Review: A Christmas Storm

A CHRISTMAS STORM by D. V. Stone

Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Novella (72 pages)

5*****

Blurb: In the spirit of Dickens, a delightfully sweet holiday story about family love and the opportunity for second chances. An early storm is brewing in Upstate New York, and military wife Lacey Prescott is caught unprepared when it turns into a blizzard. Defeated by her own lack of preparation and the recall of her husband’s Christmas holiday leave, her joy in the season is replaced by bitterness and anger. In an unexpected turn of events, Lieutenant Matthew Prescott’s leave is reinstated. But the journey home is not an easy one since a Nor’easter stands between him and his family. Amidst the storm’s fury, Lacey gets a glimpse of the past, present, and possible future, while Matt gets assistance from a mysterious stranger. In a heartwarming story of determination, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unexpected kindness of strangers, the possibility of a Christmas reunion brings a sense of hope with a message of love and support from friends and family that embodies the true spirit of Christmas.

Thoughts: I loved this story. The characters, the setting, problems… all put together in a sweet little holiday read. The setting – New England in the midst of a heavy snowstorm – and all the issues that brings with it (lack of power, heavy snow, etc.). Missing military family that’s deployed overseas. All these add up to a realistic background for the story.

Okay, so some of it was a bit trite – I knew who/what Albert was from the moment he sat down on the plane. But it was so cute. And the dreamscape with Lacey and her mother delving into her past, present, and future – strains of “A Christmas Carol” by Dickens. But that doesn’t mean I didn’t still enjoy the story. D.V.  Stone never fails to give you a story that will tug at your heartstrings.

Definitely recommended.

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