Review: Pawsitively Heartwarming Story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 30, 2013
Rating - 4 Stars: I really enjoyed Brenda's Christmas Desire.What I'd Want to Know Before Reading:-Characters from the previous short story and Corny Myers series-Multiple points of view (Brenda, John, Corny)-Parents killed by a drunk driver when she was young-Plot beyond the romanceSource: I received this book for free from Sharon Kleve in exchange of an honest review.I was pleasantly surprised to discover Brenda's Christmas Desire and the previous short story in the series, Halo's Wish, shared a cast of characters and 'world'. I hadn't remembered Brenda's name when briefly mentioned in Halo's Wish and had expected the series to just be connected by the holiday theme. I really enjoyed getting to know Brenda and how she and John made the holiday season a special one.I was a little thrown off by Corny's psychic animal talking ability. It wasn't mentioned, that I recall, in Halo's Wish and I haven't read Corny's series. I had assumed the series was regular ol' contemporary romance. I didn't dislike it but with no real introduction or background... it felt odd to me. There was a fairly large chunk of 'animal talk' too. I liked that Kleve kept it humorous. Both Corny and Pete (ferret) are quite the characters.I don't often read romances where the heroine and hero are already together (just because I find them to be more rare, not because I don't like them). I enjoyed it and thought it suited a short story well. I appreciated that it gave more time for romance and Brenda's 'growth' since no meeting and build up to a relationship were needed. Brenda and John were adorable together. Their flirting and interactions were well written, sweet and easily established them as a believable (and immensely likable) couple. Adding Daisy, a super sweet puppy, to the mix was a perfect cherry on top!Brenda's Christmas Desire ended so, so wonderfully. Definitely heartwarming and put me in the holiday spirit.