Series:
Boston Christmas Miracles (Book 2)
Can one man -- and a pup…restore her faith in love?
Jilted on her honeymoon, Bryn Bedford is forgoing men for
woman's best friend: her therapy dog, Honey. Healing little patients on Ward 34
is the distraction she needs this Christmas. Gorgeous new pediatrician Nick
Walker is not! But Nick playing Santa melts her frozen heart. Honey clearly
trusts Nick… Will Bryn ever believe he's the real deal?
Terrific, emotional story. Bryn is a therapist at her
Boston hospital. She takes her therapy dog, Honey, around the children's ward,
where she cheers up the young patients. Bryn can use all the cheer she can get
as she recovers from her husband leaving her two days after their marriage.
Nick is the new pediatrician on staff. Nick grew up in a
military family, accustomed to moving every two years. As an adult, he has
continued to move frequently, unable to settle in one place.
Both Nick and Bryn broke my heart. Bryn grew up with an absent
father and a mother who would do anything to get the man to stay with them. Early
in life, Bryn learned how to not rock the boat and to avoid arguments. She is
adept at reading emotions, which comes in handy in her therapy work. Her ex was
selfish, only interested in appearances and how things affected him.
Nick's parents were career-focused. He spent much of his
time growing up alone, even amid his family. He was expected to follow in his
father's footsteps like his siblings did. When he forged his own path, he felt
like an outsider in his own family. He doesn't form close connections with
anyone.
Bryn and Nick met on his first day at the hospital, where
he went from "dogs don't belong in a hospital" to understanding
Honey's importance with just a few observed interactions. Neither he nor Bryn
expected the instant connection they felt. Each is determined to protect their
hearts, so they begin their acquaintance as friends. Bryn will introduce him to
Boston life, and Nick will help Bryn get back into the nursing career she gave up
after her divorce. I loved watching them get to know each other. Nick finds
himself in the unusual position of wanting to spend time with Bryn. Her big
heart draws him in and makes him think about not moving on.
Bryn is equally drawn to Nick. His easy ways with his
little patients win her heart. As she learns more about his background, her
heart hurts for his estrangement from his family. I loved seeing her share her
holiday spirit with him. Knowing that he plans to leave after a certain period,
she tries to keep her heart safe, but it doesn't take long for her to fall for
him.
Both have baggage that keeps them from opening their
hearts that last little bit that would give them the future they both yearn
for. It all comes to a head when Bryn wants to help a young patient and her
mother but needs the contacts to succeed. Nick could help if he could get past
his issues with his father, but he's reluctant to face that pain. I loved
Nick's "aha" moment and what he did with it. The ending was a roller
coaster of emotions with the perfect conclusion.
I loved Honey, the dog. She is so sweet with the children. I laughed to see people's reactions to her costumes.
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