Title: It’s A Christmas Thing
Series: n/a
Stand alone: yes
Author: Janet Dailey
Genre: Romance
Blurb: The best gifts last a lifetime . . .
Veterinarian J.T. “Rush” Rushford isn’t looking forward to Christmas. It’ll be his first without his beloved four-year-old daughter, Claire. A year ago, Rush’s wife divorced him for another man–then broke his heart further by revealing that Claire was her lover’s child. The final blow was Rush losing all parental rights. Now he’s in Branding Iron, Texas, with his mobile vet practice, just hoping to get through the season–until something like a Christmas miracle happens . . .
Turns out Claire’s parents are going on an extended cruise, leaving Rush to take her for the holidays. It’s bittersweet, knowing that he and Claire will have to part again, maybe forever. . . . Until a smart, not to mention beautiful, lady judge with a pregnant cat and an aging mutt takes a liking to the vet and his little girl and gets involved. With her on their side, and love in their hearts, this Christmas just might be the most joyous of all . . .
Favorite Quote(s)/Excerpt(s): “I’ve never told you how I feel, because you’ve said you weren’t ready for anything serious,” he said. “But I’ve tried to show you how much U care about you, Tracy.”
Thoughts: After years of writing romance novels, Janet Dailey still has the touch. I couldn’t have asked for a better read at Christmas. This book is one of those slow, sweet love stories…the classic ones like the ones I read as a teenager. A good basic story with raw emotion and sweet, tender romance. What can I say? Loved it! It’s harder and harder to find these types of books nowdays!
Rating: A
