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MY REVIEW:
Genre | Tropes: Christmas, Romance
Rating: 5 out of 5 ⭐
I’ve known a lot of people over the last few years that have lost a close friend or loved one. For those that are grieving or have been through this kind of loss, this is a book about finding that space in between and learning that it’s ok to carry that loss and find happiness again at the same time.
This book is about a young woman grieving the loss of her fiancé that was the love of her life. She’s struggling to continue moving forward and expectedly so, she’s a mess. A program on TV highlights a special bridge from her small hometown that appears to be granting wishes for those that visit. Packing her bags, she quickly return to her childhood hometown to see if she can hear the voice of her fiancé one last time.
But the Christmas Spirit has some other things in mind for her. Firstly, reconnecting with old friends, meeting new people in the wintry small town and remembering why she must keep moving forward. Loss is hard and can create dark times for anyone, but this book provides that glimmer of Christmas hope where anything can happen and sometimes we find something even more precious to us in that search for answers.
Jenny Hale does a wonderful job weaving these themes together in a way that’s relatable and inspiring. Even if you’re not a huge fan of Christmas novels, this one isn’t overly draped in Christmas cheer, it’s more about the spirit of the holidays and the birth of something new. I loved the heartfelt messages throughout the story and found the characters to be able to carry this message without a miss in their step. A lovely read this holiday season!
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Fans of the USA Today bestselling author of the book-to-TV stories Coming Home for Christmas and Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses, with over one million copies sold, comes a moving holiday read that’s perfect for fans of Sheila Roberts, Debbie Macomber, and Jill Shalvis.
They say there’s a covered bridge that heals the sick and mends the broken. Actual miracles have happened within its green clapboard protective shell. When Alicia Silver faces spending her first Christmas without her fiancé, she knows that the only way she can manage through the season is if she has a little divine intervention. So she heads to the snowy Smoky Mountains to visit that bridge, hoping to reach her fiancé somehow.
But she isn’t expecting to encounter Leo Whitaker when she gets there. He, too, is looking for answers. His father is missing. He hasn’t seen even a trace of him in five days, and with the snowstorm, every day he can’t find him the situation becomes more dire.
Under the sparkle of holiday lights and swags of greenery, the two must face the answers they’re given. Will the bridge be their Christmas miracle? Or will it uncover more than it covers this holiday?
A heartwarming holiday getaway that will have you believing in the power of love. If you enjoyed the Christmas movies based on Jenny’s books and are searching for more feel-good, small-town romance, look no further!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jenny Hale
Jenny Hale is a USA Today, Amazon, and international bestselling author of romantic contemporary fiction. Her books have sold worldwide, have been translated into multiple languages, and adapted for television. Her novels Coming Home for Christmas and Movie Guide Epiphany Award winner Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses are Hallmark Channel original movies.
She was included in Oprah Magazine’s “19 Dreamy Summer Romances to Whisk You Away” and Southern Living’s “30 Christmas Novels to Start Reading Now.” Her stories are chock-full of feel-good romance and overflowing with warm settings, great friends, and family. Jenny is at work on her next novel, delighted to be bringing even more heartwarming stories to her readers.
When she isn’t writing, or heading up her romantic fiction imprint Harpeth Road, she can be found running around her hometown of Nashville with her husband, two boys, and their labradoodle, taking pictures—her favorite pastime.
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