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A Winter Promise: A Christian Historical Romantasy (Stories of Love, Faith, and Hope) Kindle Edition

by Josie Riviera (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars (25)

One snow angel. One whispered prayer. One winter that could change everything.

Nathan Whitmore once shaped a good life with his hands—carving wood, providing for his family, and taking pride in honest labor. But when a powerful Boston client rejects his work, commissions vanish and respect disappears. And the confidence Nathan built over years begins to crumble, leaving his marriage strained.

Clara refuses to stand by and watch the man she loves disappear into doubt. Kneeling in the snow, she forms an angel with her hands—an act of trust, offered for the man she loves and the future she believes God can restore. She’s fighting for the home they built together, for the dreams they once shared, and for the tender man beneath the hurt.

As winter settles in, Nathan must face what truly matters: his worth, his calling, and whether he can trust love enough to reclaim the life slipping away.

A Winter Promise is a faith-filled story of love, hope, and the courage to start again.

Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Snow-Image, this novel includes the full 1851 short story reprinted from the public domain as a bonus feature.

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Review by Bernadette:

5.0 out of 5 stars

"A Winter Promise is an emotional tale of faith, hope, love, loss, forgiveness, and second chances. Clara is desperate to reach through her husband's grief and bring him back to their marriage. She kneels in the snow, crafting a snow angel that becomes a beacon of hope and healing. Times are hard, but Clara refuses to give up. I loved watching these two and their friends and family fight against mass production's determination to erase all that was handcrafted and artistic. With God's help they were able to hang on to hope, fight against the wealthy investors, save their marriage, and establish a school, all while reminding everyone why artisans are needed.

I highly recommend this exceptional book!"
 
Review by Gina:

5.0 out of 5 stars

"A well written story of love, loss, disappointments, forgiveness, and restoration. As a woodworker crafting masterpieces, Nathan is soaring high. But when his work is disparaged by a woman of means, he withdraws from his family and wife. Clara has heartache of her own, never having a child in the years they have been married. During this storm in their lives, a miracle happens with a snow angel made by Clara. They will have to fight to keep his legacy of individual workmanship."

Review by Sharon:

5.0 out of 5 stars

"A unique story of so much interest. I learned a lot of information on woodworking. Definitely recommend."
 
Review by Barbara:

5.0 out of 5 stars:

"When a wealthy, elite customer talks bad in public about furniture Nathan had handcrafted for her, future orders diminish, he loses his store and his confidence, and he closes himself off from everyone, including his wife and his brother. He still creates handcrafted items, but none with the uniqueness and beauty his former pieces had. His wife, Clara, yearns to have her husband back as he was before all this happened. She won't give up.

Will faith, hope, and love finally get through to Nathan? A lovely story about forgiveness and second chances, with some unexpected surprises along the way."

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Dear Reader,
Thank you for sharing this journey in 1920s New England with the Whitmore family. This story was inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Snow Image: A Childish Miracle (1851), though my story grew into its own tale of faith, craft, and redemption in a time when America balanced tradition with progress.

As my first Christian historical romantasy novel set in the 1920s, A Winter Promise explores how grace works through both spiritual and physical creation—whether in snow angels or wooden cradles, in broken relationships or renewed purpose. While writing this women's fiction, I wanted to show how faith can shape both hearts and hands during times of change.

As a special gift to my readers, I've included Hawthorne's original story, now in the public domain. You'll find The Snow Image: A Childish Miracle at the end of this book—a perfect companion piece that shows how one simple tale can inspire new stories of faith and wonder across generations.

I hope you found something meaningful in these pages, something that speaks to your own journey of trust and transformation.

With gratitude, 
Josie Riviera

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FH7NCS8J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cherished Hearts Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 19, 2025
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8992171358
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Stories of Love, Faith, and Hope
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,160,878 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars (25)

