Captured On Film.: Eva Jordan

Monday, 14 November 2022

A Gift Called Hope by Eva Jordan

A heartfelt novel of a Christmas shadowed by loss and regret—and brightened by hope for renewal—from the author of Time Will Tell.

Six-year-old Jack is counting the days to Christmas. But his grandmother is just counting the days until it’s over. For Jill, the holiday comes with painful memories, and she wants only to escape the recent past and its tragedies.

She’s moved and started a new life running a food truck in Widmore Bay, a quaint seaside town, in order to flee her agonising history.

It’s only for little Jack’s sake that Jill tolerates the tree and decorations. She just wants to spend Christmas with the curtains drawn, reading a book and drinking coffee.

But this season, she may stumble onto a miracle that restores joy—and hope—in her heart . . .

What did I think?

I love Eva's books so was excited to read her new release. I had a feeling that this would be an emotional read and I was right.

Christmas isn't a joyful occasion for some people such as our main character Jill. And it easy to forget that it can be a tough time for many. But Jill has to put on a brave face for her grandson Jack.

Yes, the story does cover the topic of grief, but it does it in a sympathetic way and leaves you with a warm and fuzzy feeling. I felt like the story had lots of layers and slowly Jills sad back story was revealed. The emotion that came with this tory felt authentic and real.

But this makes the book sound like a sad read but it really isn't. There were plenty of parts that made me smile - it has romance, love, family drama - and Christmas.

Some books stay with you for quite some time after you have finished reading them - and this is one of those books.

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