A Candy Shop Christmas by Joey Jones

Callahan (November 1, 2025)

Clean & Wholesome Romance/Small Town Romance/ Holiday Romance

A candy shop sprinkled with holiday magic might be the perfect ingredients for a Christmas miracle.

After enduring the toughest period in her life, at twenty-eight Noel Puckett is determined to move forward while keeping Beaufort Candy Company afloat this Christmas. Inheriting the beloved shop was bittersweet because she would rather celebrate the joy of the season with her parents and Fletcher. Luckily, Noel’s spirited eight-year-old helper elves, Levi and Laney, along with longtime family friend Mrs. Madelyn, believe in the candy shop and Christmas miracles.

Meanwhile, Cavin Dawson is riding high on success at his family’s prestigious, Atlanta-based business development firm. However, when his plans for a holiday getaway take an unexpected turn, he finds himself in the quaint town of Beaufort, North Carolina, tasked with acquiring waterfront property instead of leisurely soaking up the sun in Cancun.

As fate intertwines Noel’s and Cavin’s lives, a hot chocolate stand, a lost dog named Scout, and a host of unanticipated events lead them on a path that will change everything, ultimately forging an unforgettable Christmas filled with timely surprises and new beginnings.

REVIEW

What a charming story! Wonderful characters, plot, and setting. I was immediately engrossed in the story and enjoyed the vivid descriptions of the holiday season in Beaufort, NC. Noel is a strong and determined single mom; I enjoyed her relationship with Mrs Madelyn. Cavin’s transition from all business to enjoying the season and having a life is paced beautifully. The children were charming.  I loved the heart of the story, the small town vibe, and the holiday magic. The charming town of Beaufort, NC is woven into the story. I’m eager to visit and find quite a few of the places mentioned that really do exist (sadly the candy shop is fictional). Do yourself a favor and pickup up this Christmas read! My first book by this author and I’m eager to read his prior releases.

NOTE: I met author Joey Jones at a Holiday Market in Raleigh, NC while I was visiting my daughter. I stopped by his booth and purchased this book as well as The Date Night Jar which he signed both. I’m a bit bummed I didn’t think to snap a picture with him as I usually do for the blog. Fun fact, he has ties to Maryland which is where I currently live, and he lives in North Carolina where my daughter lives. I’m heading south soon, so I’m sure I’ll catch more of his book signings in the future.

Reviewed by Comfy Chair Books/Lisa Reigel (November 21, 2025)

Bought paperback copy at Author signing at the Raleigh NC Vintage Holiday Market

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The writing style of Joey Jones has been described as a mixture of Nicholas Sparks, Richard Paul Evans, and James Patterson. USA Today Bestselling Author Jeff Gunhus compared Jones’ work to Debbie Macomber, Nicholas Evans, and Sparks. National Bestselling Author Kristy Woodson Harvey described Joey Jones’ writing as “lyrical” and proclaims “he effortlessly pulls readers into the souls of his characters.”

The ratings and reviews of Jones’ novels A BRIDGE APART (2015), LOSING LONDON (2016), A FIELD OF FIREFLIES (2018), and THE DATE NIGHT JAR (2019) reflect the comparison to the aforementioned New York Times bestselling authors.

Joey Jones fell in love with creative writing at a young age and decided in his early twenties that he wanted to write a book. His debut novel A BRIDGE APART is a suspenseful love story that was years in the making as he tinkered with the story off and on while working full-time in the marketing field. In February 2016, Jones became a full-time novelist and published his second novel LOSING LONDON later that year. Three of Jones’ novels have earned 4.8 out of 5.0 Amazon stars.

In his spare time, Joey enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, working out, reading, and writing inspirational quotes. His favorite meal is a New York Style Pizza with sweet tea. He won the 8th-grade spelling bee at his school, but if you ask him how many students participated, he might say, “Such minor details are not important!” He currently lives in North Carolina with his family.

Joey Jones earned a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College where he graduated with honors (2006). He was the owner of a full-service advertising agency and taught business and marketing courses as an adjunct college instructor.

Jones invites you to connect with him online to find out more about his upcoming novels, book signings, giveaways, exciting news, charities, and more: www.Joey-Jones.com

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