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A Portuguese Christmas: A Sweet and Wholesome Holiday Romance Kindle Edition

by Josie Riviera (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 86 ratings
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★★ Take an armchair visit to exotic and beautiful Portugal for an unforgettable holiday romance experience, Immerse yourself in a heartwarming and enchanting tale that celebrates the joy, blessings, and true meaning of Christmas★


Love can come softly, like holiday snow. Or sweep you away like a riptide.

Experience the magic of love as it unfolds between Krystal Walters, a world-class surfer from Rhode Island, and Adolfo Silva, a ruggedly handsome man with an independent spirit rooted in the olive groves of Portugal. Krystal's holiday plans take an unexpected turn after a wipeout, leaving her determined to make it back home for Christmas, even against doctor's orders. However, fate has other plans when she crosses paths with Adolfo, who works tirelessly on his family's olive farm.

As Krystal disappears beneath the sea's embrace, Adolfo's focus shifts from the farm to becoming her protector. Their worlds collide in a journey of healing and discovery, where the allure of Portugal meets the tenacity of a surfer from across the ocean. Together, they navigate the challenges of their budding romance, embracing the magic of the holiday season and the promise of love.

A Portuguese Christmas will transport you to the enchanting beauty of Portugal, where love and the holiday season intertwine. Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of Krystal and Adolfo as they navigate the different worlds they come from, learning to bridge the gaps and find common ground. Feel the magic of Christmas as it weaves its way into their lives, bringing hope, joy, and the promise of a happily-ever-after.

Join readers who have fallen in love with this sweet contemporary holiday romance, describing it as "a perfect holiday love story" and praising its ability to transport them to the captivating world of Portugal during Christmas.

Prepare to be swept away by the beauty of Portugal, the magic of the holiday season, and the power of love. This delightful journey that will warm your heart and remind you of the true miracles that can happen during this special time of year.

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sweet holiday romance, portugal

A Portuguese Christmas

Keeping surfer Krystal safe is his first priority, but this bold, courageous woman’s wings won’t be clipped.

surfing, portugal

Before they can plant the seeds of a future together, Adolfo will have to convince her that spending Christmas in Portugal with him ...

surfing, portugal

isn’t the end of the world.

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Amazon Review by Babs
5.0 out of 5 stars
"A well written story with a very good storyline, a story that kept me turning pages. World-class surfer Krystal Walters and olive farmer Adolfo Silva are two strong willed people that are going to learn how to give a little if they are going to get a happy ending. I will be reading this book again."


Amazon Review by J. Young
5.0 out of 5 stars
"This is another beautiful Christmas romance by Josie Riviera. The richly descriptive writing makes me want to book a flight to Portugal for Christmas. I couldn't put it down and finished it in one day."


Amazon Review by Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars
"A Portuguese Christmas is a sweet and wholesome Holiday Romance by Josie Riviera. I loved this wonderful story and the characters, both were well developed. I was hooked at the start."

"Josie Riviera writes a beautiful, holiday love story while also sharing Portuguese traditions and information about olive growth and harvesting. Krystal, a talented American surfer who has suffered fear and injury,travels to Portugal for a competition but has no intention of staying.Can handsome, stubborn Adolfo convince her to stay? Find out in this delightful tale of love, loss, family and finding love again." - Amazon Reviewer

From the Author

Dear Friends,
I wanted to write a sweet holiday romance in a unique place, and set A Portuguese Christmas near the town of Peniche, Portugal, because the heroine, Krystal Walters, is a world-class surfer. As a non-swimmer, I was fascinated by the skill it takes to surf.
The hero, Adolfo Silva, is an olive farmer. In my research, I learned so much about olive farming and have a great respect for the expertise, patience and perseverance that goes along with a successful olive harvest.
Set against the lushness of beautiful Portugal, it is my hope that you will learn some new traditions and celebrate the wonderfully festive Portuguese holiday along with me and the characters.
Happy Reading, Happy Holidays and Feliz Natal!
Josie Riviera

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076DGKNS6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cherished Hearts Publishing (November 7, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 7, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2703 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 86 ratings

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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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Barbara M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
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Krystal Walters is in Portugal to win a surfing contest so she can arrange to have her father live with her back home in Rhode Island. Fate has other plans. When she suffers a concussion, the doctor tells her she can’t surf or fly, that her brain has suffered multiple concussions over the years, and she needs to rest and recuperate. While doing so, she’s staying at a cottage owned by the family of her cousin’s husband.

Adolfo Silva is quite taken by Krystal, but she feels he’s stubborn and arrogant, and doesn’t want to take any of his advice or, worse, fall for him. Especially when she’s eager to get home. But the longer she stays in Portugal, she comes to love the land and the people. Especially Adolfo when she realizes he’s only concerned for her health and well being and that he loves her, too.
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Mary F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Can winning at love take the sting out of withdrawing from a top surfing competition?
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
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It’s never too early to read a sweet Christmas romance and this one grabbed my heartstrings from the very start. Author Josie Riviera tells an engaging story – this one set in beautiful Portugal.

