The tree is decorated, the cookies
are baked, and the packages are wrapped, but the biggest celebration
this Christmas is Gaby Summerhill's wedding. Since her husband died
three years ago, Gaby's four children have drifted apart, each consumed
by the turbulence of their own lives. They haven't celebrated Christmas
together since their father's death, but when Gaby announces that she's
getting married—and that the groom will remain a secret until the
wedding day—she may finally be able to bring them home for the holidays.
But the wedding isn't Gaby's only surprise—she has one more gift for her children, and it could change all their lives forever.My thoughts: Nicholas Sparks (whose books are a guilty pleasure of mine) has nothing on DiLallo and Patterson. I gobbled up this book in less than two hours. Romance is a huge part, but the overwhelming theme is the testament of love and family, and what better way to tell that story without the fear of it being labeled cheesy/corny than to tell it at Christmas? I'm not one to find these stories cheesy or corny, but rather endearing and enduring. And as much buzz as Jason Wright's books have gotten for their message, I hope this story finds its way into the hands of the same buzzers. As famous as Patterson is, his stories vary dramatically based on who his underwriter is. And DiLallo certainly fleshed out an amazing, upbeat, funny tale that really embodies what Christmas is about.
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Oooohh I want to read this one just because James Patterson wrote it and I'd love to see how he writes a non mystery/thriller type story. Sounds like he and DiLallo did a fabulous job:) Thanks for the recommendation Ashley!
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