Noel and her young son, Micha, are working to rebuild their lives in a small town. After a medical diagnosis and an abusive marriage, Noel is determined to keep her and Micha safe, but it's quite a struggle. When Noel's nanny quits, she's stuck in the tough situation of being a single parent and trying to keep a steady job. Plus her ex-husband has made false accusations in the past, leaving her scared to reach out for help.
Keith also finds himself at a crossroads. Coming home to a past he'd rather forget, he soon learns that the job he once had is no longer an option and mending family relationships may be his only chance. But with a pushy mother and an even pusher ex-girlfriend, Keith isn't so sure how long he'll last in this small town.
Christmas Bells at Creekside was my first introduction to this author. Ciara Knight has a way of writing very believable characters. Both the life challenges and inner struggles of Noel and Keith were relatable and genuine, and I couldn't help, but hope for the best in their storylines. The author didn't shy away from or minimize their challenges, but did a good job of balancing the reality of their situations without making the book too depressing. The story was somewhat predicable, but far from cheesy. And it made for an interesting holiday read. My only note on this book would be that I wouldn't put it in the Christian category. Perhaps it was placed there because of how clean it is, but it doesn't touch on any elements of religion or Christianity. Still it was a very clean, enjoyable holiday read.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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