabin, Zoe sees her chance to show Jason how she really feels. With romance blooming under the mistletoe, can she get the gorgeous Scrooge into the true Christmas spirit? Originally published in 2011. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Sweet Romantic Fiction Editors’ Choice Christmas Collection, Vol 3 Wendy Davy, Jody Day, Mallary Mitchell, Robin Bayne, Carol James, Lesa Henderson, 2023-07-04 In this six-story compilation, editors have created an entertaining mix of contemporary and suspense romances. Volume Three of this Christmas Collection has something for every Christmas Romance enthusiast. Christmas Hideaway by Wendy Davy: Security specialist Rylan Copeland follows Mandi, a material witness to a murder, into the mountains where she is hiding, but can Ryan convince her to testify in time or will a killer go free? (romantic suspense) A Covert Cowboy Christmas by Carol James: When a storm destroys Rebekah's Christmas plans, she's forced to spend Christmas with her brother and a chatty ranch hand, Dirk. But Dirk isn't who he seems. This Christmas just got interesting. (contemporary romance) Christmas Forever by Robin Bayne: Jason hasn't seen Cami in three years. Now she's back, with the son he'd wanted to claim as his own. Can he believe her newly found faith, or will she desert him, and God, again? (contemporary romance) Step-on Bride by Mallary Mitchell: In this witty engagement-of-convenience, Wyatt didn't propose to Marley; she found the heirloom engagement ring. Marley agrees to be Wyatt's fiancÉe for Christmas because he doesn't want to break his grandmother's heart, but is he risking his own? (contemporary romance) Mistletoe Misses by Jody Day: During a pandemic, concert pianist, Evan and RisÉ, a nurse, are forced into isolation. RisÉ is working with acutely ill patients and must keep her distance from Evan. Can their relationship hold when the world is falling apart? (contemporary romance) Someone to Watch over Me by Lesa Henderson: After witnessing a violent crime, Kit just wants to hide. U.S. Marshal Cameron Grainger is intrigued by the woman who collapses in his aunt's bed and breakfast. But what is she hiding? (romantic suspense) |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: The Christmas Movie Cookbook Julia Rutland, 2022-09-06 This holiday season, rather than just watching merry festivities on-screen, bring the feast to your own home using The Christmas Movie Cookbook--with over 65 scrumptious recipes inspired by the scenes from your favorite Christmas films-- |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Christmas as Religion Christopher Deacy, 2016-07-28 In Christmas as Religion, Christopher Deacy explores the premise that religion plays an elementary role in our understanding of the Christmas festival, but takes issue with much of the existing literature which is inclined to limit the contours and parameters of 'religion' to particular representations and manifestations of institutional forms of Christianity. 'Religion' is often tacitly identified as having an ecclesiastical frame of reference, so that if the Church is not deemed to play a central role in the practice of Christmas for many people today then it can legitimately be side-lined and relegated to the periphery of any discussion relating to what Christmas 'means'. Deacy argues that such approaches fail to take adequate stock of the manifold ways in which people's beliefs and values take shape in modern society. For example, Christmas films or radio programmes may comprise a non-specifically Christian, but nonetheless religiously rich, repository of beliefs, values, sentiments and aspirations. Therefore, this book makes the case for laying to rest the secularization thesis, with its simplistic assumption that religion in Western society is undergoing a period of escalating and irrevocable erosion, and to see instead that the secular may itself be a repository of the religious. Rather than see Christmas as comprising alternative or analogous forms of religious expression, or dependent on any causal relationship to the Christian tradition, Deacy maintains that it is religious per se, and, moreover, it is its very secularity that makes Christmas such a compelling, and even transcendent, religious holiday. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Sweet Wedding and Pampering Love Chen Mo, 2020-02-18 She was an arrogant young lady who had been deprived of the warmth of her family since she was a child and longed for affection; he was a kind young mafia lord, but he had killed his beloved woman and made her afraid of love; by a coincidence, she had become the tutor of his son; he had doted on her as a eldest daughter, and made her happy, took care of her illness, and fought for her inheritance; she had always thought that he was the best person in the world for her; but in the end she had discovered how cruel he was to her, and he had spoiled her so much that the world thought he liked her, but he had said, I think of you only as a daughter. And it was only when the other men took her hand did he come to realize that I have not married in so many years because I was waiting for you to grow up ... |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Old English Carols, and two Hymns, suited to ... Christmas. Set for Four Voices and edited by E. F. Rimbault Edward Francis Rimbault, 1865 |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Shaolin Brew Troy D. Smith, 2024-06-17 Shaolin Brew: Race, Comics, and the Evolution of the Superhero