The Christmas Table: A Novel

She doesn't know how to cook, set up a house or worse yet deal with her upcoming surprise. Before meeting and marrying, her life didn't nurture or enable these skills. When friends gather to help her take on decorating for her and her husband that all changes. Who knew that finding the perfect table would lead her on a journey of discovery. Searching for the owner of the cards takes on a life of it's own and leads to a heartwarming revelation and new friends. A sweet engaging, clean and fun read with a few surprises thrown in and happy coincidences make this a book to read. The characters and story hook you and keep you turning the pages for more. I haven't had the pleasure of reading this author before but now that I have I will be back for more.

I'll be honest The Christmas Table isn't my usual read, in fact it's nothing like the books I tend to lean towards. So, I was a little sceptical going in, especially as this is a faith-based story, and that's not my thing. But I can't deny it was heartwarming, feel-good and easy to read, and I really liked the idea of it being about two women from very different generations who are linked together through a table and family recipes. And Donna VanLiere has certainly created a well-written, descriptive story. That is bursting with love, family, friendship and goodness. And whilst I wouldn't necessarily read The Christmas Table again, I did find it engaging, and if you're a fan of the author or women's fiction in general, then you should certainly give it a try, as it truly is a heartwarming Christmas tale. **I was kindly provided with an ARC by St Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review**

ARC for honest review with no compensation received from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley 4.5 stars The Christmas Table is book 10 in the Christmas Hope series by Donna VanLiere and a new to me author. I will certainly be looking for more of her books! What a heartwarming story that involves two families from 1972 and 2012 about a handmade table with a hidden drawer. This intertwining story will keep you wondering what’s around the corner for each family...tears, laughter, second chances and how this table brings them all together during the holiday season!