JoAnne McMaster (Any Good Book)'s Reviews > Christmas Santa Chaos

Mira Michaels moved to Pleasant Pond, Pennsylvania to get out from under her sister Darla's thumb. In doing so, the sisters have become closer. Now that it's Christmas Eve, Mira is looking forward to a Christmas meal with her family and friends, homemade by her.

But there's a problem: the town's Santa is missing. He hasn't answered his phone, and he's missed his scheduled appointments. With only minor sightings of him, Mira and Aerie are wondering what is wrong. So, more on principal than anything, Mira wants to find Santa before Detective Dan Lockhart. It doesn't help that she keeps running into him, and he's also got her heart racing each time. With the clock running down on her meal, she and Aerie are in a hurry to save Santa so Christmas can begin...

This story absolutely delighted me. It's a short novella, but brings home all the humor, love, and magic of Christmas. While the snow softly swirls around Mira, she's more than on a mission: she's learning that she's able to begin opening her mind to new possibilities, and that Christmas is all about family, friends, and kinship.

There are many humorous situations including those of cat Arnold and Taco, the bird who mainly swears at anyone nearby; but the main part of the story, of course, is if Santa will be located in time for Christmas. A lighthearted, delightful tale, full of holiday warmth, that should be read. Highly recommended.
I received an advance copy from the author and BookFunnel but this in no way influenced my review.