Title:
All I Want for Christmas is Big Blue Eyes
Written by:
Claire Ashgrove
Available in: ebook & print
5 Stars
"All I Want for Christmas is Big Blue Eyes"
captures the spirit of the holiday. Ever since Amanda Masterston was a
teenager, her heart belonged to Josh McDaniels. Unfortunately, Josh was slammed
with the ruin of his parents' marriage and his father's death. He ran away from
his past and left Amanda to deal with her heartbreak. Can he mend their
relationship when he returns to Lexington to work on an architectural project?
Set against the backdrop of Christmas, Josh is reluctant to
return, but once he sees Amanda after an absence of several years, he's ready,
yet nervous, to forge a new path for himself. Will the same lingering hurts and
obstacles keep them apart?
Ashgrove's writing is easy to read and immediately pulls the
reader into Josh and Amanda's world. The plot flows well and the descriptions
are so vivid, I could smell the cookies baking in Amanda's stove.
The most rewarding part of the story is the journey Josh and
Amanda take. Both have been deeply hurt. Ashgrove is a master in bringing out
her character's inner conflict and finding the right balance between that
conflict and the healing power of love. It's poignant, charming, with a fantastic supporting cast. It
doesn't have to be Christmas to enjoy the story.
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