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My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing
Synopsis
An empty nest has Ingrid
Christiansen dreading the upcoming holidays, but her husband, John,
couldn't be more excited about this new season of life. He even has a
surprise trip abroad planned. He's sure she'll love it. What's more
romantic than Christmas in Paris? Before he can stop her, however, Ingrid
agrees to spearhead a major church project. Then their faithful dog,
Butterscotch, needs emergency surgery, draining their savings. And
then--because disasters strike in threes--an unexpected guest arrives,
dredging up old hurts. As a beautiful blanket of snow transforms the
north woods into a winter wonderland, a deep chill settles over John and
Ingrid's marriage. With the holidays fast approaching, their only hope
of keeping their love evergreen depends on turning the page on the past
and embracing a new chapter of their future.
My Review
It was a joy to visit the Christiansen family again! Ingrid and John are the heart of the family and learning more about their personal dreams and heartaches was just as emotional as the other books in the series. I loved the theme of unconditional love for family as their teenage nephew Romeo joined them. Ingrid and John both approached his care differently with fears and pain lingering from the past and struggled to become united in their efforts. Most fascinating to me was how each dealt with the emotions of having an empty nest, since I haven't experienced that yet. This is a wonderfully cozy book that captures the ups and downs that feelings during the Christmas season can bring... along with a sweet dose of humor and romance.
(Thank you to Tyndale House Publishers and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review)
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