While Rod faces life as a single dad, he was not looking for a woman to share the task of raising his son. While getting reacquainted with Jenna, a high school class mate, during Christmas holiday, Rod’s young son tells him that his mother likes Jenna and hopes he will be happy with her.
The problem is, his mother died two years ago!
While Rod faces life as a single dad, he was not looking for a woman to share the task of raising his son. While getting reacquainted with Jenna, a high school class mate, during Christmas holiday, Rod’s young son tells him that his mother likes Jenna and hopes he will be happy with her.
The problem is, his mother died two years ago! Is his son gifted with the ability to talk to those on the other side? Will that gift bring two people back together to renew a romance that never had a chance ten years ago? Rod and Jenna deal with this dilemma together as they include Jamie in their holiday activities.
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His mom sat reading and put her book down to lift her wine glass for a drink. “It’s really nice to have you home for a few days. Jenna seems like a nice woman. How are you doing, hon?”
Rod grabbed a beer from the fridge and sat on the sofa near his mom’s recliner. She appeared to be happier than he’d seen her in a long time. “I’m doing better now that I’ve met Brad and watched the two of you interact. He seems like a nice guy, mom.”
She couldn’t smile any bigger and it touched Rod’s heart to see. “I’m glad you like him. We get along well and have more in common than we thought. We understand what losing a loved one is all about and that grieving takes time. He’s happy that you had fun tonight. He enjoyed Jamie. Both of us are worried about you, dear.”
He relaxed into the leather cushions, drank his beer and looked back at his mother’s blue eyes. “I’m not sure what it is about Jenna, mom, but seeing her again, and remembering how I felt about her in high school just opened something new inside of me. I can’t explain it. She ended up marrying the asshole from high school and divorced him two years ago.”
“So both of you are free to pursue a better friendship now?” She raised a brow at him.
“We are. I’m worried about losing touch when I go back to New York.”
“If your relationship with her is meant to be, both of you will make it work. Let time be on your side and go with what happens. Technology today makes long distance seem like they’re right there with you.”
Professional Reviews
Heartwarming and emotional by Tammy M
This was written phenomenally well. It was heartwarming and emotionally well written. I enjoyed the way the time line was used and not jumped all over the place. The little boy was phenomenal and could bring a tears without trying. Deanna made me cry in many different parts. It was awesome story that made me feel like I was there with her characters. Jenna and Rod where written like I knew them. If I was to share this with other people, I would suggest they go buy this book, it is worth it. I give this book a 100...or 5 stars! Deanna was able to keep me where I couldn't put the book down. She is an amazing author who cares about her writing.
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Reviewed by Amy Campbell
12/11/2018
I really enjoyed Jamie's Gift. I thought it was a great story. I recommend it to others readers. I look forward to reading the next installment from the Second Chance at Love series, as well as, more books by Deanna Jewel.
I received this book from the author. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
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