Tale of The Winter Lands

Do YOU Believe? New York City. On cold October day, twenty-six-year-old Victoria writes a letter to Santa Claus, nothing unusual, something she did from a young age. All she wants from life is a little mystery to break her everyday routine—and she didn't have to wait long for her wish to come true. After a fantastic ice-skating dance with her mysterious Flash on Columbus Day, Victoria receives an invite to her cousin's wedding in Italy. But when her flight to Europe takes the wrong turn—one can only dream of—Victoria will find herself with a responsibility upon her shoulders that will not only test her relationship with family and friends but will also change her life. How can she find a man who disappeared twenty years ago, start a new relationship, and show that people are still good—all without revealing the Winter Lands' existence to her loved ones? How can she prove that the Christmas spirit is very much alive and more significant than the holiday's material aspect? 

BUT ABOVE ALL, how can she explain a talking bear? 

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Tale of The Winter Lands is Readers' Favorite 2021 International Book Awards  Silver Medal Winner in category Fiction--Holiday.

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Lesley Jones for Readers' Favorite:

Tale of The Winter Lands by JD Bass is such a delightful tale that will transport you back to your childhood, where you were allowed to imagine and dream anything was possible. The descriptive narrative was exceptional and brought New York, Finland, and the magical Winter Lands to life. I loved the characters especially Rudolph and Grandpa A; they were so kind and intuitive to Victoria's emotions. The relationship between Victoria and Brian was perfect, you could feel the strong chemistry between them. There is never a dull moment in the story and it moves forward consistently with magical situations and a startling revelation about Brian later in the plot. I thought there were so many great life lessons cleverly scattered throughout the story which would inspire children to become caring individuals. 

The story teaches us not to be afraid to be yourself and live an authentic life. Don't live in fear of what others may think if you feel in your heart something is the right decision for you. Be considerate and charitable with no expectation of receiving anything in return. The story also highlights that you can feel lost, not just physically like Sean, but also mentally and emotionally if you are not living your dreams. I loved the thought that in the Winter Lands there is a light where 'Every light is for one kid that's been helped and taken down the right path in the world." Tale of The Winter Lands by JD Bass is truly an enchanting tale that could be enjoyed at any time of the year.