About the book
Josie Rushton's in Camlin for the
holidays—but not for long. She has just a few weeks to persuade her
ailing grandfather to leave his small Nevada town and move closer to her
Las Vegas home. But after seventy-five happy years in his house, Gramps
isn't going anywhere. Josie can't imagine what's so great about Camlin.
When she meets single dad and forest ranger Clint Hamilton, she quickly
begins to see the appeal. Clint shows Josie the joys of living in a
close-knit community, especially at Christmas. She's soon falling for
the town, Clint's charm and his adorable daughter. Can Clint convince
her that love and family are the best gifts of all?
This book was released in October 2014
This was a well loved library book that was reviewed
My Review
“The Forest Ranger's Christmas” by
Leigh Bale is a story of overcoming obstacles both internal and
external during the Christmas season which is the time of impossible
being possible with enough work. This was a real joy to read that is
for sure.
Josie is a woman who is dealing with
somethings that has her wondering what the future is going to bring.
In a lot of ways she is trying her best to what she thinks is best,
but at the same time she is not about to push for her way. Her heart
is warm once she allows the barriers to come down some, and likes
to look for the good things in life, even when they might be hard to
see. During her stay with her Grandfather, Josie discovers some
truths that seem to both confuse her and at the same time freed her
from her own mind.
Clint is a man who is the typical
protector who just wants to help all around him, but he also has a
special knowledge that helps with one secret when it comes out.
Clint is dedicated to three things in his life: God, his daughter and
his job. Clint also is a man who knows how to use compassion when it
is going to serve a higher purpose that is for sure. There is one
thing wrong with Clint which are the blinders he is wearing about
something in regards to his past.
As I said there is a secret that is
revealed in this story and it is so encouraging to see how it is
handled and overcome as well. This secret when it came out could
have been handled in such a bad way that frankly things could have
really gotten embarrassing, instead it was handled with love and
understanding which made all the difference. This couldn't have been
easy to write about but it is was so encouraging at the same time.
It is a wonderful reminder that we are never too old to learn new
things about life that is for sure.
This story does take place over a
matter of weeks, but there was something about the story that made it
seem realistic. I enjoyed how it was made clear that there was
something compelling about each of the main characters more than just
simple chemistry between the two. The way the story is told, the
amount of time that is spent in each others company, and the fact
that yes they were interested but knew the facts as to what was going
to happen at the end of the season. I waited for so long for that
first kiss, and frankly I have to say that I was disappointed that it
didn't happen sooner.
The Christmas message that I took away
from this book is forgiveness and understanding. Forgiveness of
oneself and from those who are/were close to us. Sometimes
forgiveness is not an easy thing that is without a doubt, and it
always seems that the person who is hardest to forgive is ourselves.
The understanding comes from finally seeing the big picture from
another point of view. There are several conclusions that really help open eyes and hearts throughout the story.
I hope all who read this book enjoy it as much as I did.
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