Angels at the Table: A Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy Christmas Story
by Debbie Macomber
NY: Ballantine Books, 2012
by Debbie Macomber
NY: Ballantine Books, 2012
A mark of a good Christmas story is that it is enjoyable no
matter what time of year it is. “Angels at the Table: A Shirley, Goodness, and
Mercy Christmas Story” by Debbie Macomber definitely meets that requirement.
This book was such a fun read; I really did not want to put it down. While they
no doubt bear little resemblance to true angels, this story features four
well-meaning, but somewhat meddling angels who are sent to earth by the
archangel Gabriel to answer prayers. When
“Will,” an angel in training, intervenes on New Year’s Eve and causes two
strangers to meet who weren’t supposed to, at least not yet, he puts a whole
string of events into effect, and the problems just multiply from there. The
angels attempt to work to rectify their mistake, and only manage to muddle
things more.
Lucie Ferrara is the crazy-busy owner of Heavenly Delights,
a new restaurant. Aren Fairchild, recovering from a painful divorce, is a
restaurant reviewer for a popular newspaper. When they unexpectedly meet on New
Year’s Eve, the sparks fly, but they both need time to think. They plan to meet
a week later in a “Sleepless in Seattle” moment at the top of the Empire State
Building, but Lucie’s mother ends up in the hospital and she is unable to keep
their date. As a result, the couple only meets again AFTER Aren has written a
scathing review of her restaurant.
“Angels at the Table” is a feel-good Christmas story
featuring a sweet romance, perfect for an enjoyable few hours of escapism.
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