Review: A Christmas Miracle
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 2, 2013
Harley Diekerhoff is looking forward to a quiet unexciting Christmas. She's working temporarily as a housekeeper for Brock Sheehan whose helping her by not making a huge fuss of Christmas. Of course he doesn't make much of a fuss about anything. Her tranquility is shattered by the arrival of Brock's pre-teen twins, Molly and Mack whose simple presence reminds her of the family she lost and awakens feelings she thought she had gotten under control.Wow. When you think of Christmas you think of miracles and good tidings. Both Harley and Brock are in need of miracles. Brock still loves his wife Amy even though she's been gone over 10 years. He's been trying to live up to the promises he made his wife before she passed. Harley still feels the ache of losing her babies. Mack and Molly have mistaken their father's sternness and stoic demeanor for dislike. Everyone is hurting in one way or another. My heart hurt as I read this novella. I can't tell you how often my eyes filled or I felt that dull ache in my chest. Towards the end I was so engrossed in the novella I didn't realize I had tears streaming down my face until I finished and saw the tear drops on my laptop.I literally wanted to reach into screen and give each of the characters a hug. With Brock I wanted to hug him, but give him a good shake too. Stubborn man thinking he knew it all. It was satisfying to see him compare himself to his father and then realize maybe he wasn't on the right path. I cheered for Harley and Brock as they realized there might be something between them.  If you're looking for a story that melds your need for romance, Christmas, and a little faith and hope, then look no further. This book is for you.