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Josie Riviera is a USA TODAY bestselling author of contemporary, inspirational, and historical sweet romances that read like Hallmark movies. She lives in the Charlotte, NC, area with her wonderfully supportive husband. They share their home with an adorable shih tzu, who constantly needs grooming, and live in an old house forever needing renovations.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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  • Jbarr5
    5.0 out of 5 stars A winter Promise by Josie Riviera
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2026
    Format: Kindle
    A Winter Promise by Josie Riviera
    In this story we find Clara and her spouse Nathan who live in town and she teaches at a school. Nathan is a carpenter who is very skilled with his hands. He can make things out of the wood, the wood speaks to him. It's like me with yarn the yarn speaks to me about what i wants me to make with it. I totally get this book. So love the terms as our son is a carpenter also and he is still learning but making a living at it to boot.
    They have tried to have a baby but it's not in the cards. He loses his job at the family business and the store has to close. His brother Thomas is a woodworker also but he has children with his wife.
    Nathan is giving up hope and his religion and Clara fears for the worse. Love how he meets th young boy and he taken him on rides to the sawmill and teaching him how to sand the wood. The child is excited. Love hearing of the charity the local townspeople give to others who are in need of it as the winter is long. Love the snow angel and the power it has over Nathan.
    Others have noticed Clara clutching at her stomach from time to time and question her about it...
    Love the ending and mostly hearing how he gets his religion back and the motivation to make items he can sell that advance his career and his skills.
    Great story. Love mention of the snow image by Nathaniel Hawthorne in this book along with a copy of it here. Love hearing of the case in court in Boston as we had recently walked the city streets in November.
    Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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  • Ann M. Diener
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Winter Promise
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026
    Format: Kindle
    Nathan is an exceptional wood craftsman. However, it just takes one "bad review" by a dissatisfied customer to break his confidence and his business. His ever faithful wife tries to help him believe in himself again and find his path back to his gift.
    Though there are struggles (don't we all have them?) she keeps her faith and trust in God and in Nathan. An uplifting ending, too.
    I was provided with a copy of this book, I give this review voluntarily
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  • Angela Paolozzi
    5.0 out of 5 stars A winter promise
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2026
    Format: Kindle
    I really enjoyed this book written Josie Riviera. I have also read many of her other books and have thoroughly enjoyed each and everyone I appreciate the reality of truth of many walks of life and and the Christian threading through all of her writings. It is refreshing to read material that is entertaining, comforting, realistic, and bringing peace and joy in a special very winter season in the northeast.. Manlius ny
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  • Jeepgirl65
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, Thought Provoking, Inspirational Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2026
    Format: Kindle
    Beautifully written, inspirational story that will definitely bring out all the feels! This is a slower paced novel, that gathers steam as it goes. The characters have layers upon layers of depth and their trials will have you praying for them as the story unfolds. There is a strong Christian faith thread throughout the book. The bonus content at the end was an added delight, I had never read that story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. I read an advanced copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions in this review are honest and my own.
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  • JJC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Tale of Forgiveness
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2026
    Format: Kindle
    A Winter Promise is a sweet book about a marriage going through its rough times and how grace and forgiveness must overcome all our shortcomings. There was more emphasis on the snow-angel, almost as if it was where the spiritual power was drawn from, so that was a bit bothersome to me. But overall, if you have a snowy afternoon a need a book to curl in front of the fire with, grab a cup of tea and this will fill in nicely.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • B.H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Angel of snow
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2026
    Format: Kindle
    This is not your typical romance novel. It is more of a… lessons on marriage, faith, family, loss, with a bit of marital romance thrown in.

    I received a free copy and am leaving this review voluntarily.

    Clara and Nathan have been married a while, long enough to have a family, except they don't. Long enough to be financially settled, excpet they aren't.

    Struggles with conceiving (and keeping) a baby, Nathan's business shutting down, and his brother being estranged due to business decisions has broken their marriage to the point of polite strangers.

    But just maybe a snow angel, a strnager trying to change their town, and a lot of prayer will guides these two back to each other and remind them that God's timing is perfect.
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  • Diane Jewell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Be kind with your words
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2026
    Format: Kindle
    A Winter Promise by Josie Riviera ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Clean Christan romance wonderfully written with just the right amount of Christian thoughts. Perfect for the reader that tends to stay away from christian tropes. Read it today to feel the love that you will read about.

    Nathan and Clara are at a rough patch in their marriage. They both turn to their faith to support each other and heal their marriage.

    Think twice about what you say to others. How would you feel if it was said to you. You don't just hurt that person but others as well.
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  • Jewel Parker
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Story of a couple Overcoming Conflict
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2026
    Format: Kindle
    This is a cute story about a couple overcoming conflict, though I'm still not sure why this novel is marketed as romantasy, when there did not seem to be much of a fantasy element to it. I appreciated the inclusion of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story at the end about the little snow girl and the explanation of how this short story inspired A Winter Promise.
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