looks at how the comic book industry developed from a white perspective and how minority characters were and are viewed through a stereotypical white gaze. Further, the book explores how voices of color have launched a shift in the industry, taking nonwhite characters who were originally viewed through a white lens and situating them outside the framework of whiteness. The financial success of Blaxploitation and Kung Fu films in the early 1970s led to major comics publishers creating, for the first time, Black and Asian superhero characters who headlined their own comics. The introduction of Black and Asian main characters, who previously only served as guest stars or sidekicks, launched a new kind of engagement between comics companies and minority characters and readers. However, scripted as they were by white writers, these characters were mired in stereotypes. Author Troy D. Smith focuses on Asian, Black, and Latinx representation in the comic industry and how it has evolved over the years. Smith explores topics that include Orientalism, whitewashing, Black respectability politics, the model minority myth, and political controversies facing fandoms. In particular, Smith examines how fans take the superheroes they grew up with—such as Luke Cage, Black Lightning, and Shang Chi—and turn them into the characters they wished they had as children. Shaolin Brew delves into the efforts of fans of color who urged creators to make these characters more realistic. This refining process increased as more writers and artists of color broke into the industry, bringing their own perspectives to the characters. As many of these characters transitioned from page to screen, a new generation of writers, artists, and readers have cooperated to evolve one-dimensional stereotypes into multifaceted, dynamic heroes. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Having a Wonderful Christmas Time Film Guide Terry Rowan, 2014-04-27 A comprehensive Holiday look at the films that are the joyful part of the year and our lives. The story of the film people who bring you joy during the holiday season. Plus many other Christmas traditions, customs, decorative ideas, and other tales as well as facts from this festive time! Plus a Christmas Media Trivia Quiz. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Christmas Kisses, Bells & Wishes: Four-Book Sweet Holiday Romance Collection Tamie Dearen, 2024-11-24 This Season, make your Christmas wishes come true with love, laughter, and happily-ever-afters! From USA Today bestselling author Tamie Dearen comes the ultimate sweet Christmas romance collection. Four holiday romances to give you miles and miles of Christmas smiles. Books included: Rescued For Christmas - A Standalone Christmas Short Story Sometimes, the only way to find the road home is to get lost! You'll love this single dad, forced proximity, Christmas romance from USA Today bestselling author Tamie Dearen. Grab your copy now! Jingle Bell Rock - Underground Granny Matchmakers Bk 3 - Full-length Holiday RomCom There's only one problem with my upcoming royal wedding. . . I didn't choose the groom! Jingle Bell Rock is a sweet royal romcom with a fake relationship and lots of very real laughter! Grab your copy of this fun, sweet romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Tamie Dearen. Best Intentions - The Best Girls Bk 5 - Full-length Holiday Romance Don't tell anyone... but I think I have a crush on Santa Claus! It's a fun case of enemies to lovers and mistaken identity that leads to happily ever after! Grab your copy now! The Billionaire's Bodyguard - A Limitless Christmas Novella It's only one woman... only one weekend. How hard can it be? Grab your copy of this enemies to lovers, fake dating story from USA Today bestselling author Tamie Dearen. From the author: This Christmas set includes two full-length novels and two novellas. All four books are standalone romances--no cliffhangers or incomplete stories. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Movies of the '90s Riley Webster, 2023-11-01 The 1990s was an amazing decade for movies, witnessing the release of dozens of incredible films, including The Matrix, The Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas, Fargo, Jurassic Park, and so many more. Despite this embarrassment of riches, author Riley Webster believes this decade has never received as much praise or as many kudos as it deserves—until now. Whether you’re a serious cinephile, a casual viewer, or merely seeking a heavy dose of 1990s nostalgia, this is the book for you. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Under the Mistletoe Liz W. Faber, 2024-12-23 When you think of holiday romance in popular culture, you probably imagine the formulaic made-for-TV movies we all love to watch: a career gal moves from the big city to a small town, where she finds the love of her life and the true meaning of Christmas. Yet, as with so much of the romance genre, our favorite holiday movies, books, TV episodes, and plays are so much richer than the oft-derided formula. The 22 essays in this volume turn a scholarly eye to one of our most beloved and under-examined subgenres, offering celebrations and criticisms alike of Christmas, New Year, Hanukkah, and Diwali romances. This work includes voices from global scholars across an impressive breadth of disciplines: literature, history, theater, media, gender and sexuality studies, sociology, psychology, anthropology, law, and victim studies. Readers will delight in celebrations of old classics like Christmas in Connecticut, new favorites like A Holly Jolly Diwali, and everything in between. