Book Review: Dear Santa

Sometimes when I pop into the library with few minutes to spare, I grab audio books that are on display. Debbie Macomber is a tried-and-true author. This book, Dear Santa, was a great holiday accompaniment to my daily treadmill time. The romance was light-hearted, with the feel of a Hallmark Christmas movie.

Lindy Carmichael is happy to be home for the holidays in Wenatchee, Washington, but is struggling to capture the holiday cheer. Her life in Seattle is on tenterhooks waiting for the acceptance or rejection of a work bid. Given that her best friend has just taken up with her ex-boyfriend, she's grateful for a two-week vacation with her parents. When her mother unearths her old letters to Santa, Lindy wonders if she's too old to write her hopes and dreams to Santa again. Will the magic still hold? If Santa delivers, can she graciously accept the gifts she coveted? While the story line felt predictable, it held my attention. No better way to prepare for the holidays than to dive into a small Christmas romance novel.