The Christmas Village

Linda Andrews
Zumaya Pulications (2006)
ISBN 1554100291
Reviewed by Gerri D Smith for Reader Views (7/06)

“The Christmas Village” gets off to a good start; however the reader has to wait until the second chapter or longer and may still have to guess what the plot is. The story starts with Egypt, the main female character’s present predicament. And while preparing for a trip that accidentally changes her life, she hides her past feelings from her mother.

The story then jumps to Cade, the main male character and his predicament of dodging and hiding from eager females wanting to marry him. Even knowing it is his fate, he continues to avoid them all. His feelings of denial are put to the test, even after his soul mate unknowingly puts herself right in his path. Not knowing about the creation of his legend in the village and the part she plays in it, Egypt doesn’t wish to marry him, either. Cade doesn’t believe her and presumes to let her know she isn’t the one for him.

 The author takes the reader back and forth through the predicaments of Egypt and Cade and weaves in bursts of humor that are quite refreshing and entertaining. Cade’s other family members and the members of the village only add to their plight. With Egypt trying to work through the difficulties of finding herself stranded in a strange town filled with strange residents, she is none too happy with her plight.   

While there are plenty of other bursts of humorous predicaments with the main characters, some of the situations in the story brought out anger and frustration with both of the main characters. You are almost wishing you could tell both of them to wake up and discover what is going on. Though the author leads the reader quite successfully through the imaginative episodes of their lives you are intrigued, and can’t help but wonder what will happen next, and anxiously waiting to see how it all ends.

“The Christmas Village” caters to the 30-50 age group who loves good humor and a good romance story. Many can relate to the main characters’ antics, and the story’s believable tale about the legend and fantasy “The Christmas Village” creates. The story is not only great for the Christmas holiday, but can be enjoyed at any time of the year. The author writes with great imagination, heart, humor and romantic teasing. It is a very enjoyable read.

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