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Comfort and Joy
Two years after Hurricane Katrina destroyed everything Gabriel Brant and his twin sons had, it seems as if he's still struggling to move on. Coming home to his dad's for Christmas―to stay―is not what he had in mind for his life. This is no more charity.
Especially not from small-town do-gooder Olivia Marshall, who wants to heal him. The last thing he needs right now is the interference of his boys' softhearted teacher. Or her pity.
Love…? That's a whole other story.
Especially not from small-town do-gooder Olivia Marshall, who wants to heal him. The last thing he needs right now is the interference of his boys' softhearted teacher. Or her pity.
Love…? That's a whole other story.
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 2007
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December 22, 2019
“Comfort and Joy” by Judith Arnold
What an enjoyable novel. Judith Arnold has brought together two main characters who have different beliefs surrounding the Christmas holiday, but find a way from being friends to lovers in a relatively short period of time.
Jesse is taken by Robin from the first moment he meets her. He is also very taken by her son. Quite quickly he and 2nd grader Phillip develop a bond, which further endears Jesse to Robin. As he goes out of his way to give of himself to them both, Tobin finds herself falling in love with Jesse and he feels the same way.
The author has written three unforgettable characters who are honest in their presentation of themselves, who are developed well, and will make you laugh and fall in love with them as the reader.
The storyline is very interesting and brings forth many different aspects of ones religious and spiritual beliefs, how ones background even as a child affect you as an adult, the importance of family, love, support and openness, and the true meaning of Christmas and how it’s philosophy should be one practiced everyday, not just one day of the year.
An interesting and fun read, that is about the holiday, but more so about the many aspects of thought, belief, and practices that so many have and how we are not all that different even if our practices are.
Rating: 4.8
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What an enjoyable novel. Judith Arnold has brought together two main characters who have different beliefs surrounding the Christmas holiday, but find a way from being friends to lovers in a relatively short period of time.
Jesse is taken by Robin from the first moment he meets her. He is also very taken by her son. Quite quickly he and 2nd grader Phillip develop a bond, which further endears Jesse to Robin. As he goes out of his way to give of himself to them both, Tobin finds herself falling in love with Jesse and he feels the same way.
The author has written three unforgettable characters who are honest in their presentation of themselves, who are developed well, and will make you laugh and fall in love with them as the reader.
The storyline is very interesting and brings forth many different aspects of ones religious and spiritual beliefs, how ones background even as a child affect you as an adult, the importance of family, love, support and openness, and the true meaning of Christmas and how it’s philosophy should be one practiced everyday, not just one day of the year.
An interesting and fun read, that is about the holiday, but more so about the many aspects of thought, belief, and practices that so many have and how we are not all that different even if our practices are.
Rating: 4.8
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December 7, 2019
Comfort and Joy by Judith Arnold
Starts out with Robin attending her son's classroom to meet the new teacher. A man approaches the teacher with an envelope and she overhears bits of the conversation.
He later tells her of the divorce decree=he's a lawyer. Jessie finds himself hanging around with Robin and her son Phillip as they go to the mall, etc.
With help from her friends she is able to spend more time with Jessie as she has a babysitter for Phillip. She was raised in an Army family so Christmas is tradition. She and Phil have things the do every year.
This year her ex has tickets to Orlando and Phil wants to go. I recall having my son for just a small amount of time on Christmas so I know the heartache she goes through.
Jessie comes to spend time with her making cookies and decorating her house while Phil is gone and she learns more of his upbringing. She now understands why he is an atheist...
Love it when they realize what Christmas really means. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end and about the author.
Starts out with Robin attending her son's classroom to meet the new teacher. A man approaches the teacher with an envelope and she overhears bits of the conversation.
He later tells her of the divorce decree=he's a lawyer. Jessie finds himself hanging around with Robin and her son Phillip as they go to the mall, etc.
With help from her friends she is able to spend more time with Jessie as she has a babysitter for Phillip. She was raised in an Army family so Christmas is tradition. She and Phil have things the do every year.
This year her ex has tickets to Orlando and Phil wants to go. I recall having my son for just a small amount of time on Christmas so I know the heartache she goes through.
Jessie comes to spend time with her making cookies and decorating her house while Phil is gone and she learns more of his upbringing. She now understands why he is an atheist...
Love it when they realize what Christmas really means. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end and about the author.
January 2, 2020
Lessons
A good lesson in what Christmas and belief mean. The characters were well written and the plot interesting. Some usual proofing errors were annoying enough to break the stories flow, though.
A good lesson in what Christmas and belief mean. The characters were well written and the plot interesting. Some usual proofing errors were annoying enough to break the stories flow, though.
January 17, 2020
Comfort and Joy
The love story of Robin and Jesse. Robin is a single mother and Jesse is a lawyer for the poor and strange from his parents and God. Jesse dose not like Christmas and Robin is on love with all think Christmas. Can they find happiness? Great story.
The love story of Robin and Jesse. Robin is a single mother and Jesse is a lawyer for the poor and strange from his parents and God. Jesse dose not like Christmas and Robin is on love with all think Christmas. Can they find happiness? Great story.
February 15, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. It was nice to read about a mom who loves her son so much and how she learns to love a man who believes himself o be an atheist. I love how Jesse starts to question his disbelief an how towards the end of the book he slips up and thanks god for Robin loving him. I look forward to reading more by this author.
December 7, 2014
Rather pleasant little holiday romance. Strong, well-drawn primary characters with a handful of quirky supporting characters. The internal conflicts of both the leads seemed realistic, unlike a lot of series romances. Still, enjoyable but lightweight.
January 25, 2008
I liked reading this book during the holiday season because it was quick and easy to read, and a real feel good story for Christmas.
December 13, 2012
3.5* Cute holiday story, just what I was in the mood for this week.
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