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: A Sweet Montana Christmas Jeannie Watt, 2023-09-26 From Christmas heartbreak… To their happily-ever-after? Bridal shop owner Maddie Kincaid used to believe in happy endings. After being jilted weeks before her wedding, she retreats to a friend’s guest ranch and runs into her old coworker, ex–bronc rider Sean Arteaga. While planning the ranch’s Christmas open house together, Maddie starts falling for him…until Sean's attempt to protect her backfires. Can Maddie find a way to forgive him and finally get her own fairy-tale ending? From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. The Cowgirls of Larkspur Valley Book 1: Home with the Rodeo Dad Book 2: A Sweet Montana Christmas Book 3: The Cowgirl's Homecoming |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Mental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff Mental Floss, Jennifer M. Wood, 2022-11-01 Cinephiles rejoice! From Mental Floss, an online destination for more than a billion curious minds since its founding in 2001, comes the ultimate book for movie lovers. The Curious Movie Buff is filled with fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes insights about the making of your favorite movies from the last 50 years. Every film fan will find something to love, with the team at Mental Floss profiling more than 60 films of the past half-century, from well-known blockbusters to critical favorites and cult classics. The highlighted titles span across various decades and genres and include iconic franchises like Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings, Oscar-winning classics like The Godfather and Titanic, rip-roaring comedies from Blazing Saddles and The Big Lebowski, indie hits like Reservoir Dogs and Paranormal Activity, and superhero favorites such as Superman and The Dark Knight. Throughout are quirky sidebars from the Mental Floss archives, such “Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Locations You Can Visit IRL,” “Remakes That Are Better than the Original Movie,” The 25 Best Movie Endings of All Time,” “Summer ‘Blockbusters’ That Completely Tanked at the Box Office,” and “The Best Movie Trailers Ever.” TRIVIA ABOUT MORE THAN 60 MOVIES: Get the inside scoop, fascinating facts, and behind-the-scenes trivia on the greatest movies from the past 50 years, from serious dramas such as The Godfather to seriously funny comedies like The Big Lebowski FASCINATING AND INLayoutIVE LISTS: Learn about movie locations you can visit, what movies have the best endings, and which movies scraped the bottom of the barrel with Mental Floss’s info-packed lists SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Whether you’re in the mood for a classic, jonesing for a good Western, wondering what sci-fi films you’ve missed, or just want to discover a new movie, the team at Mental Floss will steer you in the right direction THE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOVIE FANS: Mental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff is the ideal gift for the film enthusiasts in your life. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Krampus #2 Brian Joines, 2014-01-22 From the alleys of Italy to the mountains of Nepal, the Krampus's globetrotting quest continues! When a clue leads him deep inside the Himalayas, the Krampus finds himself facing a legendary foe. Plus, fallout from Father Christmas's decision sparks dissension at the North Pole. The stage is set for the Santa Coup! |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Sweet Temptations Mary Tilling, 2021-09-29 When Kate finds the courage to end her marriage of 10 years, she finds herself confronted with the terrifying world of online dating. Keen to hide them from the prying eyes of her daughters, Kate disguises the names of new men on her phone using a code based on her secret stash of treats. As Kate deals with the new-found hope and heartbreak that dating brings, the chocolate code becomes a hilarious personality profiling tool for all her dates, her sweet temptations: an old flame rekindled, the frustrating catfish, her big brother's best friend and the unstoppable pull of The Player. Kate has walked away from the security and comfort of her marriage to Dairy Milk. Who will win pride of place in her box of sweet temptations? Will it be the classy Green and Black's, the shocking Kinder Surprise, or the familiar Ferrero Rocher? Will Kate find Mr. Right? Or does chocolate become more than a way to laugh off her experiences, a lifeline to help face her fears of living alone surrounded by her growing family of cats? This is Kate's story to tell and she doesn't hold back. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Doug Pratt's DVD Douglas Pratt, 2004 The ultimate guide to DVD by the world's leadding authority on the medium. