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Review: An Endless Christmas by Cynthia Ruchti
Thursday, October 22, 2015 by Marti
Categories: Christian fiction / Cynthia Ruchti / Read
Dear Friends,
Not long ago, I wrote about The Perfect Christmas and how, even with at least one child unexpectedly absent, I know it will be the perfect Christmas after all. Author Cynthia Ruchti’s new novella, An Endless Christmas, also describes a perfect Christmas. And a perfect family. And a story that’s just—perfect, right?
Maybe. Nurse practitioner Katie Vale sees herself as the one huge blot on an otherwise-flawless family Christmas scene in wintry Minnesota. When she turns down boyfriend Micah Binder’s unexpected proposal at the start of the holiday, she plans to pack her bags and return to her Florida home. But Micah and his large, loving extended family urge her to stay. And somehow, the grace-laden magic of an endless Christmas starts to work in ways that surprise everyone.
In my case, the obstacle to a perfect Christmas was my attitude. Read the book to find out what Katie discovers about herself and her own imperfect holiday.
An Endless Christmas is a tender, thoughtful story that, like every good Christmas gift, delivers much more than glitter and glitz. Watch for my “Words with Friends” interview tomorrow with author Cynthia Ruchti (a friend as well as an award-winning novelist), and go buy this novella for anyone who loves characters who become friends, timeless truth, and a page-turning story bright with Christmas wonder and hope.
Have you had a Christmas that started out less than perfect but ended up better than you thought? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below or on social media. Blessings!
For His glory,
Marti
Find a local Christian bookstore where you can purchase Endless Christmas.
Find this book on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or at Christian Book Distributors.
(FTC Disclaimer: I received an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this novella free from the publisher. I was not required to post a review or a positive response.)
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