It hit a lot of my favorite themes, and Geneva Vand handles those themes well in the small space she has. This one is another great offering in the Dreamspinner Advent this year. And that kind of warmth and caring is a huge part of who Eli is as a character, and watching him respond to Jake’s need is lovely. I love seeing kindness and gentleness and care, particularly when it’s in response to another character’s angst. Plus, I just really like seeing caretaking happen in my books. All sugar plums, all the time, can give even me a bit of holiday burnout, so the variation in tone was welcome. It was nice to get a whisper of angst mixed into this story. Jake is relatable and a little sad Eli is a total (I’m gonna say it!) guardian angel-sans wings. That’s just what we have in Guardian Angels. Couple that theme with my not-so-secret weakness for holiday stories, and you’ve got a winner. There’s something so uplifting and humbling about watching a fictional someone rebuild after experiencing the worst. Review: I have a serious soft spot for characters who work hard to overcome past trauma. For Jake, it could be the first step toward a life free from fear and loneliness. Eli is no stranger to panic attacks and PTSD, and he’s happy to help Jake get home-where the weather forces him to remain for the night. When he returns to the present, Jake is on the ground, being watched over by a guardian angel in the form of a kind man named Eli. Suddenly, he is in the midst of another winter storm-and another accident, one that not everyone walked away from. Amazon US Title: Guardian Angels (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016)Īt a Glance: So many hearty eyes for this adorable holiday short!īlurb: One snowy evening, a car wreck in front of his toy store triggers terrible memories for Jake.

Guardian Angels by Geneva Vand