Review: Great read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 1, 2013
You will always have "what ifs" in life, but if you don't take the chance, you will never know what could have been. Love is something wonderful and your soul mate only comes once in a lifetime.Jane's a strong-willed woman that has her whole life ahead of her but tragedy struck her and her children. A house fire that took a father and a husband away from them, and that horrible ordeal left her scarred. She has shied away from people, especially men. Jane had a long medical recovery and now lives close to her family. The fire had so traumatized her and her children that they can't even come close to a fire or even hold a lighter, but Mac, Jane's younger brother, suggested for them to visit the fire house and meet his best friend, Christian, the fire chief.Christian "Chris" is a bachelor "playboy" in this new town. He is not ready to settle down but there is something about Jane. She is a woman that he would usually not pursue since she is a single widow with children. Then of course there is his job, as it's dangerous and he works long hours and is basically always on call. He remembers his parents' relationship and he doesn't want that, so to him he doesn't want any commitments. I loved that he didn't make her feel uncomfortable because of her scars and he thought of her as beautiful. He sees that her family is there to comfort her, help her and they stick together, something that he never had since he was an only child.As time passes, Chris actually asks her out but to a town function with her kids. When the opportunity comes, with the help of Jane's older sister, Jane accepts to go to the movies with him. Jane knows that she needs to move on but at times she believes that maybe it's still too soon. She starts thinking about the kids especially after her oldest daughter overhears that her mom is going on a date and asks what about her daddy. There is instant chemistry when she and Chris kiss but she shies away when he touches the scars on her face. Things pick up between them, and soon she has to make a decision about where they are going in their relationship, as he has a dangerous job and he could also die and she can't take that again...The story flows smoothly, with plenty of sensuality and romance to offset the painful memories. The loves scenes were perfect, with just enough love. I felt for Jane because it's hard to be left alone with three kids to care for but her family was so supportive. I love that Chris did not give up on the relationship. The storyline was wonderful and so real.I truly recommend JANE'S GIFT to anyone who wants to read a sensual Christmas story.Reviewed by CozyReaderfor TheRomanceReviews.com