It Really IS a Wonderful Life 

Kindle Edition - print

by Linda Wood Rondeau (Author)

• Print Length: 256 pages
• Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.; 2 edition
• Publication Date: October 9, 2019
• ASIN: B07YYNNNQS

Midville newcomer and Iraq War widow, Dorie Fitzgerald, despises the frigid Adirondack wasteland that has now become her home. After twenty failed job interviews, she questions the wisdom of moving to be near her parents. Desperate to belong, she joins the local Community Theater, in production for It’s a Wonderful Life.

Jamey Sullivan has put his professional life on hold in order to run the family business and to help his ailing father. He signs on for Midville’s production of It’s a Wonderful Life, although he hopes to receive a Broadway casting call any day now.

When these two meet, they are instantly attracted to one another. However, ambition, demanding children, and a romantic rival threaten to squash their growing love for one another. Each must discover that the best things in life are found where your heart resides.

It Really is a Wonderful Life is set in the beautiful Adirondack mountains, a perfect backdrop for a Christmas romance.

Marilyn's thoughts:   This is a charming contemporary tale surrounding war widow Dorie Fitzgerald and business owner Jamey Sullivan. Both had moved to small town Midville for family but Jamey had bigger dreams than being in the town community theater production. Dorie was trying to find something to do after being denied a job by James Sullivan. There were multiple twists and turns with a triangle of romance, a production at church and the community theater, a job offer for Dorie and a Broadway production offer for Jamey. There were moments of hilarity to tears with characters facing true to life issues. The faith message is interwoven making this a delightful Christian romance to read any time of the year but especially at Christmas for the long timed favorite movie, It's a Wonderful Life. 

I received a complimentary paperback copy of this book from the author as a winner on a blog giveaway and was under no obligation to write a review. This is my own opinion.