reviewsbyerin

Take a trip to Cornwall this Christmas in the pages of Lindsay Harrel's Like a Silver Bell. Kara Gentry is slowly getting her life back—or what passes for her life after her divorce from her powerful husband three years ago. Being a single mom on a limited income isn't easy, but she won't touch Jeff's money. All of that goes straight to Rose's college fund. And Kara has no desire to get involved with a man again, especially not one with any kind of wealth to his name. She's seen where that lifestyle leads, and it's not for her.

One of the ways Kara finds redemption is in working for an organization that helps abused wives, and now her job is taking her to England for a December fundraiser. Running the huge weekend event is taking up all her energy, except for the part of her that worries about what Jeff might be telling Rose while she's out of the country. And the part that won't stop thinking about Warren Kensington.

Kara has known Warren for years, but she's never considered him in any special way until now. In close proximity as they both prepare for the fundraiser, she notices many new things about him. His wealth puts him squarely out of her self-imposed boundaries, though her emotions are not paying any attention.

But is the enchantment of being in a fancy place for a special time just that? Is Warren as good a guy as he seems?

This is a sweet story that perfectly captures the Christmas spirit and the heart of a battered woman. You cheer for Kara yet completely understand her wounds and hesitations. If you need a touch of romance balanced with depth, this is a Christmas story you should check out.

I received my copy of the book from the author. All thoughts in this opinion are my own.