Review: A GRACEFUL AND HEART-WARMING HOLIDAY READ
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 7, 2013
In a world where people are fighting over things they can buy, it's a pleasure to read a story about a woman determined to make the best possible Christmas for the little boy she regards as her own with only the great love she has for him. When a broken down car lands Abby in Barbourville, Tennessee, her bad luck gets even worse in the very handsome Jim, who has every reason in the world not to trust her. Their journey of trust towards each other is gracefully satisfying. This a quiet, slowly moving story, but it is rich in detail and characters, who are not cookie-cutter small town "folks". A couple of moments had me thinking, "Oh no!" but Ms. Carey delivers the perfect ending.  My only complaint  is that the story centers around a diner, keeping me hungry and playing havoc with my pre-holiday diet. Read this when you need to calm yourself, curled up with our favorite warm beverage and a couple of dogs. Well done, Ms. Carey!