Contemporary Fiction Novel: Catching Christmas

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Publisher's Description

This Year, Christmas Comes Just in Time!
 
As a first-year law associate, Sydney Batson knows she will be updating her resume by New Year’s if she loses her current court case. So when her grandmother gets inexplicably ill while she’s in court, Sydney arranges for a cab to get her to the clinic.

The last thing cab driver Finn Parrish wants is to be saddled with a wheelchair-bound old lady with dementia. But because Miss Callie reminds him of his own mother, whom he failed miserably in her last days, he can’t say no when she keeps calling him for rides. Once a successful gourmet chef, Finn’s biggest concern now is making his rent, but half the time Callie doesn’t remember to pay him. And as she starts to feel better, she leads him on wild goose chases to find a Christmas date for her granddaughter.

When Finn meets Sydney, he’s quite sure that she’s never needed help finding a date. Does Miss Callie have an ulterior motive, or is this just a mission driven by delusions? He’s willing to do whatever he can to help fulfill Callie’s Christmas wish. He just never expected to be a vital part of it

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My Review


Catching Christmas, by Terri Blackstock, is a truly memorable holiday tale with endearing characters, relevant themes, and a sprinkling of humor and romance. It is an engaging story of faith, love, choices, and second chances. Touching and well-written, this book is entertaining from the first sentence to the last.

Writing in the first person point of view, Ms. Blackstock ensures that that the reader experiences the story through the perspectives of the characters themselves. This narrative style makes the story relatable and engaging. The characters are believable, they are likable, and they make the story shine. Their struggles, insecurities, fears, and beliefs are authentic and moving. Even though they endure real struggles that test their assumptions and their faith, the light of God’s love breaks through with the restorative power of grace and second chances. With warmth and heart, this book also places a significant emphasis on family and friends, and the ways in which they support, encourage, and provide for one another.

Our lives can certainly be full of interruptions, and these interruptions are almost always inconvenient. However, interruptions can be viewed as obstacles or they can be valued as opportunities. Catching Christmas explores the reality that inconvenient interruptions are often opportunities to help others, to practice compassion, and to extend grace in difficult circumstances. 

Catching Christmas is a meaningful work of fiction that explores the importance of priorities and purpose during the bustle of the holiday season. It is a story that entertains, uplifts, and inspires. I could easily enjoy re-reading this book in the future and sharing it with my friends too. I sincerely recommend it to all readers.

*I received a copy of this book through the author and Celebrate Lit. The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are entirely my own. 

My Reflection

Grace and second chances are powerful themes within this book. The characters in this story must endure frustrations and uncertainties as they struggle to make difficult decisions. The characters wrestle with their assumptions and their choices. They doubt their purpose and their calling. They hide behind self-built walls of expectations and insecurities. They even face difficult consequences from their choices and actions. 
 
Yet, as they persevere through interruptions and disappointments, they become more tender-hearted, more compassionate, and more gracious towards themselves and others. Their faith also grows stronger as they learn to trust that their future is held securely by a merciful and gracious God. Slowly, they endeavor to step out from behind their walls and embrace a life of abundant grace and freedom that will last far beyond the Christmas season.

About the Author 


Terri Blackstock has sold over seven million books worldwide and is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. She is the award-winning author of Intervention, Vicious Cycle, and Downfall, as well as such series as Cape Refuge, Newpointe 911, the SunCoast Chronicles, and the Restoration Series. Catching Christmas is her first Christmas romance. Visit her website at www.terriblackstock.com
Facebook: tblackstock Twitter: @terriblackstock

From Terri Blackstock

Enjoy this premium excerpt from Catching Christmas
https://aerbook.com/books/-128993.html?utm_source=pubpage

To get you in the Christmas mood, here’s an early holiday playlist:
“White Christmas” sung by Bing Crosby
“I Heard the Bells” sung by MercyMe
“Light of the World” sung by Lauren Daigle
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” sung by Amy Grant
“Don’t Save it All for Christmas Day” sung by Avalon
“Till the Season Comes ‘Round Again” sung by the Katinas

Giveaway

 To celebrate her tour, Terri is giving away a grand prize of a finished copy of Catching Christmas and a Christmas Tree Ornament!! Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d776/catching-christmas-celebration-tour-giveaway


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Comments

  1. SavingsInSecondsDecember 23, 2018 at 5:49 PM

    This one is on my wishlist! I haven't read enough Christmas books yet this holiday season.
    Dianna

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  2. Kay GarrettDecember 31, 2018 at 10:06 AM

    Thank you for being part of the Celebrate Lit book tour for "Catching Christmas" by Terri Blackstock and for your review.

    Sounds like a wonderful book and one that I would very much love the opportunity to read from my TBR list.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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