O Little Town of Bethlehem
In the present day, Madeline Drake, a well-known actress, has just been dumped—both by her boyfriend and her producer, who happen to be the same man. Fuming outside of his luxury home, where she had caught him with the woman who replaced her in his life and his movie, Madeline is picked up by a very unusual Uber driver. In 1907 Bethlehem, Wyoming, the town is abuzz with preparations for Thanksgiving dinner and the all-important drawing to determine who gets to pick out the town’s Christmas tree. When a special visitor arrives, he brings a new guest, a young woman named Madeline. While the townspeople don’t know what to make of their newest resident, some of them have painful secrets of their own. And not everyone is who they seem to be.
This is an enchanting, time-traveling fantasy that is perfect for Christmas. It is full of wishes, Christmas treats, second chances, history, and romance. It is a perfect holiday read, especially for those who love a time-travel and historical fiction mashup. One of the town’s special traditions is the wishing jar, and we get to learn more about some characters and their wishes. The way that some wishes are fulfilled adds great depth to the story. The town and its secrets are captivating, and this is a spellbinding read. Time travel fiction should have a method and rules set by the author, and those requirements are met. The method of time travel is magical, and there is at least one important rule. I greatly enjoyed this beautiful Christmas book full of holiday miracles that touch the heart. Highly recommended.
