A Family Under the Christmas Tree Terri Reed

Description:

In this heartwarming tale set during the Christmas season, a single father and a fashion photographer are brought together by a young boy and a mischievous Bernese mountain dog—but first they must learn to set aside their differences if they are willing to let their relationship bloom.

David Murphy never knew much about kids. But when his brother dies unexpectedly, David is granted custody of his six-year-old nephew, Troy, who he’s only seen once a year since he was born. He already has his hands full running his business, and he has no idea how to help the grieving boy. When Troy runs off one day, David finds him at a park playing with an adorable and rambunctious Bernese mountain dog—who leads him to Sophie.

Sophie Griffith has spent her life travelling around the world as a photojournalist. She has never stayed in one place for long, and her new assignment—helping her grandmother for a few weeks—is just temporary. Once Christmas day comes, Sophie is off the hook and can leave for a new adventure. Caring for her grandmother is a piece of cake—but caring for her new Bernese mountain dog, Riggs, is a different story. It doesn’t help that Riggs strikes up a friendship with a lost little boy one day at the park—and leads her to David.

Neither David nor Sophie have time for romance. But as they spend more time together, they start falling for each other even though they know it can’t go anywhere. Sophie will be gone after Christmas, and the last thing David needs is another distraction as he tries to comfort Troy. But as their faith and growing love for the boy and dog unites them, they wonder whether it’s more than a holiday romance…and maybe Troy might finally get his Christmas wish for a family.


My thoughts on the book:

Sophia is a photographer and is on her way to making a name for herself. When she gets a call that her grandma needs her off to Washington she goes, but it seems her grandma has some other plans. David is left his nephew after he looses his brother and sister in law unexpectedly. When his neighbors granddaughter comes to town she make him really see whats important and he starts to question if he has his priorities straight. Will he be able to see whats right in front of him or will he loose it all? 
I loved this fun story. I love how the author took a sassy young boy who is healing and a sassy young dog who has the smarts thats to good for its own good. The personality of both in my opinion really added a ton of fun to this book. I really enjoyed the realness of the characters and how even though it wasn't based in a small town the characters gave that small town feel, in a way it felt you were catching up with friends. I loved that this was a good clean book and it reminds you of what the true mean of Christmas is all about and it also reminds you to cherish those close because you never know what tomorrow holds. You really can not go wrong with this fun Christmas story. 

Where you can buy the book:
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Where you can connect with the author:
www.terrireed.com
While at amazon check out Terri Reed's  other books, You will not be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.