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Living Christmas

by Chris Coppel

After being abandoned at the age of two and a half, Holly Hillman was raised without whimsy or fantasy, taught to believe that such things as Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, pixies and leprechauns were childish nonsense

Now in her forties, she is the CEO of a Fortune 400 company, having risen to the top through hard work, determination, and by living without distractions or social attachments

Holly was content with her life, until she is required to give her DNA as part of a company health check.

When the results of the test unlock answers she could never have imagined, Holly must confront a fantastical truth, transforming her views on life and reality forever.

 

Reviews for Living Christmas

A Dreamy Christmas Story: This dreamy Christmas story is for both kids and adults as it takes us into the magical realm of Santa Claus' abode and unites a father with his daughter. What I liked about the story is its logical reasoning and the inherent goodness it preaches. As an adult who believes in spirituality, the reasoning of Santa Claus was very convincing. I also liked how a seasoned corporate head transformed into a do-gooder philanthropist.

A Wonderful Mystery of Another World: "Living Christmas" written by Chris Coppel is the story of Holly Hillman, who was abandoned, at the age of two and half years and raised without whimsy or fantasy. Now at the age of forty three years she is the CEO of a Fortune 400 company on account of hard work, strictly routine life, and intelligence, and keeping fantasy firmly out of picture. She was very content with her life, until she went through DNA test under company's health checkup. The result of her DNA test brought her world upside down. The story is good for those who are interested in intrigue and fantasy.

A Magical Twist on Christmas and the Unexpected: Living Christmas offers an intriguing blend of fantasy, mystery, and holiday magic. Holly Hillman is a woman who has built her life around hard work, success, and keeping fantasy firmly out of the picture. But when a routine company health check leads to unexpected DNA results, everything she believes about herself and the world is turned upside down. I love the contrast between Holly's practical, no-nonsense personality and the fantastical discovery that changes her life. It's an imaginative premise with a reminder that sometimes the most extraordinary things happen when we least expect them.

Good blend of elements: I really enjoyed this story. Holly's journey from a practical, no-nonsense businesswoman to someone forced to reconsider everything she thought she knew makes for an intriguing setup. I liked the blend of corporate life, Christmas magic, and fantasy, which gives this story a different feel from traditional holiday fiction. The idea of rediscovering wonder and embracing the unexpected is especially appealing. While some of the fantastical elements may require a little suspension of disbelief, this is a refreshing holiday read with a message about keeping a sense of magic alive. Recommended.

A magical ride: Living Christmas by Chris Coppel is a magical ride which will get you right into the holiday spirit as we get closer to Christmas. The story follows Holly, a woman who was abandoned at a young age and learned many of life's lessons the hard way. As an adult she has risen through the ranks and is now the head of a massive company. But she gets the shock of her life when she takes a DNA test and finds out that she has a very magical family member. With this new information she will need to unlearn the hard lessons to become the persons he was destined to be. Fans of Christmas fiction will love this story. It puts you in the holiday spirit and reminds you that no matter what happens you can always find a little room for happiness and family.

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Imagination Comes to Life

“With six new novels publishing in less than one year the author is perhaps making a challenge to the current grand masters of horror -Stephen King in the USA and Graham Masterton in the UK? There are echoes here of the horrors of H.P. Lovecraft and Algernon Blackwood in a plot carefully blending the tropes of classic horror with the new. There's everything one could wish for in a good horror novel from deadly portals to other worlds, rabid creatures in the attic, a centuries-old witch, to a picnic at Hanging Rock.”

(5 out of 5 stars: verified NetGalley reviewer)