American surfer Krystal Walters has traveled from the United States to participate in her first competition in three years. The $15,000 prize money is a big incentive as it would provide her with the means to build an addition to her home for her father to live in. However, life has other plans and she is injured on the first day of competition. This injury is serious enough that she is advised to withdraw from the event and put her surfing plans on hold.

Krystal reluctantly leaves the beach to stay with family who live in Portugal, but she fully intends to accept her invitation to take part in the event finals, and then return home to Rhode Island for Christmas. This is where she butts heads with the very attractive and equally strong-willed Adolfo, who has stepped up to help take care of her. This is a romance, so it is no surprise to find that the two are drawn to each other despite their differences.

Krystal and Adolfo are well fleshed out so that the reader knows and understands them. The reader gets to know lesser characters well enough to understand their role in the story. Ms. Riviera also has done her homework on Portuguese holiday traditions and language, making this a fun way for the reader to learn a little of the culture.

For those who like to try new recipes, the author has provided us with a traditional Portuguese Christmas dish.
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Sandi (BookDragonHeart)
4.0 out of 5 stars Hallmark Christmas movie in book form
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
Krystal is in Portugal for a surfing competition when a fellow competitor causes her to crash, sustaining a concussion. Adolfo, a friend of her good friend who lives in Portugal and who owns an Olive farm, offers a cabin on his property to help her rehabilitate, but all she wants to do is surf in the finals (against doctor’s orders) and then get back the US and her dad for Christmas. Adolfo, however, is finding himself attracted to Krystal, and wants her to stay for Christmas, and maybe even longer.

Adolfo is a little bit of a conflicting character. He has some pretty misogynistic tendencies, and he seems fairly oblivious to them. It takes a turn of events out of his control for him to recognize that he is being a bit of a jerk and own up to it. Krystal on the other hand, is very single minded, and seems intent on surfing in this competition even though she was advised not to, not to mention her trepidation that seems to arise when she has the opportunity to get back to the beach to practice. That said, I was going to be pretty annoyed if this turned into a « he doesn’t want me to surf, and I don’t want to lose him so I won’t «  situation. Fortunately there’s a better story arc than that, and it’s plays very much along the ways of a Hallmark movie in that regard.
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Babs
5.0 out of 5 stars A Portuguese Christmas, Recommend
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019
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A well written story with a very good storyline, a story that kept me turning pages. World-class surfer Krystal Walters and olive farmer Adolfo Silva are two strong willed people that are going to learn how to give a little if they are going to get a happy ending. I will be reading this book again.
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Bernadette Cinkoske
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely holiday romance
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018
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This is a wonderful holiday romance. I think I would like to spend a Christmas in Portugal! Once I started reading, I could not put the book down. The characters are well developed. The story keeps you reading. There are lessons in family, letting go, overcoming grief, growing olives and Portuguese holiday traditions. I really enjoyed being transported to Portugal - especially at Christmas!
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Arlene Judy Esposito
5.0 out of 5 stars A Portuguese Christmas!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2017
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What a sweet Christmas story, one that I enjoyed from the beginning to the end. Strong minded and a man of few words, Adolfo captured my heart from the beginning. Krystal, just as strong minded was determined to finish what she came for and be home by Christmas. Held back because of an concussion, it became a battle of wills between the two. A sweet and entertaining story that I was happy to have spent the time reading to a HEA. JudyE
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momof6
4.0 out of 5 stars A change of heart.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021
Both the main characters are determined not to look for love. When an accident occurs, and time is spent in each other’s company, a softening begins to allow the hope of connection, of being cherished.
Through tough situations and conversation, they both realize how much they stand to loose if there is no understanding. A well told story of a blossoming romance set in beautiful Portugal.
I loved how both main characters grew and their willingness to take an honest look at their faulty beliefs helped them become more together than they ever could have achieved apart.
The reader has a clear, upbeat voice that suited the story well. She kept me wanting to continue listening even when I needed to other things. A delightful story well told! This is a clean, easy read suitable for young teens on up.
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Susanne
5.0 out of 5 stars large print so easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020
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Delightful little romance.
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Katie C
5.0 out of 5 stars Krystal and Adolpho
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2020
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Lovely! A very different Christmas from the usual wintry New York fare that seems to be so normal. I loved the lush descriptions of Portugal, the different traditions and the whole story.
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Dulce
4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable way to spend the afternoon with a cup of tea
Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2019
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it takes you away for a quick read - characters are easy to remember - and has a lot of information on customs and celebrations in this part of Portugal
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