The Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Beth Moran

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Beth Moran is a heartwarming story about new beginnings, falling in love, finding a community to belong to, and two strangers meeting up in a very unexpected way

 

Mary, a co-owner of a hugely successful fashion company in Sheffield, escaped her old life, lives alone in the middle of Sherwood Forest, when she goes into labor. She meets Beckett, the taxi driver taking her to the hospital to have the baby. Beckett, a former medical student, is calm and dependable. When a snow storm makes it impossible to reach the hospital, Beckett locates New Life Community Church, where Mary gives birth.   Beckett is a total cinnamon roll who takes care of people needing help regardless of their situation and at his own expense. He gave up everything to take care of his grandfather after he had a stroke. After seeing Mary's dismal home, he goes shopping and gets things for her and the baby. Not being prepared for this baby, no nappies, cot, or anything ready, Mary is forced to accept help from the people she meets that night. Soon, she’s made a host of new friends, making costumes for the Christmas concert extravaganza and developing feelings for Beckett.

Alongside the main story, we flash back to Mary’s old life in Sheffield; gradually learning what happened in her past to have brought her here. Beckett’s point of view and story are also shared, as he struggles to care for his Gramps. These complicated and sad back stories were both quite heart-breaking and moving; making me a bit tearful, with some of the unexpected revelations. As they struggled with so their numerous overwhelming challenges they grew closer as friends; maybe more than friends. The loving community in which they live has its fair share of unique characters, and their love and support never waver, despite all being strangers at first. By the end, you will definitely feel a part of this group of people and want to continue to live among them!

 

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