SUMMARY: She's determined to give her baby a better life. Could a Christmas miracle make it possible?
Not long after she receives the news in 1944 that her baby's father was shot down in the South Pacific, Amelia Richards loses hope. Jobless and broke, she has nowhere to turn for help but her infant's paternal grandparents. The only problem is, they don't know that she - or their grandson - exists.
When Amelia discovers the family is wealthy and influential, dare she disclose the truth of her relationship with their son? Or could the celebration of the arrival of another unexpected baby nearly two thousand years ago be the answer to her dilemma?
REVIEW: Amelia has not had an easy life, and early on, she faced her challenges head on. When she receives news of her fiance's plane crash, I like how she faces her circumstances and does the best thing for her son. Even though she is scared and faced with a VERY difficult choice, she still puts her son and his needs above her own. I admire Amelia in that she is willing to do whatever it takes to give Jimmy the best in life, even if it means making major sacrifices.
At first, I wasn't sure I was going to like Helene, James' mom. She comes off as the stereotypical woman born into money with everything just right. But, as the story unfolds, you see she hides her true feelings behind a mask, afraid to let the world she how she really feels. I came to appreciate her love for her family, which eventually includes Amelia.
The ending of the book is the best by far. I loved how the author brought reconciliation not only between Amelia and James' parents but between Helene and her son-in-law and also with James' decision to become a pilot. This is a great book to read, especially between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is a fairly quick read and enjoyable. I really liked it and hope you do, too.
This book was provided by Revell for review without compensation.
Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books with combined sale of more than six million. She is the author of several Christmas books. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series and Finding Alice. She and her husband live in central Oregon. Learn more at www.melodycarlson.com.
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