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: The Jingle Bell Bride Scarlet Wilson, 2017-10-03 New York wedding planner Jessica Christie always goes above and beyond for her clients. So, stopping in Alaska to pick up the famed Jingle Bell flower for her famous client’s bouquet doesn’t seem too outrageous–until she ends up stranded there. Matt Holden has spent the last five years since his fiancée died, living in a virtual bubble in Alaska. His research work as a botanist and assistant at the local reindeer farm keep him busy during the holidays. But when Jessica Christie bursts into his life, all bets are off. Her stay is definitely temporary, but the feelings she ignites aren’t. Could Ms. Oh-So-Wrong actually be Mrs. Right? Each book in the Christmas Wishes series is a standalone: *The Runaway Christmas Bride *A Royal Christmas Princess *The Jingle Bell Bride *The Christmas Contest *The Christmas Clues |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Comics through Time M. Keith Booker, 2014-10-28 Focusing especially on American comic books and graphic novels from the 1930s to the present, this massive four-volume work provides a colorful yet authoritative source on the entire history of the comics medium. Comics and graphic novels have recently become big business, serving as the inspiration for blockbuster Hollywood movies such as the Iron Man series of films and the hit television drama The Walking Dead. But comics have been popular throughout the 20th century despite the significant effects of the restrictions of the Comics Code in place from the 1950s through 1970s, which prohibited the depiction of zombies and use of the word horror, among many other rules. Comics through Time: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas provides students and general readers a one-stop resource for researching topics, genres, works, and artists of comic books, comic strips, and graphic novels. The comprehensive and broad coverage of this set is organized chronologically by volume. Volume 1 covers 1960 and earlier; Volume 2 covers 1960–1980; Volume 3 covers 1980–1995; and Volume 4 covers 1995 to the present. The chronological divisions give readers a sense of the evolution of comics within the larger contexts of American culture and history. The alphabetically arranged entries in each volume address topics such as comics publishing, characters, imprints, genres, themes, titles, artists, writers, and more. While special attention is paid to American comics, the entries also include coverage of British, Japanese, and European comics that have influenced illustrated storytelling of the United States or are of special interest to American readers. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: How the Movies Saved Christmas William D. Crump, 2017-05-11 Santa Claus is in trouble! Who will save Christmas? This A-to-Z guide to holiday films, television movies and series specials provides cast, credits, production information and commentary for 228 cinema Christmases that were almost ruined by villains, monsters, spirits, secularism, greed, misanthropy or elf error--but were saved by helpful animals, magic snowmen, selfless children or compassionate understanding. Reviews and references are included. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Christmas on the Screen John A. Zukowski, 2021-12-01 “Christmas movies are revealing windows into religion, consumerism, family, and American pop culture, and Zukowski offers a compelling, highly readable guide to this long-flourishing genre. Exploring classics as well as flops, he illuminates both the resilience and the limitations of the holiday’s celebration on screen.” —Leigh E. Schmidt, Washington University in St. Louis, author of Consumer Rites: The Buying and Selling of American Holidays How the Grinch Stole Christmas weighs materialism against community. The Polar Express tests the wonder of miracles in an age of cynicism. And Die Hard (yes, Die Hard) wrestles with the impact of broken relationships on holiday joy. With Christmas on the Screen, journalist John A. Zukowski takes readers on an historic tour of Christmas films and changing American values to ask the question, “What does Christmas mean to us?” |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: The Musical Times & Singing-class Circular , 1933 |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Film News , 1929 |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: A Scary Little Christmas Matthew C. DuPée, 2022-06-07 Controversial yet beloved among audiences, Christmas-themed horror movies emerged in the early 1970s and gained a notorious reputation with Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), depicting Santa as an ax-wielding maniac. Some parents and conservative groups condemned the film, while others embraced the portrayal of Yuletide as a backdrop for fear and dread. Drawing on interviews with directors, producers, special effects artists, photographers and actors, this book celebrates the sordid, colorful history of the Christmas horror subgenre. Psycho Santa films such as Christmas Evil (1980) and 3615 code Pere Noel (1989) are examined, along with Yule-Die slashers like The Dorm that Dripped Blood (1982), Black Christmas (1974) and Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972). Commercial successes like Gremlins (1984) and Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) are covered, as well as more recent releases such as Better Watch Out (2016), Red Christmas (2016) and Deathcember (2019). Rare photographs, promotional materials and an annotated filmography are provided. |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Other Heroes , 2007-01-01 |
| where was sweetest christmas filmed: Art from a Fractured Past Cynthia E. Milton, 2014-02-21 Art from a Fractured Past is an interdisciplinary collection examining how Peruvians are representing, and attempting to make sense of, the violence of the 1980s and 1990s through art, including drawings, monuments, fiction, theater, and cinema. |
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