Just in time for Christmas, this suspenseful story about the rescue of a little boy will draw you into a wintry world filled with mysteries, second chances, and happy tidings. Someone from Christmas Past by Lesa Henderson is a book that will keep you flipping through the pages to discover what's next for Elise and Jaxson in their harrowing adventure.
It's the third book in the Laurel Ridge series and follows up on Lee and Cameron's cousin, who has quite the story in the earlier books and is not to be missed.
Many thanks to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
Content to be aware of: self-forgiveness, ethnic idiom (author has confirmed it is complimentary), past sins, children in danger
Book Synopsis
Can love return from a Christmas past? After a painful divorce, Elise Raines moves to the quiet mountain town of Laurel Ridge, determined to rebuild her life for herself and her young daughter, Amelia. Planning her cousin's Christmas wedding seems like the perfect distraction...until Jaxson Bleu, her childhood sweetheart and now a country music superstar, returns to town. The boy she walked away from is back, his heart transformed by newfound belief. But their reunion stirs up old wounds and an undeniable spark.
When Elise discovers a mysterious, silent child in the roadside brush, their lives take an unexpected turn. As they race to uncover the boy's identity, Elise and Jaxson are drawn into a dangerous web of secrets that threatens their safety and the fragile trust they're starting to rebuild.
Jaxson never expected to face the woman who broke his heart, but as they work together to protect the child, he realizes his journey isn't just about redemption; it's about proving he' s finally the man Elise always deserved. Yet Elise harbors a secret of her own, one that could shatter their second chance before it even begins.
With danger closing in, can they find the courage to forgive, the strength to protect the innocent, and the faith to fight for a love they were always meant to share?
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Book Thoughts
What starts out as a reunion of friends in this book quickly turns into a deadly chase for Elise Raines. If you've had the opportunity to read the previous books in the Laurel Ridge series, it's a treat to find out how Cameron and Lee's cousin is doing after she has experienced a breakdown in her marriage. Doing her best to raise Amelia on her own, Elise is a nurturer through and through. It's her caring nature that has her embroiled in some schemes that she unknowingly gets wrapped up in, making her a target as her cousins and friends try to protect her. As Elise navigates her next steps, she is also trying to figure out her feelings after her first love returns to town.
I appreciate the representation from the Indigenous community in this book and that Jaxson Bleu is able to share some of the cultural tensions he has experienced. It's touching to see just how much Jaxson and Elise have grown after their tumultuous pasts as orphans, and the messages around Christmastime are a perfect reminder of how they are not fatherless. Both characters learn how to better listen to God as they not only rescue each other, but others along the way. If you're looking for a suspenseful Christmas story about receiving God's forgiveness and experiencing His second chances, Someone from Christmas Past will point you to the One who is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Book Summary
- Format of book: 📱
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Recommendation: 👍
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing Someone From Christmas Past. I appreciate the time you vested and your thoughts and comments on it. Blessings.
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